= World’s 10 Quickest Corvettes + more =
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10-04-2015, 06:12 AM
= World’s 10 Quickest Corvettes + more =
A Vetting Process: The World’s 10 Quickest Corvettes
Source: Chevrolet
Call it a sports car, a muscle car, or a supercar. You can call it whatever you’d like: The legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette remains the same, and its incredibly long and rich history is almost completely unparalleled in the automotive world. The Corvette is one of the few vehicles that has lasted decades and won over new fans while continuing to largely satisfy its purists all the way through its journey.
The Corvette has grown in every new generation to become faster and stronger, and its newest iteration is not only the fastest car that General Motors has ever been able to produce but is one of the fastest production cars in the world. Though the Corvette has evolved alongside industry counterparts from Ford and Dodge over the years, Chevy has put some significant resources and engineering prowess into ensuring that its star performance machine remains near the top of the heap.
Given that there have been an innumerable amount of Corvette variants and special editions over the years, it’s hard to determine just which models outperform all the others. We’ve taken the liberty to crunch the numbers and find out, creating a list of the 10 fastest Corvettes of all time, ranked according to acceleration time from zero to 60 miles per hour. We have excluded third-party modified models, concepts, and racing-optimized cars (including the Z06-R, C7.R, and others), and instead stuck to production Corvettes.
Read on to see the 10 fastest Chevrolet Corvette models of all time.
Source: Chevrolet
10. Corvette C5 50th Anniversary Edition
For its golden anniversary, Chevrolet unleashed a classic that would be dubbed the Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition. This special edition Corvette is really a fifth-generation model with a number of aesthetic and design upgrades, all in order to honor the car’s half-century birthday. Clocking in with a zero to 60 time of 4.5 seconds, it also became one of the fastest iterations in history. The original Corvette was born in 1953, meaning that Chevy released this model for the 2003 model year and slapped a 350-horsepower 3.5-liter V8 engine under the hood.
Source: Hertz
9. Corvette ZHZ
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill Corvette. Instead, it’s a special variant made specifically for rental car company Hertz. That’s right: A rental-only model managed to squeak into the top 10, but it’s not without good reason. The ZHZ Corvette, loaded with a 6.2-liter, 436-horsepower V8 engine, could dash to 60 miles per hour in 4.3 seconds. Five hundred ZHZ models were produced for the 2008 model year, all with the distinctive yellow paint job and black stripe.
Source: Chevrolet
8. Corvette C6 Grand Sport Coupe
Heading into more modern times, the Corvette Grand Sport, a sixth-generation model, finds its way onto the list at the No. 8 spot. Test data from the 2013 Grand Sport Coupe indicates this car could handle the trip from zero to 60 in as little four seconds flat. The Grand Sport Coupe houses a 6.2-liter V8 engine under the hood, powerful enough to kick out 430 horsepower and 424 pound-feet of torque. If that’s not enough performance for you, it could also reach a top overall speed of 190 miles per hour.
Source: Chevrolet
7. Corvette Stingray Z51
The 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 is a prime example of the engineering and design that have helped return the Corvette to its former glory. 2014 marked the return of the “Stingray” moniker to the Corvette, and this seventh-generation road-destroyer sure does deliver a potent sting. Performance stats include a zero to 60 time of 3.8 seconds, 455 horsepower, and a top speed of 190 miles per hour, courtesy of the 6.2-liter V8. It’s also affordable relative to its performance, with prices starting at just over $50,000. Who says a supercar can’t be within your price range?
Source: Chevrolet
6. Corvette 427
Besting the Grand Sport, albeit slightly, is the Corvette 427, from the same model year: 2013. As a 60th anniversary model, the 427 is a sixth-generation performance monster that borrows many of its better parts from other Corvette models. The 427 also boosted the power and engine size up a notch over the Grand Sport, utilizing a 7.0-liter V8 engine to generate 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. As far as speed, the 427 can tackle the zero to 60 sprint in 3.8 seconds, on par with the Stingray.
Source: Chevrolet
5. Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition
The new Z06 has been making plenty of headlines lately, and for good reason. In 2012, the Centennial Edition of the Z06 Corvette was announced with a limited release and a price tag that reached into the six figures. That Z06 Centennial Edition could also blast from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds, and even tackle the quarter mile in 11.9 seconds. Utilizing the same 7.0-liter, 505-horsepower V8 engine as some of its brothers, the Z06 Centennial Edition easily makes its way on to the top 10 of the fastest Corvettes of all time.
Source: Chevrolet
4. Corvette GT1 Championship Edition
Released to the world in 2009 as a limited-edition anniversary model to celebrate the Corvette’s GT1 racing program in the American Le Mans Series, the GT1 Championship Edition of the C6 Corvette could do some real damage on the track. This special edition Corvette could make it to 60 miles per hour from rest in 3.7 seconds behind the strength of a 7.0-liter V8 engine. When it came to the Corvette’s sixth generation, this edition was near the top of the line.
Source: Chevrolet
3. Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition
Another Z06 variant, the Carbon Edition, released for the 2011 model year, could make the jump to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. With a 505-horsepower, 7.0-liter V8 engine, the Carbon Edition of this sixth-generation Z06 surely left a mark on the Chevy record books — that is, for only a few years. Though it’s not as powerful as some of its counterparts, the Carbon Edition uses some nifty tricks to better distribute its weight to give it an edge in quickness and agility.
“For track use, the Z06 Carbon is the best balanced Corvette yet. It combines the lightweight and naturally-aspirated Z06 engine with the road-holding and braking of the ZR1,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette’s chief engineer, in a GM press release. “For technical tracks like Laguna Seca, the Z06 Carbon could shave up to three seconds off the Z06 lap time.”
Source: Chevrolet
2. Corvette ZR1
Coming close but not close enough to the title of fastest Corvette is the ZR1. the 2013 Corvette ZR1 was truly a street demon: It could blast through the quarter-mile in 11.3 seconds and scream from a dead stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds. Those numbers came with a hefty price tag, as well — right around $100,000 when it hit the market five or six years ago. As far as top overall speed, the ZR1 topped out at 205 miles per hour, getting there behind 638 horsepower from the 6.2-liter V8. It held the throne of GM’s fastest production car until just earlier this year, when the Corvette namesake topped itself yet again.
Source: Chevrolet
1. Corvette Z06
For Corvette fans, there’s never been a better time to be alive. That’s because the new Corvette Z06 is the fastest Corvette — and fastest production car — to ever roll off General Motors’ assembly line. The new Z06 breaks through the three-second mark in the zero to 60 time trial, with a time of 2.95 seconds. The 2015 Z06 sports a 6.2-liter V8 that makes an incredible 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, and also makes it the fastest car GM has ever built.
“The Corvette has long been known as America’s sports car,” Mark Reuss, General Motors’ executive vice president, said in a statement. “With the capability of the new Z06 rivaling the best performance cars in the world, we will also be America’s Supercar.”
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Source: ChevroletCall it a sports car, a muscle car, or a supercar. You can call it whatever you’d like: The legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette remains the same, and its incredibly long and rich history is almost completely unparalleled in the automotive world. The Corvette is one of the few vehicles that has lasted decades and won over new fans while continuing to largely satisfy its purists all the way through its journey.
The Corvette has grown in every new generation to become faster and stronger, and its newest iteration is not only the fastest car that General Motors has ever been able to produce but is one of the fastest production cars in the world. Though the Corvette has evolved alongside industry counterparts from Ford and Dodge over the years, Chevy has put some significant resources and engineering prowess into ensuring that its star performance machine remains near the top of the heap.
Given that there have been an innumerable amount of Corvette variants and special editions over the years, it’s hard to determine just which models outperform all the others. We’ve taken the liberty to crunch the numbers and find out, creating a list of the 10 fastest Corvettes of all time, ranked according to acceleration time from zero to 60 miles per hour. We have excluded third-party modified models, concepts, and racing-optimized cars (including the Z06-R, C7.R, and others), and instead stuck to production Corvettes.
Read on to see the 10 fastest Chevrolet Corvette models of all time.
Source: Chevrolet10. Corvette C5 50th Anniversary Edition
For its golden anniversary, Chevrolet unleashed a classic that would be dubbed the Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition. This special edition Corvette is really a fifth-generation model with a number of aesthetic and design upgrades, all in order to honor the car’s half-century birthday. Clocking in with a zero to 60 time of 4.5 seconds, it also became one of the fastest iterations in history. The original Corvette was born in 1953, meaning that Chevy released this model for the 2003 model year and slapped a 350-horsepower 3.5-liter V8 engine under the hood.
Source: Hertz9. Corvette ZHZ
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill Corvette. Instead, it’s a special variant made specifically for rental car company Hertz. That’s right: A rental-only model managed to squeak into the top 10, but it’s not without good reason. The ZHZ Corvette, loaded with a 6.2-liter, 436-horsepower V8 engine, could dash to 60 miles per hour in 4.3 seconds. Five hundred ZHZ models were produced for the 2008 model year, all with the distinctive yellow paint job and black stripe.
Source: Chevrolet8. Corvette C6 Grand Sport Coupe
Heading into more modern times, the Corvette Grand Sport, a sixth-generation model, finds its way onto the list at the No. 8 spot. Test data from the 2013 Grand Sport Coupe indicates this car could handle the trip from zero to 60 in as little four seconds flat. The Grand Sport Coupe houses a 6.2-liter V8 engine under the hood, powerful enough to kick out 430 horsepower and 424 pound-feet of torque. If that’s not enough performance for you, it could also reach a top overall speed of 190 miles per hour.
Source: Chevrolet7. Corvette Stingray Z51
The 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 is a prime example of the engineering and design that have helped return the Corvette to its former glory. 2014 marked the return of the “Stingray” moniker to the Corvette, and this seventh-generation road-destroyer sure does deliver a potent sting. Performance stats include a zero to 60 time of 3.8 seconds, 455 horsepower, and a top speed of 190 miles per hour, courtesy of the 6.2-liter V8. It’s also affordable relative to its performance, with prices starting at just over $50,000. Who says a supercar can’t be within your price range?
Source: Chevrolet6. Corvette 427
Besting the Grand Sport, albeit slightly, is the Corvette 427, from the same model year: 2013. As a 60th anniversary model, the 427 is a sixth-generation performance monster that borrows many of its better parts from other Corvette models. The 427 also boosted the power and engine size up a notch over the Grand Sport, utilizing a 7.0-liter V8 engine to generate 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. As far as speed, the 427 can tackle the zero to 60 sprint in 3.8 seconds, on par with the Stingray.
Source: Chevrolet5. Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition
The new Z06 has been making plenty of headlines lately, and for good reason. In 2012, the Centennial Edition of the Z06 Corvette was announced with a limited release and a price tag that reached into the six figures. That Z06 Centennial Edition could also blast from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds, and even tackle the quarter mile in 11.9 seconds. Utilizing the same 7.0-liter, 505-horsepower V8 engine as some of its brothers, the Z06 Centennial Edition easily makes its way on to the top 10 of the fastest Corvettes of all time.
Source: Chevrolet4. Corvette GT1 Championship Edition
Released to the world in 2009 as a limited-edition anniversary model to celebrate the Corvette’s GT1 racing program in the American Le Mans Series, the GT1 Championship Edition of the C6 Corvette could do some real damage on the track. This special edition Corvette could make it to 60 miles per hour from rest in 3.7 seconds behind the strength of a 7.0-liter V8 engine. When it came to the Corvette’s sixth generation, this edition was near the top of the line.
Source: Chevrolet3. Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition
Another Z06 variant, the Carbon Edition, released for the 2011 model year, could make the jump to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. With a 505-horsepower, 7.0-liter V8 engine, the Carbon Edition of this sixth-generation Z06 surely left a mark on the Chevy record books — that is, for only a few years. Though it’s not as powerful as some of its counterparts, the Carbon Edition uses some nifty tricks to better distribute its weight to give it an edge in quickness and agility.
“For track use, the Z06 Carbon is the best balanced Corvette yet. It combines the lightweight and naturally-aspirated Z06 engine with the road-holding and braking of the ZR1,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette’s chief engineer, in a GM press release. “For technical tracks like Laguna Seca, the Z06 Carbon could shave up to three seconds off the Z06 lap time.”
Source: Chevrolet
2. Corvette ZR1
Coming close but not close enough to the title of fastest Corvette is the ZR1. the 2013 Corvette ZR1 was truly a street demon: It could blast through the quarter-mile in 11.3 seconds and scream from a dead stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds. Those numbers came with a hefty price tag, as well — right around $100,000 when it hit the market five or six years ago. As far as top overall speed, the ZR1 topped out at 205 miles per hour, getting there behind 638 horsepower from the 6.2-liter V8. It held the throne of GM’s fastest production car until just earlier this year, when the Corvette namesake topped itself yet again.
Source: Chevrolet1. Corvette Z06
For Corvette fans, there’s never been a better time to be alive. That’s because the new Corvette Z06 is the fastest Corvette — and fastest production car — to ever roll off General Motors’ assembly line. The new Z06 breaks through the three-second mark in the zero to 60 time trial, with a time of 2.95 seconds. The 2015 Z06 sports a 6.2-liter V8 that makes an incredible 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, and also makes it the fastest car GM has ever built.
“The Corvette has long been known as America’s sports car,” Mark Reuss, General Motors’ executive vice president, said in a statement. “With the capability of the new Z06 rivaling the best performance cars in the world, we will also be America’s Supercar.”
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10-04-2015, 06:37 AM
#1 in Recalls : (
Source: General Motors1. General Motors
While there have been bloated recall totals from nearly every major automaker in 2014, General Motors has over five times the number of its nearest challenger on this list. Through October 2014, GM has recalled 28,967,917 automobiles sold to U.S. consumers. GM brands represent more than half the recalled vehicles in this record-setting year, with most of them tied to the company’s ignition switch debacle. Claims Journalreports the cost of the recall has hit $2.7 billion in 2014, which covers 34 million recalls worldwide. According to the report, new lawsuits over the ignition switch problem are being filed on a daily basis.
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10-04-2015, 07:03 AM
6 Muscle Cars That Everyone Wants No Matter the Cost
Source: Car and Driver
Nothing ignites the adrenal glands while sitting in the driver’s seat like an American muscle car. Powerful engines. Masculine body designs. High-performance driving. Plenty of enjoyment waits to be had on the open road. Muscle cars have gained popularity in recent years, but how are cash-strapped Americans affording them?
According to a new analysis from Experian, new registrations of American muscle cars jumped 35.4% over the past nine years. That’s an impressive growth rate considering the attention given to fuel efficiency these days. Unsurprisingly, Texas was the biggest fan. Residents were 79% more likely to buy American muscle than consumers in other areas of the country. The next highest-ranking states were Oklahoma (75%), Louisiana (67%), and New Mexico (63%).
“The love of the Mustang combined with the reintroduction of the Camaro, Challenger, and Charger has sparked a resurgence of the muscle car,” said Brad Smith, Experian’s director of automotive statistics, in a press statement. “While the growing popularity might run contrary to conventional wisdom, consumers are continuing to show their appreciation for a part of American history and not steering away from raw horsepower to focus solely on fuel efficiency.”
Let’s take a look at the most popular muscle cars based on new registrations and how people are paying for them. Undoubtedly, some car enthusiasts will disagree with what classifies as a true muscle car these days, but let’s at least agree these six cars will turn heads.
6. Dodge Viper
Source: Dodge
The Dodge Viper ranks as the No. 6 most popular muscle car, logging 1,000 new registrations over the past year. That hardly makes a dent compared to the other muscle cars on the list, but Viper sales have struggled recently, so much so that Dodge decided to slash prices by $15,000 last year. Despite the venomous coupe being the the most expensive muscle car in the rankings, 34.5% of Viper buyers paid cold hard cash. Only one other muscle car had a higher percentage of cash buyers.
5. Chevrolet Corvette
Source: GM
The Chevrolet Corvette ranks as the No. 5 most popular muscle car. Corvettes are routinely considered one of the best bangs for your buck by reviewers. Consumers apparently agree. The Corvette generated 32,000 new registrations, and nearly half were paid in cash. Experian finds 40.3% of Corvette buyers paid with cash, the highest percentage amount on the list. Only 56.9% of buyers used a loan.
“With the Viper and the Corvette being on the higher end of the muscle cars reviewed, it’s not that surprising that a higher percentage of consumers paid for them in cash. Our findings show that those buyers had the highest credit scores (with the average a full 26 points higher than the other models), which could indicate that they have more disposable income,” said Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s senior director of automotive finance.
4. Dodge Challenger
Source: Dodge
The Dodge Challenger ranks as the No. 4 most popular muscle car. Thanks to third generation being introduced in 2008, the Challenger picked up 50,000 new registrations. However, drivers appear to be stretching their dollars further than they should. The Challenger is one of the most likely muscle cars to be bought with an extended term loan. For example, 49.6% of Challenger buyers had loan terms between 73 and 84 months. In fact, 18.3% of buyers had a credit score of 600 or below, indicating they are in dire need of a financial tune up.
3. Dodge Charger
Source: Dodge
The Dodge Charger ranks as the No. 3 most popular muscle car. Performing slightly better than the Challenger, the Charger logged 55,000 new registrations. Nonetheless, this now four-door sedan still attracts buyers who should probably steer clear of expensive upgrades, as 52.4% of Charger buyers had loan terms between 73 and 84 months. A whopping 22.8% of buyers had a credit score of 600 or below, making it the most subprime muscle car.
“Alternatively, what was surprising is the picture that emerged around Challenger and Charger buyers. With so many of those buyers falling into the subprime category and such a high percentage taking out longer loans, these consumers were probably offered higher interest rates, which motivated them to find ways to help keep their payments low,” said Zabritski.
2. Chevrolet Camaro
Source: Paramount Pictures/Chevy
The Chevrolet Camaro ranks as the No. 2 most popular muscle car, with 66,000 new registrations. A redesigned model featured in the 2007 blockbuster Transformers accelerated the Camaro’s 2009 comeback. In fact, Chevy offered director Michael Bay a new version of the Camaro for each sequel, keeping the popular machine in front of audiences worldwide. Experian finds 79.3% of Camaro buyers used a loan to afford their new wheels, while 7.3% used a lease.
1. Ford Mustang
Source: Ford
The Ford Mustang ranks as the No. 1 most popular muscle car. The Mustang took the top spot with 77,000 new registrations. Buyers use a variety of methods to pay for this American classic. Loans are used by 75.3% of Mustang buyers, but a surprising 17.1% use cash, well ahead of the cash rates used on the Camaro (13.4%), Challenger (11.7%), and Charger (10.3%). In 2015, Mustang sales have been racing higher once again, posting its best May and year-to-date sales results since 2007.
- September 08, 2015
Source: Car and DriverNothing ignites the adrenal glands while sitting in the driver’s seat like an American muscle car. Powerful engines. Masculine body designs. High-performance driving. Plenty of enjoyment waits to be had on the open road. Muscle cars have gained popularity in recent years, but how are cash-strapped Americans affording them?
According to a new analysis from Experian, new registrations of American muscle cars jumped 35.4% over the past nine years. That’s an impressive growth rate considering the attention given to fuel efficiency these days. Unsurprisingly, Texas was the biggest fan. Residents were 79% more likely to buy American muscle than consumers in other areas of the country. The next highest-ranking states were Oklahoma (75%), Louisiana (67%), and New Mexico (63%).
“The love of the Mustang combined with the reintroduction of the Camaro, Challenger, and Charger has sparked a resurgence of the muscle car,” said Brad Smith, Experian’s director of automotive statistics, in a press statement. “While the growing popularity might run contrary to conventional wisdom, consumers are continuing to show their appreciation for a part of American history and not steering away from raw horsepower to focus solely on fuel efficiency.”
Let’s take a look at the most popular muscle cars based on new registrations and how people are paying for them. Undoubtedly, some car enthusiasts will disagree with what classifies as a true muscle car these days, but let’s at least agree these six cars will turn heads.
6. Dodge Viper
Source: DodgeThe Dodge Viper ranks as the No. 6 most popular muscle car, logging 1,000 new registrations over the past year. That hardly makes a dent compared to the other muscle cars on the list, but Viper sales have struggled recently, so much so that Dodge decided to slash prices by $15,000 last year. Despite the venomous coupe being the the most expensive muscle car in the rankings, 34.5% of Viper buyers paid cold hard cash. Only one other muscle car had a higher percentage of cash buyers.
5. Chevrolet Corvette
Source: GMThe Chevrolet Corvette ranks as the No. 5 most popular muscle car. Corvettes are routinely considered one of the best bangs for your buck by reviewers. Consumers apparently agree. The Corvette generated 32,000 new registrations, and nearly half were paid in cash. Experian finds 40.3% of Corvette buyers paid with cash, the highest percentage amount on the list. Only 56.9% of buyers used a loan.
“With the Viper and the Corvette being on the higher end of the muscle cars reviewed, it’s not that surprising that a higher percentage of consumers paid for them in cash. Our findings show that those buyers had the highest credit scores (with the average a full 26 points higher than the other models), which could indicate that they have more disposable income,” said Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s senior director of automotive finance.
4. Dodge Challenger
Source: DodgeThe Dodge Challenger ranks as the No. 4 most popular muscle car. Thanks to third generation being introduced in 2008, the Challenger picked up 50,000 new registrations. However, drivers appear to be stretching their dollars further than they should. The Challenger is one of the most likely muscle cars to be bought with an extended term loan. For example, 49.6% of Challenger buyers had loan terms between 73 and 84 months. In fact, 18.3% of buyers had a credit score of 600 or below, indicating they are in dire need of a financial tune up.
3. Dodge Charger
Source: DodgeThe Dodge Charger ranks as the No. 3 most popular muscle car. Performing slightly better than the Challenger, the Charger logged 55,000 new registrations. Nonetheless, this now four-door sedan still attracts buyers who should probably steer clear of expensive upgrades, as 52.4% of Charger buyers had loan terms between 73 and 84 months. A whopping 22.8% of buyers had a credit score of 600 or below, making it the most subprime muscle car.
“Alternatively, what was surprising is the picture that emerged around Challenger and Charger buyers. With so many of those buyers falling into the subprime category and such a high percentage taking out longer loans, these consumers were probably offered higher interest rates, which motivated them to find ways to help keep their payments low,” said Zabritski.
2. Chevrolet Camaro
Source: Paramount Pictures/ChevyThe Chevrolet Camaro ranks as the No. 2 most popular muscle car, with 66,000 new registrations. A redesigned model featured in the 2007 blockbuster Transformers accelerated the Camaro’s 2009 comeback. In fact, Chevy offered director Michael Bay a new version of the Camaro for each sequel, keeping the popular machine in front of audiences worldwide. Experian finds 79.3% of Camaro buyers used a loan to afford their new wheels, while 7.3% used a lease.
1. Ford Mustang
Source: FordThe Ford Mustang ranks as the No. 1 most popular muscle car. The Mustang took the top spot with 77,000 new registrations. Buyers use a variety of methods to pay for this American classic. Loans are used by 75.3% of Mustang buyers, but a surprising 17.1% use cash, well ahead of the cash rates used on the Camaro (13.4%), Challenger (11.7%), and Charger (10.3%). In 2015, Mustang sales have been racing higher once again, posting its best May and year-to-date sales results since 2007.
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10-04-2015, 09:38 AM
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Cars that retain their value
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Porsche Panamera
Stepping up into the premium luxury car category brings with it some pretty heavy-hitting entries from the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and, as you can see here, Porsche. Edmunds estimates that the Porsche Panamera is the best at retaining value in this segment of luxury cars.
The Panamera is offered in ten versions, the rear-wheel drive 2 and S, and the all-wheel drive 4, 4S, 4S Executive, GTS, Turbo, Turbo Executive, Turbo S and Turbo S Executive. The 2 and 4 models come with a direct injected 3.6-litre 310-hp V-6 engine, the S/4S get a 420-hp twin-turbo 3.0-litre V-6, the GTS sports a 4.8-litre V-8 making 440-hp, while the Turbo adds twin turbos to the V-8 to make 520-hp and the Turbo S bumps that up to 570 hp.
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Dodge Challenger
Edmunds has a bit of a surprise winner in the entry-level sportscar category in the form of the Dodge Challenger. We generally like the Challenger, especially in its SRT trim levels, but it's a consistent number-three sales finisher in a category that also includes the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang. Considering its perennial third-place position, we wouldn't have expected it to retain more value than its competitors after five years of ownership.
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Chevy Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan. According to Edmunds, the Corvette retains more value after five years than any other mid-range sportscar. That includes competitors such as the Porsche Cayman and BMW M4. Research the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Cars that retain their value
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Porsche PanameraStepping up into the premium luxury car category brings with it some pretty heavy-hitting entries from the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and, as you can see here, Porsche. Edmunds estimates that the Porsche Panamera is the best at retaining value in this segment of luxury cars.
The Panamera is offered in ten versions, the rear-wheel drive 2 and S, and the all-wheel drive 4, 4S, 4S Executive, GTS, Turbo, Turbo Executive, Turbo S and Turbo S Executive. The 2 and 4 models come with a direct injected 3.6-litre 310-hp V-6 engine, the S/4S get a 420-hp twin-turbo 3.0-litre V-6, the GTS sports a 4.8-litre V-8 making 440-hp, while the Turbo adds twin turbos to the V-8 to make 520-hp and the Turbo S bumps that up to 570 hp.
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Dodge ChallengerEdmunds has a bit of a surprise winner in the entry-level sportscar category in the form of the Dodge Challenger. We generally like the Challenger, especially in its SRT trim levels, but it's a consistent number-three sales finisher in a category that also includes the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang. Considering its perennial third-place position, we wouldn't have expected it to retain more value than its competitors after five years of ownership.
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Chevy CorvetteThe Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan. According to Edmunds, the Corvette retains more value after five years than any other mid-range sportscar. That includes competitors such as the Porsche Cayman and BMW M4. Research the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette