Category: performance cars

  • 2018 Genesis G80 Sport – Drive Review

    The new-for-2018 Genesis G80 Sport in all-wheel drive configuration is priced to start at $57,750. The G80 Sport is well appointed and is powered by a 365 HP twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed sport tuned automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is also available. I drove the G80 Sport in the city, on the highway…

  • 2018 BMW M240i – Drive Report

    Perhaps a more practical choice over a two-seater, the BMW M240i is a very fun car for the driving enthusiast. There’s plenty of room for two and a back seat for some stuff or little ones. Low to mid 4-second times to 60 MPH come from this nicely proportioned coupe with 335 HP. There’s also…

  • 2018 BMW M550i – Drive Report

    The world’s most successful business sedan, the BMW 5-series, was redesigned in 2017 with more room and more technology. Now, new for 2018, BMW added the M550i with a 456-horsepower V8 coupled to BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive with rear-wheel bias and a M Performance chassis. The M550i is fast and pricey. If your tempted have…

  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – Down the Quarter Mile

    On the invite of the Dodge SRT team I had the privilege of piloting the 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon down a drag strip quarter mile. Along with other select automotive writers from across the U.S. we made solo passes trying our hand to hook-up, get a good launch and a quick ET using all…

  • 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – First Drive

    The 707-horsepower new for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is something to behold both on the road and on the track. Here’s a few tidbits: 0-60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 116 mph top speed of 180 mph 60-0 mph braking distance in 114 feet .88 g capability…

  • 2018 Audi A5 Coupe – Drive Review

    Two-door coupes will always have a place in the market. And, personal use premium or performance cars will continue to be of interest to those who like to drive. The Audi A5 is one of the better ones when it comes to style and performance. The A5 has been redone for 2018 — outside, inside…

  • 2017 Ford Focus RS – On Track and Street

    The Ford Focus RS is, basically, a street legal race car. I drove it around the 4-mile Road American circuit, criss-crossed Chicago’s streets and made a highway run almost to Iowa in search of a little more freedom. For a mere $40K it’ll make your heart pump. If you’re an adrenalin junky, the RS will…

  • 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport – Drive Report

    A new pocket-rocket has arrived courtesy of Hyundai. The 2017 Elantra Sport with a 201-HP turbo 1.6 liter and either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed direct shift automated dual clutch transmission provides the new found fun in the auto market. The Elantra has received some structural, chassis, brake and tire changes to help keep…

  • 2017 Lexus RC F – on the track and off

      Lexus’ RC F has lots of track creds. 467-HP 5-liter V8, 8-speed direct shift transmission, Torsen limited slip as well as torque vectoring differential, big Brembo brakes, 35-series tires on 19-inch wheels, top speed 170mph, 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs, and a 12.5 sec. quarter. I drove it on the track at…

  • 2017 Infiniti Q60 – Drive Report

    The 2017 Infiniti Q60 4-passenger coupe is all-new and now has three engine outputs to choose from–208-HP, 300-HP or 400-HP. Rear-wheel or all-wheel drive can be had and there’s lots of hi-tech driver-assistance safety features that will help keep you out of trouble. It’s good looking too, and turns heads as you motor around. The…