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Tag Archives: Sporty Cars

2014 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

Melding forward-thinking technology with intelligent design, the Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged offers impressive performance both on-road and off. A 5.0-liter, 510-horsepower supercharged V8 propels the two-and-a-half-ton vehicle from 0-60 in just 5.1 seconds. Continue reading

2014 Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe

Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo, this German-built supercar compares favorably with its source material. Boasting a beefy 5.2-liter V10 with FSI direct injection, the Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe shoots from 0-60 in a blistering 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 198 mph. Continue reading

2014 Jaguar F-TYPE S

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE S

When an automobile manufacturer comes out with its first new type of model in 40 years, it’s a big deal. And that’s exactly what the Jaguar F-TYPE accomplishes, following in the footsteps of the brand’s iconic E-TYPE. Designer extraordinaire Ian Callum and his team have pulled a real trick with this sleek soft-top convertible. Continue reading

2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio

A three-quarter front view of the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio

This turbocharged version of Fiat’s iconic Cinquecento adds an aggressive edge to the 3-door hatchback. Fitted with a stiffer suspension and responsive vented front disc brakes, the Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio is quick and athletic while still earning 34 mpg highway. Continue reading