2010 Car Nominees

Ford Fiesta

“The Fiesta is powered by a 120 horsepower 1.6 liter engine that’s enthusiastic, if a bit noisy. It’s available with a 5-speed stick [and a] 6-speed automatic — a special type of gearbox called a twin-clutch. Twin-clutch automatics are used in sports cars like the Nissan GT-R, VW GTI, and Porsche 911 because they provide excellent power delivery and near-instant shifts. But they also provide outstanding fuel economy, which is why Ford chose a twin-clutch for the Fiesta. EPA estimates for the automatic Fiesta are 30 MPG city/40 MPG highway.”

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Cadillac CTSv Coupe

“The new CTS-V Coupe is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 that produces a monstrous 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. Cadillac claims that the CTS-V Coupe can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds, but the more impressive aspect of this car is how it handles around the track. One element of the new CTS Coupe that improves handling abilities is the rear track, which has been widened by almost an inch on the CTS-V model to optimize cornering stability.”

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Ford Mustang GT

Ford has been quick to willingly put their new 5.0-powered 2011 Mustang GT head to head with the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS and in this video, courtesy of Ford Motor Company; we get a good look at the two legendary pony cars roasting their tires side by side. Make sure that your volume is up as this video also gives you a great sample of what the 2011 Mustang GT will sound like at wide open throttle when it is smoking the tires.

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