The first very (chassis #001) 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest convertible in Corvette’s history – was auctioned off for $600,000 in the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction this past weekend. Who paid all that? We’re not sure, but Chevy, NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon and team owner Rick Hendrick, raised [...]
According to Cadillac insiders that spoke with Inside Line at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, Cadillac is considering a small two-seat roadster that will compete with the likes of the BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLK. Click here for our original post on the Cadillac ATS. Sources say that the model will used the [...]
To some it may not be a shock, but to a concerned mass of Miata/ MX-5 fans, the following is good news: the next MX-5 will be rear drive, weigh under 1,000 kg and power will remain similar. So theoretically, the new car will drive differently, but performance will be similar if not slightly better [...]
BMW has just unveiled some new special edition 1-Series cars, both in convertible and coupe guise. Called Exclusive and Sport Editions, BMW is expanding the 1-Series lineup and could be a harbinger of things to come: like an all-new 1-Series coupe and convertible. The Munich-based brand has a habit of producing special edition versions of [...]
Years ago, VW rewarded its fans with a one-off W12 Golf, this year Chevrolet is rewarding its fans with something that touches a few more people: the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition, a celebration of the Corvette’s 60th anniversary. GM must be quite excited to be chucking out this one, so excited in fact [...]
Porsche has just pulled the virtual covers off of the latest generation Porsche Boxster. And although Porsche has been known to stick to the sayings, “evolution instead of revolution” and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” the Porsche Boxster has pretty much been significant updates to the previous generation—much like the 911. I mean, [...]
Not too long ago, Porsche’s CEO Matthias Mueller leaked word that the Zuffenhausen brand was in the works with an entry-level roadster that would slot itself below the Boxster. However, the approval and success of that project was dependent on the “economic” circumstances and climate. Now, apparently Porsche is delaying the project. ”Possibly we need [...]
Ever since the Ford EcoBoost engine lineup saw the light of day, speculation about an EcoBoost powered a la turbocharged Mustang was floating around the automotive news desks. Some postulated the idea of a Mustang powered by the Taurus SHO’s 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, which churns out a solid 365hp. The problem with that idea [...]
Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, Jaguar XK, BMW 6-Series Convertible, Audi R8 Spyder Power: 3.4L flat-six 350 hp (Carrera), 3.8L flat-six 400 hp (Carrera S) Transmission: 7-speed manual, optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), and Interweb points to anyone who can pronounce that (you can’t speak German, that’s cheating!) Performance: 0-60 in [...]
Key Competitors: BMW 6-Series Convertible, Jaguar XK, Audi S5 Cabriolet, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster. Power: Bi-Turbo 4.7L direct-injected V8 with stop/start 429 hp. Transmission: 7-speed automatic with steering wheel mounted shifters. Performance: 0-60 in 4.5 seconds (est.). Pricing: TBA. Availability: Spring 2012. Mercedes-Benz earlier today revealed to the world one of [...]
