Car and Driver - USA (2020-01)

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1. Porsche 9 11 Carrera S


2. Mercedes-AMG GT

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dating, world’s best automatic transmission. Minus When you
forget that the fuel filler is on the front fender. Equals Better at
straddling than a bowlegged bull rider.