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When it comes to blending luxury and performance, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a serious piece of equipment with its supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine, delivering a staggering 668 horsepower and a top speed of 205 mph. Priced at a competitive point, it offers a remarkable balance of power and cost. However, for those seeking even greater speeds without breaking the bank, several cars on the market exceed the CT5-V Blackwing’s performance while remaining under $150,000. This list highlights ten such vehicles, showcasing that high performance and affordability can indeed go hand in hand.

6 Cars That Are Faster Than The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (And 4 That Almost Make The Cut)

At this point, the Ford Mustang is the last V8-powered muscle car left on the market — fitting given it was the original muscle car. The Chevrolet Camaro exited production a few months ago, and the new Dodge Charger has either straight-six or EV power. So unless you spend big money on something British or German, the Mustang is the only way to go for two-door, V8 power.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Is The Last Great V8-Powered Muscle Car

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It's had one owner since 1979. A meticulously maintained and powerful 1966 Chevrolet Corvette coupe, now equipped with a monstrous 572ci V8 engine and a five-speed manual transmission, is up for sale on Bring a Trailer. Owned by the current seller since 1979, this Corvette offers a blend of classic style and modern performance enhancements.

572-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 5-Speed Transmission on Bring a Trailer

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Ford has issued a new recall the F-150 that affects 552,188 trucks built for the 2014 model year. A problem with a sensor could cause the transmission to suddenly shift into first gear, regardless of speed. A sudden downshift is never good, but at higher speeds, it could lead to a loss of control.

Ford Recalls Half a Million F-150s for a Serious Transmission Problem

Ford unveiled the interior of the Mustang GTD, featuring exclusive controls and graphics. The optional Performance Pack adds aero upgrades while further reducing weight. It is equipped with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 that will deliver over 800 hp. Ford chose the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the European debut...

This Is The Interior Of The $325,000 Ford Mustang GTD

The official online configurator tool for the 2025 Cadillac CT4-V and 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is now live at Cadillac’s website, offering fans and potential buyers the chance to customize their ideal four-door performance sedan. As was the case previously, the 2025 Cadillac CT4-V and 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing offer a range of options for enhancing the sedan’s comfort, convenience, style, and performance. As covered previously, the 2025 Cadillac CT4 introduces minimal changes compared to the preceding 2024 model year, and that extends to the performance-focused 2025 CT4-V and 2025 CT4-V Blackwing variants.

2025 Cadillac CT4-V, CT4-V Blackwing Configurator Live

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The Camaro Z/28 nameplate has made believers out of onlookers since Chevrolet slapped the Z/28 "Special Performance Package" sales code to its Mustang-slayer in 1966. There were persistent rumors of an all-new Z/28 Camaro based on the sixth-generation model that ended production in 2024, but the car gods had other plans.

How Much HP Does The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Have & What's The Fastest It Can Go?

Revving up the excitement even before it hits dealerships, the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is generating a buzz. While deliveries haven’t begun in North America or Europe (reservations only for now), the GTD is turning heads. Praises go to Ford for transforming the track-dominating Mustang GT3 into a road-legal muscle car.

2025 Ford Mustang GTD: A Bold Street Supercar with Controversial Interior Revealed

Carrollton, OH

These days it’s common that high-performance “race” versions of cars are stuffed away in climate-controlled garages and treated as collectibles or investments rather than the beat-the-crap-out-of-it track weapons they were designed to be. But back in the day this wasn’t the case, and track-prepped cars were commonly thrashed on the track. Go figure. Then again, we also drank out of garden hoses and participation trophies didn’t exist.

1969 COPO Camaro Barn Find—NOT FOR SALE! DON’T ASK!

You’ll also get 255 torques as a side dish and 215 miles of all-electric range for dessert when it goes on sale later this year. Skip 15 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. We’ve got some fresh details of the forthcoming pure electric Alfa Romeo Junior, folks....

Alfa Romeo confirms its fully-electric Junior ‘Veloce’ will create 284bhp

With its name uttered in the same exclusive automotive-enthusiast circles as Ferrari, McLaren, and Koenigsegg, Bugatti ranks among the best hypercars of all time. With comparisons like that, you'd expect a Bugatti Chiron to be expensive, and you'd be right. Car and Driver reports starting prices for the discontinued 2022 Bugatti Chiron at $3.3 million.

What Engine Does The Bugatti Chiron Have & How Much HP Does It Produce?

It’s time to put the new 2025 Ram 1500 and the new 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo engine to another real-world challenge. How does it compare to the most popular engine in the one of the most popular vehicles in the country – the Ford F-150 EcoBoost V6? We take these two trucks and run a 0-60 MPH comparison and a Denver 100-mile MPG loop. Which engine is quicker and more efficient? Let’s dig in!

Video: New Ram 1500 Hurricane vs Ford F-150 EcoBoost: The Results Are Way Closer Than You Might Think!

Interior loaded with features, including Klipsch audio. You might have read our recent First Test report on the 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Standard Output pickup truck. If you didn’t, the gist is it impressed us a fair amount in a straight line and less so in our braking and handling tests. We also tested a 2025 Ram with the carryover Pentastar V-6; it was, uh, less impressive. We’ve now put a more potent refreshed Ram through our battery of tests, namely the 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4x4 High Output.

Bad Boy: The 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten 4x4 High Output Goes Hard

Nashville, TN

This FPV ute was recently sold on Facebook Marketplace. Coupled with the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 is a 6-speed manual gearbox. The pickup has been driven a touch over 115,000 km (~71,000 miles since new). Ten years ago, seeing punchy utes from Ford on Australian roads was quite a common sight,...

456 HP Ford Falcon FPV Boss Pickup Escapes Australia, Lands In Nashville

Among the many unique and interesting models Ford has sold in North America over the years, the Merkur XR4Ti certainly ranks near the top, even if it is just a European Ford Sierra XR4Ti converted for sale in the U.S. After selling quite well early on, the Merkur XR4Ti wound up falling out of favor ahead of its final year on sale in America back in 1989, but we still see nice examples pop up for sale from time to time. That’s certainly the case with this 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, but it’s also a far cry from stock.

1985 Merkur XR4Ti With Ford Mustang Engine Up For Auction

Missouri State

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

In our last installment of the Cadillac Northstar story, we reviewed the engineering decisions made early in the engine’s development. From the sensible choice of 4.5 liters of displacement (4.6 in production) to the hubris of consumer focus groups filled with aging current owners, the project rolled forward but faced many engineering challenges. The development was daunting as Cadillac’s first dual overhead cam V8 engine after decades of overhead valve power plants. The difficulty of pairing a cast aluminum block to iron cylinder liners was complete, but engineers opened up a new can of worms with the induction system.

Abandoned History: Cadillac's Northstar V8, Head Bolts and Gaskets Aplenty (Part III)

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Over half a million Ford F-150 trucks are being recalled due to a dangerous transmission problem. See if your truck is included. 
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Recall Alert: 668,000 Ford F-150 Trucks Have Transmission Issues

Land Rover has introduced the 2025 Defender OCTA with more power, exclusivity, and a higher price tag. Starting at $153,475, the Defender OCTA features a range of enhancements, including a new engine and various off-road upgrades. It's powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine borrowed from BMW delivering 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. This engine surpasses the previous supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 in the Defender lineup.

Land Rover Defender OCTA Brings The Jam

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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4L80E Transmission Swap: Loading Gearstar’s Level IV Pro Series Automatic Into a Fox Body Mustang

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4L80E Transmission Swap: Loading Gearstar’s Level IV Pro Series Automatic Into a Fox Body Mustang

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