Sports car news articles 
Extreme performance for Lamborghini's Aventador LP 700-4
Lamborghini's Aventador LP 700-4 is redefining the very pinnacle of the world super sports car market. Its brutal power, lightweight engineering and phenomenal handling precision are combined with peerless design and the very finest equipment to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late summer 2011. The technology package of the Lamborghini Aventador... [more]
Jaguar's XKR-S achieves 300kph top speed
Jaguar's XKR-S made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. For the first time with a series production car, Jaguar gains entry to the exclusive ‘300kph club’ thanks to the effortless performance of the supercharged 5.0-litre AJ-V8 engine. A revised fuelling map means the direct-injection powerplant now produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque. Extensive recalibration has ensured that power delivery and performance are seamless, contributing to a ... [more]
Morgan Threewheeler updated with 21st Century technology
Some things have not changed. The Morgan Threewheeler still holds long distance speed records for one litre cars set in the 1930s so why change the shape? However, the iconic design of the Morgan Threewheeler has now been updated with 21st Century technology. The powertrain is a V Twin fuel injected engine mated to a Mazda 5 speed (and reverse) gearbox. This provides smooth "get in and drive" convenience with the thrill of extreme performance. Th... [more]
Infiniti's 2011 FX range is now available for ordering and delivery
The Infiniti FX has already shown its safety credentials with a five-star Euro NCAP crash test result. Previously available only on the FX30d on which the safety system made its debut in 2010, Lane Departure Prevention was chosen by Euro NCAP to receive its coveted Advanced Award. Euro NCAP’s top honour goes to innovations “which demonstrate a scientifically proven safety benefit for consumers and society.” The Infiniti FX37 and FX50 now bene... [more]
Porsche 918 Spyder now available to order with delivery from November 2013
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2010, Porsche has confirmed further details regarding the 918 Spyder super sports car with its innovative plug-in hybrid drive. Thanks to its unique hybrid technology, the 918 Spyder is estimated to consume a mere three litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (94 mpg) based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Its V8 engine delivers more than 500 hp, assisted by two electric motors with a total of at least 160 kW ... [more]
Other Sports car news and reviews
Auto review: 2013 Subaru BRZ is an honest-to-goodness sports car
Don't let the low horsepower fool you. The Subaru BRZ offers good, clean thrills from a car not unlike a bigger, more refined go-cart. You look fat in that. Of course I'll be late. Your baby reminds me of Gollum's uncle.
Legendary Shelby Cobra sports car designer, auto racer Carroll Shelby dies in Texas at age 89
DALLAS - Carroll Shelby, the legendary car designer and champion auto racer who built the fabled Shelby Cobra sports car and injected testosterone into Ford's Mustang and Chrysler's Viper, has died. He was 89.
Armed robbers steal expensive sports car
Police in Melbourne are hunting for two men after a sports car worth $470,000 was stolen from Middle Park yesterday.
GM to make first sports car with SS nameplate
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co, the largest U.S. automaker, will begin selling its first rear-wheel-drive performance sedan under the Chevrolet brand in the United States in 17 years, it said Thursday. The Chevrolet SS will be equipped with a V8 engine and built as a 2014 model. It will arrive in showrooms in late 2013. The production car will also double as GM's NASCAR race car and will ...
Businesswoman linked to Audi hijack
Sightings of rare, $440K sports car taken at knifepoint lead to important clue.
Sport comes first with Nissan’s 370Z
Nissan's Z-car has held a special place in the hearts of sports-car aficionados since the 1970 ...
Peugeot RCZ Saluted Again as Best Sports Car with a Hat Trick of Diesel Car Magazine Awards
•Desirable Sports Coupé is top-choice in awards•Third consecutive year for RCZ in DieselCar awards•It out-performs newer competitors to win again(PRWEB UK) 16 May 2012 The Peugeot RCZ HDi 163 has again beaten stiff competition to win the much-sought-after DieselCar Sports Car award, out-classing the MINI Roadster and Vauxhall Astra GTC into runner up spots.DieselCar editor, Ian Robertson ...
Scion FR-S convertible on the way?
Dropping the top on Scion's sports car could attract much-needed attention to Toyota's "youth" brand.
Sports Car Icon Carroll Shelby Dead at 89
Sports car driver, builder, and team manager Carroll Shelby died in a Texas hospital at the age of 89.
Car designer Carroll Shelby (89) dies
Car racer and designer Carroll Shelby, who built the Shelby Cobra sports car and worked on Ford’s Mustang and Chrysler’s Viper, has died aged 89.
