Not exact matches
Just to put the ferocity of that acceleration in context, a Ferrari Enzo would need another half a second to hit the same speed, a Lamborghini Aventador would need an extra tenth and even the
track - only 723 -
hp Pagani Zonda R would be left trailing — and these are
cars that cost at least five times as much.
We already knew the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat packed a 707 -
hp punch from its supercharged 6.2 - liter V - 8 engine, but now we know just how quickly the muscle
car will hustle down a quarter - mile
track.
You get a bit more content with the NISMO version of the GT - R; for $ 151,585, its 600 -
hp turbo engine and much more aggressive tuning push it even more toward being primarily a
track car.
The Ford Focus RS will sit atop the Focus lineup, with considerably more power and performance than the 252 -
hp, front - wheel - drive Focus ST.. Its advanced all - wheel - drive system uses a Dynamic Torque Vectoring function to make for sharp handling, and the
car includes four different drive modes — normal, sport,
track, and our favorite, drift mode.
The F1 GTR falls behind the P1 GTR as the new
car continues to gain speed around the
track, taking full advantage of the total 986
hp that comes from its 3.8 - liter twin - turbo V - 8 and electric motor.
Not that it's supposed to be a sports
car per se, but even a 580 -
hp track - focused muscle
car should feel more nimble on public roads.
The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo
car is said to be less fanciful than some of the other digital creations in the Gran Turismo series — we're looking at you, 2,590 -
hp SRT Tomahawk — and to reflect a vehicle that could actually be driven on a real race
track.
It's got enough grip and power to keep any
car enthusiast entertained at the
track, even though it's not the wild, 435 -
hp Mustang GT.
Some Ferrari aficionados may call it a bit soft and squidgy, but then again this is not a
car aimed at the hardcore
track fanatic; it's a
car to swiftly cruise in and occasionally unleash its full 560
hp output.
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Here was a
car built by an American OEM that produced 638
hp, utilized magnetic ride control, and was now capable of showing the best from Europe its taillights — on the street and on the
track.
The
car utilizes the Courage C65 chassis the company campaigned in the ALMS series only two seasons ago, and the 450 -
hp three - rotor rotary engine that distinguishes it from anything else on the
track.
Unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the 252
hp, supercharged and intercooled sportscar is a completely out - of - the - box
track car with a specification designed to prepare the budding driver for the grid at some of the finest and most challenging circuits in North America.
2018 Prius C Technology Base Price: $ 26,950 As Tested: $ 28,792.50 Drivetrain: 1.5 Litre, 4 - cylinder gasoline engine and permanent magnet AC synchronous motor, 99
hp combined, continuously variable transmission Performance: 5 litres per 100 km in mixed driving VVUZZ Recommended: A solid city
car that won't spend time at the
track or the pump.
But not just any GT - R, the 2014
Track Edition which packs a 545
hp twin - turbo V - 6, a 6 - speed dual clutch transmission, sticky Dunlop tires and AWD traction into a
car without rear seats.
For 220
hp, this is not at all a problem, but keep in mind that the
car comes with a tiny fuel tank (45 l), so if you're planning a
track day, be prepared to refill it pretty fast.
So it came as a crushing blow when the National Hot Rod Association effectively banned it from unleashing its full 840 -
hp potential on its quarter - mile
tracks because the muscle
car's extreme speed doesn't meet regulations.
«It marries the 505 -
hp dry - sump V8, six - speed manual and suspension from the Z06
track car with the grand - touring chassis and interior from the Grand Sport convertible,» he said.
German tuning company ABT has prepared tuning package for the fastest FWD production
car to lap the Nurburgring — Golf GTI Clubsport S. Stock from the factory, the engine of the most
track focused Golf in the history of the company powers the front wheels with 310
hp, but thanks the specially developed control unit and matching software, ABT has managed to increase that figure to 365
hp.
Overall weight is only 1,520 kg resulting in a power to weight ratio of 1.97 kg /
hp, add to this the brand rear steering that has been installed on the Centenario and you just know this
car will be great to drive, the Lamborghini magneto rheological suspension is present together with the Dynamic Steering (modified for the Centenario) and the ISR gearbox makes sure you'll experience some amazing driving behind the steering wheel of this limited edition
car... that feels at home on the open road... and on the race
track.
Another «
track - ready daily driver»
car, the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is equipped with a 5.2 L V8 engine that will crank out more than 500
hp and more than 400 lb. - ft.
Pros: - Great exterior styling - Gas mileage is acceptable (I averaged 30 miles on the long drive and roughly 24 during city driving and that included many pedal to the metal moments)- Ambient light inside the
car is quite fun to play with - Garage door opener was easy to program - Shaker audio system is great for the music I listen to (mainly EDM and Reggae)- Leather seats - Auto dimming rear - view mirror - CONVERTIBLE (I think this is a must have for southern california)- Sirius radio - Aluminium pedals - Door - sill «MUSTANG» lettering lights up - 6 - way power adjustable drivers seat - HID headlights -
Track Apps (this car is not track - worthy but I think this is a cool feature) Cons: - Solid rear axle (although I'm not sure this is a con as it lets you do some Tokyo drifting)- Stitching on the leather seats is low - quality - Stock tires rated to 118 mph (car is electronically limited to 112 mph)-305 hp out of a 3.7 liter V6 is really not that great (ex a Nissan 370z has a 3.7 liter V6 putting out 332 horses)- Cabin noise is quite loud with the top up - Manual passenger seat - Manual shifting is terrible, my old automatic VW Jetta seemed to shift faster when in manual mode Overall I think this is a great car for anyone that wants to enjoy the
Track Apps (this
car is not
track - worthy but I think this is a cool feature) Cons: - Solid rear axle (although I'm not sure this is a con as it lets you do some Tokyo drifting)- Stitching on the leather seats is low - quality - Stock tires rated to 118 mph (car is electronically limited to 112 mph)-305 hp out of a 3.7 liter V6 is really not that great (ex a Nissan 370z has a 3.7 liter V6 putting out 332 horses)- Cabin noise is quite loud with the top up - Manual passenger seat - Manual shifting is terrible, my old automatic VW Jetta seemed to shift faster when in manual mode Overall I think this is a great car for anyone that wants to enjoy the
track - worthy but I think this is a cool feature) Cons: - Solid rear axle (although I'm not sure this is a con as it lets you do some Tokyo drifting)- Stitching on the leather seats is low - quality - Stock tires rated to 118 mph (
car is electronically limited to 112 mph)-305
hp out of a 3.7 liter V6 is really not that great (ex a Nissan 370z has a 3.7 liter V6 putting out 332 horses)- Cabin noise is quite loud with the top up - Manual passenger seat - Manual shifting is terrible, my old automatic VW Jetta seemed to shift faster when in manual mode Overall I think this is a great
car for anyone that wants to enjoy the sun.
In addition, the buyer will also get the
car with service record as well as original papers such as the manual and repair book so you'll know among all components of the M1, keep
track of that 3.5 - litre straight - six engine that produced 274
hp (204 kW) and 330 Nm back in its day.