Performance Vehicles (Page 159)

The new 2016 BMW M2 is here and it’s track-ready. How did BMW M GmbH development engineers do it?

A video has surfaced online showing the in-car footage of a ride along in the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, giving us a chance to experience the next generation GM muscle car from a sort of first-person perspective – while also allowing us to hear the LT1’s roar from the cabin.

A recent study found that on the popular social media app Instagram, the Ford Mustang was the most commonly posted vehicle in discussions about users’ first car – with a handful of foreign compact cars and the Chevrolet Camaro falling in line behind the mighty Mustang.

According to the folks at Allpar, the Conner Avenue Plant where the Dodge Viper is built will be shuttered after the 2017 Viper production ends – but is this the end of the Dodge Viper or the end of the Viper having its own production facility?

Will David Higgins and Craig Drew break a 28 year-old rally record this weekend in the 2015 Subaru WRX STI?

BMW pumps up the performance in the new 2016 M2 Coupe. How did they use the M3/M4 technology to do it?

A new video has hit the pages of YouTube showing s 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 besting the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570 4 Super Trofeo Stradale on a long, high speed run – with cameras on both cars showing this clash of modern titans.

We discussed the new Diablosport tuning packages for the Dodge Challenger and Charger with the SRT Hellcat Hemi yesterday and while we focused on the big power levels reached with the engine tuning upgrade, another interesting piece of information was how much power the blown beast loses when getting a little warm.

The 2017 Ford F150 SVT Raptor will feature by a new, high performance version of the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 which is expected to yield somewhere in the area of 450 horsepower and once this new, beefier version of the long-popular EcoBoost V6 has hit the streets in the new SVT pickup – the Ford Taurus SHO should be the next in line to get a higher output twin turbo V6.

The Impreza Concept 5-Door is being unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. The 2016 Subaru WRX/STI is only available in a sedan body style. Will hatchback fans see another WRX/STI 5-Door?

BMW introduces the all-new 2016 M2 Coupe. How much power will the high-performance coupe be producing?

The folks at Hyundai are working on the next generation Genesis Coupe and based on some reports out of Korea, the next Gen Coupe could pack some serious upgrades to help it better compete with the American muscle cars – like a twin turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive.

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 2016 Focus RS will officially feature 350 horsepower and 350lb-ft of torque, but more importantly, the wicked hot hatch will feature a new “stall recovery system” that will make dealing with the clutch pedal a little less painful for unskilled drivers.

The tuning experts at Diablosport have finally finished their packages for the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger with the 6.2L Hellcat Hemi – lifting the wheel horsepower up over the 700 horsepower mark at the push of a button.

The 2016 BMW M4 GTS makes its Asian debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. How does BMW celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M3?

Subaru Australia has unveiled the latest addition to its motorsport armory, the 2016 Subaru WRX STI NR4. Why so many options?

The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Z06 are on sale now and with the 2015 model year being wrapped up, our Chevy dealership friend has sent over the final production numbers for the 2015 Corvette in Stingray, Z06, Coupe and Convertible form.

We have gotten more accurate details on the limited edition Neiman Marcus supercharged Ford Mustang GT Convertible and while it doesn’t have all-wheel drive, Lexan windows or lightweight race seats – it is still a 700 horsepower drop top Mustang speedster with a long list of unique appointments and production limited to just 100 units.

A limited edition 2016 Subaru WRX STI S207 will be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. Will fans see it hit U.S. shores?

The Nissan GT-R wrapped in electric blue and featuring characters and scenery from the classic Nintendo game Duck Hunt is now for sale. Get your light gun and go buy this 884 horsepower one of a kind Godzilla.

General Motors still has not announced the complete pricing for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but thanks to a source who wishes to remain nameless, we have a more expanded list of Camaro Coupe pricing than the official numbers that we covered a few weeks back.

When the newest supercar from British sports car building TVR hits the market for 2017, it will be powered by the same 5.0L V8 that is under the hood of every new Ford Mustang GT – except the 5.0L mill in the new TVR will pack a few extra ponies courtesy of the folks at Cosworth.

Subaru is setting records with their entire lineup month after month except for the 2016 BRZ sports coupe. Where did they go wrong with BRZ?

Subaru is the only automaker with the IIHS Top Safety Pick for their entire lineup for 6 straight years. Now 2016 Subaru WRX achieves Top Safety Pick+ award.

We still don’t know for sure if the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will become a production reality, but a Chrysler patent filing discovered by Allpar.com reveals an interesting piece of technology that could play a big part in the high performance capabilities of a 707 horsepower Jeep.

In the modern world of endurance racing, no American team is better known than the factory backed Corvette Racing program and as the crew continues to roll through the 2015 WeatherTech United SportsCar Championship, the team has resigned all four of their core drivers for the 2016 model year – helping to guarantee the continued success that has rung up a handful of championships around the world.

The newest Neiman Marcus Christmas book includes a limited edition Ford Mustang GT Convertible with 700 horsepower, 600lb-ft of torque, a handful of unique appearance upgrades and all-wheel drive – although the all-wheel drive technology is either a mistake in the listing, or a groundbreaking announcement for the muscle car world.

The new Subaru 2016 WRX S4 SporVita will be revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. What makes the new interior from Italy so special?

BMW has announced the new 2016 BMW M4 GTS is now available worldwide and in the U.S. What’s the advantage of its new water injection system?

There are a great many rumors floating around the internet insisting that there are some changes coming for the 2016 Dodge Challenger and 2016 Dodge Charger, but there are actually very few changes for the new model year – shy of some new option packages, the return of Plum Crazy purple and increased production of the Hellcat Hemi-powered models.