The Corvette has always hit well above its weight class, but the new ZR1 takes this to a completely unprecedented level. With a whopping 1064 hp from its new LT7 V8, the new ZR1 is an apex predator whose diet will certainly consist of many Italian horses and bulls. GM performance was seemingly given the […]
Category: Sports Cars
The F-150 Lightning Strikes Fear Into Slower Sports Cars
Those in the market for a thrilling ride have no shortage of stylish, curve-hugging sports cars to choose from. Names like Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Mazda tend to dominate this high-speed market sector, but those seeking a decidedly different way to burn a little rubber have an inciting new option, courtesy of Ford. While the […]
The Porsche Carrera Cup: The Beginner’s Guide to the Ultimate Porsche Racing Series
Are you a racing fan who also happens to love all things Porsche? There’s a series for that. Since its introduction nearly four decades ago, the Porsche Carrera Cup has been gaining steam worldwide. In 2021, it finally reached US borders with the inaugural Porsche Carrera Cup in North America. As of this writing, the […]
Everything to Love About Japan’s Trio of Redesigned Track-Ready Compacts
Japanese automotive engineering has always been on the cutting edge, and the compact car is no exception. For the longest time, a compact was simply a fuel-efficient, affordable way to get you to work. But over the last few decades, Japanese automakers have redefined the compact as a nimble, powerful machine you can take to […]
The C8 Corvette Looks Like a Supercar, But Does It Perform Like One?
There’s little doubt the eighth-generation Chevy Corvette Stingray is the most powerful, best-handling Corvette ever produced. The culmination of more than seventy years of research, development, and open-road thrills, this all-American machine is beloved by critics and enthusiasts alike. Over the decades, the Corvette has evolved from a basic roadster to a coupe that screams […]
Corvette Stingray vs Mustang Dark Horse: Which Sports Car Is Worth It?
American-made sports cars seem to be rare breeds these days, as a lot of them are being phased out for alternative fuel vehicles. Heck, even the Corvette and Mustang––which are now the last remaining American-made V8 sports cars––have alternative-fuel models available. But if you haven’t been convinced to give up on the sacred internal combustion […]
Initial D Fans Rejoice: The 2024 GR86 Trueno Edition Is Here
It’s been a long time coming, but Toyota finally did it: they’re paying homage to one of the most iconic iterations of their hot hatch models from the 1980s: the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. Only this time, the legendary livery and design is now attached to the Toyota GR86, appropriately called the GR86 Trueno Edition. It […]
Corvette Real Talk: 2024’s E-Ray and Z06 Edition
Corvette gossip moves almost as fast as these models themselves, especially in today’s online world. However, your local Chevy dealer is one resource that can be trusted to provide you with the truth—but until you make that trip, here are some facts about the Corvette E-Ray and Corvette Z06 to keep you tied over. As […]
Corvette Racing Is Dead, Long Live Corvette Racing
Step into your local Chevy dealer, take a quick look at the Chevy Corvette, and one thing immediately becomes clear. This is a car that wants to go fast. Introduced in 1953, the Corvette has been lauded as one of the country’s most original sports car creations. From its recognizable fiberglass bodywork to the famous […]
Popping The Hood On Mercedes-Benz’s Sports Car Stable
Mercedes-Benz has long been one of the undisputed leaders in the luxury market, but few realize that the German automaker is also a force to be reckoned with in the sports car segment. While Mercedes-Benz’s stable of sporty models might not be the largest in the industry, they’re certainly some of the most exciting, offering […]
Could We Ever See Another Ford GT90 Style Supercar for the Modern Age?
The Ford GT brand is built around the concept of a supercar that looks ridiculously awesome and performs about as well as it looks when it comes to on-track racing. Since 1960, Ford has been dabbling in the supercar category with the GT brand, originally with the Ford GT40, which became renowned during its epic […]
Burnt Rubber on a Budget: The History of Affordable Sports Cars
With their bold styling, unbeatable power-to-weight ratio, and performance-minded design, sports cars are unlike any other segment on the market. Most vehicles on the road are built to be well-rounded, offering a mix of performance, comfort, convenience, and efficiency. Still, that formula goes right out of the window when you start pumping the 91 octane. […]
Beyond the Stats– What Makes the 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray Special?
You don’t have to be a die-hard card-carrying Corvette Club member to understand and appreciate that the 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray is an impressive automobile. With a potential maximum of 495 hp, a top track speed of 194 mph, and a 0-60 mile per hour time of a mere 2.9 seconds, the stats speak for […]
Was 2023 the Year of the Sports Car?
It’s no secret that sedans and hatchbacks are steadily disappearing from the market as more and more drivers turn to SUVs and pickup trucks. If you take a look at the few cars remaining, you will find even fewer sporty models. Manual transmissions are all but gone, and you have to look hard to find […]
The Chevy Corvette E-Ray: Adding a New Spark to the Track
The next time you visit your local Chevy dealer, you might hear talk about the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray. A sports car powered by a hybrid powertrain, it’s had many in the automotive community talking. Some enthusiasts don’t like the idea of moving away from a gas engine, feeling like it ruins the vibe, sound, […]
The Twists and Turns of the Chevy SS’ Curious and Sometimes Unfortunate History
If a friend has ever told you that they found a Chevy SS at a local used car auction or been giddy about finding an SS at a used Chevy dealership, you might have been confused for a moment because…you weren’t quite sure what an SS was. Every so often in automobile history, a great […]
The Toyota GR Supra: Real Deal or Pretender?
I love to celebrate a good anniversary, don’t you? It was such a shame that the A90 Supra was released just a hair too late to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Toyota Celica Supra, introduced in 1979, but at least next year provides the chance to celebrate 45 years of Supra! What was […]
Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like The Kia Stinger
Going to the arcade was, and still is, one of my favorite pastimes. Arcades are like time machines, transporting us to a simpler time when our biggest concern was becoming the Skee-Ball champion of the world. Here is where many of us would excitedly climb behind the wobbly steering wheel of a racing game, having […]
2024 Chevy Camaro: What You Need to Know
As right as rain, Chevy has released a new Chevy Camaro for the 2024 model year. The Chevy Camaro is an old favorite – not only for the hundreds of thousands of people who have driven them but in Chevy’s eyes too. Yours truly also has family members who have spent their fair share of […]
The Mustang Becomes a Supercar With the 2025 Mustang GTD
Since the launch of the seventh-generation Mustang for 2024, Ford has been rolling out exciting new variants of its classic pony car. Not only was the Mach 1 replaced by the new Dark Horse with its 500 hp Coyote V8, but Ford has also added a veritable stable of dedicated race cars based on the […]