Sports Cars
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The 2020 Tesla Roadster washed over the Internet last week with some pretty incredible technical specifications and performance claims. For example, CEO Elon Musk said the new Roadster will sprint to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds, which would make it the first production car in the world to go under the 2.0-second mark. Such a bold claim deserves an explanation, and who better than Jason Fenske to provide one? On the latest episode of Engineering Explained, Jason worked through the math and provided context as to how the 2020 Roadster could achieve such an accomplishment. It starts with...
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Wheel deal? 2017 Chevy Corvette discounted by up to $9,107Taco Bell employees can score a pretty sweet deal on a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport via GM Supplier Pricing, but for buyers outside the fast-food restaurant, Chevy rolled out another deep discount. Through November 30, the brand will offer $9,107 off a 2017 Corvette Z06. The discount is active...
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2018 Kia Stinger video road testYou're not alone in scratching your head at the idea of a high-performance Kia, especially one that looks as good as the 2018 Stinger. One look through the spec sheet should get your attention: a choice of turbo-4 and twin-turbo V-6 engines, rear- or all-wheel drive, and an 8-speed automatic...
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James Bond's Aston Martin DB10 was based off the 2019 VantageConcept cars playing feature roles in movies is nothing new. Typically those concept cars preview future cars or future design directions. In a rare twist, the Aston Martin DB10, which was featured in the James Bond movie "Spectre," was actually based on the then-forthcoming production version of...
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Could Tesla add rockets to reborn Roadster, make it fly?Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised everyone last week by unveiling the new 2020 Roadster after the debut of the upcoming semi truck. Now he wants to make it fly, literally. The performance specs for the Roadster were nearly unbelievable as they appeared on the screen behind Musk, but then he said...
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Max Verstappen comes away with 2019 Aston Martin Vantage specs after quick driveAston Martin’s redesigned Vantage is set for a reveal on Tuesday, but thanks in part to Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen we already have a few of the specs. Aston Martin is one of Red Bull’s main sponsors, and the two are also linked by way of a technical partnership. For...
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We now have our first look at the new sports car being developed by Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. The American racing team and sports car manufacturer on Friday revealed a series of computer-generated renderings along with some tantalizing details, including performance specs and pricing. The car is called the 004, and the version shown here is designed for the road so has a letter “S” on the end of its name. The eventual racing version will carry a letter “C” on the end of its name. It’s clear the 004 shares a family resemblance with the SCG’s 003...
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Working at Taco Bell gets you a $4,385 discount on a Chevy CorvetteWe doubt many regular Taco Bell employees have a Chevrolet Corvette on their car buying list, but if they do, there's a sweet deal to be had. CarsDirect uncovered some of the strangest discounts on new cars, and Taco Bell employees are, for some reason, eligible for GM Supplier Pricing. That means...
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Witness as the 2020 Tesla Roadster goes plaidLast night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised the automotive world by announcing the 2020 Tesla Roadster. The company offered those who put down a tidy $5,000 reservation fee on the spot a test ride in the future electric sports car. DragTimes founder and CEO Brooks Weisblat was among what appeared to...
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Dallara Stradale sports car revealedA lifelong dream of legendary race car constructor Giampaolo Dallara has finally been realized in the Dallara Stradale sports car. Unveiled on Thursday to commemorate the 81st birthday of the Dallara founder, the new sports car utilizes racing technology to deliver pure driving pleasure, whether...
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Tesla Roadster returns, promises 0-60 mph in 1.9 sec, $200,000 price tagTesla did its best Steve Jobs impersonation at its semi truck press conference on Thursday evening as it showed "one more thing" after the unveiling theoretically ended: the next Roadster. CEO Elon Musk told the crowd that everyone keeps asking when Tesla will build the next Roadster, "and we are...
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Everything you need to know about the BMW M3When enthusiasts think German sports car, they often think BMW M3, and there's a good reason for that. The M3 came to life as a race car first, and a street car second. Donut Media's latest "Up to Speed" episode focuses on the M3 and traces the iconic sports car's history back to its DTM racing...
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Concept cars can be beautiful, but they’re ideas. They’re not always made to be real cars. Sometimes an automaker takes a chance and builds that concept. This time, it’s Lexus, and the result is this beauty. Want to find out if this 2018 Lexus LC 500 drives as great as it looks? We slid behind the wheel to find out. Before we do, let’s talk styling. Stunning, right? Lexus first showed this as a concept and hardly changed anything for for production. The LC 500 still looks like a concept car whether it's sitting in a parking lot or rolling down the road, from the...
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New BMW M5 started life as RWD, next M3 to be AWD?BMW ushered in a new era when it revealed the 2018 M5 with standard all-wheel drive. The system, dubbed xDrive, is capable of varying the amount of rear-drive bias, or switching to full rear-wheel drive. However, BMW didn't originally plan for the F90 M5 to be AWD, but the notable benefits might...
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Subaru could delay next WRX STI in order to add hybrid techStricter emissions regulations, particularly in Europe, could lead to the end of the WRX STI as we know it. That’s according to David Dello Stritto, Subaru’s sales and marketing head in Europe. Speaking with Dutch website AutoRAI, Stritto said the WRX STI’s current format of a...
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2019 BMW M2 Competition spy videoThe BMW M2 is a Motor Authority favorite. The car’s powerful engine, razor-sharp handling and rear-wheel-drive layout ticks all the right boxes. Soon, though, an even better version will be thrown our way. BMW has been testing a more potent M2 for the good part of a year. Previously thought...
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Singer-Williams Porsche 911 subtracts weight and adds power in one incredible packagePorsche restoration/modification/reimagination specialist Singer officially dropped details on its most drool-worthy 911 project to date: a lightweight 964-era 911 with a 500-horsepower 4.0-liter flat-6 engine. The formula is simple: subtract weight and add power; the results are incredible. Singer...
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Watch the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS blow past 200 mphThe magic number you're looking for here is 321. That's the figure, in kilometers per hour, that translates to the magic barrier that is 200 mph. This is the number that separates truly fast cars from ones that merely knock on the door of fast. Porsche gets this, and that's why the 2018 911 GT2 RS...
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Jaguar’s F-Type has been updated for 2018. The changes are subtle yet provide the stylish sports car with the latest technology and a more refined look. There’s also a new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 base option that has brought the price tag down to $60,895. The problem is that Jaguar dealers still have a lot of 2017 models on their lots. The 2017 model, whose base option is a supercharged V-6, lists from $62,395. However, Jaguar’s problem is your gain as with a little arm-twisting you can get a great deal on a 2017 F-Type. We’re talking discounts of up to $30,000...
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Walter Röhrl says Porsche 911 GT2 RS too fast for NürburgringIt can be argued performance cars have reached a new golden age, an era defined by high horsepower, trick engineering, and incredible aerodynamic feats. However, one prominent figure, none other than famed Porsche driver Walter Röhrl, believes modern cars are now too fast for high-speed...
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Honda Civic Type R: Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2018Every year at Motor Authority we drive hundreds of vehicles to tell you what's best—swank luxury sedans to hypercars that chew through miles. This year we had a wide-ranging mix including a superb Porsche Panamera, a stunning Lexus LC 500, an upstart Kia Stinger GT that we loved to drive. But...
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2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 bows with 755-HP LT5 V-8The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has finally landed, and in Dubai of all places. We’ll get to the reasons behind the Dubai debut later. Right now you’re probably craving specs, so have at it. Due in showrooms next spring, the 2019 Corvette ZR1 is the fastest and most powerful Corvette in...
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Audi and Bentley want in on Porsche's Mission E, Bugatti and Lamborghini considering plug-in 2+2Porsche will pioneer one of Volkswagen Group's most ambitious projects ever: a 300-plus mile electric car based on the Mission E concept. But, VW's other brands reportedly want in on Porsche's project with Bentley and Audi leading the charge. Automobile reported on Thursday that both Audi and...
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Mystery mid-engine Honda revealed as Vision GT conceptThe identity of the mysterious mid-engine Honda sports car that’s been surfacing in patent drawings over the past two years has been determined. Sadly, the car isn’t a concept previewing a potential S2000 successor, as many had hoped. Rather, it’s Honda’s entry for the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran