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MG’s New All-Electric Sports Car Is Unveiled After Patent Filings – Robb Report
We now have a pretty good idea of what the MG’s electric future will look like. The design and specs of the automaker’s upcoming Cyberster EV have been revealed in a patent filing published by the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, reports Autocar. The documents offer up an enticing preview of the open-top sports car before it debuts next year. MG is best known for the stylish roadsters it produced during the 1950s and ’60s, but the British marque has basically been a budget car maker since it was revived by Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor in 2006, following its collapse earlier in the decade. The all-electric Cyberster, which…
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Sweden’s Forgotten V4-Powered Sports Car: The Saab Sonett
In some respects the Saab Sonett is a car that time forgot, the little Swedish coupe was wildly popular with fans of quirky European sports cars, and it put up a respectable showing in period SCCA competition against the likes of the MG Midget and Triumph TR5. The Saab Sonett III was the third and final iteration of the car, it was also the fastest and most refined, with power provided by a 1.5 liter Ford Taunus V4 engine and a top speed of over 100 mph. Fast Facts – The Saab Sonett The Saab Sonett was released in three major versions from 1955 to 1957, then 1966 to 1969,…
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10 Affordable Sports Cars That Offer Pure Driving Joy
The general misconception about buying a sports car is that you’ll have to splurge years’ worth of salary to get one. However, car enthusiasts know the opposite is also true. It’s equally important to highlight that the price point does not necessarily determine how enjoyable a sports car can truly be. Purchasing used cars that are in good condition can still provide a fulfilling driving experience, regardless of how much mileage the car has racked up. Better yet, when you know exactly what to look for in a used sports car, such as its reputation and overall value, the deciding factors of buying one will be easier to recognize. While…
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Top 10 Best Sports Cars Of The Last 25 Years
Competition is inherent to the automotive industry. As Henry Ford once said, “Auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built”, and that really tells you all you need to know about the world of sports cars. But what does a car need to have in order to be dubbed “best sports car”? Is it exclusivity, craftsmanship, significance, or style? We like to believe it’s all of those and more. Pinpointing a single vehicle is difficult although many enthusiasts have their personal favorite. With that said, the automotive industry changed significantly over the last 25 years and as it so happens, that period produced some of the most…
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10 Used Sports Cars We’d Buy Over The New Corvette C8
There’s no denying that the new Corvette C8 is a terrific luxury sports car. It’s got a coherent, spellbinding design, cutting-edge technology, an upscale interior that’s worth admiring when it is open, adequate cargo space, a comfortable ride, communicative steering, and a potent 6.2-liter V8 engine that generates 490 hp. Clearly, this Corvette is a very special car. However, like any vehicle, it is not to everyone’s taste. Using Edmunds, we’ve identified 10 used alternatives to help you save yourself thousands of dollars on dealer prices. Make no mistake, however, our picks are not based solely on costs. We’re equally looking for performance, which can be expensive. Hence, this list…
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10 Cheap Sports Cars That’ll Outlast Any Porsche
There are certain manufacturers of motor vehicles that become synonymous with specific areas of the car world. Pagani build supercars, Rolls-Royce focus on ultimate luxury vehicles, and Morgan make weird wooden three-wheelers, but there are few brands as inextricably linked to a class of car as Porsche is to the sports car. The Stuttgart brand has been at the forefront of the sports car market for over 50 years now, offering some of the very best vehicles in the class, and breaking boundaries of performance, with some models, such as the 911, becoming iconic in its own right and part of the brand’s identity. But Porsches are also expensive, especially…
