Porsche 911 fans like to go on about how creditable their vehicles’ engine layout is for its performance characteristics. But it’s not often that you really get to see the benefits of the rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout in action. With its weight over the driven wheels, the argument goes, a Porsche 911 can deliver more […]
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Flagship super sedans get a lot of press and rightfully so. The CT5-V Blackwing is maybe the greatest internal combustion sedan ever built in America. The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S is a masterpiece of engineering too but what about the cars that slot below them in the lineup? In this drag race, the CLA 35 […]
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Modern sports cars offer great performance and speed without the cost of the really expensive metal of some automakers. That’s the spot in the market that both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Toyota Supra GR 3.0 fill. Which one is actually the quicker car in a straight line? We’re about to find out. Thanks to […]
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If you want a car that can sprint down the quarter-mile at frightening speeds, you’ll likely want one that’s either rear- or all-wheel drive. However, there are a number of insane front-wheel drive drag cars out there and this 1992 Honda Civic is one of the most impressive. The owner of this extensively modified Civic […]
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The Lamborghini Aventador may be on its final legs but in potent SVJ guise, it remains one of the quickest production cars in existence. However, not even that was able to help it when competing against a Ford GT in a drag race. Top Gear America recently returned to MotorTrend+ for a new season and […]
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If you want a potent off-roader that makes just as a big of a statement on the road as it will along a mountainous trail, the Ford Bronco Raptor and Jeep Wrangler 392 are two of the best options. However, which is quicker in a straight line? While some had anticipated that Ford would equip […]
Read MoreBy now we all know that high-displacement, high-cylinder-count sedans are a dying breed, but not as well known is the fact that there are actually only two naturally aspirated V8 sedans left on the market. Those two cars are the Lexus IS 500 and the Dodge Charger 392 (R/T as well but the 392 was […]
Read MoreDiesels are better known for their torque than their horsepower outputs, but Zeigler Performance Diesels spat that preconception into the trash last weekend when its Ram truck recorded an outrageous 3,336 hp (3,382 PS) at the Ultimate Callout Challenge in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Not that it exactly came up short on the torque front. The […]
Read MoreThe new Audi RS3 touts its new trick Quattro AWD system as one of the finest in the world, and overall, the capable compact sedan is an incredible performer of a car that punches well above its weight. But that begs the question: how well would it fare against the car that really put the […]
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If you want the most driver-focused variant of the 2-Series, chances are you’ll be looking at the M2. However, if you want a 2-Series that you can use to race between the lights, the new M240i xDrive could be the one to choose. To find out whether the new M240i xDrive or an M2 Competition […]
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