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Performance Vehicles (Page 205)

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A Japan magazine reports that a new turbocharged BRZ/FR-S/Toyota GT86 is in the works. Will it get the WRX STI engine?
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The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is ready to make its dealer launch. How did the popular performance car go from top of the world to rock bottom?
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All modern premium GT cars have selectable drive modes. Some have more than you might realize.
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Some dealership people will try to lead you to believe that cars like the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat have huge markups because “the dealership doesn’t make any money at MSRP”, but thanks to the folks at Allpar, we know that the dealership makes at least $5,400 on every Hellcat Challenger sold at MSRP.
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The EPA has finally gotten the first batch of official fuel economy numbers for the 2015 Ford Mustang added to their website and surprisingly, the returning Mustang V6 and Mustang GT models are less efficient than the comparable 2014 models – although that really isn’t going to have any impact on sales of the next gen pony car.
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The Lexus RC F makes you a hero at the track and coddles you in comfort on back-roads tours or in city traffic. It may also be the reason the BMW M4 costs what it does.
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has received some changes that should help it further dominate the premium sports car segment, but a “stop delivery order” issued by General Motors will prevent buyers from picking up their 2015 model year Stingray until a few issues are addressed – further emphasizing GM’s push for improved safety and overall quality.
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Subaru Rally Team USA has announced a 3rd WRX STI Global Rallycross car for the next three rounds of Red Bull GRC. Why aren't fans seeing the 2015 WRX STI GRC?
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Now its Subaru Australia who gets a new special edition 2015 Subaru BRZ. Is this just another STI-badged BRZ?
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Yes, the engine is amazing, yes, both the rear differentials are impressive, but the transmission is what you will notice and appreciate most on the track or on the ride home.
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Last month we talked about the possibilities of a C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sporting a mid-engine design and the Zora name and today, more information has surfaced – suggesting that the mid-engine Zora ZR1 Corvette is indeed on its way and it might be coming for the 2017 model year.
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Ford showed that they wanted to dominate the American sport compact segment when they introduced the Focus ST, but the 2014 Fiesta ST serves as a perfect precursor to the larger Focus for those buyers who want a car that is a little lighter on its feet and a little less expensive – while still delivering on the term “sport compact” in every possible way.
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The new 2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 has been released and is available now. Is it worth the extra $4,500?
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The order banks have opened for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and this leads many to question how Chrysler will decide which dealerships get Hellcat models during the early rush – and today we examine the allocation rules that will likely help keep dealerships from adding a huge markup while helping buyers save money.
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The information for the 2015 Ford Mustang, 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is pretty much all available and while the world is focused on the higher performance models, I thought that this would be a good time to compare the most affordable versions of the three American muscle cars – in their entry level, V6 forms.
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The first-ever 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car makes its debut at Rallye Defi. Where did the STI finish?
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The all-new sports car from Affalterbach, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT has been unveiled. Can it compete with the Porsche 911?
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Later last night I saw what I believe to be a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS near the General Motors Proving Grounds and when the driver climbed into the throttle as he or she sped away, it sounded pretty healthy – very much like the C7 Corvette Stingray which pulled out behind it and quickly climbed to speed as well.
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While we were so focused on the news that the 2015 Ford Mustang will almost surely come in Shelby GT350 trim with a new 5.2L V8 engine, we looked over another interesting piece of information in the dealership parts guide images posted by Mustang6g.com – the mention of a new “Boss Racing” package that has us wondering whether there could be a new Boss road car or if it will be another road racing special.
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The configurator page for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat officially went live last night so you can now price out your dream Hellcat, but far more importantly, the automaker is now taking dealer and consumer orders on the most powerful American production car ever.
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David Higgins will return to Global Rallycross action in the 2014 Subaru WRX STI rallycross-prepped car. Why not the 2015 WRX STI?
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Mitsubishi announces pricing for the 2015 Lancer Evolution and it gets a price decrease on the GSR. How much of a price drop?
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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has quickly become one of the bestselling sports cars in the world, but the long term test vehicle belonging to the folks from Car & Driver blew an engine just 6,000 miles in – and the problem is one that could affect other C7 Corvette owners under very normal driving conditions.
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In order to help boost lagging sales, the Chrysler Group has cut the 2015 Dodge Viper pricing by $15,000 across the entire model lineup while also re-issuing pricing for the 2014 model year SRT Vipers that are currently unsold and to help cushion the blow of this huge price cut, the company will also issue $15,000 new car vouchers to those 2014 Viper owners who paid the old price.
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Not to mention a lower price when equally equipped, an extra gear or two and a few more things you might find useful in real life.
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Subaru BRZ GT300 qualifies fourth and can’t catch the leaders this time at Suzuka Circuit. What happened to the BRZ?
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The new-generation Subaru WRX STI sets another record in the month of August. Where did it do it this time?
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The 2015 Mercedes AMG GT is going to be revealed in two days. Would you like to drive it before it launches?
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The Subaru WRX STI and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution are fierce rivals. Who wins in a head to head battle?
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The 2015 Subaru Series.Blue is exclusive and sets itself apart for the standard BRZ sports coupe. What makes it special?