autoevolution 24 Apr 2021, 17:31 UTC ·
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Back in the early 1970s, the third generation of the Plymouth Barracuda, which is the one most enthusiasts think of when the name is mentioned, and the Dodge Challengers were brothers in arms, sharing the then-new E-body platform. And while the first wasn t as fortunate as the second in terms of a modern incarnation, this rendering is here to fix that. 6 photos
We re dealing with a quick animation that does an extremely good job at convincing us this comes from a showroom rather than somebody s computer.
With the Plymouth brand confined to the history books, rumors about Dodge bringing back the Barracuda name for the convertible version of the Challenger, which never got, regardless of the branding, refused to go away during the past decade.
autoevolution 23 Apr 2021, 7:10 UTC ·
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General Motors had been considering the idea of a mid-engined Corvette for over five decades before finally bringing this into showrooms with the C8. And while there are still enthusiasts who prefer the engine north of the firewall, the midship configuration has obvious benefits for driving dynamics. The racing encounter we have here brings a clear example of this. 6 photos
You don t need to take the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to a circuit to notice its weight distribution asset; a simple straight-line battle will easily showcase this. And, for these shenanigans, the Chevy duked it out with the mid-range incarnation of its predecessor, namely the C7 Z06.
Mercedes-AMG G 63 Gets Raptor Makeover, Looks Brutal in Sharp Rendering 23 Apr 2021, 11:59 UTC ·
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For a decade, the Ford F-150 Raptor was in a class of its own, which meant the consequences of the second generation losing its V8 were limited, so the Blue Oval pulled it off. Well, thanks to the arrival of the Ram 1500 TRX, that is no longer true, with Ford now preparing to bring back the eight-cylinder might for the partially-revealed third-generation Raptor. So, what does this have to do with the off-roading mix portrayed in the rendering we have here? 1 photo
For one, a potential explanation for this pixel portrait gifting the Mercedes-AMG G 63 with bits borrowed from the second generation of the American supertruck might be that somebody couldn t wait for the tentatively named 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor R, a monster that should come to us next year.
autoevolution 23 Apr 2021, 8:36 UTC ·
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A clash of titans. That perfectly describes the velocity battle we have here because it involves the cult tuner car that is the Mk IV Toyota Supra and the ex-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S, which continues to instill fear in its opponents, despite having been replaced by the stellar 992 model. 6 photos
Now, this is the sort of race that could ve seen the beast facing its competitor in stock condition. Nevertheless, this 991.2-generation Neunelfer was taken down the aftermarket route, albeit only receiving basic mods.
To be more precise, the twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six occupying the posterior of the vehicle, which delivers 580 hp in factory trim, has lost its catalytic converters while gaining an OTS 93-octane tune.
autoevolution 22 Apr 2021, 9:45 UTC ·
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Even after decades of modding enthusiasts having their way with the original Ford Mustang, a custom example such as the one portrayed in this rendering will still split opinions. So, let s zoom in on the digitally remastered pony, which is worthy of our undivided attention. 4 photos
For starters, we ll remind you that the Blue Oval revised the first-generation Mustang not once or twice but three times during its 9-year reign. And each of these major overhauls, which came for 1967, 1969 and 1971, saw the machine casting a larger shadow, with the need to accommodate bigger, meaner engines being cited as the main reason for this.