Sports Cars
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The 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 is coming, and it has already put the supercar world on notice with its 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Now, it claims some very important performance figures as among its feature set, too. Headlining the new stats released today: 0-60 mph in just 2.95 seconds—when equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission. We’ve driven this transmission in the standard Stingray, and found it to be a remarkable option--one that can, in some conditions, compete with and even beat Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch system. MUST SEE: 52-Yr-Old Mom Beats...
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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Hits The Nürburgring: VideoThe 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is almost ready for its showroom debut early next year, where it will be priced from just $78,995 with shipping. But before production of customer cars can get underway, just a few more tests need to be completed, one of which is a mandatory high-speed test on...
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No New RX Sports Car Without A Rotary, Says Mazda Design ChiefThere are probably few cars hinted at more via official channels than a new generation of the Mazda RX-7, but despite the rumors going back more than half a decade it feels like we’re still no closer to ever seeing a new rotary-powered sports car being launched by Mazda. The last we heard is...
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Mercedes-AMG GT Edition 1 Leaked: 2014 Paris Auto ShowPrimed to take on the Porsche 911, Jaguar F-Type, and Chevy Corvette—among others—the Mercedes-AMG GT just recently made its web debut. At the 2014 Paris Auto Show, a special Edition 1 version of the car is expected. Images leaked (via Autocar) ahead of the official announcement reveal...
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First Video Of The 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63The AMG version of the all-new C-Class made its debut yesterday, and now we have the first video footage of the sledgehammer sedan. The video gives us a sense of the car’s sound and presence both on the road and at the track, priming us even more for the eventual sales launch slated for next...
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Lotus Denies Rumors About Evora Pullout From U.S. MarketAccording to reports circling the web this week, the Lotus Evora is on the endangered list. It turns out that rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated. The company today confirmed that a 2016 model year Evora will be sold in the U.S. DON'T MISS: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver's Jerk...
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To some, the current Aston Martin V8 Vantage might be getting a bit long in the tooth. It's not as sharp a performer as some of its rivals, the automated manual version leaves a bit to be desired in the shifting arena, and it's generally a rather expensive proposition in its segment. Still, it's easily the best from a visual standpoint, and there's something special about simply being near such a machine. MUST SEE: Tesla Model S Convertible Is Real: Video There's another version of the V8 Vantage, however, that has created a bit of a stir in the exotic sports car segment. It's called the V8...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Details, Images Released In Germany: UpdateThe German retail arm of Mercedes-Benz has released images and figures on the upcoming 2015 C63 AMG sedan, and so far, things are looking rather great--including the wagon. Of course, given the looks and performance of the standard 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, that’s no...
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Lotus Evora To Also Be Dropped From U.S. Market?Lotus looks set to fade further into obscurity in the U.S. market with news emerging that sales of the Evora 2+2 sports car in local showrooms could soon cease for the same reason Lotus’ Elise and Exige lines are no longer sold here. Like the Elise and Exige, the Evora doesn’t meeting...
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More Powerful Volkswagen Polo GTI Headed For Paris Auto ShowVolkswagen recently introduced a mild facelift for its Polo subcompact sold overseas, but missing from the updated lineup was the sporty Polo GTI variant. The German automaker has now rectified the issue, revealing the updated hot hatch in full ahead of a world debut next month at the 2014 Paris...
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Opel Reveals Sporty Adam S: Forbidden FruitOpel’s Adam minicar first hit the scene in 2012 and has since been turned into a race car as well as an upmarket version enhanced by Bitter. Now, the first performance-enhanced version of the Adam has been revealed, the new Adam S, which makes its debut next month at the 2014 Paris Auto Show...
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Porsche Explains Why Its 911 GT3 Is So Formidable On The Track: VideoRegarded by many as the purest of the Porsche 911s, the GT3 is something of a sacred cow to many. Here, we get a glimpse at the reason why. DON'T MISS: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster For Sale: Just $7.4 Million When it comes to race cars you can drive on the street, few come close to matching the...
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You may not have heard of Evanta before, but you’re about to hear of them a lot more as the niche British sports car outfit is planning to expand its lineup with even more deliciously retro sports cars as well as work with A. Kahn Design on several projects under the Ant-Kahn label (the Ant part of the name comes from Evanta founder Ant Anstead). MUST SEE: Nissan GT-R Blows A Tire At 200 MPH, Driver Keeps It Together: Video Evanta is based in Essex, England and is known for building lightweight sports cars inspired by classic models—typically those from Aston Martin—but with...
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Watch The New Mercedes-AMG GT At The Circuit Of The Americas: VideoIf you’re wondering just what the new Mercedes-AMG GT looks like on track, wonder no more. This is the sleek and sexy missile assaulting the grounds of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. SEE MORE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, GT S Preview, Live Photos: Affalterbach’s New Super Coupe...
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Stop-Sale Order Issued For 2015 Chevrolet CorvetteThere appears no end to General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] recall woes, with the automaker this week announcing two more, this time for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette that has only just gone on sale. About 2,800 cars are affected though very few of these have actually been delivered to...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Specs Leaked?Everyone knows those upside-downers in Australia are already living in the future, but how far in the future are they, exactly? A new report from Oz claims to have the specs of the 2016 Mazda MX-5—even though engineers have not yet finalized the car’s tune. The report, from Motoring...
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HSV GTS Maloo Is The Aussie Sport Truck You’ve Always Wanted: Forbidden Fruit VideoIf you’re like us, you’re completely down with the automotive reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back. That’s exactly what the HSV GTS Maloo is, and it’s amazing. Sadly, it’s only available in Australia and New Zealand. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini...
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Evanta Barchetta Set For 2014 Goodwood Revival, New GT Concept Coming 2015Niche British sports car manufacturer Evanta, which recently partnered with bespoke tuning outfit A. Kahn Design to form the new brand Ant-Kahn, will be attending the 2014 Goodwood Revival kicking off tomorrow in the U.K. where it will present its new Barchetta sports car. Evanta first showed off...
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Only a month ago, Motor Trend came out with the news that Chevrolet was working on a new mid-engine platform for the next Corvette ZR1, and that this new architecture would go on to underpin the next-generation C8 Corvette. Car and Driver has now delved into the matter, and the magazine’s Corvette expert Don Sherman has put together an article for the October issue hitting newsstands now. According to his article, the new mid-engine ZR1 will arrive in time for the 2017 model year, and like the previous C6 ZR1 it will be priced above $100k. In line with previous rumors, the new ZR1 is...
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2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Gets Carbon Special Edition Trim: VideoThe Vanquish is the latest Aston Martin to receive the automaker's Carbon special edition treatment, with both the Vanquish coupe and Vanquish Volante convertible now available to order in Carbon Edition trim. Like the DB9 Carbon Edition launched at the 2014 New York Auto Show, the Vanquish Carbon...
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2015 Lexus RC F Taken Around Monticello: VideoA few days ago you got High Gear Media's executive editor, Mr. Padgett's, wonderful take on the latest from Lexus. It's the 2015 RC F, and it's proof that the automaker is finally taken a sport-orientated driving experience seriously. MUST SEE: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Dyno Tested, May Be More...
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Drive The Mercedes-AMG GT Next Month—Virtually, In Driveclub: VideoWe've already seen teaser images showing off the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT in the upcoming Driveclub video game. Now, PlayStation has gone ahead and released a bit of video showing off the game play—and the AMG GT—a bit more. MUST SEE: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Dyno Tested, May Be...
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2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 Priced From $30,760: VideoThe limited edition 2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 is now available for sale but if you’re interested in one you had better be quick as just 1,500 examples will be built, and they're likely to sell out fast. The starting price is just $30,760, which includes a $770 destination charge and...
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More Photos And Video Of The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GTThe all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT made its world debut last night at AMG’s headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany, with a number of stars in attendance including current points leader in the 2014 Formula One World Championship Nico Rosberg. We now have additional photos taken at last...
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