Autocross performance

With the manual transmission fading more and more with each model year, it's hard to find an automatic. However, some automatic transmissions are so good that it's hard to justify a manual transmission. For example, the Porsche…

What exactly is the new Audi RS3? It may not be the hottest hatchback in the world, and the Sportback variant available in Europe certainly won't be migrating here anytime soon. It's not exactly like M3 either; the RS3 is still based…

Six events make up OPTIMA's Search for the Ultimate Street Car 2022 series, but points are only counted from a competitor's best two results. This means someone can race all season, but only needs two strong performances to win a…

As our famous Canuck winters fade into the calendar, we can be assured of a few annual traditions: the appearance of temporary garden centers at Canadian Tire, new flavors of cold drinks at Tim Horton's, and Ron MacLean's coverage of…

The Cadillac Lyriq Debut Edition is just starting to make its way to dealerships, but the luxury automaker is now opening up more about what buyers can expect from other members of the Lyriq family. This includes the all-wheel-drive…

As far as modern transmissions go, most owners consider them pure mechanical sorcery. It is rare for a 10R80 to be rebuilt by the DIY mechanic. While the ability to produce great horsepower comes easily on a Coyote-equipped S550 Mustang…

As our famous Canuck winters fade into the calendar, we can be assured of a few annual traditions: the appearance of temporary garden centers at Canadian Tire, new flavors of cold drinks at Tim Hortons, and the slow march of Ron MacLean on…

Growing up in Indiana, Rob Johnston attended race car races with his father. He acquired an appreciation for motorsport at a young age, but it took 27 years at Ford to land his dream job as global director of Ford performance marketing…

Michael Simari, Chicane Racing When it comes to performance driving, adding upgrades to your vehicle can make a huge difference in how your ride feels. Upgraded suspension, brakes, tires and other…

It doesn't matter if you spend most of your time on the road commuting or driving supercars for a magazine, it's easy for all of us to make our driving skills seem way beyond what they seem. are actually. In my case, driving…

The annual Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals (IPN) car show comes to Carlisle May 13-14, 2022. The cars on display come from all over the world and are as rare as they are common in Carlisle. The coolest part is that in most…

Turning the steering wheel and pressing the accelerator is what most people think of when driving. But, with the right car and the right circumstances, driving goes from routine to exciting. NUREMBERG, GERMANY - July 07:…

Shock and horror! A Mustang that's both an SUV and an EV – and a review on RACER.com? Oh the horror! Between the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, Maserati Levanti, BMW X6 and many more, sporty SUVs are all the rage right now, and you've…

All is well in the world when Ford pushes the Mustang into motorsports of all forms. Not only is it lapping ovals in stock car racing and blasting the 1/4 mile in drag racing, but the original pony car is poised for a major resurgence in…

ford mustang-mach-e full previewLest you think we don't read your letters, we get it: you think a Ford Mustang should to be a two-door, rear-wheel-drive, V-8-powered pony car. But let's face the facts, shall we? The Ford Mustang Mach-E…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpCq0asDUcc By now everyone knows Ford Performance has created a masterpiece with the 2020 Shelby GT500. TREMEC seven-speed clutch. The Predator-powered S550 is a monster straight out of the dealer lot.…

The 2022 Ford Maverick is a do-it-all compact truck that everyone seems to be excited about. That includes the aftermarket space, with several companies adding new upgrades for the Maverick to their catalog as we write this. Case in…

If you plan to take your car to the track or already attend track days on a regular basis, a successful driving school can help you improve your skills by learning from the professionals. Some automakers offer these programs…

Hyundai Motor America has announced the first-ever N Performance Academy. Taking place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on December 18-19, 2021, the Academy offers enthusiasts the chance to test the…

There are plenty of conversion companies these days that will take some classics and turn them into electric vehicles. And while they are all tasteful, none of them are cheap. We are talking about not cheap six figures. Seeing the…

SunCoast performance has made serious progress in the domestic gasoline car market. Its torque converters gave racers the perfect combination for the beloved 10R80. We've seen its branding on the best naturally aspirated Coyote cars as…

With last year's SEMA Show being just a virtual event last year, there was plenty of competition on the floors of the Las Vegas Convention Center for 2021. Many automakers and visionaries, showing off their new creations at the automotive…

When Ford built the S550 platform, it was seen as a neatly manoeuvrable chassis, as the IRS made it easy to take corners, and so a rise of Mustangs began to appear on circuits like Road America. That being said, the Mustang has always…

The all-new G22 4-Series Coupe was introduced during AM2021 as a replacement for the F32 4-Series that had existed since 2014. Produced in Germany, the 4-Series sports coupe is available in three versions: M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FIoMFmtmgk For fans of Ford's reviving Bronco who yearn for the power of the V8 under its hood, Ford Performance offers just that, but not for the street. True to its long tradition of offering turnkey…

On Wednesday, Chevrolet Performance announced the ZZ632 / 1000 - a 632 cubic inch (10,348 cc) naturally aspirated V8 producing 1,004 horsepower and 876 lb-ft of torque on pump gasoline. While 100bhp per liter might not be an engineering…

I recently had the opportunity to check out the upcoming GT versions of Ford's Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. This included long rides with the Mach-E GT and GT Performance, as well as a few laps around an autocross track -…

The world we live in today is not only concerned with the number of horsepower. There are so many other considerations such as handling, fuel mileage, and of course, emissions. Different importance is given to each segment of the…

While they are a common sight in places like Baja, you don't usually see SUVs crisscrossing the racetracks. But that doesn't mean you can't take them races the. If a diesel Ranger can be a track machine, why can't something like an…

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We recently shared a post from Performance evolution ask readers what they thought the Evo Perf GT500 was capable of performing on the test bench. As shown, the car's engine is original, except for the addition of the 3.8L GEN-5 Whipple…

Jordan Sampson Project Engineer G Force Performance Products ... our customers have long looked to G Force for quality engine mounts, cross members and other…

Loading into the exit lane at full speed, I brush the brakes and adjust the wheel to follow the long sweeping arc as I put the power back on. Without getting too stupid, I keep adding more to see if the catch holds up. My hot hatch cuts…

You've undoubtedly seen our build-up of 69 F100s, aka Project F-Word, on FordMuscle.com and noticed that we've already installed a new Gen-3 Coyote crate motor, 6-speed Tremec transmission, and a ton of other parts, including the…

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Apparently there just weren't enough hand lifts for the Chevrolet Camaro V6 1LE or Turbo 1LE. General Motors recently released the Dealer Fleet Ordering Guide for the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro, and we're unhappy to report that the 1LE package…

If you like traditional cars, there is an advantage to booming SUV sales. In a market where SUVs are the…

With the death of the Grand Caravan, Dodge's last vehicles are all performance-based, and SRT engineers are on a never-ending quest for more power. As Peter Parker's Uncle Ben told him in Spider Man, with great power comes great…

Many Swedish metal fans are eager to share Volvo's performance potential with others. There is a surprising array of engine and rig options that can be the perfect eccentric project. We've put together some ideas to inspire you to…

Some automatic trims seem inevitable. Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. Dodge Challenger and Challenger Hellcat. Chevrolet Corvette and Corvette ZR1. Hot hatch Mazda3 and Mazda3. However, the latter has been refused to us since…

It's not widely known, but General Motors has a competitive performance driving team that regularly attends SCCA autocross events. Several of them went to the SCCA Nationals to win trophies, while others burned midnight oil to create some…

As the cold of autumn sets in over much of the country, the hot sun is still shining in BMW Performance Center West (PCW) driving school in Thermal, California. About 45 minutes from Palm Springs and a short drive from the polo…

The praise (merits) we and others have received for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX's 702 horsepower should spark some interest in what came before it. Yes, we know there were the Chevrolet El Camino SS and GMC Syclone, but what…

In this tough year, too many races and auto meets have been canceled, and we're going a little bit crazy. Rather than trying to take advantage of an indirect buzz by watching the races through the screens of our computers, luckily we…

OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, has announced its first Hi-Performance Show at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX. from November 1 to 3. The three-day exhibition will showcase the industry's leading brands,…

The pick of the day is a shiny blue custom 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS ZL-1 Described by the seller as "a total show candy and the ultimate G Pro Touring machine", denoting its intention of high performance."This is a true 'Pro Touring' car…

Tesla begins to fight against owners who hack their cars to unlock a performance boost that the automaker is selling itself as a software update. For a few years now, Tesla has started selling vehicles with scalable software…

If you could choose to drive any car on a track, which one would you choose? One can only imagine the answers. However, let's say you choose an EV. Which track would you choose? The Tesla Model 3 Performance would likely be a top pick,…

Ford has spent the past five years completely reshaping the entry-level image of its most popular performance car. In that short!-->…

A Tesla Model Y Performance with some Unplugged Performance modifications hit the supercar time on the Button willow racetrack. Tesla Performance vehicles not only outperformed gasoline cars in the same segments, but they were…

VE Dave takes us in his Tesla Model 3 Performance on a trip to his first autocross event in 2020. It's great to see the travel story, the Model 3's performance on the autocross course, and the other cars too . We know electric cars are…

The Tesla Model S Performance is undoubtedly faster than any Model 3. This is especially true of the Standard 3 lineup. However, we can honestly say we weren't quite sure which Tesla brother would win this unique race. For those who don't…

A Porsche 991.2 GT3 against one in an autocross match. Obviously, the Porsche should win this contest, but does it? For starters, these two cars are truly worlds apart. One is a true family sedan, while the other is essentially a track…

There are many cars that have the potential to be monsters on an Autocross course. The 911 series from Porsche is one of them. That being said, unleashing the!--post-header-->…

The news that surfaced in October 2018 sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, as the famous Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving School was on sale following a tumultuous Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The driving academy was…

When Porsche launched its first electric car, the company made it clear that it prioritized sustained performance over long periods of heavy use. Ford is expressing its position just as clearly: the Mustang Mach-E was not built with…

Ford Mustang and Focus RS have had a baby. Hello, prodigy.In fact, its name is Mustang Ecoboost High Performance Package, but let's just call it HiPo. We all know great athletes by their nicknames anyway. MJ. Gronk. V-Mart.The HiPo is…

There is no doubt that the combination of the two new packages would be a powerful autocross weapon, or more than satisfy someone who wanted to bomb the back roads late at night. Everything is sharp and composed, and perfect…

the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance Package this is what happens when you drop the engine of a Focus RS in the body of a grand tourer. The outer dimensions aren't changing, but damn it do they feel like they've changed. It's…

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Ford has unveiled a new high-performance Mustang that is aimed directly at enthusiasts looking for a car capable of competing on the autocross course. The car is the 2.3L High Performance…

Formula E has just completed its 50e fully electric race and entering its fifth season. The Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy is staged as a supporting Formula E series. Bernie Eccelstone said last year that F1 is expected to go electric in…

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The 2018 version of UMI Autocross and Cruise-In is scheduled for mid-August at its recently purchased UMI…

Yesterday I attended the Jaguar Art of Performance tour in Detroit (Novi, Michigan, to be exact) and it was an absolute blast. If you live in the Detroit area or a reasonable driving distance from Novi, Michigan and want to drive some of…

TOWNSHIP OF RUSH Joe Gregory and Sam Strano each rode an obstacle course in custom Corvettes on Saturday morning, battling it out for the fastest time in an autocross event at Mid-State Regional Airport. Strano completed the…

You look at a vintage photo like this and wonder how anyone can drive such a cramped car. Driver TB Andre is positively wedged in his seat at the wheel of his Marlborough I, preparing for the JCC 200 Mile Race at Brooklands in 1921. It…

Editor's note: We visit the best driving schools in the country to get an idea of ​​what each has to offer the avid driver; our hope is to encourage more owners to understand borderline riding and have fun doing it. Look for more…

BRIGHTON, Michigan May 22, 2015; Corvette engine experts Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and performance suspension specialist RideTech are joining forces to sponsor the autocross event at the 2015 Bloomington Gold Corvette Rally…

In the fourteen months since Nissan launched the all-electric Leaf, we've seen owners do just about everything with their green vehicle, from dressing them up for Halloween to running errands of dragsters, give them a tow hook and even…