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The rear 3/4 view of a white-with-red-decals 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 on a track

Why Is the Base Porsche 911 Called ‘Carrera’?

Originally, the base Porsche 911 wasn't called the Carrera. That was originally a higher-end trim named in honor of Porsche's success at the Carrera Panamericana. But after the 911 was almost killed off, the name reappeared as part of a rejuvenation campaign. And the 911 Carrera has been the base trim ever since.
The rear 3/4 view of a red 2022 Toyota GR86 Premium at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show

The 2022 Toyota GR86 Might Hit Harder Than Toyota Claims

An independent tuner, Paragon Performance, measured a 2022 Toyota GR86 on its dynamometer and found the sports car makes more horsepower and torque than advertised. But while reports of underrated engines aren't unheard-of, Toyota might not actually be sandbagging its sports car.