The New York International Auto Show played host to a number of debuts, new cars, fancy cars, outrageous concepts, and exciting production models. We enjoy fast cars and they hold a dear place in our hearts, so we wanted to bring you the best cars (and a bonus something) from New York this year that got us thinking about the open road and what we’d do without any traffic around.
Jaguar F-Type SVR
When Jaguar created the F-Type SVR it’s almost as if it took the volume on the already boisterous F-Type R Coupe and twisted the knob even further. The SVR makes more power than the R (575 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, which is up 25 hp and 14 lb-ft over the R), weighs less, and comes with an all-wheel-drive system tuned for maximum grip.
Jaguar F-Type SVR
Jaguar estimates the SVR will hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, but since we got a 2016 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, we think they’re being modest. Will the SVR inspire ballads by our own Jonny Lieberman like the 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe? Perhaps, we’ll have to give him an SVR and see what happens.
Jaguar F-Type SVR
Where can 575 horsepower take you? Past 200 mph, that’s for sure. One cool feature we like is the active carbon-fiber rear spoiler, which deploys at 70 mph in Normal mode (60 mph on Convertible models), and automatically in Dynamic mode.
Porsche 911 R
When the outstanding Porsche 911 GT3 RS debuted there were likely more than a few of us who were impressed, but a little sad because the only way to shift gears was the (admittedly, incredibly quick) PDK. Now, all that has been remedied with the 911 R: a six-speed manual is paired with a 500-hp 4.0-liter flat-six that makes 338 lb-ft of torque.
Porsche 911 R
The Porsche 911 R doesn’t have all of the same extroverted bodywork as the GT3 RS, but it’s also 110 pounds lighter thanks to it (and elimination of the rear seats). Out back the 911 R has a real spoiler that deploys automatically, so it’s not totally devoid of cool bodywork.
Porsche 911 R
We like the sleek minimalistic lines of the 911 R that are a throwback to the original 1967 Porsche 911 R. While there were only a few dozen of that original car ever made, the new 911 R is limited to 991 units (worldwide) and will retail for $185,950.
Nissan GT-R
It’s hard to believe that it was nearly a decade ago that Nissan rocked the United States by finally (!) bringing the GT-R to our shores. Nissan produced a true supercar, with accessible performance that forced the competition to step up. The changes this year represent the biggest updates yet to the icon, and while they are relatively evolutionary changes, the company hopes to bring a little more “GT” to the experience.
Nissan GT-R
Inside the 2017 Nissan GT-R are some of the most significant changes, as the car gets an almost all-new cabin. A new center stack, lots of leather, and a new instrument cluster transform the space. The addition of more sound deadening, and an active noise-cancelling system, should help the GT-R to be a little more livable.
Nissan GT-R
The “base” GT-R has a bit more power than the outgoing model (565 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque) thanks to a few parts from the previous GT-R NISMO. With minimal peak power gains (plus 20 hp and plus 4 lb-ft) the GT-R Premium isn’t likely to get much faster than the previous car’s 2.7-2.9 second 0-60 mph time. Though, with promise of three total models, we can’t wait to see what NISMO will be able to do with this latest GT-R.
Audi R8 Spyder
For certain vehicles, the roofless version is a no-brainer: It just NEEDS to happen. The Audi R8 is one such car, and the R8 Spyder is at once the explanation and the reason for doing these sorts of things.
Audi R8 Spyder
The styling is all Audi, the V-10 makes all of the right sounds, and this new model is even 458 pounds lighter than the old one. The soft top can open or close in just 20 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph.
Audi R8 Spyder
Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus writes:
A hot V-10, fresh body architecture that drops a quarter ton and stiffens the structure, and the crisper styling that’s making its way across the Audi line all serve to sharpen the already spectacular car in which I enjoyed tracing my Viking “routes” a few years back.
Koenigsegg Regera
The latest piece of insanity to leave the Koenigsegg factory (or will leave it shortly) is the Regera, which features 3,505 pounds of exotic car building materials, 1,500 horsepower, 1,475 lb-ft of torque, a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8, three electric motors, and a single speed “direct drive” not-a-transmission.
Koenigsegg Regera
Koenigsegg calls the Regera the first “fully robotized car,” meaning that all of the body closures can be operated automatically. Translation: Use your key fob or smartphone to the open the doors, trunk, or hood. Plus, this all adds just 5 kg — that’s about 11 pounds for us Yanks.
Koenigsegg Regera
With Apple CarPlay running on the infotainment system you don’t have to sacrifice the comforts you’ve gotten used to when you drive your 1,500-hp supercar for the evening.
Chevy Camaro ZL1
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is pretty much the closest thing to a four-seat Corvette Z06 that we’re likely to see. We compared the two and noted, “This new ZL1 uses the Z06’s LT4 6.2-liter, supercharged V-8 fitted with a Camaro-specific intake, two-mode exhaust, and computer tuning … It employs magnetorheological shock absorbers like the Z06, careful aerodynamic tuning like the Z06, scads of fluid coolers like the Z06, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential like the Z06, a Drive Mode Selector and Performance Traction Management like the Z06, big Brembo brakes like the Z06, the Performance Data Recorder like the Z06, and racing seats like the Z06.”
Chevy Camaro ZL1
Your choices for putting all the ZL1’s 640 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque are a six-speed manual (the six-speed manual in the SS is incredibly good), or a new 10-speed automatic, which will make its way into more GM products in the future.
Chevy Camaro ZL1
Don’t want anything to come between you and the bellowing roar of the ZL1’s exhaust? Get the Convertible, which is said to be 200 pounds lighter than the previous ZL1 Convertible. That should only help the power-to-weight ratio that’s already been skewed by the power bump. Watch for it early 2017.
Miata RF
Towards the end of the last generation of MX-5 Miata, Mazda noticed that the power retractable hardtop model had begun outselling the soft top model. So it was only logical that Mazda produce another with this latest generation. The bulk of the changes are plain to see, and it’s refreshing to see the hardtop take such a different approach. We like the lines with the top up or down. It’s attractive either way.
Miata RF
The hardtop can raise or lower in just 12 seconds at up to 6 mph. To compare, the Audi R8 Spyder (also at the NYIAS) takes 20 seconds to raise/lower, and it’s a soft top. Nothing compares to the soft-top Miata, though, which takes no more than 2-3 seconds to open or close. We do not recommend doing it while moving, but the “latch, toss backward” maneuver is far from complex.
Miata RF
The “RF” in the Miata RF stands for “Retractable Fastback” and was chosen by an interdepartmental team from Mazda that included people from the entire design process.
Lexus LC500h
The Lexus LC500h is the second LC coupe to be introduced after the LC 500, which sports the automaker’s 5.0-liter V-8. The LC500h instead is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 paired with an electric motor and a four-speed (!) automatic. The sum total from the system is 354 hp, and it has a hybrid powertrain that (according to Lexus) should result in a “more direct connection between the accelerator pedal and vehicle acceleration.”
Lexus LC500h
The interior has leather, Alcantara, magnesium paddle shifters, and displays carefully aligned within the driver’s line of sight. ‘Tis a work of art, and is no doubt as comfortable as it looks. Maybe we can get used to this “hybrid” thing after all.
Lexus LC500h
Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus writes:
Sure, the new V-6 hybrid version of Lexus’ striking new grand tourer will lose a drag race to its V-8 sibling, but its two traction motors and four-speed planetary transmission work together to allow this one to deliver more torque more quickly when you prod the throttle, and we’re told it’s quicker and more efficient than the LS’ big V-8 hybrid setup.
New York Subway System
Associate editor Christian Seabaugh is a native New Yorker and says true New Yorkers know that getting from A to B the fastest way possible is by taking the A or B train (or any of the other numerous subway lines) wherever you need to go.
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