Corvette

The most powerful standard ’Vette that has been released, the C7 features an all-new 6.2-liter LT1 V8 with a plethora of advanced tech optimizations including direct injection, Active Fuel Management, an advanced combustion system that will drive more power while using less fuel and continuously variable valve timing. These systems work together to produce an ultra-impressive 450 horses with an equally decent 450 lb.-ft. of torque at your command. The new ’Ray can hit zero to 60 in under four seconds—try that on for size.

While the internal specs may sell on paper, we’re pretty sure hardcore fans of the brand have been most looking forward to the new shape of this American beast. The stocky, aggressive C7 distinctly captures the spirit of the ’Vette while not straying too far from its predecessors. We’re slightly undecided on this; Chevy had the ability to redesign roughly from scratch but made the conscious decision to evolve the style from the C5 and C6. We understand the need to not alienate loyalists with something far too revolutionary for the name, but there was definitely some room to experiment—especially with the taillights, which are eerily similar to the current fifth-gen Camaros that debuted a couple years back.