Muscle Cars
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The list of cars that can run the quarter mile in under 12 seconds right off the showroom floor is a short one, populated by cars like the Nissan GT-R, the Ferrari 458 Italia and Chevy’s Corvette Z06 and ZR1. Now you can add the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to that list as well, as both the manual and automatic transmission-equipped cars have cracked the 12 second barrier in testing at Michigan’s Milan Dragway. A manual transmission ZL1 turned in a best run of 11.965 seconds at 117 mph, while the (theoretically faster) automatic ZL1 delivered a time of 11.936 seconds at 116 mph. Both...
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Jay Leno's Garage Shows Off 1,000-HP 1975 Plymouth Duster: VideoIt's not every muscle car that can say it spawned a scholarship fund, but this 1975 Plymouth Duster can. Built by mechanic and racer Paul Annunziata, who once worked at the same car dealership Leno worked at as a child. Annunziata recently died of lung cancer, but before he did, he offered to...
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Keep Your 2012 Camaro ZL1, We'll Take This '68 Camaro Convertible: VideoWhen it comes to the pro touring scene, few car enthusiasts are on the fence. Critics say that pro touring modifications (like modern drivetrains, suspensions, brakes and conveniences) ruin potentially collectible cars, of which there is a finite and ever-decreasing supply. Fans, on the other hand...
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2013 Shelby Mustang GT500 Certified At 662 HorsepowerThe 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been certified at a gob-smacking 662 horsepower. Wow.
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Lingenfelter-Tuned Camaro ZL1 Breaks Into The 10s: VideoA bone-stock Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 comes from the factory packing 580 horsepower, which is good enough to get the uber-Camaro from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, run the quarter-mile in twelve seconds flat and hit a claimed top speed of 185 mph. Those are impressive numbers, but the job of tuners...
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45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible Raises $150k For CharityThe very first 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, VIN 001, was sold for $150,000 at the Barrett-Jackson 10th Annual Florida Auction that took place earlier this month. That might seem like a lot for what’s normally a $1,375 premium over the asking price of a 2012 Camaro coupe or...
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The 2015 Ford Mustang is being built under Ford's "One Ford" global strategy, which makes sales to European and Pacific markets all but certain.
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Shelby GT500 To Continue To Next-Generation Mustang: ReportPundits and analysts have been declaiming the end of the horsepower wars, the death of the muscle car, the arrival of pure electric power, and other such tragedy for years now. Ford thinks its nonsense. Or at least Ford thinks such things as efficiency, emissions, and utility need to occasional...
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production UpdatesWe bring you some inside info on the ongoing production and delivery of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1.
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The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Tackles The Nürburgring: VideoIn an attempt to highlight the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8's on-road abilities, SRT hired 'Ring ace Sabine Schmitz to take it on a hot lap of the Nordschleife.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Hold EndsThe 2012 Camaro ZL1's production delay is over, presumably resolving whatever issue caused it.
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2013 Ford Explorer Sport Blends Performance And Fuel EconomyFord's new Explorer Sport blends a 350-horsepower EcoBoost drivetrain with best in class fuel economy.
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If you want a 45th Anniversary Edition Camaro, the package is available for any 2LT or 2SS trim level coupe or convertible, as long as you’re willing to spend the $1,375 package price. On top of the Camaro’s starting price, that money buys you Carbon Flash Metallic paint, a unique stripe package, custom 20-inch wheels, a logo-rich interior with black and red leather seats, custom fog lights, custom taillights and other commemorative bits. If you want the very first 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, on the other hand, you won’t find this at any dealership, at any...
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Camaro 1LE, Recalls, Acura NSX Shares With RL: Car News HeadlinesChevrolet has seemed one step behind Ford when it comes to the Camaro and Mustang battle, despite the Camaro selling more cars. Today, the company took the lid off its new 1LE package, which takes aim at the Boss 302's track capabilities. Check out the details in the link below. Recalls are upon us...
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2013 Chevy Camaro Gets Updated Interior And New 1LE PackageTo bring the fight to Ford’s latest 2013 Mustang range, Chevrolet has introduced a series of updates for its Camaro that will include the return of the storied 1LE track package. Key among the updates, however, is a revamped interior, which includes Chevy’s latest MyLink connectivity...
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2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline PreviewThe 2012 Dodge Challenger gets a new package with the Rally Redline, adding a dash of sport to the V-6 version.
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2012 Muscle Car Wars: VideoWhile gas prices may be going up, so are the horsepower ratings on the latest muscle cars. A horsepower war is brewing and we took a moment to discuss three of the hottest muscle cars hitting the streets in 2012. In the video above we first discuss the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline. There are three...
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Vs. 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: A Look AheadIt's the classic Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Camaro battle, only this time it's supercharged. With heavily breathed-upon factory versions of these muscle cars now or soon available, with massive amounts of power, it's high time we had a debate. In one corner we have the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby...
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Chevy still isn't building 2012 Camaro ZL1 models, but that may turn out to be good news for early buyers.
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2013 Ford Mustang: First DriveThe region around Portland, Oregon, offers some truly great backroads for driving enthusiasts; and while they might be perfect for testing out sports cars in the summer and fall months (the dry season), always-gray mid-March perhaps wasn’t the most appropriate place to preview the 2013 Ford...
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Bo Zolland building 1968 Camaro for 2012 SEMA showSwedish designer Bo Zolland knows a thing or two about making classic cars look even better than they did originally. His firm, Vizualtech (now renamed Zolland Design AB), has penned such masterpieces as an updated Volvo P1800 and the Jaguar E-Type-inspired Growler, which will see limited...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 PricedFord's latest uber-Mustang will begin at $54,200 in coupe form and $59,200 as a convertible.
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GM Carefully Plans Development Of Its Next CamaroThe Camaro is currently the best seller in the rear-drive performance coupe market, so the next generation car will have some big shoes to fill.
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Exige S Roadster, 2013 SL65 AMG, SRT Barracuda: Car News HeadlinesThe Geneva Motor Show nearly split the automotive web in half this week under the sheer weight of its debuts and news, but there are other things happening out there. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is set to debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, for instance, and it's a car we're looking forward...
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