If you could have 1 sports car, what would it be?
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I wanna change my vote, I just watched "Underworld" last night and I want Selene's car!
Never stop. Specially at 384 Km/h (The fastest road car on the earth) 8)aaronspink said:
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/lancia/58/classic/mclaren.htm
Bragging rights. 8) But you're right, it's pretty useless.
For road cars I think the virtual 250 km/h cap that many high end cars have is a good thing. You're unlikely to be limited by it anyway. (If you are limited by it, you shouldn't be allowed to drive a car anyway.)
On a closed track, you might be able to go a little faster than that on a straight, but definitely nowhere near 400 km/h. (Maybe on an oval, but how much fun is that?)
The only thing you get out of it is probably that if the car can handle close to 400 km/h, it's not very likely to be "nervous" on lower but practicaly reachable speeds.
I do agree that handling>top speed, these cars aren't bad at handling either. But I must admit that tke Koenigsegg is a bit untested (publically), so we don't know for sure about its performance.
For road cars I think the virtual 250 km/h cap that many high end cars have is a good thing. You're unlikely to be limited by it anyway. (If you are limited by it, you shouldn't be allowed to drive a car anyway.)
On a closed track, you might be able to go a little faster than that on a straight, but definitely nowhere near 400 km/h. (Maybe on an oval, but how much fun is that?)
The only thing you get out of it is probably that if the car can handle close to 400 km/h, it's not very likely to be "nervous" on lower but practicaly reachable speeds.
I do agree that handling>top speed, these cars aren't bad at handling either. But I must admit that tke Koenigsegg is a bit untested (publically), so we don't know for sure about its performance.
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Leto said:
It looks like change will be the first order of business.
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
4WD, very good handling, only about 300 hp unmodded, but even 600 hp achievable by changing few parts ( the 280hp limit is artificial, engine is designed for much more )
also better suited for real road/everyday use than some ferrari's.
subaru impreza wrx sti might be another possibility. Not so fast, but it has 4 doors -> works as a normal family sedan. And also 4WD etc. good for finnish winter. (I'd choose impreza over lancer evo because it's more beautiful and has the hole for ski's from trunk to cabin.)
"Only" 280 hp , 250km/h but way enough for roads where I drive.
(and both of these cars are made in coutry where thay know have to built cars that do work)
4WD, very good handling, only about 300 hp unmodded, but even 600 hp achievable by changing few parts ( the 280hp limit is artificial, engine is designed for much more )
also better suited for real road/everyday use than some ferrari's.
subaru impreza wrx sti might be another possibility. Not so fast, but it has 4 doors -> works as a normal family sedan. And also 4WD etc. good for finnish winter. (I'd choose impreza over lancer evo because it's more beautiful and has the hole for ski's from trunk to cabin.)
"Only" 280 hp , 250km/h but way enough for roads where I drive.
(and both of these cars are made in coutry where thay know have to built cars that do work)
I wouldn't say a WRX STi is a sports car, but to each his own. A sports car just doesn't have 4 doors. Now I will agree with a statement that an Evo or WRX are sport compacts. But I do agee that the STi is a better choice over the Evo any day. Subaru's styling is very sexy and they know how to get the job done.
The Skyline is the Mustang of Japan. That's really all that needs to be said about that. Don't get me wrong, it is a wonderful machine that I would love to own (Motorex makes them street legal here in the US for a big old price) and mod the hell out of it. The RB26 is one engine that has been thrown through loops and holes and still comes out a champion. The only reason I say it's the mustang of Japan is that it is an icon over there and is common place. I've always considered it as a competitor to the GTO of Japan (3000GT VR4) but it always came out on top. It's a shame Nissan never brought it here to the US. Was it available anywhere in Europe?
The Skyline is the Mustang of Japan. That's really all that needs to be said about that. Don't get me wrong, it is a wonderful machine that I would love to own (Motorex makes them street legal here in the US for a big old price) and mod the hell out of it. The RB26 is one engine that has been thrown through loops and holes and still comes out a champion. The only reason I say it's the mustang of Japan is that it is an icon over there and is common place. I've always considered it as a competitor to the GTO of Japan (3000GT VR4) but it always came out on top. It's a shame Nissan never brought it here to the US. Was it available anywhere in Europe?
