Category Archives: two-seaters

2020 Corvette Stingray – Drive Review

Posted on November 17, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

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 … Continue reading →

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2020 Aston Martin Vantage – Drive Report

Posted on October 16, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Yes it’s a proper driver’s car. The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage with its 503hp 4.0L twin turbo V8 and mid rear-mounted 8-speed automatic has near perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Style, panache, premium features and performance doesn’t come cheap. But you … 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 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 Z4 Roadster – Driven

Posted on August 19, 2019 by urbandriverchicago

All new for 2019. Long, low and sleek. Available with 255 or 382 horsepower. It’s plenty fast and loads of fun on the track. Add a touch of practicality with a fairly roomy trunk, as it goes for 2-seaters. It’s … Continue reading →

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2019 Mazda MX-5 RF – Drive Report

Posted on December 5, 2018 by urbandriverchicago

More power to the people. For 2019 the MX-5 Miata gets 26 more ponies bumping the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-L engine up to 181-HP. Seventeen percent more horsepower is a big move in any engine. Engine torque is up a bit too … Continue reading →

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Fiat 124 Spider Abarth – Tracked

Posted on October 28, 2018 by urbandriverchicago

A one-day Fiat Track Experience at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois under the tutelage of the pros at Skip Barber Racing School gave me plenty of seat time in the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth.  Driving the 124 Spider Abarth … Continue reading →

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2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF – Drive Report

Posted on July 24, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

Mazda’s 2017 Miata MX-5 RF, the retractable fastback, functions quite well around Chicagoland. Push the switch for the top and it’s down, or up, in 13 seconds. That makes things pretty convenient for buzzing around in the open air and … Continue reading →

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider – Drive Report

Posted on April 14, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

Warm weather is upon us, so to speak, and the car to have for some summer fun is a convertible. The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider makes for a perfect weekend getaway for you and your mate.  With a bit of … Continue reading →

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