#performance cars

Audi has revealed the Nuvolari, a limited-run hybrid supercar with 1,001 bhp, a claimed 217 mph top speed, and a design that leans heavily on shared Lamborghini underpinnings while stretching the brand upward.

Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a hybrid V8 supercar with roughly 1,000 horsepower and clear Formula 1 influence in both design and engineering.

An exclusive interview with Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis indicates the Dodge Copperhead SRT is not based on Charger hard points, signaling a different approach to performance halo cars.

Mercedes-AMG says V8-powered models will return before the end of 2026, starting with SUVs and later expanding to other body styles as the brand rebalances combustion and electric performance cars.

Cadillac is marking its inaugural Formula 1 season with a 685-horsepower CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, limited to 26 examples and offered only with a manual transmission.

Cadillac has unveiled a 26-unit CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series with a six-speed manual and 685 horsepower, linking its growing motorsports push to one of its most driver-focused road cars.

A dyno run by Late Model Restoration found Ford’s Mustang GTD putting down as much as 753 wheel horsepower, indicating unusually low drivetrain loss for the track-focused flagship.

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa says work is already underway on a new GT-R, while company planners point to hybrid power, a new chassis, and a clearer decision window by 2028.

BMW says its engineers are working on a way to preserve manual gearboxes in future M models, even as torque limits, supplier pressure, and development costs make the case for a stick shift harder to sustain.

BMW’s M division says it is still working to preserve manual gearboxes in performance models, even as higher torque outputs make the engineering case tougher.

Acura marked its 40th anniversary with a race-car tribute to the original Integra, a nostalgic reminder of the performance identity that still gives the brand its sharpest edge.

Subaru executives acknowledge strong demand for a new WRX STI performance model, signaling the iconic nameplate could return in a future product cycle.