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Performance Vehicles (Page 197)

By Patrick Rall on
The new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang hasn’t even rolled off of the stage at its LA Auto Show debut, but there is already a rumor that an even hotter version of the new GT350 on the way, and this new GT350R is expected to make its debut this coming January at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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The 6th generation of the Chevrolet Camaro is expected to arrive for the 2016 model year and with the introduction of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and the slow demise of the LS7 engine which powers the current Camaro Z/28, I am all but certain that we will see a next gen Z/28 – but what engine will be under the hood?
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is getting more global recognition. There’s 5 reasons why it’s been named Best Performance Car Under $100K.
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Roughly six weeks after we saw the first real world videos of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT on a drag strip, we have our first video of a next generation Mustang cracking into the 9 second range – with a surprisingly short mod list.
By Denis Flierl on
Throughout the year, the Subaru BRZ GT300 was fast, qualified in the pole position and won a race, but the final was disappointing for the STI team.
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Subaru launches the new STI-developed 2015 Forester tS performance SUV. Will the U.S. and other global markets get left out again?
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Detroit based rapper Eminem has just rolled out the video for his song Guts Over Fear and the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat makes a brief cameo appearance – a move which will put the world’s most powerful sedan in front of millions of online viewers.
By Joseph Scott on
The popularity of Jaguar is at an all-time high and the success can be traced to a few reasons: A great new car lineup, clever video marketing, and the power of social media. But sometimes you just need to go old school and get out to a local car show.
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will soon begin hitting dealerships around the USA and with this first wave of the most track capable Corvette of all time, it doesn’t come as a surprise that they are already listed on eBay – but it does come as a surprise that the new Z06 is available online with prices that range from thousands under MSRP to tens of thousands over.
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One of the most surprising introductions at the ongoing 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show is the new Rocket Mustang that was designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker, with a very unique facelift to the 2015 Mustang GT and while I love almost everything about Fisker’s Rocket Mustang – I just cant love that huge grille opening.
By Joseph Scott on
Jaguar just released the 2016 Jaguar F-Type with manual shift transmission but it’s only offered in the V6 model- If they make a Manual V8 AWD (All Wheel Drive) F-Type, it will set the stage for an “Ultimate Showdown” vs. the Porsche 911 Turbo.
By Denis Flierl on
Marc Marquez has just won a 2015 BMW M4 Coupe which makes two now that he has won from BMW M GmbH. Is it luck, or he just good?
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The new Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV may not be the successor to the 2015 Lancer Evolution, but it points to a future with high-performance.
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Subaru and the 2015 WRX STI have officially clinched the North American Rally Cup for Marques based on all North American rally event results.
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Subaru’s Special Edition 2015 BRZ sports coupe is arriving now in Australian showrooms. How close is Subaru getting to a real BRZ STI?
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The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is purchased by guys who want a performance car with exceptional driving dynamics. Is it too hot for female drivers?
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There’s 4 ways the new 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible trumps the outgoing 1 Series model. And it comes in two flavors for driving enthusiasts.
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The BMW brand and specifically the Z4 sports car gets a very interesting award. Just how reliable is BMW?
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Subaru brought a very special 2015 WRX STI to the LA Auto Show. Do you remember what Mark Higgins did in this iconic STI?
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Last week we looked at the leaked images of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and with the start of the 2014 LA Auto Show, the full details for the new ATS-V in both coupe and sedan form have been rolled out in California.
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The 2015 Chrysler 300 is currently on display at the 2014 LA Auto Show with a revised exterior, an even more luxurious interior, a new 8-speed transmission, a variety of new high tech goodies and a new super-premium trimline, but what you won’t see in the 2015 300 lineup is a high performance SRT model – at least not in the United States, anyway.
By Denis Flierl on
Performance fans who already bought a new 2015 Subaru WRX STI should feel very good about their purchase. Why is STI the best performance buy of 2015?
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While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will land in the automotive history books for its breathtaking performance capabilities, the freshly announced fuel economy figures aren’t mind-blowing, but they are very impressive considering that this is the most track capable Corvette or all time.
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The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been rightfully billed as the best handling American muscle car of all time, but with the introduction of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the Z/28 could have a real battle on its hands in order to hold onto that title.
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Ford Motor Company introduced the new Shelby GT350 Mustang with a video showing the newest super-Stang racing through a virtual world, but the automaker has also offered up some beautiful rolling footage of the new GT350 from every angle on a road course.
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Famous car collector Jay Leno recently took a wounded American solider for a ride in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and when the ride-and-drive was finished – Leno gave the 707hp Mopar muscle car to the young man.
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The 2015 Subaru WRX has been awarded ALG’s Residual Value Award. Why will WRX keep performance fans grinning for years?
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The 2015 BMW 2 Series has made 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Stars list. Why will it cultivate a new crop of BMW fans?
By Patrick Rall on
We know now that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will be powered by a new 5.2L flat plane V8, but iI have realized that many people do not understand what makes a flat plane V8 different from any other Mustang engine, I thought that this would be a great time to explain what makes this new Shelby V8 special.
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The first examples of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat are reaching dealerships around the country and one such dealer in northern Ohio is clearly looking to move their 707hp Challenger in a hurry, as they are advertising it online with a discounted price of just $57,755 – almost 7 grand less than MSRP.