Sports Cars
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The new engine is not only lighter than the one in the previous model, it’s also more powerful and more fuel efficient.
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2011 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Destroyed In Horrific CrashA California woman received a painful reminder on the perils of drinking and driving when she cut a Pontiac Bonneville in half with her Corvette, receiving serious injuries in the process.
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Porsche 911 Somersaults Into Parking Spot: VideoThere are crash videos, and then there are crash videos. This one is definitely one of the latter: a Porsche 911--or it could be a Cayman, the video is grainy and the car is damaged--traveling at what appears to be a very high rate of speed somersaults over a high wall before landing in a parking...
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AMS Alpha-12 1,318 WHP Nissan GT-R Does 60-130 MPH In 3.46 Seconds: VideoThe stock Nissan GT-R is a force to be reckoned with, but the AMS Performance Alpha 12 GT-R is more like a force of nature.
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2012 Porsche 911 (991) Hot Weather Testing In South Africa: VideoPorsche is bound and determined to milk its redesigned 2012 Porsche 911 for all its worth, apparently, starting the drip feed of teasers more than two months ahead of its Frankfurt debut. We aren't complaining, though. Check out the video below to see what little of the 991 Porsche 911 they'll give...
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10 Fastest Cars For The MoneyThere's a lot to be said for being able to buy the latest and greatest in supercar technology, but for many of us, that's little more than a dream. If you're looking for a whole lot of speed for not much money, however, you'll be surprised just how much you can get. This list brings you 10 of the...
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The 2012 Ford Mustang Blue Angels edition will be sold at charity auction to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program. It's also one mean Mustang, with Ford Racing upgrades, including a 624-horsepower Ford Racing supercharged V-8.
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Next-Gen WRX To Drop Impreza Name: ReportThe new WRX is being designed from the ground up to be unique, even getting its own bodywork, interior and drivetrain.
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Ford's GT500 ZL1-Fighter Coming 2013, Mustang Redesign 2014: ExclusiveThe latest word from inside Ford's vehicle planning operation says the next GT500 will be ready to take on the ZL1, it won't go twin-turbo, and the whole line will get a redesign in 2014.
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2012 Audi A5, S5 PreviewAudi's stylish mid-range coupe gets some minor aesthetic updates for the 2012 model year, but otherwise leaves well enough alone.
Nelson Ireson -
2012 Fisker Karma Gets 3,000 Orders, DiCaprio FirstFisker will trot the Karma plug-in hybrid sedan out to celebrities first, continuing its practice of limited and exclusive release.
Nelson Ireson -
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Revs, Roars: VideoThis video gives us the best example yet of the 2012 Camaro ZL1's meaty, mean exhaust note.
Nelson Ireson -
The 2012 Audi TT RS is priced for America, and today, the company released the official specs for the American version of the car that brings the RS brand back to our shores.
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First X3 M, Now Next-Gen M3 Reported To Feature Triple-Turbo SixIf you thought our previous report on the rumored X3 M performance SUV from BMW’s hallowed M division coming with a triple-turbocharged straight-six engine was strange enough, now a second reputable source is claiming that this fanciful engine is destined to power the next-generation M3 as...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lotus Evora To Get 400-Plus HP GT-Based Model: ReportA race-inspired, super-performance Lotus Evora could be in the works, with 400-plus horsepower and a minimalist interior to save weight. We like the idea.
Nelson Ireson -
Report: BMW M2 to get 350-hp tri-turbo inline-6, rear-wheel driveBMW's renewal of the M2 trademark sparked the idea of a smaller M car back to life just a few weeks ago, and now a whole slew of new details have emerged from M Division managing director Dr. Friedrich Nitschke. While we take them as speculation only at this point, the figures point toward a very...
Nelson Ireson -
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Revealed Early?The car you see above purports to be the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series, revealed at a Mercedes-Benz drive event in Le Castellet, France. It certainly looks the part of the Black Series badge, with wider fenders, vents aplenty, new (very lightweight-looking) wheels. Power from the...
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BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance Package: GalleryPure Design Balance is a good name for this special package on the BMW Z4, balancing dark and light while also balancing sport and luxury.
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Today, the most exciting engine in Ford’s global lineup is not found in some high-priced Lincoln or a stylish Euro hatch. No, Ford’s most exciting engine can be found in a limited edition sports sedan sold in Australia by the local division’s in-house tuner Ford Performance Vehicles, or FPV for short. FPV’s range of muscle sedans are well known here at MotorAuthority, especially the supercharged GT range which packs a unique version of the Mustang Boss’ 5.0-liter V-8 complete with an Eaton blower attached. Now, for the 2011 Australian Motor Show, which kicks off...
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Audi Quattro Concept Could Get Green Light This Summer: ReportAudi may be bringing the Quattro Concept to production, but we'll have to wait a few years to see it on the streets.
Nelson Ireson -
Mission Impossible 4 Trailer Features BMW i8 And 6-Series Convertible: VideoThe BMW i8 supercar, well, the working prototype of the luxury automaker’s future plug-in hybrid, has been spotted several times before on the set of the latest Mission Impossible movie, but now we have the first official trailer starring the prototype as well as the recently revealed BMW...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Who's The King: Porsche 911 Turbo or Nissan GT-R? #YouTellUsIt's Godzilla vs. The King. Which one's the winner in the death match between the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Nissan GT-R? #YouTellUs by sending in your answer via Twitter to @therealma -- and don't forget the hashtag.
Joel Feder -
Five-Door Hyundai Veloster In The Works: ReportThe new 2012 Hyundai Veloster is still in the process of making its way to showrooms all across the country, coming onto the market with its unique hatchback design and potentially game-changing features and functions. At the top of its list is a funky quartet of doors. Hyundai calls it a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Scion Racing Driver Ken Gushi Talks Up The FR-S: VideoWith the unveiling of its FR-S Concept back at the 2011 New York Auto Show, Scion showed us that even models intended to be affordable can look quite exotic. Despite still being a concept, most of the FR-S show car’s lines are expected to transfer faithfully to the production 2012 Scion FR-S...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran