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Chrysler Reveals 2027 Pacifica Facelift With Two-Piece Grille and Illuminated Wing Logo
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Chevy Corvette ZR1 Tops Lightning Lap, Beats Senna by 0.7s at VIR
Chevrolet's 2026 Corvette ZR1 set Car and Driver's production-car Lightning Lap record at Virginia International Raceway with a 2:34.2, beating the McLaren Senna by 0.7 seconds. The regular ZR1 has 1,064 hp and weighs 3,899 lb, while the Senna has 789 hp and weighs 3,030 lb, and the ZR1 also reached a top speed of 179 mph; price-wise the ZR1 base is about $216k versus the Senna's roughly $965k.
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Ferrari Previews Amalfi Spider Convertible With Twin-Turbo V8 Power
Ferrari is reportedly ready to unveil the Amalfi Spider, a convertible variant of the Amalfi coupe, in early March. It would use the same twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 producing 631 hp, with a 0–62 mph time around 3.3 seconds, and Ferrari intends to launch multiple new models this year as part of a broader plan for about 20 models by the decade’s end.
Bricks in the Wind: Ten Cars With the Worst Aerodynamics
This piece catalogs ten cars noted for notably poor aerodynamics, listing their drag coefficients (0.4–1.05 Cd) and explaining how design choices—ranging from early brick-like shapes to modern high-downforce track cars—made them wind-inefficient. Examples span the Ford Model T (0.79 Cd) and Mercedes Simplex (1.05 Cd) to the Plymouth Prowler (0.49 Cd), Citroën 2CV (0.52 Cd), VW Beetle variants (0.48–0.40 Cd), Dodge Viper ACR (0.541 Cd), Caterham Seven (0.60 Cd), and others, noting data limits and exclusions (no SUVs/trucks) and highlighting aero evolution toward contemporary efficiency.
122 MPH MoHo Triggers Debate: Is This Rapid RV Still a Motor Home?
A 1970s GMC motor home nicknamed MoHo was retrofitted with a Ram Jet 502 engine, nitrous, and weight-saving hollowing of the interior to reach about 122 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats, reportedly beating a land-speed record. However, the interior removal and lack of traditional motor‑home amenities raise the question of whether it still qualifies as a motor home, with critics arguing it’s more like a fast van than a proper Class A RV.
Stick-Shift Survivors: Which Brands Still Sell Manuals in 2026
Jalopnik surveys the dwindling list of new cars still offered with manual transmissions in 2026, highlighting brands like Toyota, Ford, BMW, Honda/Acura, Nissan, Subaru, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mazda, Jeep, Lotus, Hyundai, and Cadillac, with models such as the GR lineup, Civic Si/Type R, Z, MX-5 Miata, WRX/BRZ, Mustang GT/Dark Horse and Bronco, 911 GT3, Jetta GLI, Emira, and more—proof that a dedicated manual-enthusiast market persists even as automatics dominate.
Audi's 2027 RS5 Avant: A 630-hp wagon that fuels Autobahn fantasies
The Drive previews the 2027 Audi RS5 Avant and its liftback sibling, a 630-hp twin-turbo plug‑in‑hybrid wagon that could reach the US but Audi has not confirmed US availability; whether it comes here or not, it preserves the Autobahn‑style fantasy and has enthusiasts dreaming of high‑speed road trips in a high‑performance wagon.
Senna’s Turbo Lotus 98T Heads to Auction for Up to $12 Million
A 1986 Lotus 98T driven by Ayrton Senna is heading to auction with a potential price of up to $12 million; this iconic turbo-era F1 car, chassis 98T-3, still has its original Renault 1.5-liter turbo V6 and is fully operational, having earned two wins, three other podiums and five pole positions in 1986, with a history including Lotus ownership and a Lanzante restoration.
Wagener Unveils Modern, One-Off Red Pig Inspired by AMG Legend
Gorden Wagener shared a modern, one-off reinterpretation of AMG’s legendary Red Pig—a virtual revival of the 300 SEL 6.8 race car, presented as a concept with updated lights and design cues, and no production version is planned.
Novitec Boosts Ferrari Daytona SP3 to 868 HP with Hidden Exhaust Upgrade
Novitec tunes Ferrari’s limited Daytona SP3, raising power from 829 hp to 868 hp with a redesigned exhaust that still flows through the stock tailpipes, and offers an improved soundtrack. The system is thermally insulated and can be ordered with 999 fine gold plating; the car rides on new 20/21-inch Vossen wheels, with no suspension changes and optional cabin retrim. Pricing remains steep, reflecting the SP3’s rarity and market value.
California dealer holds firm on 2025 Ferrari 296 GTS despite $348K bid
A California dealer reportedly refused to sell a 2025 Ferrari 296 GTS despite a $348,000 bid, citing a high reserve; the Rosso Corsa open-top has about 700 miles and an original MSRP near $452,000.
Singer Reimagines the 964-Gen 911 Cabriolet with Turbo-Look and Hidden Fog Lights
Singer extends its backdating program to the 911 Carrera Cabriolet, transforming a 964-generation car into a Turbo Look‑style drop-top with discreet pop-up fog lights, carbon‑fiber bodywork, and an optional rear wing. It packs a 4.0-liter flat‑six producing 420 hp paired to a six‑speed manual, four‑way electronically adjustable dampers with a nose‑lift system, carbon‑ceramic brakes, and 18-inch center‑lock wheels, plus refined interior craftsmanship and configurable materials. Production is limited to 75 Cabriolets (vs. 100 coupes), while Singer continues turbocharged projects like a 934/5‑inspired line.