JAGUAR ‘R’: 25 YEARS OF PERFORMANCE!

The ‘R’ badge adorns flagship performance models, showcasing effortlessly thrilling, state-of-the-art and dramatically designed Jaguars. First engineered by Jaguar 25 years ago, the R-cars each have a focus on dynamic ability that heightens driver reward on the road, yet with an approach that means they are still  practical for everyday use. With a distinctive, louder soundtrack that promises higher levels  of performance from start-up, R-cars empower rather than overpower, addin...
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2014 CAMARO Z/28: STREET LEGAL,TRACK READY!

Shades of 1967-’69! The real Z/28 is back; let the Ponycar wars begin. Chevrolet today showed its restyled 2014 Camaro portfolio at the New York Auto Show, highlighted by the return of the most iconic model in Camaro history: Z/28. The new Camaro Z/28, powered by a 427-inch LS7 engine, features a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most track-capable offering in Camaro’s history. The Camaro Z/28 is expected to be appearing at track events across...
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2014 JAGUAR XKR-S GT: TRACK DAY DELIGHT!

Street legal and track prepped, the XKR-S GT is ready to kick butt  and take trophies. Developed by Jaguar's ETO division to be the ultimate track-focused but road-going iteration of the XK coupe, the 2014 XKR-S GT is limited only in its production! Initial production will be limited to just 30 cars for the North American market, making it the rarest 'R' model in the 25-year history of Jaguar's R performance cars Extensive aerodynamic and suspension changes, as well as the addition of c...
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CHEVY COPO CAMARO: ROLLING THUNDER!

Chevrolet’s limited-production strictly-for-the-strip Camaro 'roller' comes without powertrain or title, and in any color you want as long as it’s Summit White. Chevrolet will produce a limited number of NHRA-certified Camaro rolling chassis that provide drag racers with professionally assembled, painted body and chassis ready to be finished. Purchasers add engine, transmission and other drivetrain components. Many of the components required to turn a rolling chassis into a racecar, inclu...
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ASTON MARTIN: PEBBLE BEACH FEATURED MARQUE!

Iconic luxury sports car marque will celebrate its centennial at the prestigious 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. "The Pebble Beach Concours symbolizes the very soul of the automobile - it is a showcase to the world - and we are very pleased to be part of this great weekend. "This special event is not only a celebration of what has been, but also of what may come in the future and it is this spirit that makes it the perfect location to continue to celebrate our first 100 years while ...
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FORD GT40 MARK IV: ALL-AMERICAN LE MANS WINNER!

The legendary #1 GT40 that Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt won the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans is at Gurney’s All-American Racers for freshening for the future. One of the racecars American racing legend Dan Gurney is most closely associated with is the Ford Mark IV that he and A.J. Foyt took to a historic victory at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans. Gurney will get a chance to become even more familiar with the car he helped make famous when his All-American Racers shop in California takes possession of ...
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2014 JAGUAR XJR: 550-HP LUXURY LEAPER!

Flagship XJ sedan gets ‘R’ performance engine, mods and upgrades for 2014, and breaks cover next week at New York International Auto Show. The 2014 Jaguar XJR will be the highest performance XJ sedan with 550 horsepower and a raft of other modifications, plus more than expected levels of interior luxury. Jaguar ‘R’ represents the highest levels of dynamic driving performance and attention grabbing design across Jaguar’s luxury lineup. Jaguar ‘R’ models start with the brand’s highest levels ...
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CADILLAC TWIN-TURBO CTS: MIDSIZE MUSCLE!

Cadillac will reveal its new 2014 CTS luxury-performance sedan - with Twin-Turbo  V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission – at the New York International  Auto Show next week. Cadillac will expand the performance portfolio of its CTS lineup with a new 420 horsepower Twin-Turbo V6 model that will be able to sprint to 60 mph in an estimated 4.6 seconds  and top out at 170 mph. “The new Cadillac Twin-Turbo brings a new dimension of technologically advanced performance to the...
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FORD GT40 & DUESENBERG SJN: BEST OF THE BEST!

‘36 Duesenberg SJN (Supercharged) and ’68 Ford GT40 take Best In Show honors at the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.     The supercharged ‘36 Duesenberg SJN, owned by Helen and Jack Nethercutt of the Nethercutt Collection, took home the prestigious Concours d'Elegance award, one of the most sought-after trophies in classic car show competition. This beautifully sculpted, apple green, SJ is powered by a 320 horsepower, supercharged 420-inch straight eight. Th...
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SVRA SPRING VINTAGE CLASSIC: SEBRING!

Sarasota Café Racers, Brian Johnson and Andre & Peter Herke, have podium finishes at the Vintage Classic. David Ferguson covered it for Sports Car Digest. More than 200 entries packed a strong field at the 2013 Spring Classic, hosting 14 sprint races and three enduros on the historic 17-turn, 3.74-mile Sebring circuit. Weather was less than ideal, with racers having to deal with unusually cold temps and endless overcast skies. Brian Johnson drove his Predator-prepared  ’65 Lola T7...
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