Tag: Sport Compact

Sports Compact Stalwart Upgraded for 2019

The 2019 Acura NSX made its debut this week at Monterey Car Week. The car features new design cues, exterior and interior color combinations, and chassis upgrades that enhance vehicle dynamics. Dynamics Enhancements For the 2019 model, engineers modified chassis components, tires and software tuning to make NSX more responsive to the will of the… Continue reading Sports Compact Stalwart Upgraded for 2019

Porsche Classic Strikes Gold with an Icon Reborn

In a demonstration of restoration expertise, Porsche Classic has created a 911 Turbo with an air-cooled engine 20 years after the end of production of the 993 generation. The show car is based on an original body shell painted in Golden Yellow Metallic-”the same color as the 2018 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The black… Continue reading Porsche Classic Strikes Gold with an Icon Reborn

‘Pocket Rocket’ Gets the Brabus Treatment

smart BRABUS GmbH marked its 15th anniversary by developing a club sport version of the current smart fortwo for the racetrack. Mercedes-Benz race drivers and media members put the Pocket Rocket through its paces on the rollercoaster circuit of the German test track Bilster Berg. The BRABUS 125R edition, limited to 125 vehicles, now presents… Continue reading ‘Pocket Rocket’ Gets the Brabus Treatment

Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up

Ford has introduced the fully redesigned Focus for world markets-hinting at what’s to come for U.S. customers. The car has been remade “from the wheels up after hundreds of hours studying and speaking with Focus customers around the world,” according to Ford. Design The -new Focus will have a longer hood with cab-rearward interior that… Continue reading Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up

Toyota Committed to Reviving the Supra

The GR Supra Racing Concept made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show that runs through March 18, reviving the name and spirit of the most celebrated model in Toyota’s sportscar heritage. The concept demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to bringing the Supra back to the market, according to reports. It also shows the future potential… Continue reading Toyota Committed to Reviving the Supra

Final Evolution – The New Lotus 3-Eleven 430

The new Lotus 3-Eleven 430 has retaken the title as Lotus’ quickest street-legal sports car – a fitting send off for the company’s legendary road racer. The most extreme machine that Lotus builds, the new 3-Eleven 430 is the fastest Lotus road car to lap the challenging Hethel circuit, 0.8 seconds quicker than the second… Continue reading Final Evolution – The New Lotus 3-Eleven 430