1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
- 5.6 liter, single overhead cam V-8 engine
- 237 hp
- 287 foot-pounds of torque
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Best Summer Vehicles: Past, Present, and Future
Roberta Willson • June 7, 2022
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about purchasing a fun summer ride? We are here to indulge that daydream with some of the best summer vehicles. We have found some great potential options for you from the past, present, and future. Summer is here, daydream with these summer vehicles!
Best Summer Vehicles of the Past
1973 Jeep CJ-7
- 160 hp
- Starting in 1976, three-speed transmission. Transitioned to a four-speed later on.
- CJ-7 is the largest of the models, started with an 80-in wheelbase and grew over time
- 2 -door
1987 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
- V8 engine, regular or diesel
- Three-speed automatic or four-speed manual
- 191.3 inches overall with a 6-foot bed
1991 BMW M3
- 2.3 Liter engine
- 192 hp
- 4 cylinder
- 5-speed manual
1985 Porsche 944
- 150 hp
- 4 cylinder
- 5-speed manual or 3 speed automatic
- Top speed: 130 mph
Best Summer Vehicles of Today
2020 Jeep Wrangler
- 4 cylinder or V6 diesel
- 6-speed manual or automatic
- 185 hp (sport)
- AWD
2019 Jaguar F-Type SVR AWD Convertible
- 575 hp
- V8
- 8-speed automatic
- Supercharged
2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible
- 8 cylinder engine
- 460 hp
- 6-speed manual transmission, 10 speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive
2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
- 8 cylinder
- 9-speed automatic
- 463 hp
- Rear-wheel drive
2020 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 300-350 hp
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 6 cylinder
- Rear-wheel drive
Best Summer Vehicles of the Future
2023 Mazda CX-50
- 187-227 hp
- 4 cylinder
- All-wheel drive
- Crossover SUV
2022 BMW iX
- 516 hp
- Fully electric vehicle
- 86 mpg
- 324 miles battery only
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- 8 cylinder engine
- 670 hp
- 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- 5.5-liter LT6 engine
2023 Acura Integra
- 200 hp
- 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
- 426 hp
- Electric Pick-up truck, 10,000 lbs towing
- 230 miles battery only
- 5.5-foot bed
No matter what kind of vehicle you daydream about, R. H. Willson is here to help with used auto parts and servicing your vehicle. Remember to always be safe and have fun out there, we are here when you need us.
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