Articles by James Lisle

James Lisle

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James Lisle (aka J3) likes all things cars.

Cynical and enthusiastic in equal measure, James loves to clamber into anything with a steering wheel and a decent amount of grunt.

Although it may seem the J3 glass is half empty on first acquaintance with a new ride, he maintains a balanced approach and will happily lose himself in technical details relating to even the most common, mass market models. Bore and stroke ratios, specific output stats, and thermal efficiency figures are his guilty pleasures.

You could Mr. Plow in luxury with this F-650 for a cool $265,000

By James Lisle · 07 Jul 2017

Granted, that's a lot of money, but "think of all the activities."

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This Group B homologation special is as pure as the driven snow

By James Lisle · 06 Jul 2017

Spotted at Pugfest 2017 in the UK, this 1985 Peugeot 205 T16 is a perfect example of care and showmanship.

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This Lambo offers Hennessey Venom GT power for a fraction of the cost

By James Lisle · 05 Jul 2017

Lamborghinis aren't typically the type of car you're tempted to bolt giant turbochargers on. I mean, "slow" isn't the word you use to describe them, but hey, who am I judge someone else's craziness.

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This Supra powered BMW E30 could possibly be the ultimate daily sleeper

By James Lisle · 04 Jul 2017

A loved cult classic gets a new heart.

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Watch this Megane RS round up a McLaren on the Nurburgring

By James Lisle · 30 Jun 2017

If you told someone 20 years ago that a Renault hatch would be able to keep up with a McLaren on a racetrack, they’d probably die laughing. Today is a much different story.

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This Shelby Cobra replica will do 324km/h and still pass rego

By James Lisle · 29 Jun 2017

No, it may not be a real Shelby Cobra but it'll probably tear your arms off.

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Quad-turbo Supra V12 anyone?

By James Lisle · 28 Jun 2017

Ask any car guy and he’ll probably be satisfied by the 1JZ-GTE; smooth power, effortless torque, and the ability to go hard all day, every day.

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The Tesla Model X has aced the Moose Test, but let's not forget those who flunked it

By James Lisle · 27 Jun 2017

Yes, another Tesla success story on the internet - how original.

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Cancel the funeral! This Charger proves that the muscle car ute isn't dead yet.

By James Lisle · 23 Jun 2017

Yes, we are all deeply upset that the Australian muscle ute will fade into history this October, but don't lose your face at the wake just yet. It isn't completely over.

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Someone built a Hemi 4x4 Mustang convertible, but it's not as cool as it sounds

By James Lisle · 22 Jun 2017

It sounds great in theory - a topless 2017 Mustang converted into a rough-and-ready off road monster for the Middle-Eastern dunes. A bellowing V8 powered Tonka Toy with more matter than mind. It sounds awesome, right? Not until someone actually builds it.

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