View Poll Results: Is a FWD car a Sports Car?
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Is there such thing as a FWD Sports Car?
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How many of the people arguing have even driven a car that could be truly defined as a sports car? Apparently my mr2 would be considered a sports car but my old pos maxima would rape it in a straight sadly. There is such a big difference in driving either of them though, ever since I got my mr2 I've noticed just how much more I really enjoy driving everywhere and anywhere. It's not what I would consider fast at all but it's a hell of a lot more fun to drive than all the other fwd grocery-getters people seem to love. Whether you like it or not, definition > opinion.
The Mazda Miata is one of the best sports cars, however its terribly slow in a straight line. Why do you think when they made the Mazdaspeed turbo Miata they only bumped the HP from 140 to 175? They tested more power, but it lost the sports balance and felt more like a muscle car according to the engineers.
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I tried to take your post as a joke.. but then I realized you seriously do believe what you wrote..
Performance numbers don't mean anything when it comes to vehicle classification... There are 10 second fwd mini vans out there, they are not sports cars.
Sports Car
2 doors
1 or 2 seats
rwd
any size engine
manual transmission
Thats all there is to it.
Performance numbers don't mean anything when it comes to vehicle classification... There are 10 second fwd mini vans out there, they are not sports cars.
Sports Car
2 doors
1 or 2 seats
rwd
any size engine
manual transmission
Thats all there is to it.
Awesome, My 88' Silverado 2500 is a sports car?
I wouldn't take anything I say on here serious at all.
You should read my other post where I say 99.9% of the time Im just fucking with people on TR.
I think its hilarious.
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Definitions of sports car on the Web:
a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
A sports car is a term used to describe a class of automobile, typically of two seats and two doors, with precise handling, brisk acceleration, sharp braking, and attractive aesthetics. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_car
An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sports_car
it says nothing of a rwd or fwd or awd... just 2 doors typically 2 seats and good engineering...
a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
A sports car is a term used to describe a class of automobile, typically of two seats and two doors, with precise handling, brisk acceleration, sharp braking, and attractive aesthetics. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_car
An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sports_car
it says nothing of a rwd or fwd or awd... just 2 doors typically 2 seats and good engineering...
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Also eveyone seems to be also neglecting sports car appearance, you know one when you see one.
An ITR looks like any othe Integra till you get right up on it but nobody is going to confuse a 240Z, FD, NSX, Miata, or an MG for a grocery getter.
They're styled to stick out in a crowd.
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The number of the day is "3" ... something your truck is capable to carry in terms of humans. You have three seat belts at the least in your truck.. which again is not a car
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thats because of the relative high rates of theft and typical young owners of Honda Civics, complete opposite stats for a BMW Z3 owner hence lower insurance cost for you
Also eveyone seems to be also neglecting sports car appearance, you know one when you see one.
An ITR looks like any othe Integra till you get right up on it but nobody is going to confuse a 240Z, FD, NSX, Miata, or an MG for a grocery getter.
They're styled to stick out in a crowd.
Also eveyone seems to be also neglecting sports car appearance, you know one when you see one.
An ITR looks like any othe Integra till you get right up on it but nobody is going to confuse a 240Z, FD, NSX, Miata, or an MG for a grocery getter.
They're styled to stick out in a crowd.
.. they might look nicer than the average car.. but then again we are able to achieve such small attractive packages because they aren't going to be used for anything other than driving with spirit.. no need for extra room.
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