Cars Illustrated Magazine

28/06/2024

Zee Wrong Stuff… a change in pace from what Cars Illustrated usually tests.

The ‘86 Chevy Cavalier came with a 2.8L V6 pushing 120hp. The writers for Cars weren’t too fond of this one though, FWD and poorly controlled torque steer, paired with a “tacky” interior… the real problem they had with this car? A brand new 5.0 Mustang costed $10k out the door for 1986, but these were closer to $13k. Were these Cavaliers worth the price compared to other performance cars of this year? Let us know🏎️💨

26/06/2024

The new ZR1 of the ‘90s. Equipped with 385hp, this car was a sight to see. Will the c8 ZR1 live up to its legacy?🤔🔴💨

24/06/2024

July 4th is coming fast, get your Cars Illustrated beer mug while it lasts🍻😎

23/06/2024

An ad for the Camaro IROCZ. How many of you scooped up one of these classics?

21/06/2024

Of course, the ‘87 Mustang was one of the most influential muscle cars of the ‘80s… and Cars Illustrated helped shape the foxbody into what it is today. But what about the ‘87 Trans Am GTA? Cars Illustrated tested this car in the Mustang issue as well… but the writers weren’t impressed to say the least. To them, it was lack luster, and didn’t have the power they were looking for… what are your thoughts on the GTA, and on this piece by Cars?

21/06/2024

Volume 4 No. 9… Montes, Chevelles, Mustangs, and Hemi Chargers. Each of these cars were featured in this issue of Cars Illustrated Magazine. Each one put up against top competitors for readers to compare. What was your favorite car featured in this issue?

19/06/2024

Who here remembers when Cars Illustrated tested the 1987 Ford Mustang? Well, we have some news for all of you… Cars Illustrated has teamed up with again to produce a Mustang edition shirt for all of you. Available now on the Summit Racing site, happy racing everyone!🏁💨

18/06/2024

Welcome back to another Cars Illustrated Tech Tuesday! Let’s take a look at what tips Tim has for us this week👊

14/06/2024

Happy weekend everyone… let’s see what you’re rolling into the weekend with 🛞💨💨

13/06/2024

Cobra Jets, Road Runners, GTOs, Olds 4-4-2… what a time for the car industry. Some of the most iconic muscle cars of American history being tested for the first time🦅💨

12/06/2024

Some old school footage from Atco Dragway… two ‘85 mustangs going head-to-head. How many of you raced at Atco back in the day?

Huge thanks to Harry Jones for sending us this footage of him and his brother battling it out on the strip😎 send in some footage of your builds, or favorite races👊

11/06/2024

Was the GMC Typhoon the Trackhawk of the ‘90s?

A 4.3L V-6 producing 280hp and 350 ft-lbs of torque propelled this suv to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. In the ‘90s, this was unheard of for an SUV. However, it was only produced for 2 short years…

09/06/2024

Looking to rep Cars Illustrated Magazine? Head over to Summit Racing and check out our Vol. 4 No. 5 Buick t shirts. The design captures the retro look of the ‘80s to stand out, just like the magazine did😎

05/06/2024

MMMMUSTANG🇺🇸🇺🇸

Do any of you remember seeing this ad for the ‘80s fox?

04/06/2024

Battle of the turbo kings of the ‘80s…👑💨

You have the option of a GNX, or a Turbo TA. Which are you taking and why?

Share this to your friends and find out what they prefer👊

03/06/2024

With a 455 and a W 27 rear end, this ‘70 Oldsmobile W-30 was nothing to mess around with. For the condition it was in, you’d think the owner babied it in a garage… but no, this thing tore it up on the street and the strip. 370 hp and 500 ft/lbs, this was a car to remember💨💨

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02/06/2024

A big block Malibu in the 12s… what more can you ask for?

01/06/2024

It’s Friday! Be careful out there…

Welcome back to Cars Illustrated! Our goal with this site is to celebrate the work of one of the greatest cars magazines ever published. For folks who were there when Cars Illustrated was first published, we hope we can help you find that issue that you lost or the one that you didn’t get off the ...

30/05/2024

With only 547 made, the Buick GNX was hard to come by, let alone get one for yourself. ASC/McLaren took fully optioned GNs for ‘87 and turned them into an icon for American muscle. So, what did it take for them to make these beasts? Back then, was it worth the effort to convert your GN into a GNX as well?🤔👇

28/05/2024

For this weeks Tech Tuesday at Cars Illustrated, Tim assists a reader with his ‘73 Nova.

What helped you the most when trying to keep your times consistent?

28/05/2024

Let’s hear some stories… the world needs to know✍️✍️

26/05/2024

It's 1989, chevy, ford, pontiac, and dodge going head-to-head at the strip… what an exciting time.

In ‘89, what was your choice of the 4 brands?💨💨

24/05/2024

A few shots from yesterday… the season is upon us!

What are you all cruising in this weekend?

23/05/2024

Was the ‘89 Turbo Trans Am truly the king of the streets?👑

For Pontiac’s 20th anniversary, they wanted to turn some heads… and boy did they. Pulling up next to a TA was never out of the ordinary, but when you hear it spool up all of a sudden, that’s a different story. These TA’s were swapped with Buick’s turbo V-6, that’s right, the same engine as the feared GN. So what do you think, did this Pontiac rule the streets?🤔

22/05/2024

Happy Tech Tuesday everyone! Tim is discussing exhaust set ups today… share with a friend that needs some educating📖🤓

20/05/2024

With the weather getting nicer and the races starting up again, we figured it’s time to bring back the tail light spotters guide! Tag someone who needs to study this…😎🇺🇸

Welcome back to Cars Illustrated! Our goal with this site is to celebrate the work of one of the greatest cars magazines ever published. For folks who were there when Cars Illustrated was first published, we hope we can help you find that issue that you lost or the one that you didn’t get off the ...

17/05/2024

Buick Grand National Showdown is this Friday night at Englishtown Raceway Park!  Oh, sorry, no it’s not. This ad from 1988 told you all you need to know about the king of the street. Anyone race this?  Got any pics or stories?

17/05/2024

Testing new muscle cars is fun and exciting. But there is something to be said for a car that has been built to take down the modern muscle… especially while keeping all the luxurious comforts of a street car. That’s the case with this Buick T-type. Trapping in the mid-11s, this machine was swapped with a 4.1L V-6, running on 22-24 psi boost and a little spray. Seeing it on the street, you’d never know any of that. This is the definition of getting the most bang for your buck😎💨