Category Archives: performance

First Look – 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage

Posted on 29 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of a1-2-3 Ford GT sweep in the top class at Ferrari’s expense. Continue reading →

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24 Hours of Le Mans in 2030 – Intriguingly Unpredictable

Posted on 20 April 2016 by Ken Zino

“Maybe the significant changes will be in the level of autonomous or remote control of the cars?” said Ben Bowlby, the owner of Bowlby Racing, who was part of the panel. We need to work out what the objective of racing in 2030 is and what the rules will be. Only then we can determine what the race car will look like.” Continue reading →

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World Debut of 2017 Nissan GT-R in New York

Posted on 23 March 2016 by Ken Zino

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R will be updated when it appears in dealer showrooms this summer – arguably the most extensive changes since the launch of the supercar in 2007. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Wins Pro Stock at Winternationals in Pomona

Posted on 15 February 2016 by Ken Zino

Greg Anderson, driver of the Summit Racing Equipment / KB Racing Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro SS lines-up to race his KB Racing teammate Jason Line, during the finals of the NHRA Winternationals Sunday 14 February 2016 at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California. Anderson won the race, his sixth Winternationals win and the 79th of his career. Continue reading →

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Porsche Dominates Endurance Racing During 2015

Posted on 21 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Porsche had a strong season with the overall victory at the 24 Hours in Le Mans, the Manufacturers’ World Championship earned at the penultimate round in Shanghai, the drivers’ World Championship in Bahrain. Continue reading →

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Job One for Shelby GT350R at Flat Rock

Posted on 21 August 2015 by Ken Zino

In 1965, Ford and Carroll Shelby developed a road-racing version of the popular Ford Mustang – the Shelby GT350 Competition model. Continue reading →

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Woodward Dream Cruiser started out as a Nightmare

Posted on 17 August 2015 by Ken Zino

Jerry Haskell is typical of the owners of classic cars that show up every year for the Woodward Dream cruise as an estimated one million of those similarly inclined watch the parade. Continue reading →

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Driving the 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat

Posted on 11 August 2015 by AutoCrat

A 707 horsepower car that can be driven around like any other car. Consider that any ’60s or ’70s-era muscle car that could run a sub-12-second quarter-mile was not street-drivable. Continue reading →

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Penske’s Pagenaud on Pole at Fontana IndyCar Race

Posted on 27 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #22 Penske Truck Rental IndyCar, qualifies fastest Friday 26 June 2015, taking the pole position for Saturday’s IndyCar race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Continue reading →

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Dodge Challenger Drag Pak – Too Much Might be Enough

Posted on 26 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Just bring money, lots – and lots of driving expertise, as the cars are eight-second quarter mile wild beasts, giving another meaning to Challenger. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Corvette Wins GTE Pro at Le Mans

Posted on 15 June 2015 by Ken Zino

A Chevrolet Corvette C7.R takes first at Circuit de la Sarthe winning the GTE Pro class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, the eighth Corvette victory Continue reading →

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Ford GT to Run in GTE Pro Next Year at Le Mans

Posted on 12 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Both the production car and racecar will appear in 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of Ford GT racecars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. That year Ford beat Ferrari in the far faster and more expensive unlimited class. Ford went on to repeat its victory at Le Mans in 1967, 1968 and 1969 when the Europeans changed the rules to effectively ban the cars. Continue reading →

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Ford V8 in Shelby GT350 Exceeds 100 Horsepower per Liter

Posted on 2 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Unknown at this time is whether the notorious weaknesses of a flat plane engine – vibration and an odd exhaust sound – are acceptable to drivers in a street rod as opposed to a racing engine where they are common. Continue reading →

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Shelby to Charge $2500 for Track Test Drives

Posted on 21 April 2015 by Ken Zino

Shelby American announced today a Try Before You Buy program that allows Shelby enthusiasts – for $2,500 – to have track time behind the wheel of the current lineup of Shelby vehicles. Continue reading →

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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider – Best Buy in Supercars

Posted on 29 January 2015 by Ken Zino

The Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe was an impressive performer on the road and on the sales charts with 3000 units sold thus far globally and an 18-month waiting list. The new 4C Spider will prove an even more formidable entry into the supercar class in performance, but not price. It is without question the best buy in the hot two-seaters. Continue reading →

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