Sports Cars

The New Challenger is all the rage. It has a new concept, new look, yet reminds us of times past. Nothing says tricked out like fixing a car up. It gives you a feeling of confidence in yourself...

This article explains how to change the time in all BMW 330 models. This includes the 330i, 330Ci, and 330Xi. The directions are from the instruction manual provided by BMW.

The Camaro was introduced by General Motors as a model in its Chevrolet line for the 1967 model year. Originally intended to compete directly with Ford's Mustang, the Camaro was a popular model...

The Pontiac Firebird Formula became part of the General Motor's Pontiac Division's Firebird line from 1970 until 1981 and then again from 1985 until 2002. The Pontiac Firebird Formula featured a...

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class and the 2009 Audi TT are virtually equal competitors in performance, but they differ widely in price. The SLK's base price is $45,950, while the TT starts at...

The Nissan 350Z and its cousin, the Nissan Skyline, are vehicles for sports-minded drivers who like speed. The 350Z is the classic sports coupe. The Skyline, badged the Infiniti G35 and G37 in...

The German-produced Smart ForTwo and the Italian-made Ferrari high-performance sports car are about as far apart on the vehicle spectrum as you can get, especially in price. However, if you're...

From the 1930s until 2009, Pontiac produced mainly sporty cars. Known for the Firebird, Grand Am and Bonneville, GM declared bankruptcy and will drop the Pontiac brand after 2010.

The Corvette is a symbol of American racing and has been manufactured since 1953. The 1987 corvette was a later model of an overhaul that had taken place a few years earlier. Nonetheless, there...

The Cobra was originally a British-built AC roadster customized by race driver Carroll Shelby, who stuffed a Ford V-8 engine into the AC's tight engine compartment. The Cobra also applies to the...

What does "Murcielago" mean? If you are a fan of the Italian auto manufacturer Lamborghini, this term is most likely familiar to you. But Murcielago has more history than just its link to the auto...

The Mustang Cobra and Camaro Z28 are performance versions of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. While the Mustang Cobra was offered as a special model from Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT),...

The 300ZX0 was a sports car produced by Japanese automaker Nissan during the 1980s and '90s. The inheritor of Nissan's famous "Z car" sports car legacy, the 300ZX, was sold in the United States as...

Fiat is a brand of automobile famous for its sports cars. "FIAT" is an acronym that stands for "Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino" (the Italian Automobile Factory in Turin)....

The Corvette Z06 is a high-performance version of the standard Corvette produced by Chevrolet out of its Bowling Green, Kentucky plant. It was named to pay homage to the Z06 C2 Corvette...

The Chevrolet Cobalt SS and the Dode Caliber SRT-4 are sport compact cars sold by American automakers General Motors and Chrysler respectively. Each is a performance version of an entry-level...

As much as apple pie is considered American, so is General Motors' pony car, the Camaro. Long associated with the young male muscle car crowd, the Camaro was first created to take on Ford's muscle...

The Ford Mustang GT and the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 are factory-equipped performance versions of the sporty Mustang and Camaro models. Sold in large numbers and priced only modestly above their...

By the late 1960s, muscle cars became heavier and more expensive as more features were added. Plymouth decided to create a car that went back to basics -- no frills, light and cheap. It released...

The Shelby Mustang is one of the most sought-after vintage performance cars, with an asking price of up to $250,000. The Mustang was Ford's sporty coupe, convertible and 2+2 fastback and became an...

The Mini is a performance automobile made in Oxford, England, by the BMW Group. The British Motor Corporation originally manufactured the Mini in 1959, until the BMW buyout in 2001. Currently, the...

Named for the Monaro region of New South Wales, the Monaro was first introduced in July 1968 as a serious competitor to Ford muscle cars. It is generally considered the first real Australian...

The Dodge Viper GTS-R is a racing version of the Dodge Viper sports car. It replaced earlier, modified racing versions of the production Dodge Viper. The Viper GTS-R was produced from 1995 to 2005...

Besides apple pie and baseball, few things are as inherently American as the muscle car. The muscle car, so named for its horsepower capability, quickly became a status symbol associated with...

Given its sporty look and prices below $20,000 for most models, the Mazda3 sells well in the United States. The car accounted for 44 percent of the company's U.S. sales in the first quarter of...

The Nissan Gtr and the Audi R8 are premium sports cars made by Japanese automaker Nissan and German automaker Audi, respectively. Each of these models is what is known as a "halo vehicle," meaning...

The Pony Car segment of American automobile manufacturing has included many popular models over the years. These include the Pontiac Firebird and Ford Mustang, which have been available in high...

Stock Ferrari shift knobs are screwed onto the shift lever that protrudes from the metal shift gate, which is covered by a leather boot on luxury models like the 365 GTC/4 and 400i. Use the...

The Porsche 912 was a cheaper alternative to the 911. It featured a smaller, four-cylinder motor, as opposed to the 911's six-cylinder, but the majority of the 912's components were the same as...

The Chevrolet Camaro is a sports car that has been produced by American automaker General Motors since 1967, with a production lapse from 2003 to 2010. The original Camaro was intended to compete...

There are few things in life as exhilarating as hitting 120 miles per hour on a deserted stretch of highway in a sports car with the engine of a Learjet. Because of this, I thoroughly researched...

The BMW M3 GTR and the Ford Mustang are sports-car offerings from a European luxury brand and an American automaker, respectively. While the cars share certain traits, they have important...

The Karmann Ghia was a sports car built between 1955 and 1974 by German automaker Volkswagen. The car was incredibly successful, and nearly half a million were produced. The Karmann Ghia became...

The Ford Model T had a top speed of 45 miles per hour. Since the invention of the automobile, people have been constantly striving to make the machine sleeker and more efficient. Above all, people...

The Smart Roadster was produced by Smart GmbH from 2003 to 2005. Its concept of an economical but stylish roadster was a good idea that soured when it was besieged by warranty claims. It was...

I am careful driver, but on occasion pound the steering wheel, cuss, talk to myself and so on when confronted by goofy, lunatic drivers who pass on the right shoulder, cross solid yellow and white...

Since 1953, General Motors has produced the iconic Chevrolet Corvette sports car. In over 50 years of Corvette production, and spanning five major redesigns, the car has been offered with several...

The 2008 Chevy Impala SS is one of the most comfortable and reliable cars invented. With its natural beauty and great quality you and your car are sure to stand out on the road. This car is...

The importance of car performance in America is best shown by the popularity of auto racing and custom vehicle modifications. Cars can be made faster by increasing the amount of power produced by...

The Porsche 914 was a sports car built and sold by German automaker Porsche SE. It was produced between 1969 and 1976 in collaboration with Volkswagen, filling the entry level sports car market...

Ferruccio Lamborghini claimed the motivation to design his first auto came after an insult from another famous auto designer, Enzo Ferrari. Although Lamborghini had made his fortune manufacturing...

The Mazda RX-7 was manufactured by the Mazda Motor Corporation as a sports coupe. Its introduction into the American market helped revive the sports car niche that had fallen into neglect due to a...

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 models can become "totaled" through accidents or misuse and wind up in auto-salvage yards to be picked clean of valuable parts. Salvaging these Corvette Z06 parts for...

The Mini Cooper S is the sports version of the Mini Cooper vehicle line. It has a higher-performing engine than other Mini Cooper versions, but shares the distinctively small body and style. Mini...

The Porsche 928, manufactured from 1978 through 1995 by Germany's Porsche AG, was a dramatic departure from the traditional design and mechanical components of the Porsche 911 and the 911's...

The Mazda RX-7 sports car, produced between 1978 and 2002 by Japanese automaker Mazda, is notable today largely for its unique engine. Like its predecessor the RX-3 and its successor the RX-8, the...

Nissan's Infiniti G37 is offered as a luxury coupe, convertible and sedan that are part of Nissan's Infiniti luxury line of cars. The G37 is the latest generation of G series cars, following the...

Corvettes are the classic American sports car. Loved by many, they have one of the most loyal owner groups ever. With the popularity of Corvette clubs, owning one becomes a lifestyle. The latest...

Japanese automaker Toyota produced the Toyota Celica for 36 years from 1970 to 2006. The series of four-cylinder coupes were last offered in the North American market in 2005. Toyota announced it...

The Ascari A10 is a road version of the KZ1-R GT Spanish race car first produced by the British manufacturer Ascari Cars in 2006. The car is the concept of former Formula One designer Paul Brown....