Sentences with phrase «modern car performance»

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That means that unlike many other modern high performance cars there's no hybrid system or turbochargers, just a 4.8 - litre naturally aspirated V8 pumping out 600bhp.

Nearly every inch of the car has either been upgraded or replaced with original OEM parts, yielding a fabulous blend of modern performance and faithful restoration.

It marks the end of one of the most iconic modern performance cars, and one which has gifted us some spectacular special editions — the 22B, RB5, RB320 and P1 among others — as well as some famous rally victories, cementing British rally heroes Colin McRae and Richard Burns in World Rally Championship history books.

Thanks to a rigid carbon - fiber tub designed with Formula 1 and exotic supercars in mind, the Alfa Romeo 4C «s low mass helps deliver a razor - sharp, unfiltered directness that's rare for a modern car — how many other performance cars today can do without power steering?

The new Shelby Series 2 is the evolution of that minimalist car, offering breathtaking performance in a modern two seat roadster.»

Over the course of the GT - R's life, Nissan has gradually engineered out some of the car's hard edges to bring about the higher degree of civility that tends to be asked of modern day performance cars.

Although modern iterations have added handling and braking to their list of performance feats, three V -8-powered American muscle cars failed to earn the coveted Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

It's rare that a modern performance - orientated car rolls so much in corners and we were initially disillusioned with its lack of focus in a market where even entry - level hot hatches are razor - sharp and blisteringly quick.

Where many modern performance cars, specifically turbocharged ones, rely on a series of increasing aggressive driving modes to add intensity and noise to a car's character, the Lexus really changes depending on the driver's inputs.

Most modern high performance cars feature some sort of torque vectoring system, but none are as technologically advanced as the Concept One's Rimac All - Wheel Torque Vectoring.

How It Drives The sporty, tight - handling performance that's defined the modern Mini is still going strong in this third - generation car, but the overall driving experience is more refined than in previous versions of the Hardtop.

It means there's a great deal to enjoy about the Mustang at moderate speeds and that's becoming an increasingly important aspect of the modern performance car.

The sporty, tight - handling performance that's defined the modern Mini is still going strong in this third - generation car, but the overall driving experience is more refined than in previous versions of the Hardtop.

The trick with modern performance cars is adding these new layers of digital speed enhancements without ending up with a car that feels like a driving simulator.

Each car offers staggering performance, each has a cult following, and none of them have a modern successor since they left the marketplace.

If the only practical way to use this car is to dress up like you were going to ride a motorcycle, why wouldn't you just get a modern sports - bike for the same performance and (lack of) weather - protection, comfort and practicality at about an 8th of the price?

All the modern tech and performance of a Luxury car.

It's not the most expressive car, it is based on the Golf GTI after all, but as it's not dressed up like a hot hatch there isn't the same expectation for it to drive like one; its saloon body doesn't suggest the highly aggressive, pointy attitude that modern performance hatches exhibit.

All - wheel drive is no longer just for getting muddy - it's a way of further increasing the remarkable breadth of abilities of the modern performance car.

It's also the same unit that powers the Audi R8 V10 + — in an age of widespread downsizing and turbocharging this is one of the great modern performance car engines.

It didn't help that more modern competition — most notably the Datsun 240Z — redefined expectations for budget sports - car performance and build quality.

Not having spent much time with the breed, I was curious: Could a modern home - brewed kit really re-create the rudimentary allure and unadulterated fury of one of ancient history's most audacious performance cars?

Let West Coast editor Jason Cammisa be the first: «The GT - R is certainly capable of blistering performance, but it is the perfect embodiment of what it, in my opinion, is the biggest failing of many modern cars.

The overall effect is a package with performance befitting a modern performance car.

«Lots of reasons to love this car,» agreed executive editor Mark Gillies, «including the styling, the performance, the nicely balanced handling, and the fact that it's the modern - day 944 for less money.»

Thankfully, the modern car is a manual - only affair, and the 2011 Shelby GT500 makes few concessions to no - holds - barred performance.

Leaving the modern Pagani works (Horacio Pagani, architect), Pagani charges away with furious acceleration, obliging photographer Martyn Goddard, following in a Corvette Z06, to use all of that car's ample performance to keep the Zonda in sight.

Love it or loathe it, the Porsche Cayenne, and in particular the Turbo, is a key entry in the historical tome of the modern performance car.

Vat 2004 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5.9 V12 The Vanquish is yet another «James Bond» Aston Martin, having featured in «Die Another Day» starring Pierce Brosnan as the eponymous secret agent Hand - crafted aluminum body panels and leather interior 200mph + performance The official Aston Martin website calls the 2001 - 2007 Vanquish / Vanquish S series, «a car beloved by modern day enthusiasts and also heritage collectors alike.»

If you are looking for the definitive verdict on modern and iconic performance cars, then evo is the magazine for you.

An AWD option could potentially help Tesla sell its sedan into markets with harsh winters without sacrificing performance; indeed, many modern sports cars send power to all four wheels thanks to benefits in traction and handling.

The concept of the Grand Sports Tourer caters to the needs of modern - minded people looking for a car that offers tremendous versatility combined with athletic performance.

While all modern cars feature at least one differential, it's not at all uncommon to find performance or off - road vehicles with two, or even three differentials.

As Part Of The Company Options, You Could Also Opt For The Extremely Expensive Factory F1 Performance Pack Which Would Still Take The Driver And Passengers From 0 - 62 MPH In Just 4.5 Seconds, But Would Increase The Top Speed From 155 MPH To A Rather Impressive 186 MPH And With This Specification Costing Just Over # 8500.00, But Due To This Massive Cost Option Many Clients Decided Against This, However This Has Now Meant For 2018 That These Now Rare F1 Performance Cars Are Viewed As Being The Ultimate AMG Modern Day Classic Vehicle, With Many Cars Being Acquired For Already Established Global Car Collections.

During The Small Period Factory Production Run Only A Total Of 6030 Cars Had Been Assigned To Happy New Clients Around The World, With Reports That Only A Mere Five Hundred Units Would Be Fitted With The Right Hand Drive Specification And If We Fast Forward To 2018, It Is Not Hardly Surprising That This Now Rare Model Has Entered Into The Modern Day Classic Status, Due To These Low Numbers And Of Course That These Remarkable Cars Still Pack An Almighty Punch On Performance.

Many have Full Service History, Automatic or Manual and Models like xDrive, Clubsport, ED Plus, Individual, Luxury, M Sport Highline, M3, Modern, Performance, some of our cars will have Satellite Navigation, Sunroof, Leather and Bluetooth.

With the absurdly lofty expectations of modern hyper - powerful performance cars, the 650 - horsepower 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's high - speed testing amounts to mere warning track power, as it «only» produced a two - way official top speed of 198 mph.

It does sound like Chevy has designed this engine to produce exhaust pops and crackles off throttle, something that's increasingly common in modern performance cars.

It may not be as cutting - edge as the most modern performance engines but the V8 in the Lexus sounds glorious and ensures the car is still very quick.

The Corsa VXR's stiff suspension is a characteristic that's all too common in modern performance cars — it provides a planted and assured driving feel, but when you're not driving «on the edge» comfort is compromised.

The modern Dodge Charger is a four - door performance car that gives buyers a way to get the engine thrills they want while still having the versatility of a four - door car.

As someone who spends a lot of time in modern, turbocharged performance cars, there's a real joy to going back to something sans forced induction: the noise, the snappy throttle response, the feeling of hitting a high - RPM power band: it's all glorious.

«We think the Ford GT's trio of awards over the past four Chicago Auto Shows demonstrates the appeal of the car's stylish looks, modern innovation and legendary history, including beating Ferrari again at LeMans in 2016, 50 years after accomplishing the same feat in one of racing's most memorable races of all time,» said Matt Leaver from Ford Performance Communications in his comment to Chicago News.

The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.

The modern and sleek appearance of the Fusion Sport is reminiscent of all of Ford's great performance vehicles, but also alludes to the car's practicality as a family sedan.

As is requisite on modern performance cars, the Civic Type R offers three driving modes — Comfort, Sport, and + R — that modify steering, throttle, damper, and stability control settings.

The Bottom Line The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.

This model sets itself apart with modern tech and entertainment features, responsive handling, cargo space, smooth ride, and Classic muscle - car appearance Options: 276 - Watt Amplifier Remote Usb Port (6) Boston Acoustics Speakers Uconnect Hands - Free Communication W / Bluetooth Bluetooth Streaming Audio Media Center 430 - Inc: Am / Fm Stereo W / Cd / Dvd / Mp3 Player Usb Port 40Gb Hard Drive W / 28Gb Available 6.5 Touch Screen Rear Window Antenna Aux Audio Input Rear Spoiler Spare Tire Delete Body - Color Mirrors Fog Lamps Variable - Intermittent Wipers Satin Chrome Grill Hid Headlamps Body - Color Fascias Bright Fuel Filler Door Body - Color Door Handles P245 / 45Zr20 All - Season Performance Tires Dual Black Center Stripes 20 X 9.0 Aluminum Srt Design Wheels Fold - Away Pwr Heated Mirrors Functional Hood Scoop Solar Control Glass Automatic Headlamps Tire Service Kit 6 - Way Pwr Driver Seat Illuminated Entry 12V Pwr Outlet Traveler / Mini Trip Computer Pwr Trunklid Release Rear 60/40 Split - Folding Bench Seat Keyless Entry Speed Control Cargo Compartment Dress - Up Cell Phone Storage Steering Wheel Audio Controls Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel Premium Leather - Trimmed Bucket Seats Illuminated Door Pull Handles Illuminated Cupholders Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column Universal Garage Door Opener Pwr Accessory Delay Instrument Cluster W / Performance Display Screen Front & Rear Climate Control Outlets Heated Steering Wheel Silver Metal Brush Center Stack Bezel Rear Courtesy Lamps Vehicle Info Center Rear Seat Armrest W / Cupholder Pwr Windows W / Front 1 - Touch Down Heated Front Seats Leather - Wrapped Shift Knob Front Reading / Map Lights Passenger Assist Handle Floor Console W / Armrest Air Conditioning W / Auto Temp Control Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror W / Microphone Trunk Lamp Temp & Compass Gauge Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats 180 - Mph Speedometer Security Alarm Keyless Go Visors W / Illuminated Mirrors Active Head Restraints Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System Remote Proximity Keyless Entry Speed - Sensitive Pwr Locks Pwr 4 - Way Driver Lumbar Floor Carpet Satin Silver Lock Knobs Bright Pedals Rear Window Defroster 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Performance Disc Brakes Hill Start Assist Rear Stabilizer Bar 6.4 L Srt Hemi V8 Engine Sport Mode Anti-Spin Rear Differential Dual Bright Exhaust Tips Rear Wheel Drive 220 - Amp Alternator Performance Tuned Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Active Dampening Suspension Engine Oil Cooler Independent High Performance Suspension 6 - Speed Manual Tremec Transmission 730 Cca Maintenance - Free Battery Severe Duty Ii Engine Cooling Dual Rear Exhaust 3.92 Axle Ratio Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages Dual - Note Electric Horns (5) 3 - Point Seat Belts Electronic Stability Control Brake Assist All - Speed Traction Control Supplemental Front Side Airbag Ready Alert Braking Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert Knock Back Mitigation Brake / Park Interlock Rain Brake Support Supplemental Side Airbag Tire Pressure Monitor Display Supplemental Front & Rear Side - Curtain Airbags Advanced Multi-Stage Front Airbags - Inc: Passenger Airbag Cutoff Hydraulic Assist Brake Booster Srt Track Experience

Frank Hawley stands near the drag strip at Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Indianapolis and the two - time NHRA Funny Car world champion puts modern - day automotive performance into perspective.

More information about the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro: The Chevrolet Camaro is a modern take on GM's legendary muscle - car, offering strong rear - wheel - drive performance in a low coupe or convertible body style.