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Performance Vehicles (Page 193)

By Patrick Rall on
While most of the automotive discussions online pertaining to the 2015 Dodge Challenger focus on the 707 horsepower models, it has been brought to my attention that some people aren’t clear on what the difference is between the different Hemi powered models so today, I bring you a detailed look at the 2015 Challenger in R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat form.
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One of the first owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recently faced every supercar owners dream when the 650 horsepower LT4 motor failed internally during the recommended break-in procedure – an experience with the owner was quick to share with the enthusiast community at CorvetteForum.com.
By Patrick Rall on
The automotive world has been discussing possible engine options for the 2015 F150-based SVT Raptor, and while a built up EcoBoost seems like the most obvious choice, some readers insist that Ford will use the 6.2L V8 from the current Super Duty lineup.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2015 "Ali Afshar ESX STI" Special Edition Subaru is arriving now at participating Subaru dealers across the country.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2015 BMW M4 takes on the new BMW i8 stablemate in an old fashioned drag race on an old stretch of race track. Who wins?
By Denis Flierl on
Just how far does BMW M go to ensure that owners and their mechanics know what car they are driving and working on? Great lengths on the new BMW M3!
By Patrick Rall on
A video surfaced online recently showing two journalists drag racing in a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and when the 707hp Challenger only beat (and didn’t destroy) the 460hp Corvette, the clueless masses took to the internet to claim very conspiracy theories but there is a very simple reason why the Mopar muscle car didn’t annihilate the Vette.
By Patrick Rall on
While General Motors has rolled out a collection of short videos teasing the next generation Chevrolet Volt, the most intriguing aspect of the new electric Chevy is the fact that it should wear design cues borrowed from the popular Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
By Denis Flierl on
Bucky Lasek says he will spend more time in his new Subaru WRX STI GRC car than on a skateboard. Can he contend for Subaru’s first GRC championship?
By Patrick Rall on
Right after winning the 2014 United SportsCar Championship GT title, Dodge announced the end of the factory Viper racing program and while those championship teams are still out of commission, there will be at least one Dodge Viper race car participating in the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
By John Goreham on
The new 2015 Lexus RC is the only coupe in its class with the industry’s highest safety rating.
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced the prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang in Europe and as we could have guessed, owning a new Mustang overseas will cost quite a bit more than it would here in the US – hitting European buyers with the same “foreign sports car upcharge” that Americans often deal with when buying cars built across the pond.
By Denis Flierl on
The BMWi8 heads an all-star lineup of performance cars for the Performance Car Show at Birmingham’s NEC. There’s one Subaru sedan that’s a surprise.
By Denis Flierl on
As Subaru of America reaches a historic milestone, the 2015 Subaru WRX/STI performance cars are more popular than ever.
By Patrick Rall on
I recently had a chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2015 Chrysler 300S with the Hemi V8 and in addition to a lightly refreshed exterior, the 2015 model year brings a host of new features inside and out that help to make the “businessman’s muscle car” even better.
By Patrick Rall on
The first images of the C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype racecar have been released and this dark blue beauty looks primed and ready to back up this year’s championship in the IMSA Tudor United SportCar Championship endurance racing series.
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has moved to trademark the name EcoBeast, which I believe could be the name of the EcoBoost engine that could power the upcoming 2016 Ford F150 Raptor – with more power than we have seen from any other production EcoBoost engine.
By Patrick Rall on
Now that General Motors has announced the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V with the drivetrain from the 2015 Corvette Z06, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat finally has some competition from another Detroit automaker and today, we take a look at how these two super-sedans will match up.
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Although the performance world has turned its attention to the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the folks at Shelby American have rolled out one final limited edition package for the previous generation GT500 Mustang – with the new Signature Edition Super Snake packing up to 850 horsepower.
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2015 Subaru Forester tS is making its show debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon next month.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2015 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe received multiple awards in 2014, and there’s more to come.
By Aaron Turpen on
A rumor started by, get this, a Cadillac executive, says that the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge with a GT-R powertrain won't be made.
By Denis Flierl on
It’s the last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X model and it’s going out with a big bang.
By Denis Flierl on
The first 2015 BMW M4 Convertibles are arriving and this Black Sapphire beauty is already getting a new look.
By Denis Flierl on
It’s called Adaptive M suspension and it turns the 2015 BMW M3/M4 from a finely tailored suit into a trained assassin.
By Denis Flierl on
If it wasn’t for the Subaru 2015 WRX/STI performance sedans and LEVORG sports tourer, Subaru wouldn’t be celebrating much in their home market.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will be powered by the same LT4 V8 as the 2015 Corvette Z06 and even though the high performance Caddy has slightly lower power ratings than the newest super-Vette – the 2016 CTS-V could actually offered more consistent performance over extended periods of high performance driving.
By Patrick Rall on
Mopar fans and lovers of very fast SUVs have been clamoring for a Hellcat version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and while a 707 horsepower Jeep would be incredible – the success of the Hellcat Challenger and the expect popularity of the Hellcat Charger are likely the biggest issues preventing the Chrysler Group from dropping the supercharged Hemi into a Grand Cherokee in the near future.
By Patrick Rall on
If you want to take a shot at buying the very first new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, you will be able to do so at the upcoming Barrett Jackson Scottsdale Auction, but with the proceeds of the auction benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – we can expect to see this track ready pony go for very big money.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will unveil the 2015 WRX S4 customized by PROVA at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015.