As we ring in the new year, it’s time to get excited for what’s ahead! Per usual, the automotive market doesn’t plan on disappointing auto enthusiasts in 2023. The cars are only getting better (and more expensive by the minute), but undeniably impressive all the same. From electric vehicles to a whole new era of sports cars, we are here for all the changes that the next year will bring. To give our readers a sneak peak of what’s in store, we’ve compiled a preview of the most anticipated sports cars making a return or grand entrance onto the automotive market.
Enter a new era of sports cars
While 2022 certainly had its flaws and signaled the end of production for several conventional models, there was one major upside: consumers finally started taking a liking to electric vehicles. With the highest EV sales to date, 2022 proved to be a year of transition. Automakers’ push for electric production and the ongoing popularity of Tesla models has awakened a new period for the automotive market. One where buyers aren’t shying away from electrification nor settling for vehicles without select features.
Right now, reports show more than 40 new EV models are launching as well as some pretty cool sports cars that are worth gawking over. Below we’ll take a look at the coolest new additions to the sports car category to give a bit of insight on what’s new:
Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Looking for more power than a GT? Take a second to acquaint yourself with the wildly impressive Dark Horse edition. With a reported 500 horsepower and checklist of performance features, this 2023 upgrade is sure to win over racing enthusiasts who swear by the Mustang namesake. Though Ford is actively converting to an all-electric lineup, the Dark Horse boosts the roaring enigma that sports car fanatics love.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
This 2023 model will be released as a limited edition, producing only 330 vehicles total. With an MSRP of over $300,000, there’s only a certain amount of people who will get to enjoy the 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 in this classic Aston Martin. By 2024, the V12 Vantage will be replaced with an electric substitute, marking an iconic end to the Vantage’s history.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Get ready Corvette enthusiasts! 2023 will bring back one of the most sought-after models in sports car history. The Chevy Corvette Z06 makes its triumphant return this year with the highest naturally aspirated V8 ever produced. Boosting 670 horsepower and 8 speed automatic transmission, the Z06 will grab the attention of thrill seekers. Reaching 60 mph in 2.6 seconds,
Overview
As can be seen, speed and performance are only set to expand in 2023. While a number of iconic sports cars will transition to electric batteries in the near future, some are making a return back to the market in a refreshed and exciting way. For now, buyers can still get their hands on some of the last gas-guzzling editions left in production.
What do you think of the Mustang Dark Horse, Aston Martin V12 Vantage and Chevy Corvette Z06? Watch the videos above and then tell us your thoughts on this new era of sports cars below.