Sentences with phrase «performance sports cars on»

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Fisker, a U.S. start - up focusing on the creation of high performance, energy efficient vehicles, plans to sell an $ 80,000 plug - in hybrid sports car by late 2009.

This time we had a Panamera Sport Turismo which is based on the succesful high - performance sports cars, yet, at the same time the up to 404 kW / 550 hp Sport Turismo is variable like no other representative in its class.

By the 1930s, the company evolved to become a builder of sports cars on the premise of performance and elegance.

Our colleagues at Motor Trend teamed up with Tire Rack (Automobile Magazine «s official wheel and tire supplier) to see what impact new high - performance tires have on sports cars.

While we loved the sport mode on the outgoing Mulsanne, calling it «ideally weighted and just about perfect for [the] car,» Bentley says it has modified the suspension for better body control and more communicative steering in this higher - performance variant.

The new unnamed Cadillac flagship sedan, based on the Omega platform, will be the first step towards this goal, with an undetermined, high - performance halo car to sit above this S - Class competitor in the near future and one or two sports cars also possibly in the cards.

We've browsed dealers, classified sites and auctions, and here's our pick of the best used classic, sports and performance cars on sale - as chosen by evo staff.

ON SALE: Early 2012 PRICE: $ 50,000 (est.) ENGINE: 6.2 L supercharged V - 8, 550 hp, 550 lb - ft (est.) REPUTATION RESET: Underwhelming sports car to overwhelming performance

Once you're on the road in today's SLK250, though, the engine delivers good straight - line performance, even if this is no sports car.

All of this performance potential combined earlier this year to set a blistering lap time of 7 minutes, 50 seconds on the challenging Nürburgring racetrack, beating the previous front - wheel - drive production lap record, not to mention more powerful sports cars.

Part of the reason for that is increased responsiveness, as you'd want when driving enthusiastically; part of the reason is that, in sport mode, the engine tries to keep the battery topped up to a level that allows maximum performance of the electric drive system, extracting the greatest total performance from the car without the sad face of an empty battery popping up on your instrument panel display.

Like the best British sports cars, it establishes its brilliance not on paper (although its performance numbers would be impressive among any other company) but rather through the way it makes a driver feel behind the wheel.

Visual changes to performance - pack cars are limited to red brake calipers, a nifty carbon - fiber engine cover, a carbon - fiber spoiler on the trunk, an AMG steering wheel, and the AMG sport suspension.

If it is not the most beautiful Ferrari of all time, it is vastly more elegant and sensual than the Enzo, the F50, the F40, and other extreme - performance models offered in the years since Scuderia Ferrari quit sports car racing to concentrate exclusively on Formula 1.

Whereas the last teaser video of the M5 showed the sports sedan demonstrating its performance potential on track, this video shows the car in tamer circumstances.

The Trident Iceni is a V8 sports car that runs on biodiesel and promises a combination of hypercar performance and hybrid economy

It also delivered on the 356's calling card: well - rounded driving dynamics — performance in every category — that still define Porsche sports cars to this day.

The body roll would likely be minimized with the optional performance package's sport - tuned suspension and Bilstein shocks (only offered on Touring and Grand Touring cars.)

Unfortunately, the example we've found on sale at Lenham Sports Cars (via Classic and Performance Car) has put on a few extra pounds, with a half - cage and confusingly, a set of leather pews in the cabin.

Called the Nanuk Quattro concept, the coupe crossover «combines the dynamics of a high - performance sports car with Audi's Quattro expertise on the road, on the race track and also off - road».

As a Benz owner who's driven em all... much like the previous GTS and the SLR before it these new AMG GT's are first and foremost GT's with a performance / sporty bent with the emphasis on comfort... whereas the 911 is first and foremost a performance sports car verging on exotic....

Its ingenious sports car ergonomics are centred on the driver and on performance — without disregard for the well - being of passengers.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 2 was initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some of the world's most prestigious sports cars and performance sedans.

The Continental Sport Contact 6 is a high performance tyre, developed for fitment on sports and high performance cars.

Its ingenious sports car ergonomics are centered on the driver and on performance — without disregard for the well - being of passengers.

The Continental Sport Contact 3 E SSR is a summer tyre developed for fitment on ultra high performance sports cars.

After throwing all the performance stats out the window, Lago evaluates the FR - S and Miata on canyon roads to see which sports car provides the most driving enjoyment.

A Maximum Performance Summer tyre member initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some of the world's most prestigious sports cars and performaPerformance Summer tyre member initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some of the world's most prestigious sports cars and performanceperformance sedans.

«We're extremely proud that the ultimate American - built sports car with its world - class performance will live on as the iconic image leader of the Dodge brand,» said Michael Accavitti, CEO of the Dodge division of Chrysler Group.

Imagine having both sports car performance and eco-friendly efficiency on demand, working together to seamlessly empower and amplify your every desire.

«Traditionally, sports cars are influenced by high performance on - track motor sports,» said Hunter.

Thriving on commitment, yet crucially not demanding it, this charismatic sports car will seduce you with its performance and immerse you in the absorbing thrill of driving an immensely powerful rear - wheel drive sports car.

One of the reasons for the decision to split production of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 between the two facilities centered on the company's commitment to integrating the two high - performance sports cars into the production processes for their respective donor models.

Its output has been enhanced yet further for the new Mercedes ‑ AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC + (fuel consumption combined 11.2 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions combined 256 g / km) * and ensures superior performance on a par with a sports car.

Polestar cars will carry an all - new logo, and will feature high - performance electric technologies, with at least one full - electric sports car on the cards in the next few years.

On the Show floor were 2,381 exhibiting companies representing all facets of the automotive specialty - equipment market, including accessory and appearance products, performance products, wheels, tires and suspension — basically anything and everything anyone could want to personalize the more than 200 million cars, trucks, SUVs and power - sport vehicles on and off the roaOn the Show floor were 2,381 exhibiting companies representing all facets of the automotive specialty - equipment market, including accessory and appearance products, performance products, wheels, tires and suspension — basically anything and everything anyone could want to personalize the more than 200 million cars, trucks, SUVs and power - sport vehicles on and off the roaon and off the road.

Even sports car maker Porsche is getting in on the act: the Mission E is the first all - electric car from Zuffenhausen and you can expect incendiary performance, a choice of different power outputs (think Carrera, Carrera S and - maybe - even Turbo model ladder) and charging times of around 250 miles in just 20 minutes.

Its ingenious sports car ergonomics are centred on the driver and on performance — without disregard for the wellbeing of passengers.

Sports mode transforms the car's personality with on - demand performance, freer revs and immediate throttle response.

We have started it by announcing our first performance crossover which we consider to be the ultimate practical sports car — a car that builds on the marque's founding ideals of Grace, Pace and Space to become one of the most innovative Jaguars we've ever developed.

Just as the Corvette C6.R race car has become the benchmark in production - based sports car competition, we believe that the Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS will set the new standard for sports car performance and luxury on the highway.»

Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan reflected on another flawless performance by America's premier production sports car team: «At the end of the day these guys finished a couple of tenths of a second apart, and it's just incredible to think they can do that race after race,» he said.

This powerful engine allows the C 63 to offer performance and dynamics on par with that of a sports car, giving you the everyday utility that you need, with the excitement that you want.

On a British B - road, the Fiesta ST is able to keep up with many an illustrious performance or sports car, even with «just» 180bhp on taOn a British B - road, the Fiesta ST is able to keep up with many an illustrious performance or sports car, even with «just» 180bhp on taon tap.

These are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performance sports car with supreme agility and truly blistering performance on the road.

The newly conceptualized high - performance sports car has been made even tauter and stronger, both on and off the race track.

The Shelby GT350 aims to repeat history, not on the track, but by raising a Mustang's performance to the level of a sports car.

Another nod to sharper performance are standard selectable «normal» and «sport» drive modes that go to work on the car's throttle and transmission response and power steering assist.

Standard equipment consists of; Quattro all - wheel drive system with sports rear differential, electronic stability control (ESC), Audi drive select, energy recuperation without start - stop system, tire mobility kit (without spare tire), power sunroof, full LED headlights (DRL's, low / high beams, turn signals), auto dimming / power folding / heated exterior mirrors, auto dimming interior mirror, front filler panel, front RS 7 heated sport seats, 12 - way power front seats with driver memory, leather - wrapped multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, carbon fiber inlays, 4 - zone automatic climate control, Bose surround sound, head - up display, Audi navigation plus with MMI touch, Sirius satellite radio, Audi connect, Audi side assist, Audi advanced key, preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth) with audio streaming, and parking system plus with rearview camera.For more information on this fantastic 2016 Audi RS 7 or any of our other 100 + Exotic, Sports, and Special Interest cars always in our inventory, contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to drop by our 40,000 + sq. ft. of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of the West Coast's Most Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automosports rear differential, electronic stability control (ESC), Audi drive select, energy recuperation without start - stop system, tire mobility kit (without spare tire), power sunroof, full LED headlights (DRL's, low / high beams, turn signals), auto dimming / power folding / heated exterior mirrors, auto dimming interior mirror, front filler panel, front RS 7 heated sport seats, 12 - way power front seats with driver memory, leather - wrapped multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, carbon fiber inlays, 4 - zone automatic climate control, Bose surround sound, head - up display, Audi navigation plus with MMI touch, Sirius satellite radio, Audi connect, Audi side assist, Audi advanced key, preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth) with audio streaming, and parking system plus with rearview camera.For more information on this fantastic 2016 Audi RS 7 or any of our other 100 + Exotic, Sports, and Special Interest cars always in our inventory, contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to drop by our 40,000 + sq. ft. of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of the West Coast's Most Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible AutomoSports, and Special Interest cars always in our inventory, contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to drop by our 40,000 + sq. ft. of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of the West Coast's Most Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automobiles.

When Pontiac rolled out the new version of the Grand Prix in 1997, it became my favorite American car.It still is.But I like the Grand Prix even more now that the gearheads at SLP Engineering have worked their magic on what is definitely the best American - made sports sedan ever built.SLP (Street Legal Performance) is the outfit that made a name for itself by creating the Firebird Firehawk and Chevrolet Camaro SS - cars that were done so well, General Motors made them regular production options that could be ordered through any Pontiac or Chevy dealership.