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The naturally aspirated V8 sports car segment was once home to several manufacturers, from Mercedes to BMW, just over a decade ago. Now the segment has all but vanished, with the Ford Mustang GT Dark Horse and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray being the final bastions of a once great subspecies of cars. The common reason for the en masse exodus from the segment is that many automakers moved to turbocharging or supercharging to further the performance standards of their vehicles, and Americans seemingly falling out of love with the segment.

There Are Only Two Naturally Aspirated V8 Sports Cars Left In America

On January 1, 1989, the large luxury sedan segment was looking a bit stale. The W126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was a decade old, while the BMW 7 Series was three years into its second generation and still trying to find its feet. Audi's A8 didn't exist yet, and the American-made luxury segment was looking a bit bleak. The Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis were basically the same car, and not a very good one compared to the Europeans above.

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The perfect blend between practicality and speed is a sport sedan. For those of us with responsibilities and families, getting a two door coupe just isn’t an option and a back seat is mandatory. There are tons of upsides, though, as sedans are generally much more comfortable to live with than coupes.

10 Sports Sedans That Blend Comfort And Performance To Perfection

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About a year ago, no fewer than 80 owners of the BMW 1M got together at the Nürburgring to celebrate the revered performance coupe. That record has now been broken as 92 cars shared the iconic German track during the annual meeting. Famous YouTuber Misha Charoudin helped make it happen through the 3MD Germany GmbH company he co-founded earlier this year. The folks at 1M Register asked for assistance to plan this year’s bigger-than-ever meeting.

BMW 1M Meet Gathers 92 Cars At The Nurburgring

What's The Difference Between Horsepower And Torque?. Depending upon which part of the world you call home, you will measure the power output of a car's engine in different ways. Whether you are used to horsepower, as we are at CarBuzz, or you rate grunt by kilowatts or brake horsepower, we are all measuring the same thing. So, what is the difference between these various metrics, why do the variations exist, and what precisely do they mean? If comparing high-performance cars like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG E63, does it matter what metric is used? Throughout this article, we take a quick look at all major metrics used to calculate the output of an engine, and compare them to one another, providing the answers to any questions you might have. So, if you're wondering what the meaning of bhp is, or how kilowatts are worked out, look no further.

Breaking Down Horsepower Definitions: The Meaning Of BHP, HP, And PS

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

While the world moves more and more towards an eco-friendly future, certain aspects of the automotive industry suffer. As emission restrictions tighten and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) metrics become harder and harder for manufacturers to meet, engine sizes are becoming smaller in order to meet those goals. That's why we've seen so many six-cylinder engines drop to four-pots, while V8s have been downgraded (or upgraded depending on where you stand) to twin-turbocharged sixes.

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The three-cylinder engine is still, largely, underestimated. However, this one certainly deserves your attention.

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Ever since the Toyota GR Supra first appeared five years ago, there’s been one fact that’s been used to consistently criticise it: “Oh, it’s just a BMW.” That’s despite the facts that a) it was never going to get a 2JZ because that engine’s been out of production for nearly 20 years, b) there would have been no economic case for the Z4 and Supra to exist at all without them being twins, and c) since when has a rear-wheel drive sports car with a BMW straight-six been a bad thing?

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If you have a basic understanding of how a turbocharged engine like the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla's souped-up three-cylinder works, it's not hard to figure out that they pose reliability issues you won't get with a naturally aspirated engine. Before we get into the higher heat and pressure that comes with turbocharging, the bottom line is there are more moving parts, meaning there's more stuff that can break.

Reliability Showdown: Turbocharged Vs. Naturally Aspirated Engines

Driving a vehicle with a travel trailer or a load of construction equipment in tow is one of the surest ways to feel like some kind of automotive superhero: You're moving mountains out here with nothing but a Ford F-150 and a bit of know-how. But towing isn't always as...

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The 1977 Corvette was a sales powerhouse, with production numbers hitting a record high. Despite its hefty price tag, the coupe model proved exceptionally popular, finding homes in over 49,000 garages across the country. This year marked a significant milestone for Chevrolet as they rolled out the 500,000th Corvette ever...

1977 Chevrolet Corvette with Ultra-Rare M21 Four-Speed Manual Transmission and 1,879 Miles: A Collector’s Dream in Need of Restoration

Dodge has long supplied the US police with pursuit vehicles and cruisers. From the '60s Coronet to the last V8 Charger, Dodge is synonymous with law enforcement. But what about the electrified era? It seems the automaker is working on a Charger Daytona pursuit car. Teased on the Dodge Law...

New Dodge Charger Daytona Looks Badass As A Cop Car, Even If It Doesn't Sound It

Grandson of Chrysler's founder wants to rescue Chrysler and Dodge from Stellantis. Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, wants to purchase the iconic American brands with the help of investors. Ideas to revitalize both brands include introducing more affordable models, along with hybrids and performance-oriented vehicles. Once...

Great-Grandson Of Chrysler's Founder Wants To Rescue Its American Legacy

When we think of Toyota's luxury offerings, we usually think of Lexus, the Japanese automotive giant's luxury marque. Lexus has been in business for 35 years now, and has been responsible for some of the most well-balanced luxury vehicles ever created thanks to their combination of bulletproof Toyota-bred reliability and peerless attention to detail. As for Toyota itself, it isn't known very much for luxury outside its domestic luxury flagship sedan, the Toyota Century.

Toyota Once Built A Mini Rolls-Royce With A 2JZ Engine

Over the last few years, Infiniti has been in the doldrums, with traditional rivals - and newcomers such as Genesis - surpassing the brand in the desirability stakes. But that's all about to change. First, the 2025 QX80 was launched, and it will soon be followed by an array of new models, including a Lexus RX model and a small electrified crossover, reports Automotive News .

Infiniti's Great Comeback Includes New QX65 And An Electrified Crossover

The 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera is the base model in the model's lineup, but there's nothing entry-level about it. Looking at its stats, the 911 Carrera is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat six-cylinder engine that produces 379 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. That kind of power can rocket the rear-drive coupe to 60 mph from a stop in only 4.0 seconds and up to a top speed of 182 mph.

10 Cheap Sports Cars That Can Keep Up With A Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 may be a time capsule of sports car design, but it’s also a true performance pioneer. Case in point: The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, the first-ever hybrid 911. Getting right into it, the GTS’s T-Hybrid system starts with a traditional flat-six engine: 3.6-liters fitted with...

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Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

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	Nilu27, a new marque headed by designer Sasha Selipanov, has just unveiled its first model, the Nilu. The name may be a little awkward, but a naturally aspirated V-12 and manual transmission make this the sort of supercar the stuff of purist’s dreams.




	The company may just be getting its start, but it has quite the pedigree as far as supercars concerned. That’s because Selipanov, who founded the brand with his wife Inna, has worked on some of the finest supercars...

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Manual, V10-Powered BMW 8 Series Restomod Is Pure Bimmer Perfection

Classic BMW 8 Series receives the restomod treatment, with an M5-sourced and stroked V10. The S85 ten-cylinder has been enlarged to 5.8 liters and is mated...

Manual, V10-Powered BMW 8 Series Restomod Is Pure Bimmer Perfection

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