FORD FOCUS ST 2016

2016 FORD FOCUS ST

Do you want the every-day versatility of a four-door hatchback, while at the same time have the ability to tear up the pavement like a sports car? If so, the Ford Focus ST might be the car for you. Ford took their popular Focus model and crammed a turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder under it’s hood; giving the Focus ST 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The Focus ST can get to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 150 mph, impressive for a four-cylinder. Due to it being a front wheel drive car with a great deal of power, the Focus ST does suffer from torque steer when you really get on it, but experienced drivers will be able to counter it with little effort. The Focus ST is a great little car that you could use as a daily driver when you and the family need to hit the store, and as a fun sports car when you want to play around on the track.

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DODGE CHALLENGER SRT HELLCAT 2016

2016 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT HELLCAT

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is Dodge’s big bad muscle car. Under the hood of this beast is a supercharged 6.2 liter V-8 that produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while an eight-speed automatic is optional. The Challenger Hellcat has a top speed of 199 mph, and can go from zero to sixty in 3.6 seconds. The suspension is stiff and tuned for performance, offering a comfortable ride as well as being able to handle hard cornering and aggressive driving. The seats are wrapped in leather, and the interior has an upscale feel to it. No cheap plastics are used unlike other vehicles. The Challenger Hellcat is a great choice for drivers looking for raw power and a muscle car feel.

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CADILLAC ATS-V 2016

2016 CADILLAC ATS-V

Cadillac’s response to BMW’s M3 and M4, the ATS-V is a slick powerhouse of a car. The ATS-V is offered as either a coupe or a sedan, both look great. Under the hood sits a twin-turbo 3.6 liter V-6, producing 464 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. You have your choice of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. Brembo brakes are installed on this speed freak, to ensure it stops as well as it goes. The suspension is perfectly tuned, with a superbly designed chassis. It doesn’t matter if you’re ripping around corners, cruising down the road, or tearing it up on a racetrack, the ATS-V feels right at home. The leather Recaro seats will keep you comfortable, while you cruise around in this sweet machine.

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PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4 2016

2016 PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4

With a suspension built for racing, growling engine, and slick aerodynamic add-ons, the Porsche Cayman GT4 is a badass track car you can drive on the street. The 385 horsepower 3.8 liter flat-six is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. No lame automatic is offered one this sweet machine. A limited-slip differential, Porsche’s torque-vectoring system, and active transmission mounts are featured on the 2016 model. The front suspension mimics the Cayman GT3, with the same hub carriers and adjustable control arms. The rear suspension is beefed up, with ball-jointed links and “helper springs” that pre-tension the main springs. The new aerodynamic kit replaces the old pop-up spoiler with a carbon-reinforced polymer wing, that generates ample downforce. If you have the money to spend and a need for speed, the Cayman GT4 is a perfect choice.

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JEEP WRANGLER WILLYS 2016

2016 JEEP WRANGLER WILLYS

The Jeep Wrangler Willys (pronounced “will-is” not “will-eez”) is a sweet all-wheel drive off-road vehicle and one of the few remaining vehicles to have a manual transmission. A 285 horsepower, 3.6 liter V-6 resides under the hood, coupled to a six-speed manual. A five-speed automatic is optional, but when off-roading you want to be able to control what gear you’re in at all times instead of leaving it up to a computer. The Willys model is equipped with a Dana 30 transaxle in the front, and a Dana 44 in the rear, giving ample torque to the tires. This rugged vehicle will get you through anything mother nature throws at it, as well as almost any terrain you decide to drive on.

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