Standing Alone: The VW Golf A59 Prototype

A few things make an M car an M car, and that list starts with the chassis. The ultimate driving machines of old were always built around a relatively light chassis with excellent handling dynamics. Suspensions were engineered to deliver feedback and quick response to the driver’s inputs as they...

In just two years, Porsche’s Taycan and its sister car, the Audi e-tron GT, have redefined the performance EV market. Their instant torque and ridiculous power figures have made them the quickest cars on the street, dethroning Dodge Hellcats and Porsche 911 Turbos everywhere while providing the...

The BMW E46 M3 is primarily regarded as one of the best all-around M3s in the model’s storied existence. That’s primarily due to the slick six-speed manual and high-revving S54 straight-six engine, though the looks have played a significant role. The swooping, muscular lines of the E46 has...

From the very beginning, all of us at FCP Euro wanted to do more for the community by making owning and maintaining a European vehicle more affordable and accessible to everyone. In 2012 we figured out how to do just that with the inception of our industry-first FCP Euro Lifetime Replacement...

Clutch or torque converter? Three pedals or two? That’s the question prospective buyers asked themselves around twenty years ago when ordering their new Porsche 996 and the one you need to ask yourself before looking for a 996 on the used market. Porsche offered their first water-cooled Carrera...

Negative stereotypes affect just about everything we can get our hands on, and that includes European vehicles. Common criticisms surround their complex technology, expensive parts cost, and general drain on the wallet. That can be true for certain models, but the days of overly-complex systems...

08/09/2022 — FCP Euro Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Impact Report Connecticut-based e-commerce retailer FCP Euro has released the company’s first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annual Impact Report, detailing its approach and engagement with the sustainability...

FCP Euro is a company for enthusiasts by enthusiasts. That may not be our slogan, but the sentiment rings true every day we operate. Take a peek at our parking lot on a work day, and you’ll see all sorts of Euro metal parked in various states of condition and modification. That passion we have...

There was a time when the engineers at Porsche were commissioned to build a W124 Mercedes-Benz. This factory widebodied, V8 powered 500E was the result. What happens when a top-tier German automaker wants to release an ultimate version of their popular W124 chassis, but their own resources are...