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Tag Archives: Sporty Cars

2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo

370z Nismo front view low

Compared to a base 370Z, the Nismo version gets an extra 18 crank horsepower, a stiffer suspension and a handful of aerodynamic changes, making it a car for those who wish their daily commute involved the Nürburgring or Laguna Seca. Continue reading

2013 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

A three-quarter front view of the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

The drop-top version of Aston Martin’s high-powered performance coupe offers an exhilarating ride with its 510-horsepower V12, which shoots the DB9 Volante from 0-60 in just 4.6 seconds. Aggressive yet elegant, this exotic convertible benefits from an aerodynamic design that is at once striking and scientific in its approach. Continue reading