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Performance Vehicles (Page 166)

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2015 - 5:39AM
What does is look like from behind the wheel of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car? Climb aboard the Subaru SRT USA Subaru WRX STI with Higgins and Drew as they win stage 3 of the 2015 New England Forest Rally.
By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2015 - 3:44PM
This past weekend, Jack Beckman and his Don Schumacher 2015 Dodge Charger funny car were a dominant force at the 2015 Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma California, setting a new track ET record en route to winning his 5th event of the season in yet another all-Mopar final round.
By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2015 - 6:40AM
Bucky Lasek drives the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car for Subaru Rally Team USA. Does he have what it takes to win?
By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2015 - 6:17AM
BMW isn’t just about performance on the track, the German automaker is also about efficiency performance. Why does KBB give the nod to 3 BMWs?
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2015 - 2:37PM
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most track capable General Motors vehicle of all time and the LT4 V8 with 650 horsepower and 650lb-ft is the heart of the beast, but for those C7 Z06 owners who feel the need for way more power – the new Callaway upgrade kit for the newest super-Vette could be the answer.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2015 - 2:08PM
A video has surfaced showing a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat blasting through the quarter mile in just 10.03 seconds, making it what I believe to be the quickest Hellcat car thus far and he did so with a surprisingly short mod list.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2015 - 1:41PM
The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has been heavily hyped since first being introduced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, but having had my first chance to go for a high speed ride in the most track capable Mustang ever – I can say without question that this new Shelby is every bit as good as Ford has led us to believe.
By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2015 - 5:49AM
There are two BMW vehicles from the movie MI Rogue Nation being exhibited at the BMW Welt. What other BMW vehicles will you see in the new movie?
By John Goreham on July 30, 2015 - 11:43AM
Which mid-engine drop-top would make a better second car: a used Porsche Boxster or the Mazda MX-5 Miata?
By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2015 - 7:40AM
It was the 2015 Subaru WRX STI that won big at the round 5 All Japan Rally. Is the new 2015 STI really this good?
By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2015 - 6:50AM
The new 2016 BMW M3 and M4 will get big price cuts in Australia. Why do the performance models get their prices slashed?
By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2015 - 9:56AM
Ford Motor Company announced yesterday that the 2015 Shelby GT350R Mustang weighs just 3,650lbs, making it lighter than the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and more importantly, the GT350R was able to lap Grattan Raceway a full second quicker than the Z28.
By Denis Flierl on July 29, 2015 - 7:56AM
The 2016 BMW M3 was on the red carpet in Vienna. Why did the performance sedan thrill the fans?
By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2015 - 2:43PM
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.
By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2015 - 12:53PM
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 July 27, 2015 - 12:49PM
A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X rally car was chosen to continue a long-running aerial tradition in Rotherham. Why did it replace a Honda?
By Denis Flierl on July 27, 2015 - 9:34AM
There is stiff competition in the 2015 Red Bull Global Rallycross season and Subaru is trying to stay with the leaders. Are they succeeding?
By Denis Flierl on July 27, 2015 - 7:41AM
Watch Tommy Makinen put the Toyota GT86 rally car through some serious testing in the dirt in Finland. [video]
By Denis Flierl on July 27, 2015 - 6:58AM
The 2016 Subaru WRX and 2016 WRX STI is making its dealer launch in Australia. What new safety tech will they get?
By Denis Flierl on July 26, 2015 - 7:19AM
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 July 24, 2015 - 1:02PM
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 July 24, 2015 - 7:41AM
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 July 23, 2015 - 2:08PM
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 July 23, 2015 - 1:00PM
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 July 23, 2015 - 6:57AM
BMW at the 2015 Monterey Car Week will feature two BMW concept cars. Will the hot BMW M4 GTS be unveiled at Pebble Beach?
By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2015 - 6:30AM
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 July 22, 2015 - 6:45PM
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 July 22, 2015 - 5:23PM
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 July 22, 2015 - 2:20PM
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 July 21, 2015 - 2:39PM
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.