Sports Car Information
Our Sports Car Information section goes under the hood to look at performance and history of classic and modern sports cars. Get sports car information and pictures here.
How the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Works
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
2005 Corvette
Ultra-rare Ferrari Sells for $2 Million
The Strange Case of the Buried Ferrari
How the Ferrari FF Works
1949-1961 Jaguar XK Sports Cars
Jaguar Cars
Jaguar XKE Road Tests
2007 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT
J Mays: 2005 Mustang Styling Director
2005 2006 2007 Ford Mustang
Porsche Joins Electric Vehicle Race With 2020 Taycan
Porsche Is 3-D Printing Rare Parts for Its Classic Cars
Porsche 928
The Aston Martin: From the DB1 to DB7
4 Fast Cars Revving Up the 2015 L.A. Auto Show
How the 2013 SRT Viper Works
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Aston Martin is the quintessential British maker of elegant, low-volume performance cars. And some of the carmaker's most beautiful have worn the DB model name.
Porsche unveiled its first electric sports car, the Taycan, and its plans for a sustainable future.
The storied car company is using the latest technology to produce extremely rare parts that are only needed in small quantities.
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A one-of-a-kind barn find Ferrari was auctioned off as part of Ferrari's marquee event with Sotheby's to celebrate the company's 70th anniversary.
By Sarah Gleim
Sometimes buried treasure comes in a Ferrari-size package.
You go to the Los Angeles Auto Show to see cars that can tear it up. We bring you four from this year's auto show.
With a fire-breathing V-10 engine under its hood, the 2013 SRT Viper comes across like Superman in a world of 4-cylinder Clark Kents.
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The design of the Ferrari FF has caused a great deal of controversy among Ferrari fans; however, the four-seat, four-wheel drive FF sacrifices nothing in the name of all-out Ferrari performance.
Feeling the need for speed? Get your fix here -- our sports car image gallery features some of the fastest, most powerful models the automotive world has ever known.
The Corvette is an American icon, and the 2009 ZR1 is the most innovative yet. Chevrolet developed it to take on supercars made by Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, and it goes on sale this fall.
With such dedication to the Aston Martin brand, most fans eagerly anticipate any news of an upcoming concept. Although the car is scheduled for production in 2009, Internet bloggers are already frothing at the mouth over the Rapide.
By John Fuller
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High-performance aficionados gained a new choice-a beastly, if not nasty, GTA rendition of the long-lived Trans Am. Learn more about the 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA in this article.
Other General Motors vehicles had downsized in the late 1970s, and now it was Firebird's turn, shrinking to a 101-inch wheelbase and losing more than eight inches in overall length. Learn more about the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 had a powerful engine, surpassing most others. It was offered with 390 and 400 horsepower, plus a 435-horsepower version for less civilized types. Find a profile and pictures of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427.
The Nissan 350Z was designed to be practical in terms of technology and price. The Nissan 350Z appealed to driving enthusiasts since its introduction as a 2003 model. Learn how Nissan designers and engineers developed the new Nissan Z car.
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The 1952 Siata 208S Spyder was a popular choice among race car drivers. Powered by a Fiat 2.0-liter V-8 engine, the Siata was capable of reaching a top speed of 110 mph. Learn more about this little roadster.
The 1957 Devin SS had a sporty look and a fast engine, in keeping with designer Bill Devin's background as a car racer. It received mixed reviews but drivers and enthusiasts loved it. Learn more about the Devin SS.
The 1938 Talbot-Lago's design was considered extremely progressive. Talbot-Lago wanted their cars to be known as luxurious and fast speedsters, so an almighty Hemi engine was used to provide loads of torque and durability. Learn more about the this exotic.
The 1959 Bocar XP-5 was created to be the fastest and safest sports car in the world. The XP-5's acceleration would qualify for a near-supercar ranking even today. Learn more about this incredible sports car.
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The 1953 Woodill Wildfire was Robert Woodill's failed attempt to create an affordable sports car like Jaguar's. Woodill wasn't the only one to fail at producing a new novel car. Read more about this limited production fiberglass sports car.
The 1954 OSCA MT-4 sports racer is the world's most famous sports-racing OSCA. Its dual-overhead-cam four displaced just 1-1/2 liters (1,452 cc), and horsepower totaled only 130 at 6,300 rpm. Learn how the 1954 OSCA MT-4 Sports Racer overachieved.
Early Ferraris like the 1955 Ferrari 250 MM GT Berlinetta were typical of low-volume cars in that there was little apparent consistency among them. Learn about the history, design, and specifications of the 1955 Ferrari 250 MM GT Berlinetta.
At first glance, the 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica looks like a Chrysler Corporation show car from the mid-1950s. The styling has a vintage flair, from the trapezoidal grille to the flaring tailfins. Learn about the 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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By 1955, the MG-TF had become rather dated. MG enthusiasts the world over clamored for something more modern and faster to keep pace with the new Triumph TR-2. The 1955-1962 MGA was Abingdon's answer. Learn details and history of the 1955-1962 MGA.
The 1956-1966 Ferrari Superamerica and Superfast have been referred to as "the ultimate street Ferraris" by automotive historian Richard Langworth, describing them as "monstrously powerful." Check out the 1956-1966 Ferrari Superamerica and Superfast.