Sports Cars
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Last week, Porsche revealed what is poised to be the most powerful 911 ever: the 2018 911 GT2 RS. Ahead of an assumed official reveal at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show this September, Porsche showed off the 911 GT2 RS at E3, where it was revealed as the "Forza Motorsport 7" cover car. Exciting times indeed. So, when can you get one? That's unclear, but it doesn't matter anyway—the 2018 911 GT2 RS is already sold out. German publication Autobild reports that only 1,000 units will be built and each has been spoken for. Prices will reportedly start at 260,000 euros in Germany, or about...
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Next Subaru WRX and WRX STI likely not here before 2020Those hoping to see an a redesigned WRX and WRX STI will have to wait a little longer. Subaru is in no hurry to rush its next performance nameplates; in fact, it's going to be at least a couple of years. Subaru Australia Managing Director Colin Christie told Motoring that a new WRX and WRX STI are...
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Jay Leno shows off his 1953 Cunningham C3Briggs Cunningham is a man who lived his life well. Born in 1907, Cunningham had a family with buckets of money and he used that to fully enjoy the things that mattered to him. This included boats, cars and sports. He was an avid yachtsmen, winning the America's Cup race and also finding a home in...
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Track-focused Toyota 86 debuts in OzToyota’s 86 may be down on power but there’s no denying that it, along with its Subaru BRZ twin, is one of the best-handling cars currently on sale. And the lack of power actually makes the 86 an excellent learning tool for inexperienced drivers, as they can build-up their skills behind...
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS once owned by Jerry Seinfeld heads to auctionIt's no secret Jerry Seinfeld is a bit of a Porsche fanatic. After all, the famous comedian and television star is as much a car guy as he is a funny guy, and Porsches make up the vast majority of his collection. Brace yourselves because one of his prized Porsches will soon be up for grabs. Auction...
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Buy yourself an entire Group-B rally car collectionBonhams really knows how to take our breath away. The auction house will sell off this gorgeous collection of Group-B rally cars at its August 18 auction at Quail Run during Monterey Car Week. The cars have been in a private collection since 1989, but the current owner is ready to see them off...
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Honda recently decided to give fans the chance to own the first very 2017 Civic Type R in the country. That's right, the car with a VIN ending in 001. It went up on an online auction and at the close of bidding on Thursday the final tally came in at $200,000. Not bad considering the starting price on a Civic Type R is just $34,775. Of course, there was always going to be a steep premium considering we're talking about the first example in the country. Additionally, all proceeds from the sale are being donated to charity, in this case the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, which Honda has been...
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Jannarelly delivers first Design-1 sports carIt was in late 2015 that we first learned of Dubai-based startup Jannarelly and its ambitious plan to bring to the world a lightweight sports car combining deliciously retro lines with modern mechanicals—and a reasonable price tag to boot. On Wednesday, the company said it had delivered its...
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McLaren Sports Series blows its top with arrival of 2018 570S SpiderMcLaren will use the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed this month to present the 570S Spider. The car is the first open-top member of McLaren’s entry-level Sports Series range, and it's headed to the United States later this year with a starting price of $208,800, or about $21,000 more than the...
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First of Aston Martin’s new AMR models enters productionAston Martin at March's 2017 Geneva auto show announced the new AMR performance sub-brand. Named after the Aston Martin Racing motorsport department, AMR aims to enhance Aston Martin’s already impressive lineup with various performance upgrades as well as design and luxury treatments. The...
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2017 Honda Civic Type R first drive review: Track attackerIt’s a spectacular summer day in Montreal, and not just because it’s 80 degrees. It’s Formula One week, and the remote buzz is audible even downtown as F1 drivers crackle off practice laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. They turn one of the most peaceful places in one of North...
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Watch the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS attack the NürburgringPorsche provided us with an early look at its upcoming 911 GT2 RS on Sunday, but the car’s development phase isn’t over yet as prototypes are still being run on the Nürburgring. The engineers are pushing the car hard as we can see the tail wanting to slide out on a number of...
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Porsche on Sunday used the launch of the “Forza Motorsport 7” video game to briefly show its new 911 GT2 RS. The launch took place at an Xbox preview showing for E3 which runs from June 13-15 in Los Angeles. It's a big deal for the "Forza" community as the uber 911 is also the featured car on the cover art of the video game, which will be available for Xbox and PC on October 3. Recall, Porsche ended its pesky licensing agreement with EA last year, allowing the brand’s cars to once again feature on other publishers’ titles after a five-year hiatus. ("Forza" is published...
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Dallara sports car tipped to be called the StradaleIn April, we brought you spy shots of a new road car being developed by Italian race car constructor Dallara. The car is a lightweight mid-engine sports car similar in size to the Alfa Romeo 4C, KTM X-Bow and Lotus Elise, and it’s due to be revealed in late 2017. (The reveal is thought to be...
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2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series ups the power to 607 horsesPorsche’s 911 Turbo S certainly isn’t lacking in the performance department, but the German sports car marque has decided to introduce a more powerful, more exclusive version nonetheless. Meet the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series, a limited edition model that makes 607...
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2018 Subaru BRZ tS revealed with suspension, aero upgradesAfter years of neglecting the United States, Subaru’s official performance division, Subaru Tecnica International (STI), is about to do a little brand building on local soil to convince buyers it’s much more than just a model designation. Sure, we’ve had the WRX STI for a while...
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2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA revealed with more power, less weightSubaru is finally getting serious about Subaru Tecnica International (STI) in the United States. For years the official tuner of Subaru cars has been neglected here, with most of its coolest stuff sold in Japan only. But that’s starting to change. How do we know? Because a WRX STI Type RA has...
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Unrestored Mercedes 300SL and 300SL Roadster head to auctionSome cars stand the test of time, while others don't fair so well. However, when it comes to this pair of Mercedes-Benz 300SLs tucked away in a garage somewhere, they've been kept in meticulously good shape. They aren't just any old pair of sought after Mercedes-Benz either. So the story goes, the...
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The 2016 Porsche 911 R may be one of the most sought after modern vehicles ever. Why? Porsche introduced the 911 R as a return to its roots—a no frills sports car lacking modern amenities to stoke the flames between driver and machine. When introduced, Porsche asked $185,900. Months later, the 911 R was commanding upwards of a $1 million on the used car market. With that said, there's a 911 R sitting in Palm Beach, Florida currently, and it's seeking a new owner. Lamborghini of Palm Beach listed the 2016 911 R as car number 458 of the 991 built. 991 cars signify this generation of 911's...
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Subaru teases US-bound BRZ tSSubaru is set to unveil two new models on June 8, and both of them are headed to the United States. One of these will be a WRX STI Type RA, essentially a more hardcore version of the already hardcore sport sedan. The other will be a new BRZ tS. Previously offered in Japan, the BRZ tS isn’t a...
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The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS sounds brutalPorsche is cooking up a new generation of its 911 GT2, and this time around the German firm is skipping the standard GT2 and going straight to the full-bore GT2 RS. Some outlets were recently allowed to ride shotgun in a prototype, including Sport Auto which filmed this quick clip of the car...
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Nissan creates 'Predzilla' GT-R for Nashville Predators, proceeds going to charityHockey season is coming to a close, but not before either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Nashville Predators become Stanley Cup champions. Nissan, in an effort to show its home team some support—Nissan's North American operations are headquartered in Nashville—crafted what you see here...
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Reliability capped power on the 2017 Honda Civic SiWhen initial specifications began to trickle out surrounding the 2017 Honda Civic Si, there were two courts. One court realized the car would be a blast to drive. The other felt the power ratings were much too low. Experiences may vary per driver, but the Civic Si is still a hoot to toss...
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How do you do a 4-wheel burnout in an 800-hp GT-R? Chain it to a truckAll-wheel drive is not conducive for a traditional burnout, but Hoonigan got creative to make it happen. Taylor Steffes, the owner of the Nissan GT-R in this video, drove her car from Arizona to California to just to say hello to the guys and gals at Hoonigan. But, really, she's also a participant...
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