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Popular Mechanics
December 20, 2007
Ben Stewart |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 First Look: Detroit Auto Show Preview After all the hype, the King of the Hill is back. But how far past 600 hp can it go? Get all the specs straight from the supercar's chief engineer below, then check out our slide show and an expert analysis of the ZR1's history.   |
Popular Mechanics
July 2007
Ben Stewart |
Audi R8 vs. Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper, Porsche 911 Turbo: Supercar Comparison Test These cars are so seductively styled and exude so much blacktop bravado, the mere sight of them makes hearts race and palms sweat. Yet many of these high-strung stallions are tame enough for everyday use. |
Car and Driver
December 2005
Larry Webster |
Motor City Bullies The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 comes out ahead over the Dodge Viper SRT10 in a Motor City face off. |
Popular Mechanics
August 20, 2008
Mike Allen |
ZR1 Drive Reflects Tech Evolution on the Road: Mechanic's Diary The most shocking aspect of the new Corvette ZR1 isn't the 638-hp supercharged V8, it's the way Chevrolet manages to get all that power to the ground in a safe, controllable manner. |
Car and Driver
October 2005
Larry Webster |
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 With 505 horsepower, the Z06 may have introduced the golden age of the Corvette. It's the fastest, most powerful, most expensive and, interestingly, lightest Vette GM has ever produced. |
Car and Driver
February 2005
Csaba Csere |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 The 427 is back, powering the fire-breathing 2006 Z06 Corvette. It's simply the fastest-ever production Vette. |
Car and Driver
December 2004
Larry Webster |
Almost Supercars Pitting cars with such wildly unequal prices (the 911 costs 58 percent more than the Corvette) is not our standard practice, but this comparo is different. Both of these are fantastically fast sports cars that are almost quick enough to be ranked as supercars but have prices that make them somewhat accessible. |
Car and Driver
April 2005
Ron Kiino |
Specialty File: Lingenfelter 402 C6 Corvette Just can't wait for the new Z06? When Jason Haines from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE) gave us a ring and asked if we'd like to test the company's modified 510-hp 2005 C6 Corvette, we said, "How does yesterday sound?" |
Car and Driver
September 2004
Larry Webster |
Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Although most new-generation Corvettes have been a dramatic departure from the previous version, the C6 Corvette is not a clean-sheet design. |
Popular Mechanics
October 14, 2009
Larry Webster |
Can the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Dethrone the BMW M3? Comparison Test Drive This unlikely duel pits what is arguably the world's best sports sedan against a dedicated sports car. |
Car and Driver
November 2003
Larry Webster |
Morgan Aero 8 The old British groaner gets a stunning makeover. The Aero 8's combination of vintage looks, excellent performance, and rarity -- only 50 or so will make their way to the US in 2004 -- makes it undeniably cool. |
Car and Driver
September 2003 |
Superfour Challenge Once again, we gather a group of souped-up cars for an annual thrashfest, but this year we give the little guys a chance. |
Car and Driver
February 2004
Daniel Pund |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Those expecting a clean-sheet new model might be disappointed by the C6. But at reasonable prices and with thoughtful upgrades of virtually all the C5's weak points, the Corvette is now a better performance-car bargain than ever. |
Popular Mechanics
November 20, 2009
Andrew English |
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Supercar Test Drive The 458 Italia is worth applauding. Sales begin next spring, with a price yet to be determined. Ferrari says it will be up around 10 percent on the outgoing $187,925 F430 model. In other words ... start saving now. |
Car and Driver
September 2003
Csaba Csere |
Cadillac CTS-V Cadillac builds one for us. At its essence, the V-series is a CTS energized by the LS6 V-8, which normally resides in the Z06 Corvette. Rated at 400 horsepower -- 82 percent more than the current V-6 -- the pushrod V-8 transforms the CTS into a completely different animal. |
Car and Driver
June 2004
Larry Webster |
Porsche Carrera GT It is an incredible car, with a plethora of juicy technical details and glorious thrust from a mid-mounted aluminum V-10 engine. We learned about both during a day of testing and driving at Italy's Adria International Raceway. |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2008
John Voelcker |
Top 10 Tech Cars Ferrari F430 Spider... Ford's EcoBoost... Mercedes-Benz Bluetec system... Chevrolet Corvette ZR1... Saturn Vue Two-Mode Hybrid... Audi hybrid with it's own mobile phone... etc. |
Car and Driver
August 2003
Larry Webster |
Lingenfelter 427 Twin-Turbo Escalade EXT Giving new meaning to the word excess, in every respect: size, weight, cost, and, uh-huh, speed. |
Car and Driver
November 2004
Brock Yates |
Ford Mustang The 2005 Ford Mustang is attracting a lot of attention. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2006
Ben Stewart |
Power Trip Seven days, 3000 miles, five skill-testing two-lane roads, A willing copilot and a 505-hp Corvette. The best places to test automobile performance. |
Car and Driver
June 2004
Larry Webster |
Specialty File: Dodge Viper Competition Coupe The next best thing to being airborne. |
Car and Driver
March 2005
Aaron Robinson |
It's-All-About-Me Roadsters The jury deliberates over four new convertibles on our most-selfish list. |
Car and Driver
August 2005
John Phillips |
Dodge Charger R/T Reviewers test drive five Dodge Charger models and comment. A favorite is chosen. Also included: counterpoint opinions, feature details and performance statistics. |
AskMen.com
April 11, 2003
Bob Plunkett |
2003 Chevrolet Corvette What can you say about a svelte two-seat sports car that runs to 40 mph in only the first of six forward gears, packs sophisticated hardware to control suspension, traction and brakes, and -- with pedal pushed down to the medal -- tops out at well over double any legal highway speed? |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010 |
Cheap Speed Showdown: 6 Sport Car Comparison Test The cognitive man-machine mashup isn't the exclusive domain of the six-figure sports car. There are plenty of inexpensive rides that deliver a hardcore mission -- with little fluff. |
Popular Mechanics
March 29, 2010
Gregory Anderson |
2011 Ford Mustang GT Test Drive The folks at Ford have increased the Mustang's fuel efficiency along with its power output -- for both available engines. |
Car and Driver
December 2004
John Phillips |
Ford Mustang GT The verdict? With it's vastly improved ride, slicker shifter, more power, and same old friendly price, it's the best Mustang since April 17, 1964. |
Car and Driver
June 2005
Tony Swan |
Ford Mustang GT Convertible How does the performance of the convertible Mustang GT stack up against that of the coupe? And what's the verdict on structural rigidity? You'll like the answers. |
AskMen.com
March 14, 2002
Bob Plunkett |
Car Review: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro For Camaro, the 2002 issues represent 35 years of production and terminal models at the end of a fabled line... |
Popular Mechanics
January 5, 2010
Larry Webster |
Mustang GT 5.0 Returns in 2011 After 10-Year Hiatus For the first time in a decade the "five-oh" is poised to return. Here's a closer look at the new engine. |
Wired
September 22, 2008
Joe Brown |
What's a Supercar? It Does 200 MPH, Corners Like Cling Wrap, Attracts the Law. Four cars with speed in the neighborhood of 200 mph, cornering like the light cycles in Tron, and the ability to attract a parade of local law enforcement. |
Popular Mechanics
August 20, 2008
Larry Webster |
2012 C7 Corvette Spy Report: After ZR1, Is Fuel Efficiency Next? Even before the tires had cooled on what is the fastest, most powerful Corvette ever to hit the streets, we couldn't help but wonder: How in the world are they going to top this? |
BusinessWeek
January 17, 2005
David Welch |
More Vroom For The Buck At $45,000, the new Corvette can take on plenty of pricier sports cars. |
AskMen.com
June 11, 2012
Fraser Masefield |
Formula 1 Montreal Roundup Lewis Hamilton's dramatic victory in the final laps of the Canadian Grand Prix means there have been seven different winners in seven races in this most incredible of Formula 1 seasons. |
AskMen.com
Thomas Bey |
7 Best American Sports Cars There are no surprises on this list of America's homegrown sports cars. |
Popular Mechanics
January 16, 2008 |
Top 10 New Cars at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show Dodge ZEO... Hyundai Genesis... Hummer HX Concept... Jeep Renegade Concept... Toyota A-BAT Concept... Lincoln MKT Concept... 2009 Dodge Ram... Mitsubishi RA Concept... Audi R8 TDI V12 Concept... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
October 31, 2008
Ray Wert |
GM Chrysler Merger Mashup: Debating the Automotive Lineups, Who Stays, Who Goes? Probably the biggest question most enthusiasts have is what will happen to the merged automakers' halo supercars? |
