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The State of American Performance: Corvette ZR1X vs. Mustang GTD vs. Lucid Air Sapphire vs. Czinger 21C

MotorTrend tested the Corvette ZR1X, Mustang GTD, Lucid Air Sapphire, and Czinger 21C on road and track to see what defines American performance in 2026.

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Edsel Ford's 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster was the prototype for an American sports car. Now, 92 years later, replica builders from Argentina have reimagined it with a fully modern chassis, powertrain, suspension, and more all while rendering the body in dimensionally accurate carbon-fiber. The result isn't a replica, a restoration, or a restomod, but something completely new with a very old soul.

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The SP40 Restomod Speedster Is A Modern Marvel Wrapped In A History Lesson

The all-new 2027 Audi Q7 marks the arrival of the SUV's third generation, bringing a fresh design, advanced lighting technology, and a luxurious high-tech cabin. Highlights include an illuminated grille, digital matrix headlights capable of projecting patterns and animations, power-opening doors, an electrochromic panoramic glass roof, and a triple-screen dashboard layout. Buyers will be able to choose between six- and seven-seat configurations, while Audi's innovative lighting system can even project turn signals onto the ground to improve visibility for pedestrians and cyclists.

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2027 Audi Q7 Revealed: Luxury Tech, Digital Lights, and a Secret V-8 SQ7

We drive the 355 by Evoluto, an $800K Ferrari F355 restomod with more power, sharper steering, wider track, and a glorious gated manual.

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A Ferrari F355, Reborn: The 355 by Evoluto Gets Restomodding Right

What happens when a British engineering firm turns a Porsche 911 Turbo S into a 920-horsepower hypercar? You get the RML GT Hypercar — a million-dollar, carbon-bodied monster inspired by 1990s Le Mans prototypes and engineered to feel like a factory-built Porsche turned all the way up. In this first test, we drive the wild new RML GTH on both road and track to see whether this ultra-exclusive creation delivers more than just outrageous looks. With active aero, a widened chassis, custom suspension, and a twin-turbo flat-six making 920 hp, the GTH promises GT3 RS handling with Turbo S usability.

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We Test the RML GT Hypercar, the Million-Dollar 911 Porsche Didn’t Build

We took the Week to Wicked Chevelle through the mountains of Arizona and put the suspension to work. It's hard to believe this car, just one week ago, was a stock muscle car.

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Week to Wicked Chevelle Pro Touring Suspension Test

MotorTrend gathered 8,302 horsepower worth of American performance cars and trucks on an Air Force runway. See how these domestic dynamos performed in the ultimate drag race.

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World’s Greatest American Drag Race: 8,302 Horsepower, One Air Force Runway

The Corvette team isn’t slowing down. Just after the insane 1,250-hp ZR1X, Chevy drops TWO more models: the all-new 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and the hybrid Grand Sport X. This marks the return of one of Corvette’s most legendary badges — and the debut of a brand-new performance model. Under the hood? A naturally aspirated 6.7-liter LS6 V8 pushing 535 horsepower, paired with widebody Z06 hardware and serious track-ready upgrades. And if that’s not enough, the Grand Sport X brings AWD hybrid performance with 721 horsepower and supercar-level acceleration. This is one of the most important Corvette launches in years — and it’s just the beginning. Would you take the naturally aspirated Grand Sport or the hybrid Grand Sport X?

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Is This the Sweet Spot? FIRST LOOK at the 2027 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport & Grand Sport X

Is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X America's first true hypercar? With 1,250 combined horsepower from a twin-turbo V8 and front electric motor, the most powerful Corvette ever built heads to the racetrack to find out. Professional driver Andy Pilgrim pushes the hybrid Corvette to its limits against some of the fastest American performance cars ever assembled. See how the ZR1X stacks up against the record-setting Czinger 21C, delivering astonishing acceleration, massive grip, and a 1:48.6 lap time—just over two seconds behind a hypercar costing nearly ten times as much.

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Corvette ZR1X Hot Lap: America's 1,250-HP Hypercar Takes on the Czinger 21C

The 2027 Tesla Model Y L has a longer wheelbase, six-seat layout, more third-row space, and up to 325 miles of range. Here's everything to know, including how it drives.

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We Got Up Close With Tesla’s Longboi Model Y L. Here’s What Stands Out.

History repeats in the best way for Volkswagen’s icon: the Golf lineup—GTI and R—earns MotorTrend’s 2026 Car of the Year. In refreshed Mk8 form, both models sharpen design and tech while honoring hot-hatch roots. Outside: crisper headlights, reshaped bumpers, illuminated grille bar, and a bolder R with aggressive aero and an available Euro Style package (lighter seats, no sunroof, Akrapovič titanium exhaust). Inside: a cleaner cabin centered on a quicker 12.9-inch infotainment system with conversational voice control powered by ChatGPT. On the road, MQB chassis tuning, stiffer springs, and revised mounts make it more planted and playful. Power comes from a 2.0L turbo: GTI 241 hp/273 lb-ft (FWD), R 328 hp/295 lb-ft (AWD), both with a responsive 7-speed dual-clutch. IQ.Drive driver assists are standard. Efficiency stays strong (up to 27 mpg combined GTI; 25 mpg R), and value impresses (GTI from $33,670; R from $48,325). A daily driver with real thrills—this is the Golf at its best.

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The 2026 MotorTrend Car of the Year Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI + R

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