TOP USED PERFORMANCE VEHICLES
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of driving, and it only gets better if you’ve got a vehicle with a ton of horsepower and a whole lot more attitude. Your Minnesota Truck Headquarters is the destination in St. Cloud and all of Minnesota for awesome trucks, but we’re also the first place you’ll want to look if you’re on the hunt for a used performance vehicle.
Ford F-150 Raptor
If you’re talking about Ford and powerhouse vehicles, you can’t go wrong with options like the legendary Ford Mustang or the newer Explorer ST. But if you’re wanting a performance vehicle that gives you a little bit of everything in a big way, you’ve got to consider the boldest and brashest version of the Ford F-150 — the Raptor.
The latest generations of the F-150 Raptor have ranked among the strongest, fastest, and most powerful production trucks ever made. That’s because newer models are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that throws down 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. If that’s not enough, Ford recently launched the F-150 Raptor R, which swaps in the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 of the incredible Mustang Shelby GT500 to deliver 700 horsepower.
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet has itself quite a one-two punch in terms of performance vehicles thanks to the legendary Corvette and Camaro. The Chevrolet Camaro remains one of the most impressive sports coupes and convertibles you can get your hands on today, offering a ton of engine options, unique styling elements, and an unmistakable overall appearance that stops folks dead in their tracks.
Speaking of tracks, that’s where a Camaro is made to thrive — especially if you go with the new ZL1. Powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, the Camaro ZL1 serves up 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to sprint from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.5 seconds. And while strength is a guarantee, newer Camaros can bring it when it comes to smoothness thanks to Magnetic Ride Control, a feature that can automatically adjust damping almost instantaneously.
Dodge Challenger
The 1970s was a decade dominated by sports cars, but the Dodge Challenger stood out as one of the very best in the bunch. Dodge resurrected the Challenger as a powerhouse muscle car in 2008, putting the competition on notice and facilitating the brand’s transition to all-performance, all the time.
Over the course of 15 years, the revamped Dodge Challenger has been a favorite among thrillseekers thanks to its retro yet modern styling, a wide range of special editions and options, and, of course, amazing performance. Of all the Challengers ever made, the SRT Demon is the most legendary thanks to its maximum 840 horsepower and 200 mph top speed.
Jaguar F-PACE
You wouldn’t hear much of an argument if you called any Jaguar sports car one of the best of its kind. But the Jaguar F-PACE? This incredible performance SUV showed the world that this cat was capable of changing its stripes. Jaguar applies all the skill and strength that goes into world-class cars like the F-TYPE to a stylish yet family-friendly SUV, and the results are stunning to say the least.
How stunning? The Jaguar F-PACE SVR is standard with a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that puts down 542 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to rocket from 0-60 in under four seconds. And if you think the numbers are impressive, just wait until you hear that V8 growl when you press the pedal down.
If you want to recapture that spark of joy you should get from driving, these and other excellent performance vehicles are all great options. And you can find them at Your Minnesota Truck Headquarters in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
