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Performance Vehicles (Page 122)

By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has included an S197 Boss 302 in new Mustang marketing materials along with showing off a 1971 Mach 1 at the Chicago Auto Show, leading many vocal social media participants to insist that these are hints to future models – so today we look at the likelihood of a new Mach 1 or Boss 302 Mustang.
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The “Fireball Camaro” was back in action this past weekend and after being the first 6th generation Camaro to run in the 10s and 9s, this monster muscle car has set the new record for the quickest and fastest modern Camaro in the quarter mile with a time of 9.003 at 149.03 miles per hour.
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The 2017 NHRA drag racing season opened this past weekend at the Winternationals in Pomona, California, and Don Schumacher Racing got off to a great start as Matt Hagan drove his Dodge Charger funny car to a big win – beating Courtney Force and her John Force Racing Camaro in a Dodge/Chevy final-round shootout.
By Parks McCants on
Positioned slightly above the entry level Civic Hatchback LX, the not so bare-bones Civic Hatchback Sport returns us to the age of the manually shifted Honda performance hatchback of yesteryear, with a twist, it’s civilized, full efficient, comfortable, and you can have it all for under $22K.
By Mary Conway on
Racing is about to get underway in the 2017 Pirelli World Challenge Season. Cadillac is revved up for the race season with the ATS-V.R about to hit the track. The drivers who just drove the all-new Cadillac DPi-V.R prototype to the overall victory at the Rolex 24 will be joining the ATS team for several races.
By Patrick Rall on
I recently spent a week driving the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport and while this car doesn’t have any affiliation with Ford’s high performance SVT group, this roomy mid-sized sedan is like a modern day interpretation of the Ford SVT Contour from the late 1990s – except with far more power and standard all-wheel drive.
By John Goreham on
We polled the Fiat 124 Spider Fan Club members and this is what they told us they wanted most to upgrade their cars.
By Patrick Rall on
FCA’s Mopar brand has offered a special, limited edition vehicle in each of the past seven years and I have liked them all, but the Mopar 17 Challenger is easily my favorite – for 3 very simple reasons.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru brings their new Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar to Chicago. Two new drivers will compete in all 12 GRC rounds.
By Mary Conway on
Spring is in the air and a 2016 Ford Mustang owner wants to know the safest way to strip old wax and sealant off of his car.
Other forum members weigh in on what to use to not hurt the finish.
By Denis Flierl on
Kelly Blue Book says the 2017 Toyota 86 and 2017 Subaru BRZ will depreciate less than any other sports cars. What American coupe came in third?
By Mary Conway on
A curious Chevrolet Corvette fan asks if the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette will have blind spot alerts. Another enthusiast answers with an explanation from the Chief Engineer.
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has rolled out their newest Chevrolet Camaro endurance race car based on the 6th generation ZL1 for a handful of road racing championships in the US and around the world – all with LT1 power.
By John Goreham on
One expert on classic cars says a future classic is for sale right now at Mazda RF and Fiat dealerships.
By Denis Flierl on
An out-of-control Nissan hits a Subaru WRX RS40 head-on. Watch as a dashcam catches the iconic limited edition WRX getting destroyed.
By Mary Conway on
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet Camaros are noticing mysterious dimpling on the tops of the quarter panels. One very clever owner may offer a clue about what is causing the problem that looks like hail damage, in areas where they don't have hail.
By Patrick Rall on
Those Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat fans who have spent the past few years collecting the miniature versions of America’s most powerful muscle car will soon have a new item to hunt, as Majorette is launching a pair of new Hellcat toy cars – one in all green and one in green with black "racing" trim.
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Today we bring you a look at the top 22 sports coupe sales in the USA for 2016, with the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger topping the list of the 22 bestselling 2-door performance oriented vehicles from last year.
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Chevrolet announced this morning that the new Camaro Redline special edition series will be available sometime during 2017 and making this the most widely-offered package in the company lineup – there will also be a Redline edition version of 7 other cars, trucks and SUVs.
By Denis Flierl on
This 70 year-old gets the ultimate birthday gift; A hot lap in a Subaru WRX STI [Video].
By Patrick Rall on
When the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 failed to make an appearance at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, GM performance fans looked to Chicago as the next possible location – and tomorrow is the day that we will find out if the new Z/28 will debut in the Windy City.
By John Goreham on
The Fiat 124 Spider edges out the Miata to take Best Sports Car For the Money in a new U.S. News and World Report ranking.
By Patrick Rall on
The same Ohio Ford dealership which made headlines for introducing a “ready to drive” 727hp 2015 Mustang GT has announced a new twin turbo package which offers as much as 1,200 horsepower “with supporting mods” – and this package starts well under $50,000, including the cost of the car.
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After years of speculation, rumors, spy shots and demands from the Mopar community, the Dodge Durango SRT is finally here.
By Steve Meyer on
The first production cars of the latest edition of the Ford GT started rolling off the assembly line in Multimatic Inc. in Markham, Ontario in December of last year and Ford finally released the official specifications. But the debate in the forums is whether the Ford GT is true to its heritage or a commercial gimmick. The question is whether the new GT a success or failure, is it a marketing gimmick or living up to it's legacy and besting Europe once again.
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The Jeep Wrangler is already the most off-road capable production vehicle in America, but with the introduction of the new Rubicon Recon Edition package – the Wrangler becomes even more capable of dealing with the roughest driving conditions.
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A video posted on the official YouTube account of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows what certainly looks like the 2018 Ford Mustang in Bullitt trim – possibly setting up a special 50th anniversary package of the first Bullitt Mustang.
By Denis Flierl on
SRT USA’s Subaru WRX STIs finished 1-2 overall at the Rallye Perce-Neige this weekend. What happened to Canada’s L’Estage?
By Denis Flierl on
Chris Atkinson’s Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car has been seen testing in Japan. How serious is Subaru about winning?
By Patrick Rall on
If you have been waiting to build and price the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT on Dodge.com, your time has come, as the first ever all-wheel drive muscle coupe has joined the rest of the trim lines in the “Build Your Own” section.