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1,000-horsepower Zora and an EV 'Vette SUV are also in the mix. We know electrification is in Corvette's future. We've heard all kinds of rumors , found evidence in trademark and patent applications , and we've caught test vehicles that could be concealing electric powertrains. The latest insight comes from SAE.org , and if accurate, it paints a C8 future of gasoline and electric-fueled power. A little over six months ago, we reported on Chevrolet renewing its trademark for the E-Ray moniker. This has long been the expected name of the first hybrid Corvette , and this new report cites inside sources as saying it will keep the 6.2-liter V8 while adding a pair of electric motors for the front wheels. Combined output will be in the neighborhood of 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts), but perhaps the bigger news is the E-Ray replacing the Grand Sport in Corvette's hierarchy of submodels. We could know as early as 2023, when the E-Ray is said to arrive with a price tag under … [Read more...] about Corvette C8 E-Ray Hybrid Due In 2023, Will Replace Grand Sport: Report

It's definitely a different take on the Bronco. Chip Foose doesn't like designing modified vehicles that follow the same trend that everyone else is doing. When he applies this ethos to the 2021 Ford Bronco the result is a hot-rod-inspired SUV with a dropped ride height and a swept-back windshield. Foose is a fan of the new Bronco's overall appearance, but if someone wants to overhaul one, he has some ideas. Foose retains the wheelbase and shape of the fenders but alters practically everything else. The drawing of the custom Bronco gives it a much more prominent front bumper that makes the SUV appear to be sitting even closer to the ground. The tie-downs on the hood are gone. To create a sleeker appearance at the front, he drastically angles the windshield. New side sills taper upward to accentuate the vehicle's stance. Rather than the off-road setup of using big tires, Foose installs large, Mustang-inspired wheels with skinny rubber wrapping around them. He also … [Read more...] about Ford Bronco Gets Reimagining As Street Rod From Chip Foose

Expect a late 2021 arrival for the restyled sedan. The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was an odd addition to the automaker’s lineup at a time when crossovers and SUVs continued to dominate. It arrived for the 2019 model year with its sleek coupe-like design drawn onto a four-door sedan, though Mercedes is already ready to give it a refresh. Spy photos reveal the automaker is preparing the model’s mid-cycle refresh, but it appears little is changing. The latest batch of pics shows the AMG GT 63 S variant, which in its current form uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that produces a stout 630 horsepower (437 kilowatts) and 664 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) of torque. It’s unclear if Mercedes will make any changes, though it could add some mild-hybrid tech to the powertrain. The lesser GT 53 pairs its V6 with a mild-hybrid setup while Mercedes prepares a range-topping GT 73e model that’ll see the 4.0-liter V8 mated with a single-electric motor. Rumors suggest the 73e could … [Read more...] about Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Spied With Minimal Camouflage

See which is quicker before Hennessey tunes them. The electric car is coming, though you wouldn’t know that looking at the high-horsepower gas-powered cars available today. Automakers are wringing more power than ever out of cars, creating some of the most potent performance machines in history. Even Ram has gotten in on the action with its 702-horsepower (523-kilowatt) Ford Raptor-fighting TRX pickup, but how well does it stack up against an icon like the Chevy Corvette C8 ? Hennessey decided to find out. The Texas-based tuner took delivery of a new TRX, taking it to the test track to see which is quicker in a drag race – the coupe or the pickup. The TRX is so new it still has a temporary tag in the rear window and a tag hanging off the passenger seat. Power comes from the company’s supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 that powers a stable of potent models. The engine compliments its horsepower output with 650 pound-feet (881 Newton-meters) of torque. The truck can hit 60 … [Read more...] about Hennessey Drag Races Ram TRX Against Corvette C8 For American Glory