Refinement, power, and precision are all on display here, with V8s, 6-cylinders, 4-cylinders, and even a few turbos lurking about. All models on this list default to rear-wheel drive, and all but one also offer a manual transmission, meaning there’s plenty...
Attending this year’s New York auto show press preview April 4-5, we heard alot about fuel economy, four-cylinder engines giving performance of V8s, diesel engines, hybrid electric cars, lighter vehicle platforms, and front-wheel-drive. Those, like us, old enough to remember … Continue rea...
20 Porsche Carrera GT (2004-2007) It’s a V10 racing engine, a manual transmission, two seats and no stability control. The last of the truly untamed supercars. That’s Some Bad Luck: Porsche-Carrying Cargo Ship Felicity Ace Has SunkAdvertisement...
By the 1980s, the golden age of muscle cars was long gone. But Buick was able to keep the concept alive, swapping big, naturally aspirated V8s for a 3.8-liter turbocharged V6. With that boosted engine, the Buick Grand National was one of the quickest cars of its time, and looked like...
So were the regular Monza’s de rigeur bucket seats and a handsome multi-gauge dashboard with tachometer. A four-on-the-floor manual transmission and special brake linings were “mandatory options.” Though not cheap at $2,600 minimum, the Spyder was the next best thing to owning a ...
It’s a V10 racing engine, a manual transmission, two seats and no stability control. The last of the truly untamed supercars. That’s Some Bad Luck:Porsche-Carrying Cargo Ship Felicity Ace Has Sunk James Tate Contributing Editor James Tate has been writing about cars professionally since 2004...
With its nimble handling, balanced chassis, and a 2.0-liter engine that’s all about rev-happy thrills, the Miata isn’t about raw power—it’s about the pure joy of driving. Its sleek, compact design and manual transmission option make it a favorite among driving purists. ...
and in are limited-slip differentials and independent rear suspensions as standard. Even the transmission options have completely flipped,as before, manual transmission absolutely destroyed automatics. Now, 10-speed double-clutch automatic transmissions routinely beat the best standard transmissions with ease...
Initially, the Firebird came in only as a coupe in three trim levels: the base Firebird, upscale Formula and top-of-the-line Trans Am. Power for the lineup of rear-drivers started off with a 3.4-liter V6 hooked to a 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed aut
Yenko Super Camaro 427. Yenko worked with Chevrolet to build a 427-big block engine Camaro with a full 5-year warranty. The full-bodied Camaro was rated with a thundering 425 horsepower, but Yenko tagged it at 450. It came with a Hurst 4-speed manual or dual-gate...