Aluminum Structure and Suspension

Jaguar's engineers are actually prouder of what they've done with the suspension of the XJ8, but to us it seemed soft to the point of feeling floaty at high speeds, and its lighter steeri...

Braking and Handling

Two different close-ratio 4-speeds are available on the Corvette, the normal one which Duntov says is plenty good enough for any kind of street use, and the M22, known as the "rock crusher...

Driving Impression

/media/61/assets-image-020403193821jpg-photo-11131-s-inline-image.jpgp> Brake by wire may be the next big thing in car technology. Unlike in every other car on the market, when you pres...

Two New Monsters

True to its namesake, the Impala SS introduced at the 1992 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show created sufficient stir to warrant a limited production run. And to keep that...

Interior and Braking

The result is a range of adjustment adequate to let our test drivers (ranging in height from five-seven to six-four) find a nearly ideal seating position. Maximum effective leg room (to th...

Performance to Rival the Pontiac GTO

Standard tire size is 6.50 x 13, with 6.50 x 14 optional. The body panels are made to allow 15-in tires to be used, and 15-inch wheels are available with the "handling package". These are...