Sports Car Information

The Porsche 924 Porsche 944 and Porsche 968 were Porsche's ideal front-engine sports cars. Each version of this front-engine Porsche had its own look. Learn how Porsche's front-engine adventure began with the 924 in the late 1970s.

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The 1978 Corvette honored its 25th anniversary by offering a special silver paint job for a mere $399. Silver Anniversary badges were also added to the exterior. Learn more the return of the Corvette fastback.

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The 1980 Corvette was born in the midst of a new "energy crisis" which likely contributed to a decrease in sales. The car was given a weight reduction, detuned performance, and better aerodynamics. Learn about the 1980 Corvette.

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The 1966 Corvette Sting Ray introduced a handful of subtle appearance changes for the season. The lack of change reflected plans to bring out an all-new Corvette for 1967. Find out what sets this classic car apart from the pack.

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Originally planned as a commuter car, the Pontiac Fiero earned a place among sports cars of the '80s. The Fiero was Pontiac's first and only mid-engine two-seater. Learn more about Pontiac sports cars.

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Started as a 1970s exotic car the Vector finally came to life under the hands of Lamborghini's parent company. The M12 was powered by a Lamborghini V-12, and featured jack-knife doors and sleek European styling. Learn more about Vector sports cars.

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Founded in 1937 to build aircrafts, Saab turned its postwar attention to making reliable luxury and sports cars. Saab decided to try producing sports cars after early models proved quite capable in European road rallies. Learn more about Saab sports cars.

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Lotus, founded by Britain's Colin Chapman, makes some of the finest sports cars in the world. Lotus began small, and remains so to this day. Learn about the evolution of Lotus sports cars.

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To some, Lamborghini sports cars are the “other Italians,” fated to exist in the shadow of glamorous Ferrari. But in this article, you will learn that Lamborghini sports cars had their own identity, and on occasion even influenced Ferrari.

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Mazda sports cars include two models beloved by fans: the Mazda RX-7 and the Mazda Miata MX-5. The sports cars were known for their performance, reliability, and affordable price. Learn about Mazda and Mazda sports cars.

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Austin-Healeys were popular sports cars from the 1950s until the mid-1960s. The attractive looks and affordable price of the Austin-Healey sports cars made them popular on both sides of the Atlantic. Learn about various models.

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The Five Most Collectible Ferraris lists the most coveted road going Ferraris. These Ferraris are treasured for their significance to the marque and to automotive history. Discover which Ferraris make the list, why, and what they look like.

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Nissan's earliest car the 1914 DAT eventually led to the Datson, and in 1934, the name Datsun. This sporty offering gave the company a whole new look and feel. Learn about the Datsun line of sports cars.

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Maserati made the transition from competition cars to luxury personal vehicles after World War II. The Maseratis were among the fastest, most technically advanced, and most beautiful sporting machines of their age. Learn more about Maserati sports cars.

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The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano climbs from 0-100 mph in seven seconds flat. The Fiorano combined technology and elegant simplicity. Learn more about the most powerful front V-12 GT Ferrari has ever produced.

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In the 1950s, Fiat got into the sports-car business with roaring success with models like the 1200 and 124 Sport Spider. Eventually, however, Fiat had to pull out of the sports-car game. Learn about Fiat sports cars.

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Arnolt-Bristol was built from S.H. Arnolt's idea of a hybrid using the British Bristol chassis. It was designed for weekend competition duty and fitted out accordingly. Learn about the Arnolt-Bristol sports car.

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Ferrari engines sometimes powered cars that didn't wear the prancing horse. Cars powered by a Ferrari engine include the ASA 1000 GT, Fiat Dino, Lancia Stratos, and Lancia Thema. Get valuable details on these cars.

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The biographies of Ferrari's designers, engineers, and managers describe their contributions to Ferrari's success. They were indispensable to the creation and growth of the greatest name in high-performance motoring. Learn about these talented men.

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The history of Ferrari sheds light on the mystery of the world's most exciting automobiles and the men behind them. Discover how Ferrari evolved from the racetrack to the legendary status it holds today.

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The 2007 Ford Mustang model year included the Shelby GT500 the most powerful production Mustang ever and the Shelby GT. Learn all about the 2007 Mustang and Shelby Mustang models.

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The redesigned 2005 Ford Mustang and the 2006 Mustang and 2007 Mustang models it spawned showcase everything that’s best about America’s favorite pony car. Go behind the scenes to learn all about the newest Mustang.

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The Ford Mustang was rejuvenated for 1999 with "New Edge" styling more power and many key refinements. By 2003 Mustang was the only pony car in America. Learn all about the 1999-2004 Mustang saga.

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The mission for Ford's Special Vehicle Team was "to use the best-available resources from both inside and outside Ford to explore new ways of creating and marketing high-performance vehicles." Learn more about Ford's SVT group.

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Mustang’s silver anniversary was golden indeed for Ford coming during one of the icon’s best-loved generations. Learn how the 1987-1993 generation managed to survive slumping sales in a sputtering economy to maintain its popularity.

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