Category Sports Cars

The Aston Martin DB11 is a super grand touring car. Available as a coupe or convertible, there isn’t much on the market today that looks as good as the DB11. Power comes from a choice of turbocharged engines, a 4.0-liter V8, or a 5.2-liter V12. 

The Aston Martin Vantage is a high-end super sports car that can be had with a V8 or V12 engine, both turbocharged. But the choices don’t stop there. It can also be had as either a coupe or a convertible. Which version is the better looking option is a tough call. 

The hardest running event in track and field was never the longest. It was the 400 meter race.

The 2022 BMW M5 CS is the most powerful production Bimmer ever, and that is the least important factoid you need to know about this car.

The BMW Z4 roadster is one of the few small luxury convertible sports cars still on the market. Available with a four-cylinder or a six-cylinder engine, both come turbocharged and are plenty powerful to propel the car. The Z4 comes only with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the end of an era. A last hurrah for the internal combustion engine.

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The Aventador has been sitting atop the Lamborghini hierarchy for quite some time now. Seemingly faster and faster every year, the car now features a 6.5-liter V12 engine that makes 759-769 hp. Power continues to be fed to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. 

The Lamborghini Huracan is the brand’s entry level supercar. We use the term entry loosely here as the car costs nearly a quarter million dollars and features a 630 hp V10 engine. Depending on model, the Huracan can be equipped with rear- or all-wheel drive. Both utilize a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.

The Lexus LC is one of the most striking cars on sale today. With concept-car-like styling, the LC commands attention wherever it goes. Available as both a coupe or a convertible, we’re not sure which is the better looking option.

Lexus’ performance halo sports coupe is the RC F. It bucks the turbocharged trend dominating the marketplace these days and sticks to a sweet sounding naturally aspirated V8 engine. Although it may give up a bit of power to its rivals, few match the visceral thrill of running the 5.0-liter unit to red line. 

The Lotus Emira is the last hurrah for the mid-engine line of cars that has included the likes of the Elise, Evora, and Exige. To end the line, the small sports car can be had with a choice of engines. There is a turbocharged four-cylinder as well as a supercharged six-cylinder. 

The Lotus Evija is part of a new onslaught of products from the British manufacturer. As the halo vehicle in the brand’s portfolio, nothing about the Evija is subtle. Under that striking body work are four electric motors that combine to create almost 2,000 hp. The all-wheel drive hypercar offers mind-bending levels of performance, all while silently going about its business. 

The Maserati GranTurismo is a Grand Touring coupe with an Italian flare. Not much on the road sounds anything like the GranTurismo, even if it now uses a six-cylinder engine instead of a V8. For those that want something different, there’s the Folgore. It utilizes three electric motors that produce around 750 total horsepower. 

The MC20 is Maserati’s supercar that calls back a name used in the not too distant past. Mid mounted is a 621 hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter six cylinder engine. It’s paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. 

The McLaren 720S is the brand’s oldest car and is due for replacement soon. Even if it is a bit dated, the 720S is still a serious performer. A 710-hp turbocharged V8 engine mounted in the middle of the car provides all the power this supercar needs. 

The 765LT Spider is the ultimate McLaren. The convertible supercar features a 755 hp turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission. As the LT indicates, this is a Long Tail McLaren that utilizes a large adjustable rear spoiler. 

The Artura ushers in a new era for McLaren, utilizing a down-sized six-cylinder engine and plug-in hybrid technology. Fears that this would dilute the performance and feeling of the brand thankfully did not come to be. The Artura is still every bit of a performer as its V8 siblings. 

The McLaren GT is a less frantic mid-engine supercar from the British manufacturer. It’s designed to take on the world’s finest GT cars from the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz. Power comes from a turbocharged V8 engine paired to a dual-clutch automatic transmission. 

With a Boxster’s low nose filling the rearview mirror, and the unmistakable tail of a Supra ahead, I half-expect the Stealers Wheel classic tune to start playing on the radio of the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

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What more can we tell you about the Porsche 911 that hasn’t already been said? This is the prototypical sports car. One that is a legend amongst car enthusiasts the world over. There’s a reason it has been on sale for so many decades. 

We’re a practical bunch here at AutoGuide. We like when something serves dual purposes, like this three car comparison of the Toyota GR86 vs Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s both a family rivalry and a rematch.

After the looks, the most controversial part of the 2022 Subaru WRX reveal was its automatic transmission.

Mom was perplexed.

“NISMO”. You likely know the name; it stands for “NISsan MOtorsport” and it’s been emblazoned across the flanks of everything from the Frontier pickup to the GT-R supercar, not to mention road racing rockets and desert bashing off-road racers across the globe.

Remember the 1990s?

Nismo has landed. Again. Well, it never really left, did it?

For those who initially questioned the validity of Acura reviving the Integra: here is the 320-horsepower response.

Spoiled. That’s what we are. Flat-out spoiled. Just look at what we’ve gathered together for the latest Best Performance Car AutoGuide shootout brought to you by WeatherTech.

Toyota’s developing an EV with a manual transmission.