[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/amazing-american-cars-we-wish-were-available-in-the-uk\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/amazing-american-cars-we-wish-were-available-in-the-uk\/","headline":"Amazing American cars we wish were available in the UK\u00a0","name":"Amazing American cars we wish were available in the UK\u00a0","description":"\u201cWe can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Today, we celebrate our Independence Day.\u201d So said President Thomas Whitmore during his rousing speech in 1996\u2019s monumental summer blockbuster Independence Day; a film in which Will Smith drops an alien with a single punch to the chops. Indeed, today, our Stateside cousins celebrate their independence and it reminded us that they have some truly amazing cars over there which for some reason […]","datePublished":"2017-07-04","dateModified":"2017-07-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2carfeature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/2carfeature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/amazing-american-cars-we-wish-were-available-in-the-uk\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":471,"keywords":["american cars","BMW M5 Manual","Chevrolet Camaro ZL1","dodge charger","ford","Ford F-150","Ford Mustang GT350","Ford Taurus SHO","Ram Runner"],"articleBody":"\u201cWe can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Today, we celebrate our Independence Day.\u201dSo said President Thomas Whitmore during his rousing speech in 1996\u2019s monumental summer blockbuster Independence Day; a film in which Will Smith drops an alien with a single punch to the chops.Indeed, today, our Stateside cousins celebrate their independence and it reminded us that they have some truly amazing cars over there which for some reason or another haven\u2019t reached UK roads.Here are just some of them:Ford Taurus SHOFuel costs have a big say in why certain models aren\u2019t available in the UK and Ford\u2019s Taurus SHO (short for \u2018Super High Output) is one such example.It\u2019s a bulky, overpowered full-fat sedan with little to no mind paid to running costs or fuel economy. That\u2019s why it would stick out like a sore thumb in Europe where sedans (sorry, \u2018saloons\u2019) are notably friendlier.Ram RunnerAs well as cheaper fuels, the Yanks have wider roads too and vast deserts where a high-performance pick-up like the Ram Runner can be let loose without the threat of levelling small towns.Chevrolet Camaro ZL1\u2018Ahh, but you can get the Camaro in the UK\u2019 chime the smart Alecs out there. That\u2019s true; while the bowtie badge has ceased trading in the UK and Europe entirely, Brits can still ship over this muscle car in right-hand drive. But the ZL1 variant? Nuh-uh.While the 6.2-litre 446bhp V8 available to Brits can clear 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds, the 641bhp ZL1 does it a whole second quicker.Ford Mustang GT350RHD Mustangs may now be a thing in the UK but the GT350 remains strictly reserved for the US. Which is just as well because by all accounts, it is ridiculously overpowered with the capacity to make mincemeat of any UK motorway.BMW M5 ManualWe\u2019ll be getting an all-new M5 some time in 2018 but most likely, only with flappy paddles. For a stick option, you\u2019d have to head Stateside, but even then, you\u2019d have to venture into the used market after the manual M5 was discontinued in April 2016.Dodge ChargerYet again, the prospect of running a stupidly overpowered retro sedan\/coupe on UK roads promises to be financially heavy, both getting it over here as well as running it. That\u2019s why even the people capable of importing them don\u2019t get many takers.Ford F-150Brits have warmed towards pick-ups lately, as illustrated in our recent best pick-ups round-up, and in the US, the F-150 is the biggest selling automobile. It\u2019s the equivalent of the Fiesta over here, but if you saw an F-150 on UK roads, you could almost hear the tarmac gulp in fear."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Amazing American cars we wish were available in the UK\u00a0","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/amazing-american-cars-we-wish-were-available-in-the-uk\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]