At a certain power level, even drag slicks and four-wheel drive will struggle to put it all to the pavement – doubly so when you’re dealing with a no-prep surface. Of course, that’s where driver skill ...
The 1250-hp Corvette ZR1X runs 9.2 seconds at 155 mph, breaking NHRA Street Legal rules. Now, what do owners do at the drag ...
The quickest Chevrolet to storm the quarter mile in the early 1960s did not wear a Corvette badge or a Camaro script. It was a plain-looking full-size Impala hiding one of the rarest engines the brand ...
When it comes to modern-day drag racing, few other nameplates can stir up so many emotions and out loud cheers like a Chevy Corvette. There's something honest about it that you can't quite put your ...
Today, HOT ROD Drag Week and events like it around the world test the mettle of street cars through rigorous street drives and daily drag racing. For HOT ROD, it’s five dragstrips in five days with ...
Modern muscle cars are at their lowest, with only two companies still making them: Ford and Dodge. The S650 Mustang stays true to the V8 recipe with an EcoBoost (2.3L motor) twist, and the latest ...
Duramax LB7 V-8-powered G-Body 1978 Chevy Malibu was one of the coolest work-in-progress drag cars at Florida Truck Jam. Senior editor KJ Jones’ walk about the Florida Truck Meet’s show area and the ...
In the early 1960s, drag racing gained momentum as a popular motorsport in the United States. Automakers started recognizing its value as a marketing tool, especially among younger buyers. Classic ...
Oakland County — The last Chevy SS (Super Sport) I drove in 2016 was a stealthy muscle car. Modest looks, sedan shape, growling V-8 under the hood waiting to be unleashed on unsuspecting Bimmers. SS ...
Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...
CELINA – Terry and Ann Muter knew what they were getting 10 years ago when they purchased their 1939 Chevrolet Sedan.
The powers that be at General Motors and Chevrolet wanted the simple, two-speed gearbox to be a cost-cutting means of getting an economical automatic transmission into Chevrolet cars like the Bel Air, ...