Glossary / General

performance cars

7 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

These are cars built to go fast and handle well, often with stronger engines.

Technical Definition

Performance cars are vehicles designed for higher speed, better handling, and more powerful engines compared to standard models.

Hear It Discussed

"...the place to find used performance cars. In 1961, there was a phone call..."
The Gas-Station Kid Who Outsmarted Dodge and Became the Mopar King Past Gas 11:28

"...that a lot of people will take performance cars to test. It is a favorite of the Buff Books."
Buick Leaves China, Kia K4 Hatchback, A Conversation with Steve Saleen Car Stuff Podcast 10:20

"...not just with 60s stuff and 70s stuff and of course the 80s and 90s performance stuff has gone through the roof."
TMCP #639: Ask Rick! Mecum Kissimmee Shockers — Is the Muscle Car Market Hot or Cooling? The MuscleCar Place 00:54