Sports Cars

  • 2018 Maserati GranTurismo

    The Maserati GranTurismo is entering its 10th year on the market but still manages to look as good as the day it debuted. Nevertheless, with a successor likely some years off still, Maserati has decided to freshen up the GranTurismo for the 2018 model year. The most significant change is at the front where the normally rounded edge of the grille takes on a more rigid look inspired by the design on the Alfieri concept from 2014. The revised grille is joined by new lower air ducts which together improve airflow distribution and reduce aerodynamic drag from 0.33 to 0.32. The rear bumper has also...

  • 2018 Aston Martin DB11
    Aston Martin DB11 now available with Mercedes-AMG V-8

    Aston Martin’s DB11 is now a little more attainable thanks to the addition of a V-8 option slotting in below the car’s V-12. The engine is the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 developed by Mercedes-AMG. Recall that Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler entered a...

  • 2000 Acura Integra shipped from California to Ohio
    I bought an Acura Integra GS-R from across the country and it was hardly a simple process

    I live in Ohio, specifically, Northeast Ohio. It's not easy to find nice things in this part of the country. That should be all you need to know about why I didn't start looking for cars in my home state—salty roads mean rusty cars. It's a shame. I was stupid a few years ago and sold my...

  • World's fastest Nissan GT-R with 3,000 HP
    3,000-HP Nissan GT-R goes 255 mph to claim half-mile world record

    The Nissan GT-R has become a beloved vehicle by many performance shops to push big horsepower numbers and break records. On June 19, another GT-R claimed yet another record. In fact, it became the world's fastest Nissan GT-R in the process. With 3,000 horsepower, the Extreme Turbo Systems Nissan...

  • 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS on the cover of “Forza Motorsport 7”
    2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS limited to 1,000 cars, sold out

    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...

  • 2018 Subaru WRX STI
    Next Subaru WRX and WRX STI likely not here before 2020

    Those 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...

  • Jay Leno drives his 1953 Cunningham C3

    Briggs 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 the America's Cup Hall of Fame. He's also in the Motorsports Hall of Fame, and he earned his spot there by building and then racing his own cars. Jay Leno owns one of Cunningham's cars. Specifically, Jay owns a 1953 Cunningham C3. This is just one of 25 that were built with bodies built by Vignale...

  • 2017 Toyota 86 limited-edition model for Australia
    Track-focused Toyota 86 debuts in Oz

    Toyota’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...

  • 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS once owned by Jerry Seinfeld - Image via Russo and Steele
    Porsche 911 GT3 RS once owned by Jerry Seinfeld heads to auction

    It'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...

  • Group B rally car collection heading to Bonhams
    Buy yourself an entire Group-B rally car collection

    Bonhams 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...

  • 2017 Honda Civic Type R with VIN ending in 001
    Bidding on first 2017 Honda Civic Type R tops out at $200K

    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...

  • Delivery of first Jannarelly Design-1
    Jannarelly delivers first Design-1 sports car

    It 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...

  • 2018 McLaren 570S Spider

    McLaren 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 coupe. McLaren hasn’t pulled any surprises with the design. The 570S Spider features a neatly integrated retractable hardtop similar to the unit found on the 650S and 675LT supercars. It’s made from composite materials to save weight and at the push of a button can open or close in just...

  • 2017 Aston Martin Vantage AMR
    First of Aston Martin’s new AMR models enters production

    Aston 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...

  • 2017 Honda Civic Type R
    2017 Honda Civic Type R first drive review: Track attacker

    It’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...

  • 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS at the Nürburgring
    Watch the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS attack the Nürburgring

    Porsche 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...

  • 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS at “Forza Motorsport 7” launch
    2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS revealed at “Forza 7” launch

    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...

  • 2018 Dallara sports car spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Dallara sports car tipped to be called the Stradale

    In 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...

  • 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series

    Porsche’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 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque from its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-6. That’s up from 580 hp and 553 lb-ft in the regular model. This results in the car accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and requiring just 9.6 seconds to cross 124 mph. The top speed is 205 mph. Being a Turbo S...

  • 2018 Subaru BRZ tS
    2018 Subaru BRZ tS revealed with suspension, aero upgrades

    After 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...

  • 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA
    2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA revealed with more power, less weight

    Subaru 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...

  • Pair of Mercedes-Benz 300SLs
    Unrestored Mercedes 300SL and 300SL Roadster head to auction

    Some 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...

  • 2016 Porsche 911 R for sale in Florida
    2016 Porsche 911 R surfaces for sale in Florida

    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...

  • 2018 Subaru BRZ tS
    Subaru teases US-bound BRZ tS

    Subaru 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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