The Czinger 21C boasts 1,250 hp courtesy of a 2.88-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Czinger has broken lap records at COTA, Laguna Seca, and Goodwood. CarSpyMedia captured footage of a 21C testing at the Nürburgring. There could be fresh Nürburgring lap record shenanigans afoot. Southern California-based hypercar maker Czinger was recently spied turning fast laps at …
Porsche set a 6:50.863 Nürburgring lap with the 911 GT3 (992.2) Manthey. That improves on the 911 GT3 Manthey’s previous time by nearly five seconds. The Manthey Kit adds major aero and suspension upgrades, boosting downforce to up to 1,190 pounds in full attack mode. Everyone seems to be chasing Nürburgring records these days. After …
A camouflaged prototype of the new Audi RS6 was involved in a minor crash test at the Nordschleife. The performance wagon slammed into the tire wall, but was able to slowly drive off and leave the track. The new RS6 is expected to debut later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles. From …
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …
It celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary and showcases a new direction in design and engineering. The sporty grand tourer features dramatic proportions, adaptive aerodynamics, and a tech-focused interior. It targets extreme performance, with a 0-62 mph time of around 2.0 seconds. At the Beijing Auto Show, Chinese automaker Lynk & Co unveiled its first supercar …
Nissan says CVTs still have a role in small, light-duty cars. The company is already moving bigger models like the Murano and Pathfinder to traditional automatic transmissions. CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed CVTs won’t be used in future performance cars. Nissan has had its fair share of issues surrounding its continuously variable transmission—also known as the …
Hyundai will publicly test its next-generation high-performance N engine during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The engine has ‘improved power and response characteristics.’ The current turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes 276 horsepower in the Elantra N. Next month, Hyundai will begin publicly testing its next-generation high-performance N engine. The automaker is putting the motor in …
Volkswagen confirms that development of the ninth-generation (Mk9) Golf is well underway. The new Golf will draw design inspiration from the Mk4 Golf. Volkswagen will offer the Golf with BEV, PHEV, and standard combustion powertrains, though the platforms will differ depending on the powertrain. A few weeks ago, we got a first look at a …
This Aston Martin coupe is a rebodied 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it’s for sale. It has an Aston-style grille, hood, fender vents, and headlights. The current bid is $20,500, with five days left in the auction. The third-generation NC Mazda Miata isn’t as beloved as other MX-5 generations. It is bigger and heavier …
The Morgan Supersport 400 uses an uprated BMW inline-six engine. It has 402 horsepower and weighs as much as a Miata RF. Output is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s been a little over a year since Morgan launched the Supersport, and it’s already giving the rear-wheel-drive sports car a …