A Racing Engine

The interior of the Charger carries the GT theme further, with bucket seats, map pockets in the doors, and a well-padded dash with a full complement of instruments set in a matte black ba...

Launching the 756-hp Missile

Chilly test conditions kept the Goodyears from delivering their last increments of performance. On our 300-foot skidpad, the Red Devil cornered at a still impressive 0.98 g with minimal b...
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Fire-breathing Cars

If you should be attracted to the Shelby by a combination of its dazzling looks, pleasant interior and the general aura of its name, do not, I repeat, do not, try to race anybody with it. ...

Baubles and Bolt-Ons

Life in this odd box brings surprising utility and enjoyment, with dabs of unexpected wear and repair....

Acceleration Results

Originally published in Sports Car Illustrated in December 1957. Whether on fast bends or slow, when you reach the limits of adhesion, the back starts to come around in a calm, unhurrie...

The Porsche of SUVs?

Most complaints surfaced when not hitting the highway. The brake has to be applied to fire the engine. Why? It's in park. From there, the six-speed automatic's second-gear starts kill off-t...

The Amazingly Simple Cobra

We tested the Cobra during the same Los Angeles heat wave that contributed to the tragic race riots and found the big car to be amazingly tractable. It refused to heat up, despite several h...