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Though it mainly has a reputation for luxury, the Mercedes-Benz SL is a seriously fast car, no matter the model. The car is available as the AMG SL 43 with a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 375 horsepower while the AMG SL 55 or AMG SL 63 are both powered by a 4L twin turbo charged V8 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The AMG SL 55 makes 469 horsepower while the AMG SL 63 pro..... |
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The 2024 Mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. The base engine is an EcoBoost 2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 315 horsepower. More powerful Mustang GT variants are powered by a 5.0L V8 with 480, 486 or 500 horsepower depending on the trim. In other words, the Mustang is fast in all of its forms. All vehicles can be mated to either a standard 6-speed manu..... |
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The 2024 Porsche 911 is available in a range of trims, Turbo, Turbo S, Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera GTS, Sport Classic, Carrera T, Carrara 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera 4 GTS, Dakar, GT3, GT3 RS, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Targa 4 GTS and Edition 50 Years Porsche Design.
Several engines are available for the Porsche 911 a 3.8L twin turbo 6-cylinder tuned to either 543, 572 or 640 horsepower, a 3L twin turbo 6..... |
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The 2024 Audi A5, S5, and RS5 models are offered in coupe, cabriolet, and Sportback body styles. A5 models all come with a 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine with turbocharging, direct injection, and a new 12-volt hybrid system. It increased power from 248 to 261 horsepower. The A5 Sportback 40s produce 201 horsepower. While S5 models get 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque with a 3.0L turbocharged TF..... |
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MINI is credited with bringing the first premium compact car to America, proving that high quality and small packaging are not mutually exclusive concepts. Thoroughly engineered with a well put-together feel, all the Coopers in the MINI lineup are praised for their agility and fun-to-drive factor, and all that returns for 2024.
The MINI Cooper Hardtop comes with a choice of 2 or 4-door body sty..... |
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Though the MX-5 is pretty quick, its primary purpose is not necessarily the pursuit of all out speed. Instead, the Miata is all about agility, fun, and engagement and as a result most of its performance is derived from its lightweight chassis rather than from a big, overpowered engine.
The current MX-5 convertible tips the scales at about 2,300 pounds, incredibly light by today's standards. Tha..... |
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The magic starts with an aluminum-steel composite chassis, which makes for a lightweight yet incredibly rigid platform. Braking comes courtesy of 4-piston aluminum calipers on internally vented and cross-drilled discs, with pad wear sensors on each corner.
Interiors on the 718 Boxster and Cayman have excellent ergonomics, plus the newest Porsche Communication Management (PCM) that underlies ev..... |
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The BMW 4-Series is available in two different body styles: coupe and convertible in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. There are two engines available in the 4-Series: 430i models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that makes 255 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The performance-oriented M4 gets a 3.0L twin-turbocharged six-cylinder with a 6-s..... |
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Though the MX-5 is pretty quick, its primary purpose is not necessarily the pursuit of all out speed. Instead, the Miata is all about agility, fun, and engagement and as a result most of its performance is derived from its lightweight chassis rather than from a big, overpowered engine.
The current MX-5 convertible tips the scales at about 2,300 pounds, incredibly light by today's standards. Tha..... |
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