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Performance Vehicles (Page 111)

By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk dashes from a stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds with Hellcat power even though it weighs more than 5,000lbs – and last week, I had a chance to experience how easily this Mopar super sport utility vehicles leaves a stoplight.
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The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette has gone live on Chevrolet.com and, like the Camaro, the Corvette gets a miniscule price hike for the new model year – with every Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 starting $45 higher than they did for 2017.
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Ford Motor Company has announced a numerically small recall of the 2017 Ford F150 and 2017 Ford Mustang over a concern that the Takata airbag inflators could fracture during inflation – risking injury to the occupants of the vehicle as little bits of metal go flying during a crash.
By Jeff Schneider on
Earlier this year, Tesla Model S owners discovered that the automaker was restricting power output in certain models equipped with its "Ludicrous" performance mode. The limits were tied to frequent use of "Launch Mode," essentially Tesla's version of launch control. If a driver used it too much, Tesla restricted power output to prevent excessive wear and tear on components.
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The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has gone live on Chevrolet.com, including the supercharged ZL1 and the Nurburgring-conquering 1LE package – meaning that we can all build, price and dream about the world’s most track capable muscle car.
By Denis Flierl on
This is not a new 2018 Subaru WRX STI hatch, it’s a rendering by a talented Instagram user. It’s what WRX/STI fans are asking for but won’t get.
By Patrick Rall on
The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has gone live on Chevrolet.com, meaning that we now have a look at the full pricing breakdown for the new model year – with only slight price increases across the lineup.
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FCA has announced a recall for select 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat models over a concern that one of the oil cooler lines could fail, possibly leading to a serious oil leak and – in the worst case scenario – engine failure.
By Patrick Rall on
Anyone within a few mile radius of General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds this morning likely heard the sweet roar of a high performance engine which could be the next generation Corvette ZR1 or the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette making repeated high speed runs on the secluded test track.
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Since late last week, the Dodge Viper ACR teams attempting to set the Nurburgring production road car lap time record has been hard at work at the famous German road course, but so far, the team has only been able to equal their previous record of 7:03.
By Denis Flierl on
Check out this Subaru WRX STI Convertible. It’s real and it’s at a dealer in New Hampshire.
By Denis Flierl on
In the Subaru WRX STI battle Pastrana narrowly beats Higgins for the ARA Championship. It was another thrilling finish.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2006 Subaru WRX stunt car from the movie ‘Baby Driver’ sells for an amazing amount on the eBay auction.
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan announced a new 2018 370Z Coupe Heritage Edition in Chicane Yellow. Why doesn’t Nissan offer the NISMO 370Z with the popular color?
By John Goreham on
Like the Miata, aftermarket companies fill customer demand for hardtop convertible roofs for the 2017 Fiat Spider.
By Denis Flierl on
Do you remember the Red Dragon Subaru ESX STI? There’s a couple left and it could still be yours.
By Denis Flierl on
There’s much more to the 2018 Subaru WRX STI than fast 0-60 times. How much did Subaru improve its stopping power?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2018 Ford F150 configurator is live on Ford.com and while the Motor Company still doesn’t offer a proper replacement for the old SVT Lightning, you can build a pretty stout sport truck while keeping the purchase price relatively low.
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The future Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been a hot topic in the American high performance world for years now, but we have received several questions about how it might differ from the current Corvette Z06 – so today, we bring you a look at how the C7 ZR1 could differentiate itself from the C7 Z06.
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If you build a 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium to its most expensive configuration on Ford.com, you will find that in its most expensive configuration, the refreshed pony car costs nearly $60,000 – but that is because this new Mustang offers some new, expensive features which justify the higher prices.
By Denis Flierl on
Can you think of a better way to spend quality time with your son? Watch a father of a blind autistic boy get some quality father and son time by teaching him how to shift his Subaru WRX STI.
By Patrick Rall on
The team of Dodge Viper lovers who previously traveled to Germany to attempt to set the Nurburgring record for the quickest production road car is heading back across the pond sometime this week for another attempt – this time with an extra driver and an idea of how to tune even more speed into the Mopar supercar.
By Denis Flierl on
Self-described car freak Michael Fux ordered a fuchsia 720S McLaren. Would you buy this color?
By Parks McCants on
In the rarefied world of 24 hour endurance car racing, nothing captivates the imagination quite like an ORECA 07 based prototype race car. Last week. Acura Motorsports and Team Penske unveiled the Team Penske ARX-05; stunning!
By Mary Conway on
It is a relatively common complaint. Drivers find that their information/entertainment screen on a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette starts to flicker or even roll like an old television screen. Drivers give their advice for getting it fixed.
By Denis Flierl on
BMW has done it again. They unveil another smokin’ hot concept and this time it’s the BMW Z4. Will it see production?
By Denis Flierl on
There is only one performance shop who comes up with a twin-turbo 600 horsepower upgrade for the 2017-2018 Ford Raptor. Yep, Hennessey Performance. But you better glue your teeth in!
By Denis Flierl on
If you think being a Subaru BRZ GT300 race-day tech is a cool job, think again.
By Mary Conway on
As if the 2018 Ford GT isn't special enough, Ford will offer a special edition of the supercar as a throw-back to the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40.
By Patrick Rall on
The Celebrity Hellcat Shootout at the 2017 Roadkill Nights by Dodge event near Detroit was punctuated due to hard rains late in the evening, but in settling for a split title, NHRA driver Matt Hagan and YouTube show host Tony Angelo each contributed $5,000 to their charities – while also making a couple good, strong runs in the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.