Awesome Sports Cars

What you’re looking at isn’t a video effect. Artist Joshua Vides masterfully hand painted these cars atop matte vinyl wraps to look like the black and white artwork from comic books. The three fully-drivable cars and their backdrop are part of Joshua’s solo show, Check Engine Light, recently displayed in LA and heading to NYC.

BMW brings performance and agility to a mid-size wagon. The M3 CS Touring has a 3.0 L twin-turbo I6 engine that produces 550 hp and 479 lb-ft. of torque. It sends that power to four wheels via an 8-speed automatic and zooms from 0-to-62 mph in 3.5 seconds. The wagon also has an active rear diff, sport exhaust, and carbon fiber components outside and in.

Aston Martin kicks things into high gear with a new hybrid hypercar. The mid-engined Valhalla produces 1064 hp thanks to an AMG twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine and three drive motors. Its sleek design incorporates an active aerodynamics system that helps it stick to the tarmac like glue. Just 999 Valhallas will be made, with production starting in mid-2025.

Ferrari’s F80 supercar looks like a concept straight out of a video game, but it’s real. Its hybrid drivetrain combines a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 with front and rear motors to produce 1200 hp. Its incredible active aero creates more than 2300 lb. of downforce, and it’ll do 0 to 124 mph in 5.75 seconds. Despite its electric systems, the carbon fiber car weighs just 3362 lb.

Now in its seventh generation, the Ford Mustang stands as the final V8-powered American muscle car. We drove this 2024 Mustang GT Fastback in the ideal configuration: a 6-speed manual, Rapid Red paint, and the GT Performance Package. The pony car is as good as ever – with fast launches, a satisfying exhaust note, great handling, and an excellent modern cabin.

This concept car from Lotus offers a glimpse into the future of the UK sports car maker. The Theory 1 envisions a futuristic sports coupe that’s designed to enhance the connection between the driver and the road. The three-seater has a unique folding door system and inflatable fabric that provides haptic feedback through the steering wheel and seats.

Driver Romain Dumas took a Porsche 911 higher than anyone has ever driven a vehicle on Earth. But taking a sports car to the 22,000-foot summit of the Ojos del Salado volcano was no easy task. TangentVector’s 50-minute film Edith: Volcano Ascent documents this extraordinary feat and will debut on 8.16.24 during Monterey Car Week at the Golden State Theater.

Chevy has gone balls-out with the most powerful production Corvette ever. The 2025 Corvette ZR1 packs a 5.5L flat-plane crank, twin-turbo V8 that outputs an insane 1064 hp and 828 lb-ft. of torque. It’ll do the 1/4-mile in less than 10 seconds with a 215+ mph top speed. A big wing out back plus ample carbon fiber aero parts add 1200 lb. of downforce.

Evoluto Automobili modernizes the Ferrari F355 with the help of automotive design genius Ian Callum and the engineering brains at DRVN. Based on the classic 1990s sports car, the Evoluto 355 has a stiffened chassis, lightweight carbon fiber body panels, a 420 hp V8 engine, Brembo brakes, and upgraded wiring throughout. Just 55 of the cars will be made.

One of the most beautiful cars at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed was this electric roadster from Polestar. Built to get the hype going for the new Polestar 6, the two-seater is poised to trounce the Porsche 911 Targa 4S with its drop-top roof and powerful 884 hp dual-motor drivetrain. Rolling on 22″ alloy rims, its wide stance and large spoiler maximize stability.

Ariel’s second-gen off-roader looks bonkers. The Nomad 2 rocks a 2.3L Ford ST turbo engine with 305 hp and 382 lb-ft. of torque that launches the lightweight ride from 0 to 60 in 3.4 sec. Its redesigned tube chassis is much stiffer, and its suspension is built for greater confidence and stability. Its cooling, fuel, brakes, and aero have also been upgraded.

Along with some aesthetic tweaks for 2025, the Audi RS e-tron is getting its most potent variant yet. In fact, the pure-electric RS e-tron GT performance produces up to 912 horsepower. It’ll zoom from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, and all new RS e-trons benefit from faster charging, greater range, and lighter weight thanks to a higher-density 97 kWh battery pack.

With all of the buzz about electric sports cars, Ferrari isn’t giving up on internal combustion engines quite yet. Sporting an atypically futuristic look, the 12Cilindri 2-seater is powered by a naturally-aspirated V12 engine with 818 hp and a 9500 RPM redline. Designed with aerodynamics and downforce in mind, it will also come in a sexy drop-top model.

When the Aston Martin DBX707 debuted in 2022, its blend of undeniable performance, dynamics, and style saw it ascend to the pinnacle of the ultra-luxury sector. So much so that for 2024, the DBX707 is now the only powertrain in the British performance brand’s SUV portfolio. It has a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 697 hp, and zooms from 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds.

The current-gen Nissan Z is the best it’s ever been – with great power, crisp handling, and slick modern looks that pay homage to Nissan’s classic sports cars. For the ultimate Z car, you’ll want the Z NISMO, which provides faster acceleration, stiffer suspension, aerodynamic enhancements, and other goodies that make the Z more track-ready than ever.

Dodge doubles down on its commitment to muscle cars with an all-new Charger Daytona. In 2024, we’ll get pure-electric R/T, Scat Pack, and Scat Pack w/Track Pack models, while a gas-powered Hurricane turbo-6 model is coming in 2025. The sleek, wide ride will come in 2-door and 4-door versions, each with hatchback instead of a trunk.