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Performance Vehicles (Page 47)

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2020 - 12:15PM
The 797-horsepower 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye will start at $78,595, not including Gas Guzzler Tax and destination fees, making it far less expensive than other sedans that offer near-comparable performance.
By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2020 - 3:26PM
In an effort to justify outrageous markups, some dealerships are telling potential customers that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX non-Launch Edition models are subject to limited production, but we have confirmed with FCA that there is no set limit on the number of 702-horsepower half-ton trucks the company will build.
By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2020 - 12:14PM
Check out this rendering of the next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX STI. Would you buy one if it looks like this?
By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2020 - 10:53AM
The official statement from FCA confirms our leaked information, as the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will start at $80,995 before destination while the prices of almost every other model increase with the new standard features.
By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2020 - 1:10PM
Ordering a 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition without a solid dealer connection is likely to cost you anywhere between $5,000 and $50,000 over MSRP, with some dealers marking up non-Launch models as well while others are selling their allocations without the huge extra charge.
By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2020 - 12:55PM
Many people are hung up on the fact that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX will “only” go 118 miles per hour, but this relatively low top speed is due to the fact that off-road tires don’t have the high speed ratings of on-road tires and the automaker can’t offer a vehicle with a top speed that is higher than the speed rating of the tires.
By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2020 - 1:42PM
The next-generation 2022 Subaru WRX is likely coming with new technology from the all-new Levorg sports wagon. Check out five things we just learned about the coming performance car.
By Mary Conway on August 20, 2020 - 10:32PM
Chevrolet's stunning mid-engine Corvette is being recalled because the hood can come open while the vehicle is being driven.
By John Goreham on August 20, 2020 - 9:45AM
The Toyota Corolla is a top-seller and a great pick for many buyers. However, Toyota does not offer a sporty version of the Corolla. Here are five models that offer more excitement.
By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2020 - 11:42AM
The Build & Price feature on the Ram Trucks website is live for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX and while it is a little buggy at the moment, it offers a full look at the pricing for the Hellcat-powered pickup in both standard and Launch Edition form.
By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2020 - 10:32AM
There are aftermarket tuning companies and some dealerships that offer packages that increase the output of the Ford F-150 to more than 702 horsepower, but unlike the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, those are not produced by the automaker and they are built on a per-unit basis, so they don’t meet the criteria for a production vehicle or a mass-produced vehicle.
By Marc Stern on August 15, 2020 - 7:45PM
After charging hard through the first half of its race last year, Ford's Baja 1000 racer came up short as course-caused damage knocked it out of contention.
By John Goreham on August 13, 2020 - 1:09PM
We review the all-new 4-cylinder GR Supra 2.0 and find a lot of interesting differences between it and the other Toyota and Lexus sport coupes.
By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2020 - 9:00AM
The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is the first full production American road car to pack more than 800 horsepower and with a starting MSRP of just $79,595, the 807-horsepower Mopar muscle car costs less than many people expected, confirming our initial report with leaked pricing.
By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2020 - 10:24AM
FCA announced yesterday that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX with the supercharged Hellcat Hemi will debut on August 17th, followed by a teaser video on social media that lets us hear what is likely to be the most powerful production pickup in the world.
By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2020 - 4:24PM
The latest FCA financial report includes information about changes in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the Hellcat Hemi-powered Ram 1500 TRX, which will now start rolling off of the assembly line in the fourth quarter of this year.
By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2020 - 3:26PM
The next-generation is coming spring of 2021, and we get details from an image of the new Levorg, revealing what the interior will look like. Check out all the leaked images here.
By Denis Flierl on August 8, 2020 - 2:49PM
A new report says the 2020 Subaru WRX and STI sell faster than any other sports car. See what it means if you are looking to buy a new or used performance model.
By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2020 - 5:01PM
Dodge rocked the performance world last month by introducing two new models with more than 700 horsepower and one with more than 800 horsepower, and thanks to what appears to be dealership information being shared on social media, we have an idea of how much each will cost when they go on sale.
By Mary Conway on August 4, 2020 - 9:27PM
The iconic race was already forced to delay its race date. Now, the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" has bad news for fans.
By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2020 - 6:18PM
The Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock packs 807 horsepower, making it the most powerful production road car sold in the United States under a half-million dollars for 2020 while other Dodge models account for several of the top 15 most powerful road cars in America.
By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2020 - 1:26PM
After spending the past three years daily driving a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, my humorous piece from September 2014 has proven to be quite wrong, so here is a look at how my “7 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Own a Hellcat” have aged since 2014.
By John Goreham on July 31, 2020 - 2:50PM
The future of performance vehicles will be electric. We chatted with FCA America's Head of passenger cars, Tim Kuniskis, to learn why internal combustion engines' days are numbered.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2020 - 12:45PM
Jeep Performance Parts lift kit for Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine comes with everything needed to increase the ride height by two inches without compromising comfort or handling.
By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2020 - 6:24PM
The Dodge Challenger is one of the top ten vehicles sold in the United States which has an inventory level which may make finding your ideal Mopar muscle car difficult, especially if you are looking for a good deal.
By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2020 - 12:51PM
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has finally been introduced and when pricing is announced later this year, we expect that the starting price will be a few thousand dollars less than the closely-related Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
By Denis Flierl on July 27, 2020 - 4:35PM
The 2020 WRX and STI are the most appealing models in the Subaru lineup. In the new J.D. Power APEAL study, WRX STI comes in second in the compact sports car category. See which hot hatch was number one.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2020 - 1:13PM
The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is based on the SRT Hellcat Redeye, allowing us to craft an educated guess as to how much America’s first full production road car with more than 800 horsepower will cost when it goes on sale sometime this summer.
By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2020 - 3:21PM
The 2022 Subaru WRX STI will get new 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, but it won’t resemble the Ascent SUV powerplant. See what Subaru is planning.
By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2020 - 2:09PM
While we have focused on the 797-horsepower Redeye version, the “standard” 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat also gets some upgrades for the new model year, including a bump to 717 horsepower and the same new hood from the Redeye that feeds cool air to the engine.