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Performance Vehicles (Page 123)

By Patrick Rall on
We frequently highlight new high performance packages from tuning companies for vehicles like the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 but today, we bring you a video showing the Hennessey HPE750 tuning package in action on the dyno – lifting the output of the supercharged Camaro to 661 rear wheel horsepower and 695lb-ft of torque.
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT will have a revamped 5.0L V8 with more horsepower and more torque and while they haven’t said just how much more, I expect figures of at least 455 horsepower – if not more.
By Mary Conway on
It's a tough decision to make. A Corvette buyer wonders if he should buy the 2017 Grand Sport as a convertible or a coupe. He has had convertibles before but wonders if the coupe would be quieter for longer trips. Chevrolet Corvette lovers weigh in on the deciding factors.
By Patrick Rall on
I recently had a chance to spend a day driving the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT – America’s first 2-door muscle car with all-wheel drive – around snowy New England to see if FCA could really build an AWD muscle car that maintains the properties which has made the brawny Mopar muscle car so popular.
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers for January 2017 are in and for the third year in a row, the Ford Mustang has started the year by beating the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – as all three American muscle cars post their worst January in the past few years.
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for February 2016 is the pristine 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 shown above, owned by Jim Calombaris.
By John Goreham on
The Fiat 124 Spider Club has polled its members and their color choices are a surprise.
By Patrick Rall on
We have already talked about the revised engine lineup and the new look of the 2018 Ford Mustang, but with more changes than just the end of the V6 planned for the mid-cycle refresh, here is a look at the other key mechanical changes for the 2018 Mustang.
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza has officially cut ties with the WRX/STI now that it’s built in America. What’s next for the performance sedan?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Dodge Charger benefits from a pair of new Daytona models and after seeing some confusion online as to how the new Charger Daytona fits into the lineup – we wanted to put together a piece detailing each of the trimlines for Dodge’s muscle sedan.
By John Goreham on
We test the all-new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with AWD and find it to be ideal for New England Grand Touring.
By Patrick Rall on
New images are popping up on Facebook and Instagram showing what appears to be a mid-engine test car next to what is clearly a modified mule of the C7 Corvette – stoking up the rumors that General Motors is working on a more potent C7 in addition to a mid-engine supercar which may be part of the C8 lineup.
By Patrick Rall on
The final 2017 Ford F150 Raptor built for this model year was auctioned off last week at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, and when the final gavel sounded – the last new Raptor built raised a whopping $207,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
By John Goreham on
Want to see a very special Lexus RC F coupe crash? Look no further.
By Parks McCants on
At the 12 hour mark, the Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT-3 lead one of, of if not, the toughest endurance track race held in North America. That’s exciting!
By Parks McCants on
After 3 days of testing in Daytona, Florida, the 86 and 93 car of Rolex 24 Hour winning team Michael Shank Racing takes to the grid in seventh and ninth position,(Daytona GT Class) great positioning for the start of this grueling 24 hour marathon driving team event.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first ever 2-door muscle car to offer all-wheel drive and after receiving tons of questions asking why this car doesn’t pack Hemi power, we wanted to look at why FCA made the first ever 2-door muscle car with all-wheel drive a V6 model.
By Will Maley on
Take a Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, the Coen Brothers, Peter Fonda, and a biker bar. What would you end up with?
By Patrick Rall on
I recently spent a week driving the Ram 1500 Rebel with the Mopar 16 package on the roughest roads in my area, in hard snow, and after this, I believe that the Rebel package makes this Ram 1500 the best full size pickup the Ram brand has offered in the modern era – combining a premium cabin, Hemi power and impressive off-road capabilities into one fantastic package.
By Parks McCants on
Our friends at Green Car Journal just named Acura NSX “2017 Luxury Car of the Year.” Here’s why.
By Patrick Rall on
Last week we brought you the news of the new 2017 Chevrolet Corvette with the 800hp Yenko conversion and today, we take a look at a similar package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS – packing classic Yenko graphics and an 800 horsepower engine build.
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has finally offered the most important information on the new Ford GT, explaining that the specially tuned EcoBoost V6 delivers 647 horsepower and 550lb-ft of torque - allowing the svelte supercar to reach a top speed of 216 miles per hour and making the new GT the fastest Ford road car ever.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX has done it again in Kelly Blue Books Best Resale Value Awards. What two popular sports cars did it beat?
By John Goreham on
The new NASCAR Camry benefits from the new look of the 2018 Toyota Camry.
By Denis Flierl on
This week 28 years ago, the first-generation Subaru Legacy set a world speed record. How fast did the Legacy go?
By Denis Flierl on
Have you every driven on a frozen lake? Subaru conducts WRX STI ice driving training for a little extra winter fun.
By Mary Conway on
Surprisingly, just days after debuting the 2018 Ford Mustang at the Detroit auto show, Ford is already debuting the convertible version.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s Galande Taxi Service featuring the 2017 WRX STI, had to postpone their events because of heavy snow in Japan. Why can't Subaru's AWD power through the snow?
By John Goreham on
Cars.com singles out the 2017 Mazda Miata as its favorite play car.
By Patrick Rall on
The team at Shelby American has announced the details of their newest Super Snake package for the 2017 Ford Mustang GT – with a vintage look, 670 horsepower and a price tag starting right around $71,000.