performance

Have you ever tried to exercise at a high elevation and noticed that you had a much harder time breathing than when you’re closer to sea level? That’s because the air is thinner at a higher elevation, which makes it much harder to breathe. But does the same rule apply to cars? Can high altitude …

The first thing we ask about any sports car or performance-oriented car is simple: how much horsepower does it have? While what we consider to be an impressive amount of horsepower changes over time, it is still the consistent measurement that we value when trying to decipher how fast a car is. While that number …

When I was growing up, the Ferrari 308 on the Magnum P.I. television show caught my attention. From there, I learned what an exotic car is. That is a low volume car, with performance to wow, a high price tag, and most often is created by a boutique manufacturer. Most times, that performance to wow …

I spent some time with the 2020 Lexus NX this week, and I’ve been able to put it through the paces as a family car. The model I’m driving is a 2020 Lexus NX 300 F Sport. This compact luxury crossover SUV sports a nice clean look. It’s extreme in a modern or fancy sense––if …

Hyundai has a full house of vehicles on its plate. Their website shows no less than seven SUVs. To be honest, many of the models are crossovers. But, the definition of SUVs has been changing in recent years from solely ladder-frame-chassis vehicles to include crossovers as well. So, many manufacturers, including Hyundai, are now grouping …

Carmakers have long offered a series of performance and aesthetic packages to appeal to a wider variety of audiences. Ford had the Shelby GT cars, Chevrolet gave cars like the Camero and El Camino the “Super Sport” treatment. The newest Hyundai joining in the performance package fun will be the Hyundai Sonata N-Line.  The Hyundai …

Many people call Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler the fathers of the auto industry. Joining their passion for the automobile industry, the men formed a company. After that, the company built a reputation, and the Mercedes-Benz cars that we see today all came from that history. The iconic carmaker remains proud of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft’s 1901 Mercedes. Also, Karl Benz’s …

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is one of the quickest production cars that you can currently buy. Considering it’s able to get to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 162 mph, we can see why it’s quite the performance bargain. One Youtuber was able to put the Tesla Model 3 …

As insane as the 1400-hp Mach-E is, it’s not the only high-powered electric Ford Mustang drag racer. A few months prior, Ford unveiled an equally-powerful Mustang Cobra Jet EV for the drag strip. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s previously appeared on several gasoline-powered track-only cars. But which is faster, the ICE one …

Becoming a better driver doesn’t require high-dollar performance or track-only vehicles. Especially because purpose-built racers, like the Challenger Drag Pak and Aston Martin’s upcoming superbike, aren’t street-legal. But some supercar makers design their machines to at least pay lip service to on-road civility. One of the more extreme examples is the single-seat British-built BAC Mono. …

Besides 0-60 times, one of the most common ways you can compare two cars’ performance is horsepower. And owners often install mods like performance exhausts and turbochargers in an effort to give their engine more power. However, not only is your engine’s quoted horsepower not always accurate, but it’s also not static. Over time, no …

Engine swaps are a common way to boost a car’s performance. And the results are especially dramatic when they’re performed in a small car. Mazda Miatas, classic Mini Coopers, Honda N600s, and even Porsche Caymans have been the subject of engine transplants. But what happens if you do it to an even smaller car? You …

Electric-blue Polestar wagons aside, Volvo’s performance cars tend to be rather low-key. That includes models like the C30 hot hatch and 850R wagon. But then, that’s the joy of having a sleeper car: extra speed without unnecessary attention. And it’s a concept the Volvo V70R embodies extremely well. Volvo V70R: specs and features While the …

When it comes to improving your car’s performance, most modifications tend to be rather noticeable. And that doesn’t just apply to new tires or wheels. Even if you can’t see a swapped-in engine, a newly-installed turbo, or a performance exhaust, you can tell it’s there. But some mods are more subtle, especially ones which involve …

There’s no denying EVs’ performance capabilities, least of all ones made by Tesla. The Model 3, for instance, can out-drag a 707-hp Charger Hellcat. And the Tesla Model S is one of the few cars which can honestly see the 0-60 times the publications post. But Tesla now offers Performance variants of all its models, …

We get it, you’re probably sick of reading about Tesla cars by now and are even familiar with all of the specs even though you might never own. Take the Model 3, for example, it’s been out for a couple of years now and it’s the entry-level model to the esteemed electric car brand. It’s …

Engine swaps and new exhausts aren’t the only modifications that can increase performance. True, handling mods like performance tires, stiffer sway bars, and new engine mounts aren’t as flashy as a turbo. But they can sharpen your vehicle’s reflexes. However, if you drive a manual, there’s one more thing you might want to consider getting: …

While 60s 2-seat convertible sports cars like the Sprite weren’t the pinnacle of performance, these roadsters were a lot of fun to drive. Enough that the formula lives on today, in cars like the Mazda Miata, Porsche 718 Boxster, and Fiat 124 Spider. And even though the Ferrari F50 was basically an F1 car for …

I covered before how the curved lines of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray split-window coupe got a hold of me. That gripping moment is what started my interest in the automotive industry. After that, I started learning about performance cars, horsepower figures, cornering abilities of sportscars versus sedans, and the importance of aerodynamics in …

From turbos to lightweight components, there are plenty of modifications enthusiasts install in the pursuit of speed. And no matter what you drive, one number that constantly comes up is the 0-60 time. Over the years, that number has consistently tumbled, especially once electric cars came into the mix. But is there a limit to …