All articles tagged with #high performance
Ford's Dark Horse SC Convertible becomes the company’s most powerful Mustang drop-top yet, packing a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 795 hp and a seven-speed dual-clutch, tuned for everyday comfort with MagneRide and new color options; pricing isn’t announced, orders open this fall, and deliveries are planned for spring 2027, echoing the spirit of the 1968 KR GT500.
Marc Philipp Gemballa's Marisen GT turns a 992-gen Porsche 911 Turbo S into a carbon-fiber, 830+ hp street monster (694 lb-ft) thanks to RUF-tuned turbos and a new calibration. It uses a bespoke double-wishbone suspension with KW dampers and about 1500 unique parts, shaving 165 lb from the donor. Pricing starts around $888,895 before taxes, with only 30 units planned; a 909+ hp upgrade is slated for the future and Akrapovič will handle the exhaust note.
A handful of 2026 four-door sedans—BMW M5, Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid, and Lucid Air Sapphire—are delivering supercar-beating performance through hybrid and electric power, with the M5 at 717 hp and 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds (top speed up to 190 mph with the M Driver's Package), the CT5-V Blackwing at 668 hp and 0–60 in 3.4 seconds plus a manual option, the E53 Hybrid at 557 hp and 0–60 in 3.9 seconds, and the Lucid Air Sapphire at 1,234 hp, 0–60 in 1.89 seconds, and a 205 mph top speed, showcasing a sport-sedan renaissance that blends practicality with extreme pace.
Cape Advanced Vehicles unveils the CAV GT MkII, a restomod homage to the Ford GT40 with an 800-horsepower twin-supercharged 4.2-liter V8, forged internals, dry-sump lubrication, and all-wheel drive. It offers three transmissions (six-speed semi-automatic, dual-clutch, or manual), weighs 2,976 pounds with a carbon-fiber body and aluminum/carbon spaceframe, and claims over 205 mph top speed with 0–62 mph in 3.0 seconds. Evidence suggests an Audi R8 understructure shapes the chassis, marking a step up in CAV’s GT40 restomod program.
Brabus reveals its first standalone model, the Bodo, a full coachbuilt coupe based on the Aston Martin Vanquish, powered by the Vanquish's 5.2-liter twin‑turbo V12 for 986 hp and 885 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0–60 mph time under 3 seconds and a top speed of 224 mph; it features a dramatic carbon-fiber body with a long boattail, a quilted leather and carbon-fiber interior, and Brabus plans to build 10–15 Bodos per year with price undisclosed.
Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC packs a hand-assembled 5.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 795 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque, developed with the GTD and GT3 for track use. It features aluminum and carbon-fiber tuning for cooling, an optional Track Pack with Cup 2R tires and carbon-ceramic brakes, and starts at $103,490 with Track Pack pricing around $139,990 (Special Edition higher). Positioned as a strong performance bargain versus Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Carrera, it trades interior quality for raw speed.
A rare 2024 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake with only 750 miles, featuring extensive modifications and a rebuilt title due to past water damage, was listed for auction but did not meet the reserve price, highlighting its exclusivity and unique history.
The article highlights five new high-performance production cars capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds, including electric models like the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Polestar 4, and Audi SQ6 e-tron, as well as combustion engine vehicles like the Maserati MCPURA and Ford Mustang GTD, showcasing advancements in both electric and traditional automotive engineering.
The GMKtec mini gaming PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a Radeon 680M GPU is now on sale on Amazon for $366, down from $490, offering high-end gaming and computing capabilities in a compact form factor with multiple display options and advanced cooling technology.
The CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 dock offers a comprehensive set of 15 ports, including four Thunderbolt 5, with high power delivery up to 240W, making it an excellent choice for MacBook users needing versatile connectivity, though it comes at a premium price.
The Gunther Werks F-26 is a highly customized, reimagined version of the Porsche 911 that combines unique design elements with impressive performance specs, including a 1,000 horsepower engine, making it a standout in automotive design and engineering.
Gunther Werks unveils the F-26, a limited-edition, ultra-high-performance Porsche 911 with 1,000 horsepower, inspired by the 935 Flachbau and 930 Slantnose models, featuring a carbon-fiber widebody, modern luxuries, and only 26 units will be made.
Mercedes-AMG has released teaser images of the Concept AMG GT Track Sport, a high-performance vehicle hinting at a potential expansion of the GT series with a V8 engine, and is part of the development of a new GT3 platform expected to debut in 2027.
BMW is developing a street-legal Track Package for the second-generation M2, expected to include suspension, chassis, brake upgrades, and possibly more power, with details to be revealed next year.
The 2024 BMW M2 with a six-speed manual transmission may be the last of its kind, representing a culmination of high-performance enthusiast car trends amidst the shift towards electric vehicles and the decline of manual transmissions. With a muscular exterior, spacious interior, and advanced technology, the M2 offers a thrilling driving experience, making it a standout in the enthusiast coupe market.