autoevolution 6 May 2021, 9:34 UTC ·
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Sure, the C8 Corvette has arrived with its own engine, as a bonus for the new midship configuration, but we mustn t forget that the C7 incarnation of the Vette shares two of its three motors with the still-reigning sixth-gen Camaro. So, what happens when the most potent example of the latter dukes it out with the mid-level offering that is the Z06 Vette? 6 photos
We re here to answer the question with a straight-line adventure, one involving participants that came to the battle without any form of aftermarket assistance.
The muscle car crew is represented by a Camaro ZL1 sporting the 1LE package. And while this does have its advantages, allowing the machine to run with the big boys on the Nurburgring and shedding some 60 lbs (27 kg), the downforce it adds is not something you want when you re doing battle in a straight line.
autoevolution 22 Apr 2021, 7:18 UTC ·
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We are two months away from the theatrical release date of F9, the latest installment of The Fast Saga, and yet quite a few enthusiasts still consider 2001 s original to be the best of the series. Speaking of which, the race we have here seems to bring a more than you can afford, pal scenario in which a Toyota Supra battles an Italian exotic. 6 photos
The infamous Mk IV Supra manhandled by the late Paul Walker has been replaced by the MK V incarnation of the Japanese machine. And while its opponent is still a rear-wheel drive, mid-engined beast with an open-top, the Ferrari F355 Spider s place has been taken by a Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD Spyder.