The Fastest Cars Under $30,000

Think you've got to spend big if you want a fast car? Think again.

Plenty of affordable cars will do zero to 60 mph in under six seconds; some are one-third the price of racers from Porsche or BMW.

The Ford Mustang GT, the Ford Mustang coupe and the rally-style Subaru Impreza WRX are just some of the thrifty speedsters that give luxury coupes a run for their money. This list of the quickest under $30,000 from Forbes.com has the others:

The Fastest Cars Under $30,000

Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT

Engine: 5.0L V8

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 4.8 seconds

Price: $29,145

Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Impreza WRX

Engine: 2.5L H4 turbo

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.2 seconds

Price: $25,495

Ford Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

Engine: 3.7L V6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.6 seconds

Price: $22,145

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Engine: 2.0L L4 turbo

Transmission: 6-speed automated manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.8 seconds

Price: $27,695

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec Coupe

Engine: 3.8L V6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.9 seconds

Price: $26,750

Gotta have friends, and if they work on cars all the better!

I have friends with all kinds and years of cars, as do most people - but I'm lucky enough to have friends that are always up to really interesting things with their cars! Take my buddy J for example - sure he could just drive his 96 Mustang from point A to point B - but where would the fun be in that?!

With that said... Here is what he's up to! He's used a 95 Mustang as a donor car for his 96; swapped out the k-member, suspension, axle, trans, engine, exhaust and rear control arms - whew! He's also in the process of setting up a Saleen body kit but still needs side skirts, hood and spoiler to complete the transformation - not to mention the turbo charger coming soon.

 
These are pics of his car and the donor car, as well as the engine for the swap. Hopefully we get to see the final "before and after" pics soon so I can post them here! Good luck buddy!

800-horsepower Mustang on the way!

I just finished reading this and it just blew me away! I wish I had $80,000! Jason, I guess I am going to just have to go for joy rides in your modified Mustang to get this kind of excitement! Hope you enjoy Mr Valdes-Dapena's article below, and the picture of course!

The 2012 Shelby GT500 Super Snake will be available with an upgrade kit enabling it to produce 800 horsepower.

By Peter Valdes-Dapena
 

Shelby GT500 Super Snake

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- An 800-horsepower version of the Ford Mustang will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show later this month.

The 2012 Shelby GT500 Super Snake will be built by Shelby American Inc., a Las Vegas-based performance car company. Shelby works with Ford Motor Co. to create various high-performance versions of the iconic Mustang.

While the base Super Snake will produce a mere 750 horsepower, those who feel the need for more power will be able to add an optional upgrade package that will provide 50 more. Shelby provides no warranty on the engine and transmission, in either case.

The base version of the outgoing 2011 Super Snake produces 630 horsepower, although no-warranty option packages have been available in recent months to push horsepower in those cars up to as much as 800, as well.

The 2012 Super Snake will be legal to drive on public roads on all 50 states, the carmaker promised, and it will cost less than $100,000.

Prices for the 2011 Super Snake start about $80,000 in total, including the separate purchase of a car from Ford -- a factory-produced Shelby GT500 -- and the necessary modifications.

"Shelby American has a rich history at the New York International Auto Show," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. in an announcement. "The very first Shelby car was introduced there in 1962, as well as the 1968 and 2008 Shelby GT500KR and the 2006 Shelby Hertz GT-H."

The original partnership between Ford and Shelby American founder Carroll Shelby, one that resulted in Mustang-based performance cars that can be worth millions of dollars today, ended in 1969. Ford and Shelby entered into a new agreement in 2003 that has produced a new line of Shelby Mustangs, some built by Ford Motor Co. and others built at the Shelby American factory.

Tesla Electric Roadster | 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and zero emissions!

Wow, I have loved the Tesla Roadster since it first came out but now they are introducing a model called the Alpha that is a 4 door beauty that does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, also with zero emissions!

Check out their site at:  http://www.teslamotors.com/models or read a bit about the company below:

About Tesla Motors

Tesla's goal is to produce a full range of electric cars, from premium sports cars to mass-market vehicles – relentlessly driving down the cost of electric vehicles. It is currently the only automaker in the United States that builds and sells highway-capable EVs in serial production. Palo Alto, California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs and EV powertrain components. Tesla has delivered more than 1,500 Roadsters to customers in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific Region. The Tesla Roadster accelerates faster than most sports cars yet produces no emission

GP Luxury Car Rental!

Haha, some one sent me this and asked if I had opened up a business? Nope! Not me, but I would love to rent the Mustang in this picture!!! Sadly, they don't seem to rent it - they only show you the picture =-(

http://www.gpluxuryrental.com/