Category: performance cars
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2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 – Drive Review
For 2022 a new 518-horsepower 5.0-L V8 is available in both the Defender 90 and 110. The V8 makes 461 lb-ft of torque that is routed through an 8-speed automatic to a standard all-wheel drive system with a twin-speed transfer box. The Defender V8 features unique suspension and transmission tuning, bespoke spring and damper rates,…
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2023 Genesis GV60 – First Drive
The all-new GV60 is Genesis’ first dedicated all-electric vehicle model. Initially the 2023 Genesis GV60 will only be sold at select Genesis retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York with limited availability. Genesis hopes to expand GV60’s availability to more states soon, according to a Genesis spokesperson. Considered a performance vehicle, the GV60…
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2022 BMW M4 Competition – Drive Reviw
The new BMW M4 Competition coupé is a street legal race car. With 503-Horsepower it will scoot to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Top speed is up to 180 mph when equipped with the Performance Package. For the first time ever the M4 Competition is equipped with the new M xDrive…BMW’s all-wheel drive system. Check…
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2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo – Drive Review
The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo 5-passenger subcompact is available as a sedan or hatchback. The new 2.5-L turbo is rated at 250-hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive is standard. It’s quick, fun to drive, easy to maneuver and, it’s practical. Read more right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2021 BMW 4-Series Convertible – Drive Review
BMW has brought back a soft top on the 4 Series convertible. Riding on an all new platform the soft top also brings weight reduction, greater cargo space and a lower center of gravity for improved handling. There’s a choice of the 430i convertible powered by a 255-hp twin-scroll turbo 2.0-L 4-cylinder. Or, the M440i…
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2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – Drive Review
Think Spring! If you were buying a new Corvette would you choose the coupe or the convertible? The Corvette Stingray got a few updates for 2021 with new colors and stipe packages as well as some equipment changes. In spite of it being winter I was in a milder climate and got to enjoy a…
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2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – Drive Review
The 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody with its 797-hp supercharged 6.2-L Hemi is capable of a top speed of 203 mph, making it the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world. True performance, ultimate performance, American performance, as well as fast and powerful very accurately describe the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat…
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2021 Dodge – More Horsepower
Cars aren’t dead. Dodge is proving that. Sales are up. For 2021 Dodge has three models each available with over 700 horsepower. Challenger, Charger and Durango offer true performance. Check out the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye and the Durango SRT Hellcat. Just click here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2021 Hyundai N Line
Hyundai’s high performance N line-up was developed to make the driver’s heart beat faster whenever they’re behind the wheel. Hyundai has announced it will bring to market a total of seven new N and N Line models in sports, sedan and SUV segments through the 2022 calendar year. I drove both the new Sonata N…
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2020 Corvette Stingray – Drive Review
The Stingray has impressive performance creds. Acceleration is breathtaking. The mid-engine layout provides for a chassis design engineered for outstanding handling with its rear weight bias. The new 2020 Corvette Stingray offers a ton of performance for the dollar and an appearance that puts it in the supercar category. Read more about the new Stingray…
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