One of the advantages of buying a VW is the litany of tuning possibilities to be had with one. German tuner MTM does a number on the Golf VI GTI and GTD models. Namely, dialing their respective horsepower figures up more than can readily be had with other brands.

German tuning specialist, B&B, is turning the up wick on the most potent series-production Golf ever made, the new 270hp (200kw) all-wheel drive Golf R, with the launch of a performance package that includes powertain and chassis upgrades.

Unveiled to the public for the first time at last year’s Frankfurt motor show, the Golf R comes with a 270HP (200kw) 2.0-liter turbo engine and all-wheel drive and is the most powerful and fastest series production Golf ever made. We’ve already shared with you all the basic details on the new ‘R’, but today, VW released some new photos of the car shot during the international driving presentation in Ellmau, Austria.

This video, shot during the 2009 VW Blasen, shows an amazing drag run from a MKI Volkswagen Polo. Outfitted with a 1,032-horsepower (770kw) turbocharged 1.9-Liter 16V engine from AME Racing, the driver was able to take the car down the strip in sensational fashion. The four-cylinder engine produces up to 701 ft-lb (950 Nm) of torque, and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

A replacement for the Ferrari Enzo is under continuous development. The Enzo, named after the company’s founder, is the pinnacle of Ferrari road performance which means its engine is at the centre of discussion. Currently a 6.0-litre V12 does its duty to the extent of 492kW (669hp).

But now a rumour claims the new car, codenamed FX70/ F70, might actually get a twin turbo V8 instead. Someone told CarsUK that Maranello is testing both V12 and V8 configurations and it seems the 8-pot is winning. Maximum power is expected to peak at around 597kW (812hp) for the V12 and 522kW (710hp) for the V8. Insider purists are arguing for the former while presumably company brass want the force-fed option.