Performance

Whether you go with a 63 or 55, both are emotionally appealing and offer superior acceleration, braking, and steering.

Joseph Kahn said, “This CTS-V still drives, handles, and sounds like a factory Cadillac—until you get into the throttle.”

The Dream Performance is the fastest Lucid Air, with 1,111 horsepower and 451 miles of range.

Driving your car on the track is one of the most rewarding activities a performance fan can experience. Here’s how to get started.

Don't overlook the meaningful gains available from choosing the right gasoline, oil, and coolant for a high-performance engine.

This 1965 330 GT 2+2 is one of 150 cars that fell between two production series. Its rarity helps explain the $203,000 asking price.

This 1980 Dodge Dakota showed how Carroll Shelby's magic could be applied to a wide range of vehicles, even a pickup.

American carmakers are mostly out of the hot-hatch game these days. But let's not forget the Mopar trifecta from the 1980s.

The fundamental purpose of a racing seat is to hold the driver firmly in place. What else do you need to know?

The NSX and the earlier Toyota 2000 GT proved that Japanese automakers could also build modern supercars.

The 1965 Chevrolet Nova represents a misunderstood type of classic car: the Pro Touring muscle-bound daily driver.

The looks are magnificently period-appropriate. And a 283 small block breathes through a sonorous side-exit exhaust.

Some purists will argue that a dual-quad 413 V-8 is the period-correct choice. But that’s a minor quibble.

The Maverick Stallion Edition, like the one now offered on eBay, is a performance car far removed from the model's humble roots.

This 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60, with a Buy-It-Now price of $11,500, is just a few tweaks away from becoming something special.

A new spin on an old car can have a profound impact on performance.

Automakers equip their sport models with summer tires. But summer tires aren’t suitable year-round.

When it comes to American racing history, Richard Petty’s 1960 Plymouth Fury stands apart. The blue #43 beauty has no rivals.

The Volvo 544 was an exceptionally durable automobile. They routinely cover 300,000 miles.

The ’54 Dodge retains all the original factory equipment specified for pace car duty. That starts with its 241 cubic-inch Hemi V-8.

It's probably the only example of an E30 S3 in the US. This '89 BMW 325i could change how American enthusiasts see hatchback wagons.