Category Archives: sporty cars

2021 Hyundai N Line

Posted on November 28, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

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 … Continue reading →

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2020 Mini Cooper SE – drive review

Posted on November 6, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 MINI Cooper SE 3-door hatch is the automaker’s first all-electric model. With a price tag starting at $29,900 the SE has an EPA-rated driving range of 110 miles per charge. The MINI Cooper SE drives like an electric … Continue reading →

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2020 Ford Edge ST – Drive Review

Posted on October 30, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Ford Performance Team put their fingerprint on the Ford Edge. Now you can haul stuff really fast. Edge ST features a specially tuned 335hp 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. With 380 lb.-ft. of torque, a quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission … Continue reading →

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2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost – Drive Review

Posted on October 9, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost has 310hp coming from its 2.3L 4-cylinder to get you down the road. A new High Performance Package boosts that to 330hp. The days are long gone of low-performing entry level sport cars. The new … Continue reading →

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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Posted on September 8, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Over a million MX-5 Miatas have been produced during the more than 30 years it has been on the road. The fun-to-drive Miata is plenty comfortable for two average size adults and its free-revving 181-horsepower 2.0-L gets you going quickly. … Continue reading →

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2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible – Drive Review

Posted on July 24, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Seats for four to experience the twin-turbocharged 4.4-L V8 with 600-HP that’s boosted to 617-HP on the M8 Competition. An 8-speed automatic drives the xDrive all-wheel drive system that is standard equipped. Zero to 60 is in a very quick … Continue reading →

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2020 Dodge Challenger GT AWD – Drive Review

Posted on March 26, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Dodge Challenger is the first and only 2-door muscle car offering all-wheel drive. The Challenger GT AWD with its 305-horsepower V6 delivers plenty of performance. Its rear-wheel biased AWD system automatically puts power to the front wheels when needed. … Continue reading →

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2020 Toyota GR Supra – Track and Street

Posted on November 20, 2019 by urbandriverchicago

The first all-new Supra in 21 years has arrived. Co-developed with BMW and Toyota’s Gazoo Racing…thus the GR in GR Supra, with 335-HP it’ll get to 60 mph for stop in 4.1 seconds and top out at 155 mph. In … Continue reading →

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2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition

Posted on November 11, 2019 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition pays homage to the Z heritage as well as a tribute to the BRE 240Z race cars. The BRE Datsun 240Z coupes were run by Peter Brock and his Brock Racing Enterprises team … Continue reading →

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2019 BMW X2 M35i – Drive Review

Posted on October 30, 2019 by urbandriverchicago

The 2019 BMW X2 is interesting and appealing. The M35i delivers a high level of performance and entertainment. The rear opening hatch makes it very functional and utilitarian. The exterior design is quite car-like. The interior is comfortable and well … Continue reading →

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