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Performance Vehicles (Page 177)

By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 BMW M3 was on the red carpet in Vienna. Why did the performance sedan thrill the fans?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro order guide has arrived online, offering us a look at a great many of the features of the 6th gen GM muscle car, but since the order guide can be tough to decipher (especially if you haven’t seen it), we have put together a piece today detailing 5 key packages available as launch of the 2016 Camaro.
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The final 900 outstanding orders for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have been cancelled by the Chrysler Group as the company prepares for production of the 2016 models, but all of those 900 waiting customers will receive vouchers which will allow them to order a 2016 model for the same price as the 2015 model.
By Denis Flierl on
A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X rally car was chosen to continue a long-running aerial tradition in Rotherham. Why did it replace a Honda?
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There is stiff competition in the 2015 Red Bull Global Rallycross season and Subaru is trying to stay with the leaders. Are they succeeding?
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Watch Tommy Makinen put the Toyota GT86 rally car through some serious testing in the dirt in Finland. [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX and 2016 WRX STI is making its dealer launch in Australia. What new safety tech will they get?
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It was another disappointing day for Subaru Rally Team USA and the two new 2015 Subaru WRX STIs. What happened in Detroit Day 1?
By John Goreham on
The new Lexus IS 200t has a 2.0-liter turbo. Does that alone make it an easy car to tune?
By Denis Flierl on
C stands for competition and that’s what this 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C does best, compete. Why does it end up in Russia?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang has a long list of standard features that should combine to make it the best-handling muscle car of all time, but simple new features like the heads up display shift light will make the 526 horsepower Mustang more user-friendly whether you are on the road or track.
By Patrick Rall on
The order guide for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has surfaced online and among the many pages of information are the official colors for the 6th gen Camaro – with 10 exterior paint options, 5 interior color options and a Chevy Bowtie badge that I think will light up.
By Denis Flierl on
BMW at the 2015 Monterey Car Week will feature two BMW concept cars. Will the hot BMW M4 GTS be unveiled at Pebble Beach?
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The 2015 Subaru WRX has the most appeal to new car owners than any other Subaru in the lineup. What car beat the WRX for the top spot?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2015 Dodge Charger R/T has kind of gotten lost in the shuffle with the media interest in the new Scat Pack and Hellcat trimlines, but the Charger R/T is an amazing package with a low price, very solid performance capabilities and all of the interior comforts to make for a great daily driver whether you are a young and single or a family man with two kids.
By Aaron Turpen on
This video is becoming popular as we see a stock Charger Hellcat take on Godzilla in a series of drag runs. The outcome is surprising, but very close.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise is just under a month away and with the massive cruise date looming, Chevrolet Camaro owners will be happy to hear that the Camaro Corral is back for the second year – giving Camaro owners and fans a place of their own similar to Ford’s Mustang Alley.
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hennessey have announced their first two upgrade packages for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, lifting the output from the stock 707 horsepower to either 805 horsepower or 852 horsepower depending on the package chosen.
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most powerful and, according to General Motors, the most track-capable Corvette of all time, there is still a hole in the Corvette lineup that needs to be filled by a more focused track package – a car that would compete directly with the new Dodge Viper ACR.
By Denis Flierl on
According to Auto Trader, the BMW 3 Series is in hot demand in the UK. Why do buyers want the older 2011-2012 3 Series?
By John Goreham on
The all-new Mazda MX-5 Miata is no longer a “slow” sports car. Here is what the Mazda Miata is capable of, and some cars it can hang with in a sprint.
By Patrick Rall on
Since making its public debut two weekends back, the unique Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat X has gotten plenty of attention with its twin-charged Hemi engine setup, but many people are asking why it “only” makes 805 horsepower and 800lb-ft of torque – which we examine today here on TorqueNews.
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There has been a great deal of speculation as to when the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro would finally go on sale and according to the folks at CamaroNews, folks looking to lay some money down for the 6th generation Camaro will be able to do so starting on August 13th – meaning that Camaro lovers only have a few more weeks to wait.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru Australia is importing a limited number of special 2.0-liter motorsport 2016 WRX STIs. Will these STIs be street legal?
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The BMW M4 Marco Wittmann special edition gets tuned by TVW Car Design. What did the German tuner do to the special M4?
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It was called the Battle of the Titans and it was Higgins and Pastrana against Ken Block at New England Forest Rally. Who won the battle?
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It’s the biggest Rally America race of the year for SRT USA and the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Who’s going to win the battle?
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While many people will never have the opportunity to actually get behind the wheel of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and experience the awesome impact of 707 horsepower, anyone with an Xbox One game console will be able to drive the mighty Mopar muscle car this fall when Forza Motorsport 6 hits stores around the country.
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Anaheim Angels center fielder Mike Trout had a chance Tuesday to become the first owner of a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but he passed on it – opting instead for a Chevrolet Silverado Midnight Edition for his MVP award winning performance in the Major League Baseball All Star Game.
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Ford Motor Company has designed a one-off 2015 Ford Mustang GT for the EAA AirVenture charity auction on July 23rd, with this 627 horsepower supercharged Mustang sporting a look based on that of the Apollo space program.