Category Archives: performance

Holy Toledo! 2015 Corvette Gets Eight-Speed Automatic

Posted on 7 April 2014 by Ken Zino

Chevy claims excellent shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs of which ZF is the leading supplier. Porsche, of course, offers dual-clutch automatics and the new Corvette already outperforms Porsche models costing tens – or much more – thousands of dollars greater. Continue reading →

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New Camaro Z/28 Priced at $75,000

Posted on 10 January 2014 by Ken Zino

The new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 going on sale this spring has a suggested retail price of $75,000, including a $995 destination charge, but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. Only a single option, a $1,150 package that adds air conditioning and six audio speakers. The standard Z/28 includes one speaker. Continue reading →

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Latest Hot Rod Body Released, a Ford 5-Window Coupe

Posted on 10 January 2014 by Ken Zino

The 1932 coupe represents one of the biggest auto trends of post-World War II – modifying vehicles and then cruising to the hamburger stands. Original pre-war Ford bodies are now rare and expensive if you can find one. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2015 Ford Mustang

Posted on 10 December 2013 by Ken Zino

The 2015 Ford Mustang continues the current look with what’s said to be an all-new platform for the original pony car, but to the casual observer the Mustang will appear as a nice freshening with a new grille and taillights grafted onto the current car. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet at SEMA. Horsepower and/or Bling Overkill?

Posted on 4 November 2013 by Ken Zino

Most, but not all, have parts available from Chevrolet dealers, allowing customers to personalize their new performance car with factory-engineered and validated components that match the performance and quality of original equipment and often keep the warranty intact. Continue reading →

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Camaro Z/28 Beats Porsche 911 Lap Time at Nürburgring

Posted on 16 October 2013 by Ken Zino

A new 2014 Camaro Z/28 running at Germany’s Nürburgring road course posted a 7:37.40 lap time, Chevrolet says. This beats the best times for the Porsche 911 Carrera S and the Lamborghini Murcielago, among other expensive cars that cost much … Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Camaro Performance Parts Released

Posted on 7 October 2013 by Ken Zino

Chevrolet Performance has released a large selection of factory-engineered performance parts and accessories for fifth-generation Camaro models, 2010 and newer. Many of these parts do not void the Camaro vehicle warranty if a Chevrolet dealer installs them, unlike aftermarket outlets. Continue reading →

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro on Sale in Europe at Year End

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Ken Zino

A refreshed 2014 Camaro Convertible will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, along with the coupe shown last spring in New York. Continue reading →

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Ferrari 458 Speciale Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted on 21 August 2013 by Ken Zino

Ferrari debuts the 458 Speciale, a performance version of its already fast and technically sophisticated V8 powered 458 Italia and Spider models at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Continue reading →

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Jaguar E-type on First Class Royal Mail Stamp

Posted on 14 August 2013 by Ken Zino

The Jaguar E-type known for its sleek shape and 150 mph performance is being celebrated on one of three new First Class postage stamps launched today by the Royal Mail. The stamp shows a 1961 Series One Jaguar E-type roadster, aka XK-E, in red as one of a set of six classic British motor cars. The E-type was an instant hit when it was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961. Purists will question why the stamp doesn’t picture an E in British Racing Green. Continue reading →

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Prototype NSX Laps Mid-Ohio Race Track

Posted on 5 August 2013 by Ken Zino

A prototype Acura NSX lapped the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington before the running of the Honda Indy 200. The debut was a deliberate attempt to garner publicity in the state where the NSX is being developed and will … Continue reading →

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Acura NSX Prototype at Mid-Ohio Race in August

Posted on 25 July 2013 by Ken Zino

Acura today released a photo of a prototype NSX sports car, and said that the running two-seater will take to the racetrack just prior to the Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio on 4 August. NBC Sports will broadcast the race live. Continue reading →

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Nismo and Williams to Develop High Performance Cars

Posted on 1 July 2013 by Ken Zino

While Nismo is known to motorsports and performance car enthusiasts in Japan and to millions of gamers, the brand is virtually unknown and certainly unrecognized in global enthusiast circles. A GT-R Nismo will be the third Nismo-badged model following the launch of the Juke Nismo and 370Z Nismo this year. Continue reading →

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First Drive – 2014 Lexus IS Sedan

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Ken Zino

Unlike earlier electronic traction, anti-lock braking, yaw control and computerized damping systems, the latest ones are slickly integrated and even predictive, instead of slowly reactive. The upshot is a fully electronic car that is capable of driving at the limits all the time. These systems are now capable of producing faster lap times than professional racing drivers can without them, and the IS system is state of this dark electronic art. Continue reading →

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Nostalgia Marketing! Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Returns in 2014

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ken Zino

As Chevrolet showed a mildly restyled 2014 Camaro lineup at the New York Auto Show, it announced the return of the Z/28, arguably the most famous model in Camaro history. Continue reading →

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