Sports Cars

  • 2013 Porsche Boxster

    There have been plenty of rumors over the past couple of months about a new Porsche sports car in the works. Described as a spiritual successor for Porsche’s 718 race car of the 1960s, the new car was to be a lightweight, mid-engine roadster positioned below the Boxster and powered by a four-cylinder boxer engine. A senior Porsche executive has now revealed that after considerable consideration the car has been ruled out. "You won't see anything lower than the current Boxster model," Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, told Automotive News (subscription required). "We...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (Euro-spec)  -  2014 Paris Auto Show
    2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 And C63 S: Full Details, Live Photos & Video

    Mercedes-Benz’s latest C63 AMG is finally here, and we have all the juicy details including news the car will come in two flavors for the first time: a standard model and a more potent S-badged version. We’ve also learned that the car’s official title has been changed to...

  • 2016 Audi TTS Roadster, 2014 Paris Auto Show
    2016 Audi TT Roadster Revealed: 2014 Paris Auto Show Live Photos & Video

    Having just spent some time with the 2016 Audi TT in coupe form, we can confirm the car drives as good as it looks. And now Audi has revealed the convertible version of the car, appeasing sun-loving Audiphiles the world over. Both the standard TT Roadster and slightly sportier TTS Roadster have...

  • 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S  -  2014 Paris Auto Show
    2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, GT S Preview, Live Photos: Affalterbach’s New Super Coupe

    Sleek, stylish, and chock full of heritage, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT has arrived. It’s the brand’s second bespoke car, and while it shares some of its DNA with the SLS that preceded it, as well as inspiration from Mercedes’ racing past, the GT is a car of its own. That's good...

  • Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo
    Will the Mitsubishi Evo be replaced by a hybrid SUV?

    We miss few recently defunct cars like we miss the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Born of rally and bred for the street, the car evolved to become a high-tech, if somewhat heavy, piece of asphalt artillery. Now it’s dead. But it might come back, in tortured and demented form, as a hybrid SUV...

  • 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 crashed at the Nürburgring
    2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 Crashed At The ‘Ring

    Earlier this week we were treated to the sight of the all-new, 650-hp 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 as it ran the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Then we got the performance stats to confirm a portion of its ability. Now we have this image of the Z06 crashed at Hatzenbach. It can’t all be good news...

  • 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

    The 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 is coming, and it has already put the supercar world on notice with its 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Now, it claims some very important performance figures as among its feature set, too. Headlining the new stats released today: 0-60 mph in just 2.95 seconds—when equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission. We’ve driven this transmission in the standard Stingray, and found it to be a remarkable option--one that can, in some conditions, compete with and even beat Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch system. MUST SEE: 52-Yr-Old Mom Beats...

  • 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at the Nürburgring
    2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Hits The Nürburgring: Video

    The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is almost ready for its showroom debut early next year, where it will be priced from just $78,995 with shipping. But before production of customer cars can get underway, just a few more tests need to be completed, one of which is a mandatory high-speed test on...

  • 1999 Mazda RX-7
    No New RX Sports Car Without A Rotary, Says Mazda Design Chief

    There are probably few cars hinted at more via official channels than a new generation of the Mazda RX-7, but despite the rumors going back more than half a decade it feels like we’re still no closer to ever seeing a new rotary-powered sports car being launched by Mazda. The last we heard is...

  • Mercedes-AMG GT Edition 1 leaked images
    Mercedes-AMG GT Edition 1 Leaked: 2014 Paris Auto Show

    Primed to take on the Porsche 911, Jaguar F-Type, and Chevy Corvette—among others—the Mercedes-AMG GT just recently made its web debut. At the 2014 Paris Auto Show, a special Edition 1 version of the car is expected. Images leaked (via Autocar) ahead of the official announcement reveal...

  • 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 at the track
    First Video Of The 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63

    The AMG version of the all-new C-Class made its debut yesterday, and now we have the first video footage of the sledgehammer sedan. The video gives us a sense of the car’s sound and presence both on the road and at the track, priming us even more for the eventual sales launch slated for next...

  • 2011 Lotus Evora S
    Lotus Denies Rumors About Evora Pullout From U.S. Market

    According to reports circling the web this week, the Lotus Evora is on the endangered list. It turns out that rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated. The company today confirmed that a 2016 model year Evora will be sold in the U.S. DON'T MISS: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver's Jerk...

  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT

    To some, the current Aston Martin V8 Vantage might be getting a bit long in the tooth. It's not as sharp a performer as some of its rivals, the automated manual version leaves a bit to be desired in the shifting arena, and it's generally a rather expensive proposition in its segment. Still, it's easily the best from a visual standpoint, and there's something special about simply being near such a machine. MUST SEE: Tesla Model S Convertible Is Real: Video There's another version of the V8 Vantage, however, that has created a bit of a stir in the exotic sports car segment. It's called the V8...

  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
    2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Details, Images Released In Germany: Update

    The German retail arm of Mercedes-Benz has released images and figures on the upcoming 2015 C63 AMG sedan, and so far, things are looking rather great--including the wagon. Of course, given the looks and performance of the standard 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, that’s no...

  • 2011 Lotus Evora S
    Lotus Evora To Also Be Dropped From U.S. Market?

    Lotus looks set to fade further into obscurity in the U.S. market with news emerging that sales of the Evora 2+2 sports car in local showrooms could soon cease for the same reason Lotus’ Elise and Exige lines are no longer sold here. Like the Elise and Exige, the Evora doesn’t meeting...

  • 2014 Volkswagen Polo GTI
    More Powerful Volkswagen Polo GTI Headed For Paris Auto Show

    Volkswagen recently introduced a mild facelift for its Polo subcompact sold overseas, but missing from the updated lineup was the sporty Polo GTI variant. The German automaker has now rectified the issue, revealing the updated hot hatch in full ahead of a world debut next month at the 2014 Paris...

  • 2014 Opel Adam S
    Opel Reveals Sporty Adam S: Forbidden Fruit

    Opel’s Adam minicar first hit the scene in 2012 and has since been turned into a race car as well as an upmarket version enhanced by Bitter. Now, the first performance-enhanced version of the Adam has been revealed, the new Adam S, which makes its debut next month at the 2014 Paris Auto Show...

  • 2014 Porsche 911 GT3
    Porsche Explains Why Its 911 GT3 Is So Formidable On The Track: Video

    Regarded by many as the purest of the Porsche 911s, the GT3 is something of a sacred cow to many. Here, we get a glimpse at the reason why. DON'T MISS: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster For Sale: Just $7.4 Million When it comes to race cars you can drive on the street, few come close to matching the...

  • Evanta Barchetta, 2014 Goodwood Revival

    You may not have heard of Evanta before, but you’re about to hear of them a lot more as the niche British sports car outfit is planning to expand its lineup with even more deliciously retro sports cars as well as work with A. Kahn Design on several projects under the Ant-Kahn label (the Ant part of the name comes from Evanta founder Ant Anstead). MUST SEE: Nissan GT-R Blows A Tire At 200 MPH, Driver Keeps It Together: Video Evanta is based in Essex, England and is known for building lightweight sports cars inspired by classic models—typically those from Aston Martin—but with...

  • 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT at the Circuit of the Americas
    Watch The New Mercedes-AMG GT At The Circuit Of The Americas: Video

    If you’re wondering just what the new Mercedes-AMG GT looks like on track, wonder no more. This is the sleek and sexy missile assaulting the grounds of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. SEE MORE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, GT S Preview, Live Photos: Affalterbach’s New Super Coupe...

  • 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
    Stop-Sale Order Issued For 2015 Chevrolet Corvette

    There appears no end to General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] recall woes, with the automaker this week announcing two more, this time for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette that has only just gone on sale. About 2,800 cars are affected though very few of these have actually been delivered to...

  • 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata live photos
    2016 Mazda MX-5 Specs Leaked?

    Everyone knows those upside-downers in Australia are already living in the future, but how far in the future are they, exactly? A new report from Oz claims to have the specs of the 2016 Mazda MX-5—even though engineers have not yet finalized the car’s tune. The report, from Motoring...

  • HSV GTS Maloo
    HSV GTS Maloo Is The Aussie Sport Truck You’ve Always Wanted: Forbidden Fruit Video

    If you’re like us, you’re completely down with the automotive reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back. That’s exactly what the HSV GTS Maloo is, and it’s amazing. Sadly, it’s only available in Australia and New Zealand. MUST SEE: Chrome Lamborghini...

  • Evanta Barchetta, 2014 Top Marques Monaco
    Evanta Barchetta Set For 2014 Goodwood Revival, New GT Concept Coming 2015

    Niche British sports car manufacturer Evanta, which recently partnered with bespoke tuning outfit A. Kahn Design to form the new brand Ant-Kahn, will be attending the 2014 Goodwood Revival kicking off tomorrow in the U.K. where it will present its new Barchetta sports car. Evanta first showed off...

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