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Performance Vehicles (Page 92)

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2017 - 2:38PM
As expected, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will shoot flames out of the exhaust tips, but unlike most fire-breathing performance cars – the new LT5 blows fire out the tips under full throttle.
By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2017 - 1:58PM
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat which previous set the record for the quickest self-shifting Hellcat car in the world reset that record this past weekend, running an 8.79 at 156.77 miles per hour – and he did it with the original transmission and rear differential.
By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2017 - 8:41AM
Subaru WRX 2.0L mill fails to make Wards 10 Best Engines list again. The new Honda Civic Type R in-line 2.0L gets the nod. Here’s the breakdown.
By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2017 - 12:48PM
The world’s quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat just keeps on getting quicker, with the team of Leon, Jason and Logan Epling resetting the quarter mile record with a new best time of 8.68 at 155 miles per hour.
By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2017 - 11:48AM
This past weekend, General Motors introduced the world to the next generation Chevrolet Silverado pickup in its performance-minded Trailboss package – giving us our first look at the all-new Chevy pickup with a full debut set for the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2017 - 8:35AM
Limited to just 100 units Canada-wide, the 2018 Subaru BRZ tS heads north. US and Australia get even more.
By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2017 - 7:42AM
The Subaru 50th Anniversary edition color and limited numbers have been leaked. Here’s the details.
By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2017 - 11:17AM
The new Kia Stinger is already getting awards. It just overtook BMW for a top engine award.
By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2017 - 12:22PM
The configurator tool for the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody is live on Dodge.com, allowing us all to build and price our ideal extra-grippy Mopar muscle car – and to begin working on a plan to buy the 707hp machine.
By John Goreham on December 15, 2017 - 11:44AM
This special Mazda MX-5 Miata is for UK customers only. Sorry, America!
By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2017 - 11:36AM
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for December 2017 is the 1969 Camaro SS shown above, owned by Vic Goertzen.
By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2017 - 7:30AM
Subaru announced pricing on the 2018 WRX STI Type RA and 2018 BRZ tS. They come in three colors, if you can find one.
By Marc Stern on December 14, 2017 - 8:13PM
When the Rennsport Reunion opens in April, enthusiasts will have a chance to rub shoulder with some of the greats of Porsche racing as the automaker and Laguna Seca have unveiled the competition categories and applicant information for this vintage event.
By Parks McCants on December 14, 2017 - 4:28PM
It’s a big deal to earn Wards’ coveted “10 Best Engines” accolade. For 2018, Honda has two models acknowledged by Wards. What do we like about the most powerful engine to ever be offered in a production Honda car?
By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2017 - 2:49PM
The folks at Hennessey Performance are the first to announce a monster power package for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – delivering 1200 horsepower and 1066lb-ft of torque along with a low-9-second quarter mile time and a top speed of 230 miles per hour.
By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2017 - 11:50AM
The Ford Mustang is the bestselling sporty car in the USA and with more than 11,000 units sold in Europe through the first ten months of the year, the Motor Company is making another hard run at having the bestselling sporty car in the world.
By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2017 - 7:38AM
What will happen to the Subaru WRX STI rumble when a plug-in-hybrid or all-electric model arrives?
By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2017 - 3:22PM
The arrival of the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE all-but-erased our hopes of seeing a new Z28, but the arrival of the new LT5 V8 in the Corvette ZR1 brings new life to the rumor of an even more-powerful Chevy muscle car – one which would overpower the Dodge Hellcat cars.
By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2017 - 12:23PM
A picture which allegedly shows the top of the engine intended for the upcoming Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has turned up online along with a company document stating that the newest super-pony will be supercharged.
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2017 - 4:30PM
In order to keep the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and its new LT5 engine a secret as best as possible, the company gave the engine development project an unusual name that seemingly had nothing to do with a 755 horsepower supercar engine – calling it simply the “BAS”.
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2017 - 4:03PM
The Bulllitt package for the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang has been discussed for months now, but a member of the community from Mustang6g.com has seen what certainly appears to be the next special edition package themed after the legendary Steve McQueen movie car.
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2017 - 3:29PM
The December Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by David Baker.
By John Goreham on December 11, 2017 - 9:42AM
The Mazda Miata is the ultimate gift for any auto enthusiast. What you need to know.
By Mary Conway on December 9, 2017 - 9:23PM
A high end watch maker is salvaging parts from classic Ford Mustangs and creating unique timepieces for the true Ford Mustang lover. Your 2018 Ford Mustang may be an instant classic, so is this incredible watch.
By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2017 - 10:53AM
Performance fans aren’t too excited for the new eco-performance models. BMW is trying to change that.
By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2017 - 6:51AM
The 2018 Subaru WRX is now the safest compact performance car in America. Why not STI and how does it compare with the competition?
By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2017 - 3:39PM
The polling experts at Strategic Vision have published their list of the Most Loved Vehicles in America and with the highest scores among all of the cars honored this year, the Corvette coupe and convertible team up to serve as the top two Most Loved Cars in America.
By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2017 - 3:02PM
The Dodge Charger has been named one of the Most Loved Vehicles in America by Strategic Vision, marking the 4th-straight year where the sporty Mopar sedan led the full-sized car class in terms of how much their owners love their vehicles.
By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2017 - 1:20PM
After years of waiting, the Lamborghini Urus high performance SUV was finally introduced today and as the newest competitor to the Hellcat Hemi-powered Jeep Trackhawk, Lambo’s first modern super-SUV could have a tough time beating the supercharged Grand Cherokee.
By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2017 - 8:35AM
What’s got 1000hp and is called the Exorcist? It’s the new Hennessey Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE Exorcist. [Video]