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Old-School Z: Is $8,500 Fair for a 1986 Nissan 300ZX Non-Turbo?
A tidy 1986 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo, with a 160 hp V6, 5-speed manual, T-tops, red velour interior, digital dash, and about 154,833 miles is on Craigslist in San Diego for $8,500. The seller provides receipts and says the car is well-maintained and turns-key, running and driving as expected for its age. The piece invites readers to decide whether $8,500 is a fair price for this mostly-original, non-turbo Z31.
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Dodge Teases 600+ HP Six-Pack Charger at RoadKill Nights
Dodge will unveil the next, more powerful Sixpack Charger at RoadKill Nights on August 8, 2026, at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, suggesting Hurricane-powered output will surpass 600 hp but still not exceed the 670-hp Charger Daytona EV; current Charger variants top at 420 hp (R/T) and 550 hp (Scat Pack). The brand notes the Charger remains slow-selling with a large dealer inventory, and a Hellcat V-8 return is still unconfirmed.
Bauhaus-Inspired Audi TT 3.2 Looks Like a $6,900 Bargain
A 2004 Audi TT 3.2 S-Line with about 115,000 miles is listed on Craigslist for $6,900, presenting a stylish, potentially solid value for a future classic. It has a 3.2L V6 with 247 hp, all-wheel drive via VW's Haldex-based Quattro, and a six-speed Tiptronic trans (with DSG desirability noted). The interior features leather and the classic Bauhaus styling; however, pixel display failures are common on early Audis and can be replaced aftermarket. The seller claims good maintenance, a clean title, and recent smog. The piece invites readers to decide whether the asking price is fair given the car's condition and appeal, comparing it to contemporaries like the Boxster, 350Z, or Golf R32.
Seven SUVs Powered by Muscle-Car V8s
Seven SUVs fuse family-hauler practicality with muscle-car power: Cadillac Escalade-V with a 682-hp LT4, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with 710 hp, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at 707 hp, Wrangler Rubicon 392 with 470 hp, Chevrolet Trailblazer SS with an LS2 6.0L (~395 hp), Saab 9-7X Aero with LS2 (~390 hp), and Chrysler Aspen offering 5.7L Hemi variants up to 376 hp. These models repurpose iconic V8s from classic American muscle cars for SUV duty, delivering extreme performance in family-oriented packages, though several are rare or out of production.
Charger at 60: Dodge Launches Across-America Summer Muscle Tour
Dodge is marking the Charger’s 60th with a coast-to-coast summer tour that runs from Carlisle to California and Detroit, featuring events, a reveal of SIXPACK-powered models, and a showcase of all eight generations as the brand blends nostalgia with modern performance.
McLaren Unveils the 788HS, a 777-HP Limited-Run Evolution of the 720S
McLaren just unveiled the 788HS, its first new car since 2024, a refined 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 mid‑engine supercar delivering 777 hp, 590 lb-ft of torque, and 0–60 mph in 2.0 seconds with a 205 mph top speed. It uses a lighter, more aero-focused package and only 200 examples will be built (100 coupes and 100 spyders); pricing is expected to exceed the 750S’s starting point of about $365,100.
McLaren 788HS: 777-HP Limited Sendoff for the 720S Family
McLaren introduces the 788HS as a 777-hp High Sport limited to 100 Coupes and 100 Spiders, capping the era of the 720S/765LT/750S lineup. It features aero upgrades that deliver about 10% more downforce, a stiffer front end, and an optional full carbon-fiber body. Weighing 1,265 kg in coupe form for an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, it accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds, hits 0-124 mph in 7 seconds, and tops at 205 mph, with carbon-ceramic brakes on forged wheels and MSO customization for all 200 units. McLaren hints at future developments—potential successors or even an SUV—while keeping details under wraps until summer.
McLaren’s 788HS: Aero-forward finale to the 720S lineage
McLaren unveils the 788HS, the brand’s first new model in nearly two years, a limited-run (100 coupes and 100 Spider) finale to the 720S lineage that adds significant aero and a light weight for a 1,265 kg dry mass; with 788 hp (777 bhp), 0–62 mph in 2.7 seconds and 205 mph, it features bespoke MSO options and a price around £450k as McLaren gears up for a broader corporate revamp.
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: The Open-Top GT3 That Plays Like a Touring Racer
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is a lightweight open-top variant of the GT3 that preserves the core GT3 experience with carbon-fiber components, a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six producing 502 hp, and a 12-second roof operation. Weighing about 3322 lb, it stays close to the GT3 Touring suspension, pairs a manual gearbox (the only option) with precise, effortless shifts, and delivers roughly 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed near 194 mph (roof up). Priced around $275,000 and expected to be limited in production, the S/C is arguably the purest open-top GT3—potentially the last of the era for internal-combustion GT3s.
Fiat Topolino Enters the U.S. Market as a $14,985 Tiny City EV
Fiat's Topolino hits the U.S. market at $14,985 (destination included), offering two seats, 46 miles of range, and a 19 mph top speed; not street-legal yet, but a late-summer conversion kit will raise top speed to 25 mph for on-road use as a Low Speed Vehicle, with limited initial units and a Dolce Vita edition featuring a sliding convertible top, plus bespoke customization via Motori & Customs.
Porsche's Purist 911 GT3 S/C Delivers Wind-Through-Performance in Convertible Form
The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the open-top evolution of the GT3, pairing a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six with a six-speed manual, 502 hp, and a 3,322 lb curb weight achieved through carbon fiber and magnesium components. The roof folds in 12 seconds at up to 37 mph, maintaining agility and a pure driving experience that emphasizes engagement over luxury. With a starting price of $275,350 (nearly $296k as tested) and notable options like the Street Style Package, Porsche positions the S/C as a modern homage to the S/T lineage and a driver-focused, high-rev purist’s dream rather than a comfort-first GT3.