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exotic sports carsIf you are a type of person who likes exotic high speed sports car, then you should prepare to spend a lot of money on gasoline. Sports cars are known to have large engines to achieve high amounts of speed. Having large engines mean that it will also consume large amounts of fuel.
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Some of these sports cars are produced by very small firms, and in some cases you have to do some of the assembly work yourself. Lotus is a small company that has produced some brilliant sports cars in the past, including the Seven, Eleven, Elan, Elite and Europa - and it still does so. Among these British sports cars are the Caterhams, which are modernised versions of the Lotus Seven, Morgans and Westfields. Like Caterham and Westfield, Elfin in Australia and Donkervoort in The Netherlands make high-performance sports cars of the classic type with exposed wheels.What sets sports cars apart is their low center of gravity, light weight and small size. These features give them the acceleration you expect in a sports car, and good cornering, handling and braking. They are usually fairly inexpensive compared with supercars. In fact, some like the Caterham CSR provide supercar performance - but no frills, just plain thrills.Unlike a supercar, a sports car can have quite modest performance so long as it is a two-seater - or two plus two children - and is fun to drive. Engines can be from 1.0 to 5.0 litres - bigger than that, if the car is any good it will be a supercar. Acceleration of a sports car should be better than a sedan, but these cars score mostly in cornering, braking and handling.The Mazda Miata (MX-5 in Europe, Eunos Roadster in Japan) is a small sports car that is fun to drive, as is the more spartan Lotus Elise, which is a good deal faster and handles better. In fact, any car on this site is a real sports car, and will be fun to drive. If you're looking for a fast, fun car, consider a sports car and start here.Want a sports car and can't afford the one you want? wWell, why not try an older one, or even a classic. Meanwhile, visit or sister site, Cash to Buy Your Fast Car,to find out how to make enough money to buy the sports car of your dreams.
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You may need a scorecard to follow this story, but here goes. Envisioning himself as the next Enzo Ferrari, British entrepreneur Arash Farboud founded an exotic sports car company, called Farboud Sports Cars, in the late 1990s with the goal of producing a supercar to rival some of the best in the world. After several attempts, he developed a concept for a car he called the Farboud GTS. But realizing he was stretching himself too thin, and preferring to focus his attention on auto racing as well as managing his family’s pharmaceutical company, Farboud brought in British automotive designer and producer Chris Marsh to oversee the company and produce the GTS.However, in moving the mid-engine supercar from paper to production, Marsh made a number of critical changes to the car’s design, mechanics, and powerplant. For instance, Marsh opted for an easily acquired Cosworth-tuned, 3.0-liter Ford Duratec V6 that produces 262 bph (British horsepower) and is capable of driving the GTS from 0 to 60 in just under 5 seconds. That car is currently in production at the automaker’s small factory near Bath, England.
Okay, fine so far, but here’s where the twists begin. After Marsh made changes to the GTS’s design, Arash Farboud became disillusioned with the car, since it had strayed too far from what he had originally envisioned. So he launched another car company, which he called Arash Cars, a few years ago. Fearing there might be some confusion (are you confused yet?) in the minds of prospective buyers, Marsh, who remained at the original company, decided to rename his car. And so was born the Farbio.
Granted, it’s an odd name, a sort of Italian twist on the Farboud name. But the Farbio GTS is indeed about to make its way out onto the British, and perhaps American, roadways. The two-seater features a full carbon-fiber body, a steel-tube frame, a complete flat underfloor that helps the supercar stick to the road, and a six-speed manual gearbox. Inside, the Farbio GTS features an ergonomic design, with Sparco Milano reclining seats, a touch-screen navigation system, and bespoke leather organizer pouches, as well as the standard air conditioning, sound system, and power everything.
Pricing for the Farbio GTS will be 59,525 pounds, or around $121,500. A supercharged version will be available for 71,675 pounds, or about $145,000 and change. Reports indicate that the GTS will be available in the U.S., possibly sometime in 2008.
And what of Arash Farboud and his new company? Never content to be left in the dust, he’s in the process of launching the Arash AF10 (below) which, oddly enough, bears a striking resemblance to the GTS, although with a slightly different rear deck design and a more Ferrari-esque front end. No official word yet on when it will be available, but at least it’s nice to know that if you have the bucks, you’ve got a choice of British supercars.
exotic sports carDespite an achingly long roll-out, the first cracks in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG dam have begun to appear, courtesy of CarPoint. Due to be revealed at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show, the 300SL-inspired "Gullwing" is packing a front/mid-mounted version of the venerable 6.3-liter V8 fitted to the majority of AMG's offerings, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox channeling 563 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Weight is pegged at around 3,500 pounds, allowing the SLS to run from a rest to 60 in 3.7 seconds. Top speed is 197 mph and optional carbon ceramic discs should bring the party to a halt with supreme authority
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Club Sportiva, the nation's largest and most established automotive car time share, presents you a driving experience beyond ownership.
Club Sportiva Members have ultimate exotic car share experiences with access to a private, multimillion dollar car Collection. High performance sports cars available without the complications of ownership, including the option to lease your daily driver with your membership. Whether you have a Mercedes-Benz, Porsche or Toyota Prius; our membership plans let you experience the newest exotic cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin to classic cars like a Jaguar E-type.
The Club Sportiva experience extends beyond just the cars; exhilarating Member road rallies, unique driving tours to local points of interest as well as social events at our private Clubhouse. Members also have access to national and international car Collections so you can be sure you're never too far from enjoying your car share club!
Everything we do at Club Sportiva is designed to exceed your expectations. In our sixth year of business as the industry pioneer - find out how the Club Sportiva experience can be yours.Presenting a driving experience beyond ownership. Entering our fifth year of operation, Club Sportiva is the Nation's largest and most established automotive membership club.
Club Sportiva gives you the keys to our private multi million dollar car collection, available how you want without the complications of ownership. Our memberships meet the needs of your active lifestyle, letting you experience everything from the classics like a Jaguar E-type and Bentley to the newest exotic Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
The Club Sportiva experience extends beyond just the cars – exhilarating Member road rallies, social events at our private Clubhouse and many other exclusive VIP services. Members also have access to our national and international network of locations so you can be sure you’re never too far from enjoying our collection of dream cars!
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"Our intention was to design an exotic sports car that gracefully combines advanced technology and strong emotion," according to Jon Ikeda, principal designer of the Acura Design Center.
"The technical, machined surfaces and keen-edge design are balanced with sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all of which results in the ultimate exotic sports car."
Wide and low to the ground with a 2763mm wheelbase, the concept is anchored by grippe 19-inch front and 20-inch rear performance tires mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum wheels.
Braking is via powerful, ventilated carbon ceramic brakes with eight-piston calipers. Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept’s aggressive appearance.
The low slung cabin is constructed entirely of tinted glass and sits flush against the body. Door handles are also flush mounted, allowing the sports car to retain a clean and aerodynamic appearance.
The car has a carbon fiber under body and the rear is finished with aggressive quad exhausts and integrated rear diffusers.
Sports cars.... Sports cars are low and lightweight - and should be two-seaters. They are designed to provide drivers with fun - especially when driving round twisty roads. Sports cars have been made for 100 years, and most early racing cars were really sports cars. Today, some sports cars have fixed roofs, and even room for two small people in the back.Here, we concentrate only on sport scars, giving you the best information and guidance on choosing one. If you need advice, just ask. But how do we define sports cars?
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Sports cars are usually two-seater convertibles. The best ones aren't shortened sedans which have two-seats, but are built on their own short special-purpose underbodies or frames.The BMW Z4, Honda S-2000, Lotus Elise, Mercedes-Benz SLK and Porsche Boxster are good examples of modern sports cars, each built on its own unique underbody.Sports cars have been an important part of the motoring scene for a century. Famous makers of sports cars include Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar - now in the supercar class - and Porsche. Alfa Romeo, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and TVR has also made a number of fabulous sports cars.
Brilliant sports cars from Caterham, Honda, Lotus and Porsche Some of these sports cars are produced by very small firms, and in some cases you have to do some of the assembly work yourself. Lotus is a small company that has produced some brilliant sports cars in the past, including the Seven, Eleven, Elan, Elite and Europa - and it still does so. Among these British sports cars are the Caterhams, which are modernised versions of the Lotus Seven, Morgans and Westfields. Like Caterham and Westfield, Elfin in Australia and Donkervoort in The Netherlands make high-performance sports cars of the classic type with exposed wheels.What sets sports cars apart is their low center of gravity, light weight and small size. These features give them the acceleration you expect in a sports car, and good cornering, handling and braking. They are usually fairly inexpensive compared with supercars. In fact, some like the Caterham CSR provide supercar performance - but no frills, just plain thrills.Unlike a supercar, a sports car can have quite modest performance so long as it is a two-seater - or two plus two children - and is fun to drive. Engines can be from 1.0 to 5.0 litres - bigger than that, if the car is any good it will be a supercar. Acceleration of a sports car should be better than a sedan, but these cars score mostly in cornering, braking and handling.The Mazda Miata (MX-5 in Europe, Eunos Roadster in Japan) is a small sports car that is fun to drive, as is the more spartan Lotus Elise, which is a good deal faster and handles better. In fact, any car on this site is a real sports car, and will be fun to drive. If you're looking for a fast, fun car, consider a sports car and start here.Want a sports car and can't afford the one you want? wWell, why not try an older one, or even a classic. Meanwhile, visit or sister site, Cash to Buy Your Fast Car,to find out how to make enough money to buy the sports car of your dreams.
"The technical, machined surfaces and keen-edge design are balanced with sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all of which results in the ultimate exotic sports car."
Wide and low to the ground with a 2763mm wheelbase, the concept is anchored by grippe 19-inch front and 20-inch rear performance tires mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum wheels.
Braking is via powerful, ventilated carbon ceramic brakes with eight-piston calipers. Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept’s aggressive appearance.
The low slung cabin is constructed entirely of tinted glass and sits flush against the body. Door handles are also flush mounted, allowing the sports car to retain a clean and aerodynamic appearance.
The car has a carbon fiber under body and the rear is finished with aggressive quad exhausts and integrated rear diffusers.
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Sports cars.... Sports cars are low and lightweight - and should be two-seaters. They are designed to provide drivers with fun - especially when driving round twisty roads. Sports cars have been made for 100 years, and most early racing cars were really sports cars. Today, some sports cars have fixed roofs, and even room for two small people in the back.Here, we concentrate only on sport scars, giving you the best information and guidance on choosing one. If you need advice, just ask. But how do we define sports cars?
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Sports cars are usually two-seater convertibles. The best ones aren't shortened sedans which have two-seats, but are built on their own short special-purpose underbodies or frames.The BMW Z4, Honda S-2000, Lotus Elise, Mercedes-Benz SLK and Porsche Boxster are good examples of modern sports cars, each built on its own unique underbody.Sports cars have been an important part of the motoring scene for a century. Famous makers of sports cars include Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar - now in the supercar class - and Porsche. Alfa Romeo, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and TVR has also made a number of fabulous sports cars.
Brilliant sports cars from Caterham, Honda, Lotus and Porsche Some of these sports cars are produced by very small firms, and in some cases you have to do some of the assembly work yourself. Lotus is a small company that has produced some brilliant sports cars in the past, including the Seven, Eleven, Elan, Elite and Europa - and it still does so. Among these British sports cars are the Caterhams, which are modernised versions of the Lotus Seven, Morgans and Westfields. Like Caterham and Westfield, Elfin in Australia and Donkervoort in The Netherlands make high-performance sports cars of the classic type with exposed wheels.What sets sports cars apart is their low center of gravity, light weight and small size. These features give them the acceleration you expect in a sports car, and good cornering, handling and braking. They are usually fairly inexpensive compared with supercars. In fact, some like the Caterham CSR provide supercar performance - but no frills, just plain thrills.Unlike a supercar, a sports car can have quite modest performance so long as it is a two-seater - or two plus two children - and is fun to drive. Engines can be from 1.0 to 5.0 litres - bigger than that, if the car is any good it will be a supercar. Acceleration of a sports car should be better than a sedan, but these cars score mostly in cornering, braking and handling.The Mazda Miata (MX-5 in Europe, Eunos Roadster in Japan) is a small sports car that is fun to drive, as is the more spartan Lotus Elise, which is a good deal faster and handles better. In fact, any car on this site is a real sports car, and will be fun to drive. If you're looking for a fast, fun car, consider a sports car and start here.Want a sports car and can't afford the one you want? wWell, why not try an older one, or even a classic. Meanwhile, visit or sister site, Cash to Buy Your Fast Car,to find out how to make enough money to buy the sports car of your dreams.
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According to Acura, we can expect future products to be influenced by it. Indeed, if the right design cues are carried into production, the aggression will be a shot in the arm to future Acura sedans. Like most concepts, no powertrain lies underhood, but designer Dave Marek says it’s sized such that “a large, powerful engine lurks beneath the surface.” Considering that today the largest, most powerful engine in Acura’s stable is a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, perhaps this comment hints at the future of Honda’s powertrain group.
I could tell you all about the 22-inch front and 23-inch rear wheels, the brake calipers, the cooling ducts and any number of other well-meaning features on this design study, but I’m distracted by the aesthetic catastrophe that is the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept.
The show-stopping Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ made its world debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The dynamically styled concept provides a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX.
Created to take exotic sports car styling to a new level, the concept is designed to incorporate a powerful front-mounted, V-10 engine and a new high- performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™).
‘The Acura brand will always be a home for people who love to drive,’ said Takeo Fukui, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ‘As we advance toward building a car like this, I can tell you it will feature advanced technology matching our passion for performance.’
The concept’s exterior demonstrates a dynamic fusion of advanced technology and emotion. The long, pronounced hood features deeply sculpted lines and embossed air vents, both of which hint at the powerful engine beneath. The exterior lines run the length of the body, creating a ribbon- like effect from the front headlights to the rear wheel arches, evoking a feeling of movement and power.
I could tell you all about the 22-inch front and 23-inch rear wheels, the brake calipers, the cooling ducts and any number of other well-meaning features on this design study, but I’m distracted by the aesthetic catastrophe that is the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept.
The show-stopping Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ made its world debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The dynamically styled concept provides a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX.
Created to take exotic sports car styling to a new level, the concept is designed to incorporate a powerful front-mounted, V-10 engine and a new high- performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™).
‘The Acura brand will always be a home for people who love to drive,’ said Takeo Fukui, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ‘As we advance toward building a car like this, I can tell you it will feature advanced technology matching our passion for performance.’
The concept’s exterior demonstrates a dynamic fusion of advanced technology and emotion. The long, pronounced hood features deeply sculpted lines and embossed air vents, both of which hint at the powerful engine beneath. The exterior lines run the length of the body, creating a ribbon- like effect from the front headlights to the rear wheel arches, evoking a feeling of movement and power.
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Up to 400 bhp in an extruded aluminum frame and with unique twin-disc brakes make the Aspid a powerful new contender in the open-wheeled sports car market.
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Audi s history is one of the most multifaceted stories ever told in the history of the automobile. The Audi emblem with its four rings signifies one of Germany s oldest automobile manufacturers. It symbolises the amalgamation in 1932 of four formerly independent motor-vehicle manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. These companies formed the roots of what is today AUDI AG. Audi is well known for the production of luxurious cars n fast cars
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When the prices of gasoline reached its peak over the three dollar mark last year, it changed the landscape of the auto industry. With more and more consumers wary of an impending increase in the prices of gasoline, fuel efficient small cars are now in demand. This resulted to lesser sale of SUVs and other large cars.In this way, the price of gasoline changed the auto industry wherein car manufacturers are now focusing on the development of small cars which are commonly fuel efficient. There are still SUVs being introduced in the market for those who need the capability of these large cars for their lifestyle or business. There are also large trucks with hybrid versions which are aimed at those people who want a big car with good gas mileage. Aside from this, another aspect that the increased gas price affected the auto industry is in the sale of used cars.Recently, more and more consumers are selling their scarborough used car sales on the Internet rather than settling for a trade-in. This is because auto retailers are offering lower prices. The reason behind this is that they are still struggling to sell the large number of SUVs that consumers have been turning their back on at the onset of the oil price hike.The trend in using the Internet to sell scarborough used car dealer gained momentum last year as the prices of gasoline started soaring. Analysts argue that retailers are focusing on selling new SUVs which have seemed to lose its appeal on most car buyers.By the end of last year, 34 percent of the used car sale market is attributed to personal sale of used cars. This trend will likely continue as there are still old vehicles that needs replacing because of the increase in the price of gas.The use of the Internet as a selling tool is a logical step for consumers who want to sell their used cars. The Web is full of online vehicle stores which facilitates the sale of used cars. By using the Internet, consumers have access to a large number of people who are looking for used cars to buy.
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A simple definition of a sports car is “a small cheap cars with a high-powered engine, and generally seats two people”. This is more or less a “textbook” definition but gives us an idea of what the public perceives to be a sports car.
The Houghton Mifflin dictionary defines a exotic sports cars as: “An automobile equipped for racing, especially an aerodynamically shaped one-passenger or two-passenger vehicle having a low center of gravity and steering and suspension designed for precise control at high speeds”. This dictionary definition does not seem to capture the general perception of what the public sees as a sports car.
The Houghton Mifflin definition of the “two seat rule” seems out-of-date. Many exotic sports cars today offer small back seats (sometimes referred to as 2+2 seating) and there is a current movement underway to increase the seating room in models long considered exotic sports cars by most automotive experts.
Insurance companies use their own formula in classifying automobiles and often the presence of two doors automatically makes any car a “sports car” in their eyes. This perspective, of course, is as overly simplistic as the standard dictionary approach to defining a sports car. One can certainly think of any number of two door vehicles that fall far short of being an actual sports car. Economy cars and even larger two-door vehicles that are not built with power and performance in mind should not qualify as true exotic sports cars.
Some car buffs will refer to high-performance muscle cars and other larger vehicles as exotic sports cars. Others, however, draw a distinction between these vehicles and “true” Exotic sports cars. These individuals will claim that a car can be a “sporting car” or simply “sporty” but still fall short of being a true sports car. Thus, “regular” cars may be outfitted with a “sports package” and/or accessories to make the car sportier, but may not fit a strict definition of a sports car.
Not all automotive enthusiasts, however, embrace this restrictive view of exotic sports cars. In many circles, a sports car is any car offering greater performance or power than more standard offerings. This school of thought will consider muscle cars and other larger vehicles designed with performance in mind as exotic sports cars.
Others will maintain that the distinction between a sports car and any other type of car lies in how the car’s suspension and handling are addressed. Technical debates rage over whether various suspension packages qualify as belonging to true “exotic sports cars“.
Some will argue that a sports car can be defined by its intentions. If the car is designed for performance more so than for utility, they say, it is a sports car. This intent-based definition, however, provides little guidance in determining whether a car is a sports car or not. Particularly in the modern era, the notion of designing a car of any sort without significant consideration of its feasibility and utility seems unlikely. Any commercially viable vehicle, regardless of its performance, must retain significant utility.
Road and Track, a leading automotive publication, summarizes the sports card definition debate with a simple observation: “Ask five people the exact definition of a sports car, and you’ll likely get five different answers”.
There is no clear-cut definition of what really is a sports car. The restrictive definitions of the past seem ill suited to categorize today’s’ diverse automotive offerings and common usage of the term runs contrary to most long-held definitions.
There is, however, a common thought that seems to run through almost all of the outlooks on the meaning of “sports car”. If a car is designed with high performance or race-like capabilities in mind, it can probably be safely termed a sports car. Some purists may balk at such a liberal perspective, but alternative definitions fall far short of accurately distinguishing exotic sports cars form regular production models.
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Sports cars.... Sports cars are low and lightweight - and should be two-seaters. They are designed to provide drivers with fun - especially when driving round twisty roads. Sports cars have been made for 100 years, and most early racing cars were really sports cars. Today, some sports cars have fixed roofs, and even room for two small people in the back.Here, we concentrate only on sport scars, giving you the best information and guidance on choosing one. If you need advice, just ask. But how do we define sports cars?
Sports cars are usually two-seater convertibles. The best ones aren't shortened sedans which have two-seats, but are built on their own short special-purpose underbodies or frames.The BMW Z4, Honda S-2000, Lotus Elise, Mercedes-Benz SLK and Porsche Boxster are good examples of modern sports cars, each built on its own unique underbody.Sports cars have been an important part of the motoring scene for a century. Famous makers of sports cars include Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar - now in the supercar class - and Porsche. Alfa Romeo, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and TVR has also made a number of fabulous sports cars.
Brilliant sports cars from Caterham, Honda, Lotus and Porsche Some of these sports cars are produced by very small firms, and in some cases you have to do some of the assembly work yourself. Lotus is a small company that has produced some brilliant sports cars in the past, including the Seven, Eleven, Elan, Elite and Europa - and it still does so. Among these British sports cars are the Caterhams, which are modernised versions of the Lotus Seven, Morgans and Westfields. Like Caterham and Westfield, Elfin in Australia and Donkervoort in The Netherlands make high-performance sports cars of the classic type with exposed wheels.What sets sports cars apart is their low center of gravity, light weight and small size. These features give them the acceleration you expect in a sports car, and good cornering, handling and braking. They are usually fairly inexpensive compared with supercars. In fact, some like the Caterham CSR provide supercar performance - but no frills, just plain thrills.Unlike a supercar, a sports car can have quite modest performance so long as it is a two-seater - or two plus two children - and is fun to drive. Engines can be from 1.0 to 5.0 litres - bigger than that, if the car is any good it will be a supercar. Acceleration of a sports car should be better than a sedan, but these cars score mostly in cornering, braking and handling.The Mazda Miata (MX-5 in Europe, Eunos Roadster in Japan) is a small sports car that is fun to drive, as is the more spartan Lotus Elise, which is a good deal faster and handles better. In fact, any car on this site is a real sports car, and will be fun to drive. If you're looking for a fast, fun car, consider a sports car and start here.Want a sports car and can't afford the one you want? wWell, why not try an older one, or even a classic. Meanwhile, visit or sister site, Cash to Buy Your Fast Car,to find out how to make enough money to buy the sports car of your dreams.
best exotic sports carAudi s history is one of the most multifaceted stories ever told in the history of the automobile. The Audi emblem with its four rings signifies one of Germany s oldest automobile manufacturers. It symbolises the amalgamation in 1932 of four formerly independent motor-vehicle manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. These companies formed the roots of what is today AUDI AG. Audi is well known for the production of luxurious cars n fast cars
Hot Exotic sports Cars 2Experience the best of BMW, Lamborghini, and Ferrari! This high-quality screensaver shows the best exotic cars on the market today. Fully user-customizable by you, so download this screensaver
When the prices of gasoline reached its peak over the three dollar mark last year, it changed the landscape of the auto industry. With more and more consumers wary of an impending increase in the prices of gasoline, fuel efficient small cars are now in demand. This resulted to lesser sale of SUVs and other large cars.In this way, the price of gasoline changed the auto industry wherein car manufacturers are now focusing on the development of small cars which are commonly fuel efficient. There are still SUVs being introduced in the market for those who need the capability of these large cars for their lifestyle or business. There are also large trucks with hybrid versions which are aimed at those people who want a big car with good gas mileage. Aside from this, another aspect that the increased gas price affected the auto industry is in the sale of used cars.Recently, more and more consumers are selling their scarborough used car sales on the Internet rather than settling for a trade-in. This is because auto retailers are offering lower prices. The reason behind this is that they are still struggling to sell the large number of SUVs that consumers have been turning their back on at the onset of the oil price hike.The trend in using the Internet to sell scarborough used car dealer gained momentum last year as the prices of gasoline started soaring. Analysts argue that retailers are focusing on selling new SUVs which have seemed to lose its appeal on most car buyers.By the end of last year, 34 percent of the used car sale market is attributed to personal sale of used cars. This trend will likely continue as there are still old vehicles that needs replacing because of the increase in the price of gas.The use of the Internet as a selling tool is a logical step for consumers who want to sell their used cars. The Web is full of online vehicle stores which facilitates the sale of used cars. By using the Internet, consumers have access to a large number of people who are looking for used cars to buy.
exotic sports cars 1A simple definition of a sports car is “a small cheap cars with a high-powered engine, and generally seats two people”. This is more or less a “textbook” definition but gives us an idea of what the public perceives to be a sports car.
The Houghton Mifflin dictionary defines a exotic sports cars as: “An automobile equipped for racing, especially an aerodynamically shaped one-passenger or two-passenger vehicle having a low center of gravity and steering and suspension designed for precise control at high speeds”. This dictionary definition does not seem to capture the general perception of what the public sees as a sports car.
The Houghton Mifflin definition of the “two seat rule” seems out-of-date. Many exotic sports cars today offer small back seats (sometimes referred to as 2+2 seating) and there is a current movement underway to increase the seating room in models long considered exotic sports cars by most automotive experts.
Insurance companies use their own formula in classifying automobiles and often the presence of two doors automatically makes any car a “sports car” in their eyes. This perspective, of course, is as overly simplistic as the standard dictionary approach to defining a sports car. One can certainly think of any number of two door vehicles that fall far short of being an actual sports car. Economy cars and even larger two-door vehicles that are not built with power and performance in mind should not qualify as true exotic sports cars.
Some car buffs will refer to high-performance muscle cars and other larger vehicles as exotic sports cars. Others, however, draw a distinction between these vehicles and “true” Exotic sports cars. These individuals will claim that a car can be a “sporting car” or simply “sporty” but still fall short of being a true sports car. Thus, “regular” cars may be outfitted with a “sports package” and/or accessories to make the car sportier, but may not fit a strict definition of a sports car.
Not all automotive enthusiasts, however, embrace this restrictive view of exotic sports cars. In many circles, a sports car is any car offering greater performance or power than more standard offerings. This school of thought will consider muscle cars and other larger vehicles designed with performance in mind as exotic sports cars.
Others will maintain that the distinction between a sports car and any other type of car lies in how the car’s suspension and handling are addressed. Technical debates rage over whether various suspension packages qualify as belonging to true “exotic sports cars“.
Some will argue that a sports car can be defined by its intentions. If the car is designed for performance more so than for utility, they say, it is a sports car. This intent-based definition, however, provides little guidance in determining whether a car is a sports car or not. Particularly in the modern era, the notion of designing a car of any sort without significant consideration of its feasibility and utility seems unlikely. Any commercially viable vehicle, regardless of its performance, must retain significant utility.
Road and Track, a leading automotive publication, summarizes the sports card definition debate with a simple observation: “Ask five people the exact definition of a sports car, and you’ll likely get five different answers”.
There is no clear-cut definition of what really is a sports car. The restrictive definitions of the past seem ill suited to categorize today’s’ diverse automotive offerings and common usage of the term runs contrary to most long-held definitions.
There is, however, a common thought that seems to run through almost all of the outlooks on the meaning of “sports car”. If a car is designed with high performance or race-like capabilities in mind, it can probably be safely termed a sports car. Some purists may balk at such a liberal perspective, but alternative definitions fall far short of accurately distinguishing exotic sports cars form regular production models.
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Low, lightweight and fun - that's a sports car
Sports cars.... Sports cars are low and lightweight - and should be two-seaters. They are designed to provide drivers with fun - especially when driving round twisty roads. Sports cars have been made for 100 years, and most early racing cars were really sports cars. Today, some sports cars have fixed roofs, and even room for two small people in the back.Here, we concentrate only on sport scars, giving you the best information and guidance on choosing one. If you need advice, just ask. But how do we define sports cars?
Sports cars are usually two-seater convertibles. The best ones aren't shortened sedans which have two-seats, but are built on their own short special-purpose underbodies or frames.The BMW Z4, Honda S-2000, Lotus Elise, Mercedes-Benz SLK and Porsche Boxster are good examples of modern sports cars, each built on its own unique underbody.Sports cars have been an important part of the motoring scene for a century. Famous makers of sports cars include Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar - now in the supercar class - and Porsche. Alfa Romeo, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and TVR has also made a number of fabulous sports cars.
Brilliant sports cars from Caterham, Honda, Lotus and Porsche Some of these sports cars are produced by very small firms, and in some cases you have to do some of the assembly work yourself. Lotus is a small company that has produced some brilliant sports cars in the past, including the Seven, Eleven, Elan, Elite and Europa - and it still does so. Among these British sports cars are the Caterhams, which are modernised versions of the Lotus Seven, Morgans and Westfields. Like Caterham and Westfield, Elfin in Australia and Donkervoort in The Netherlands make high-performance sports cars of the classic type with exposed wheels.What sets sports cars apart is their low center of gravity, light weight and small size. These features give them the acceleration you expect in a sports car, and good cornering, handling and braking. They are usually fairly inexpensive compared with supercars. In fact, some like the Caterham CSR provide supercar performance - but no frills, just plain thrills.Unlike a supercar, a sports car can have quite modest performance so long as it is a two-seater - or two plus two children - and is fun to drive. Engines can be from 1.0 to 5.0 litres - bigger than that, if the car is any good it will be a supercar. Acceleration of a sports car should be better than a sedan, but these cars score mostly in cornering, braking and handling.The Mazda Miata (MX-5 in Europe, Eunos Roadster in Japan) is a small sports car that is fun to drive, as is the more spartan Lotus Elise, which is a good deal faster and handles better. In fact, any car on this site is a real sports car, and will be fun to drive. If you're looking for a fast, fun car, consider a sports car and start here.Want a sports car and can't afford the one you want? wWell, why not try an older one, or even a classic. Meanwhile, visit or sister site, Cash to Buy Your Fast Car,to find out how to make enough money to buy the sports car of your dreams.
