Sports Cars
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We're still eager to do a seat-to-seat, back-to-back comparison between the standard-bearing Porsche Boxster and the all-new 2014 Jaguar F-Type. While there's really no substitute for that time behind the wheel—especially when we're talking about sports cars—in the meantime we're taking a look at how these two cars fared when you factor in all the practical aspects considered by our companion site, The Car Connection. Oh, and we threw the Porsche 911 in the mix, just because. These cars vary quite dramatically in layout, with the F-Type's front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and...
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe Revealed In Patent FilingIt's no secret that Jaguar will likely bring a coupe version of the new F-Type sports car to market soon. Now we have what could be confirmation--and a rendering--of what the F-Type Coupe could look like, thanks to a recent patent filing. Spotted by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, the patent...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: 2013 Indy 500 Pace CarThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has already stunned auto-show crowds and ignited immense interest among enthusiasts. And now—as it should be this year—a Stingray shall lead at the Brickyard. General Motors [NYSE: GM] has confirmed that its 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will...
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DC Design Avanti Sports Car Headed For ProductionIndia will soon have its very own sports car, as local design firm DC Design plans to start production of its mid-engine Avanti coupe, which was revealed in concept form at last year’s Delhi Auto Expo. DC Design, led by designer and entrepreneur Dilip Chhabria, is looking to establish a new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hardcore Volkswagen GTI To Be Previewed At 2013 Wörthersee Tour: ReportIn past years, the annual Volkswagen and Audi tuner fest in Wörthersee, Austria has seen the reveal of a number of exciting performance concepts that have led to production. Notable concepts included the Scirocco GT24, Audi A1 clubsport quattro and Golf R Cabriolet, which eventually spawned...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Supercharged LSA Confirmed For HSV Gen-F, Is The Chevy SS Next?A week ago we brought you the first teaser image of HSV’s new Gen-F range of high-performance Holden Commodores, which are based on the latest VF generation of the popular Australian sedan which itself will soon be sold in the states as the 2014 Chevrolet SS. Though full details on...
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Imagine you're at a stoplight, and a Subaru WRX STI rolls up next to you, with the driver revving the engine. Seems normal right? What if when they revved the engine a duck call started coming from the car's engine bay? We know, try to contain your laughter. MUST WATCH: Brake Failure At 154 MPH Is Terrifying: Onboard Video This Subaru WRX STI has what we are calling the duck call blow-off valve modification. While it could possibly star in The Quack And The Furious someday, we aren't sure a starring role in a movie is necessary. But there's no question this modification is beyond hilarious...
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2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition: Priced, And A Rare Sight At The TrackNissan has put a price on the most-wanted GT-R of the season—that's the competition-focused 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition. On this very limited edition (only 150 cars for the U.S. market), it's $115,710, or $116,710 after the $1,000 destination fee. The Track Edition forgoes the back seats...
Bengt Halvorson -
2014 Jaguar F-Type On The Road, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeWe've explained the 2014 Jaguar F-Type's street-biased nature, but a little illustration never hurts, right? Whatever the F-Type's ultimate driving and handling traits, and no matter how muted they are on track, on the open road, the overall experience comes together in a way that befits a true...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray To Weigh 90 Pounds More Than C6 Corvette?The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is well on its way to production, with first deliveries expected in late summer or early fall. Despite being just a few months off, there are still a few key details we don't know about the Corvette Stingray. That list may be one item shorter now. According to...
Nelson Ireson -
2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo First DetailsEarlier in the year Nissan finally announced motorsport and engineering firm Nismo as its official performance partner. At the time, Nissan also confirmed the launch of its fastest GT-R yet, a new Nismo-enhanced model that would hit the market sometime in 2014. Few details were provided, although...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Jaguar F-Type On Track, On Video: 30 Days Of F-TypeIf you're not quite familiar with the 2014 Jaguar F-Type by now, you should probably catch up on our 30 Days of F-Type coverage. If, on the other hand, the F-Type is starting to sound like something that might just belong in your garage, you'll appreciate another look at the F-Type's on-track...
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Even if you're not a super spy sent on a mission your superiors deem impossible, you should still be interested in the upcoming 2014 BMW i8. Besides showing off its extremely exotic styling, the i8 features a plethora of exciting technology that's put to use to provide a compelling and sure-to-be-exciting driving experience. Not only that, it's capable of doing all of this while spitting out zero emissions because it's a plug-in hybrid-electric car. It wasn't always going to be solely an electric machine, however, as there was talk of an M-variant that would change the car from silently mean...
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2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO Drifts Forth With Styling UpdatesOne of the more exciting aspects of the current Nissan lineup is most certainly the 370Z. It's a fun-to-drive two-door sports car that makes great noises and returns an enjoyable driving experience. If you want open-air motoring you can opt for the convertible version. If you want something a bit...
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What To Expect When You're Expecting The 2014 Porsche 911 TurboAnyone who loves cars is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the all-new Porsche 911 Turbo. It's the machine that many, from dentists to dental surgeons, can't wait to have the opportunity to plunk down hundreds of dollars for a Guards Red color-matched key fob. Joking aside, the next 911 Turbo should...
Jeff Glucker -
Lotus Exige S Roadster Coming This Summer: VideoAfter a highly public meltdown by ex-CEO Dany Bahar, followed by an equally public ousting, Lotus and parent company DRB-Hicom made many reassurances the company was still on track, despite having stopped work on future models. Now, Lotus has released a video (apparently made entirely in iMovie)...
Nelson Ireson -
Spyker Confirms B6 Venator Spyder In Financial Statement: ReportDutch sports car manufacturer Spyker only announced production plans for its stunning B6 Venator concept car last month, but already the company is talking about a convertible version. In it its latest financial statements, Spyker is said to have made mention of a new ‘B6 Venator...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Jaguar F-Type Differentials, Electronic Aids: 30 Days Of F-TypeWhile perhaps not as nimble or engaging as some lighter, less potent sports cars, the 2014 Jaguar F-Type makes fantastic use of its heady 340, 380, or 495 horsepower. How does it do it? Through smart differentials and electronic aids, mostly. Huge rear tires, especially on F-Type V8 S models, also...
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There's a lot more to building a fast road car than just dropping a powerful engine in a relatively light body. In fact, there's some very complex math that goes into making a car handle well. The engineers of the 2014 F-Type have done their math well. Stable, predictable, and hugely fun to drive on the street, the F-Type belongs to a rare breed of cars that manages to balance ride comfort and handling quality on a knife's edge. Enabling that balance of conflicting setup qualities is a mix of the F-Type's stiff chassis and finely tuned dampers, connected by modified A-arms at the front and a...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Priced From $51,995Bold new styling, hugely improved interior design and materials, and even greater performance stand to make the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray a significant upgrade from the already impressive sixth-generation Corvette. Despite the upgraded look and feel, the seventh-generation 2014 model will cost...
Nelson Ireson -
HSV’s New Gen-F Range Expected To Feature LSA-Powered FlagshipHolden tuner HSV has started its official launch campaign for its upcoming range of high-performance sedans based on the new VF Holden Commodore that goes on sale here later this year as the 2014 Chevrolet SS. To get the ball rolling, HSV released this single teaser image, which confirms that the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Jaguar F-Type Chassis: 30 Days Of F-TypeThough you wouldn't know it to look at it, the last generation of the Jaguar XJ was largely made of aluminum and surprisingly light for its size and power. In fact, the XJ with a supercharged V-8 only weighed about 500 pounds more than the 2014 F-Type. In other words, Jaguar knows a thing or two...
Nelson Ireson -
Lightweight TT Concept Headlines Audi’s 2013 Wörthersee LineupThe popular Audi and Volkswagen tuning fest, Austria's Wörthersee Tour, will see a number of interesting vehicles presented this year, the highlight of which will be a lightweight Audi TT concept car. Audi is believed to be planning a lightweight version of its next-generation TT sports car...
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Meet Monster Tajima’s Toyota GT 86 Pikes Peak Racer: VideoPikes Peak legend Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima has put away his Monster Sport E-RUNNER electric car from last year, and is hopping back behind the wheel of a gas-swilling custom racer to tackle this year’s running of the annual Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado. The Japanese master...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran