Sentences with phrase «american sports cars»

The bad news is that this is the final year of production for what is truly an icon among American sports cars.

We called it Big Blue when it came into our garage: the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, the latest example of a strong pedigreed line of American sports cars.

The Bowling Green - assembled Corvette earned a total of 92 points in Consumer Reports» annual rating of vehicles, highest out of all American sports cars.

That said, those looking at the Jaguar F - Type aren't likely to be cross shopping, and instead are looking for a uniquely British alternative to German and American sports cars.

They specialize in the radical enhancement of American sports cars and super cars, but when the idea of a modified Lotus supercar arose and consumer interest peaked, John Hennessey decided that the risk would be well worth the reward.

All of my past automobiles have been American sports cars, luxury sedans, and trucks.

Lot # 1255 - Immediately dominant in American road - racing from early 1963, Carrol Shelby's Ford - powered, AC Ace - derived Cobra quickly became one of the most revered American sports cars built.

Sonett V4s also sported a few oddities compared to standard American sports cars like e.g. Corvette, such as front wheel drive; a freewheeling clutch that disengaged automatically whenever the accelerator pedal was no longer pressed, and a column - mounted shifter, rather than a typical floor - mounted shifter.

«The people out there are excited as well because we don't have too many American sports cars here in Germany,» she says.

That all stopped in 2016 when the ATS - V coupe arrived and proved that American sports cars can handle as well as be rapid in a straight line.

Of course, the reason you don't see too many American sports cars in Germany, she apologizes, is because many Germans think they are not that nice — with cheap plastic interiors and poor driving experience.

The exterior is inspired by American sports cars with an aggressive front grille, exposed front wheels and air intakes near the rear wheel guards.

For decades, the Chevrolet Corvette has been one of the most iconic American sports cars, so it should come as little surprise one of its models lands on the list.

As usual with modern American sports cars, the Mustang Boss 302s should offer a bargain alternative to European alternatives.

The last is home to the Chevrolet Corvette, the very symbol of American sports cars, which is now blowing out sixty candles in the form of the Corvette 427.

One of two true American sports car on this list, the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo earns its place the old fashioned way — with balls - to - the - wall power.

great looking american sports car, plenty of power and fun to drive, ez to maintain and even gets good mileage

HH: It was the singular, most purpose - built American sports car.

Speaking before the event, Barrett - Jackson chairman and CEO Craig Jackson said, «The Ford Mustang is an iconic American sports car with a rich racing heritage.

Albrecht Goertz's gorgeous 503 could not have come at a worse time for BMW, as Douglas Blain explains in Drama Queen / In 1966 and All That, Steve Welsh reports from the unrivalled Goodwood Revival historic race meeting, which this year marked 50 years since Australian driver Jack Brabham won the Formula One World Championship in a car of his construction / Kit Foster tells the story of the American Underslung, the first American sports car, and examines one of the prized survivors of this pioneering but short - lived marque in Swing low, sweet chariot / In his article, Cross-Channel concours, Jörg Sierks chooses his favourites from two prestigious concours events, held on the same weekend on opposite sides of the English Channel / With the help of rarely seen archive photographs, D'Arcy Lever looks back at the highly effective trials specials built by Sydney Allard before World War Two.

Arguments against a mid-engine C8 are the configuration's higher cost and its departure from the Great American Sports Car's image.

What we said: «The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is, at long last, a real, 100 percent, no excuses, no explanations, no footnotes American sports car that can hold its own with just about anything on the road.»

After dominating the American sports car scene, Reventlow and company fashioned the first — and last, as it turned out — genuinely all - American Formula 1 cars.

Still a sensational American sports car today, but back in 1986, car collectors wondered if a Depression - era Stutz would hold its value because its primary owner body was aging rapidly.

The Corvette changed for 1968, evolving into the 3rd generation for the American sports car.

It is the only team in major North American sports car racing to win 100 races around the world and has won at least once at every track on this year's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

«After 10 amazing years with Corvette Racing as part of one of the best American sports car teams in history, I am extremely flattered that Cadillac selected me for this very important program,» said O'Connell.

The American automaker has discontinued the great American sports car but you can still get your hands on one if you're lucky.

SIMON PAGENAUD, NO. 4 CORVETTE RACING, CORVETTE C7.R «Corvette is definitely an icon in American racing and as an American sports car.

This smaller, lighter, faster Chevrolet Corvette continues to fly the flag for the old - fashioned, all - American sports car

It is easily the most winning American sports car, having clocked wins on national and international circuits.

We were very sad to see the demise of the Dodge Viper last year, but a new report by Car and Driver claims the beloved American sports car will return from the dead in 2020, which happens to be the Viper's 30th anniversary.

The front engine, rear wheel driven all - American sports car is one of the sweetest handling machines this side of supercar territory.

Stick to American sports car.

The Hennessey Venom GT is an American sports car that ahs been named as the fastest production vehicle with a top speed 435 kmph.

But under all of that the archetypal American sports car remains, with a brawny, big engine and rear - wheel drive, now tuned and honed to a fast Nürburgring - lapping balance.

CSX4095 is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Shelby American, Inc., showing that this is every bit a real Shelby, yet offers a practical alternative to experience the unmatched performance and aggressive style of these American sports car legends, at a fraction of the cost of a 1960s - built car.

The American sports car features smooth and sophisticated looks as well as new features, making it stand out against the competition.

In that time, the iconic American sports car — the overwrought word «iconic» truly belongs to the 61 - year - old Corvette — has scooped up awards left and right, including the North American Car of the Year at this year's Detroit show.

The Buick Reatta ($ 26,700) is a more traditional American sports car.

DETROIT (Jan. 19, 2018)-- It's time for Corvette Racing's return to the biggest stage in North American sports car racing as it kicks off its 20th season of competition.

In keeping with the iconic American sports car theme of this year's Detroit show, the new Mustang is set to make its first public appearance.

The American sports car icon continues to have a wide wide - ranging and enthusiastic fan base at Le Mans, extending as far and wide as hand - painted Corvette murals on local buildings in the small French town.

Rick Hendrick, owner of four NASCAR teams under Hendrick Motorsports, picked up the first Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in person at GM's Oshawa Assembly Plant yesterday as production of the 580 - hp, 556 lb - ft of torque American sports car kicked off.

Notable absences were McLaren and Bentley, although both marques compete in the other top American sports car series, Pirelli World Challenge.

While having been a fixture on the North American sports car racing scene for over two decades, the team had entered just three races with a Porsche 911 GT3 R this season prior to its return at Lime Rock with an Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 with drivers James Davison and Brandon Davis.

«With 600 horsepower and 0 - to - 60 mph performance in less than four seconds, the Viper sets a new benchmark for the ultimate American sports car.»

A number of American sports car achievements have come from Corvette drivers over the years, and those contributions will be front and center during a special ceremony this weekend at Circuit of The Americas.

When his racing career ended a year later after his third national championship, Shelby set his mind on building an American sports car that could beat the best European models.

Like every new Corvette generation that went before, Chevrolet has redesigned the iconic crossed flags logo specifically for the 2014 Corvette, and its release today provides Corvette fans with the first official glimpse of the new American sports car.