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Ford Drops Its Most Powerful Mustang Convertible In History

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Ford has unveiled the new Dark Horse SC Convertible. It features a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 795 hp. High-performance drop top arrives in the spring of 2027. Ford has taken the wraps off the new Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible . It arrives seven months after the coupe and is the company’s most powerful open-air pony car ever created. Designed to be the “ultimate top-down grand touring machine,” the model shaves off some of the coupe’s rougher edges as the convertible aims to deliver a better balance of performance and comfort. As part of the revamp, the company specially tuned the “MagneRide suspension for street driving rather than lap times.” More: Shelby Introduces 810 HP Mustang GT350 Convertible Other than that, it’s essentially a Mustang Dark Horse SC with a soft top. The latter allows drivers to hear the “unfiltered sound” of the car’s supercharged 5.2-liter V8, ...
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The Defender Racer Won Dakar With 394 HP. The Street Version Makes 626

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Defender Dakar takes the 2026 D7X-R racer and makes it street legal. BMW-sourced twin-turbo V8 produces 626 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. 35-inch all-terrain rubber and race seats with optional harnesses feature. The go-faster, go-anywhere OCTA seemed like Land Rover had wandered close to the edge of what was possible with its Defender. But it turns out that was just the warm-up. The company is now turning its Dakar-winning competition machine into a road-legal production SUV, complete with 35-inch tires, rally suspension and a V8 that makes more power than the motorsport champ’s. Related: Land Rover’s Defender Facelift Costs The Octa Nearly 100 HP Called the Defender Dakar, and unveiled at Monterey Car Week , it’s essentially the road-going relative of the D7X-R that dominated the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally. We’re using “road-going” rather loosely here, because this thing still looks ready to aba...
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Porsche Reportedly Wants To Buy RUF After Singer Told It No

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Porsche is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire RUF Automobile. The report says Singer previously rejected Porsche’s takeover approach. RUF’s manufacturer status makes it much more than a typical tuner. If Porsche wants to become a more focused, higher-margin sports car maker, it may be looking to bring one of its most famous unofficial alter egos into the family. A new report from Germany’s WirtschaftsWoche’s, citing inside sources, claims Porsche is in advanced talks to buy RUF Automobile, the tiny but legendary German firm best known for turning Porsche hardware into something altogether more unhinged. We reached out to Porsche, which declined to comment, so for now this remains a report rather than an announcement. The 80-person company might be casually called a Porsche tuner, but that doesn...
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Nissan’s New Kicks Rock Creek Picks A Fight With The Subaru Crosstrek

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Nissan has introduced the 2027 Kicks Rock Creek. Model features revised styling and a classier cabin. $28,840 crossover comes standard with all-wheel drive. Following its debut in Japan , Nissan has rolled out the 2027 Kicks Rock Creek in America, giving it a shot at the popular Subaru Crosstrek . It’s based on the SV trim and features a more rugged appearance. Starting outside, the crossover has been equipped with a unique grille featuring orange accents and a mountain badge. They’re joined by gloss black paint on the bumpers and mirrors. Review: The Nissan Kicks Isn’t Bad, It’s Just Surrounded By Good Choices Designers also gave the model special 17-inch wheels and amber daytime running lights. Up top, there’s a tubular roof rack that can hold up to 165 lbs (75 kg) of gear. The upgrades continue inside with black TailorFit seats featuring orange contrast stitching as well a...
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