Three fun cars for summer
A Supra With Horses to Spare
The Toyota Supra has long been the brand’s flagship enthusiast model, two-seat, great handling and enough power to impress the onlookers. The premium GR edition, with its 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, generates a robust 382 horsepower and 365-foot pounds of torque.
Built alongside BMW’s Z4 platform, the GR Supra boasts a manual-shift automatic transmission with an electro-mechanical limited slip differential that affords maximum traction. Perfect to tame the sports cars 3.7-second 0-60 mph time. Even with the additional power, the inline six still registers 30 miles per gallon highway. This has the DNA of a true driver’s vehicle.
An interactive infotainment system with an 8.8-inch LCD screen featuring active navigation, Apple CarPlay, is paired with an available 12-speaker JBL audio system for premium sound. Comfort wise, 14-way, heated leather bucket seats with three memory settings that provide lumbar support and height adjustability.
A whole host of safety features including lane keep assist, lane departure warning, numerous airbag locations, self-leveling headlights and ventilated front and rear brakes. Heated mirrors and hands-free entry also assist in keeping occupants safe and secure.
With its near iconic history dating back to the early 90s, the Supra offers a great experience on any roadway. Check out this 2022 to see if it fits your summer driving plans.
2023 Chevrolet ZL1 Might Be the Best Camaro Ever
Is the 2023 ZL1 the best Camaro that’s ever been built? We think you’ll agree that this one makes a pretty good case.
Outfitted with a 6.2-liter, direct injection turbocharged V8, the Camaro ZL1 convertible boasts 650 horsepower and 650 foot pounds of torque at 3,600 RPM. It also comes with a six-speed manual transmission, a dwindling option in today’s vehicle marketplace.
As with most modern-day muscle cars, the ZL1 is loaded with technology. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and available Wi-Fi Hotspot with Alexa hands-free communication combine for a safe, entertaining drive. There is a wireless charging pad standard in the ZL1, along with an 8-inch diagonal touchscreen set for an intuitive experience.
The leather-trimmed, front-bucket Recaro performance seats also have suede inserts to bolster luxury and occupant stability. Heated and cooled seating and dual-zone air conditioning also enhance the vehicle’s overall comfort. Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers help stop the Camaro, while its 20-inch graphite premium-painted forged aluminum wheels make a bold impression.
The new Camaro also has quite a few advanced safety features including rear-vision camera, rear-cross traffic alert, lane change alert with side blind-zone alert. Multiple airbags placed throughout the cabin and approaching lights help provide an extra level of security.
If modern American muscle is in your fun car sweet spot, click on this pre-owned 2023 beauty. You won’t be disappointed.
Underrated Jaguar F-Type Packs a Sports Car Punch
Attractive and underrated, the Jaguar F-Type is the perfect summer getaway vehicle. With a QuickShift, mode select ZT automatic and a 296-horsepower, turbo-charged inline four-cylinder engine, this British gem packs quite a driver’s punch.
With a spirit linked to the brand’s E-Type glory days, the F-Type is a joy to drive with its tip-top handling and impressive power to weight ratio. It’s also very livable, with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto standard and married to Jaguar’s Pro Touch infotainment system highlighted by it 10-inch screen. The fully configurable 12.3-inch driver’s screen is also intuitive and easy to navigate.
On the exterior, an elongated hood and tight LED light clustering make for an extremely attractive vehicle. Eighteen-inch wheels, power convertible top and composite aluminum panels make this Jaguar a terrific sports car value.
For your chance to own an F-Type, check out this 2020 P300 convertible at HendrickCars.com.
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