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04-26-2020, 06:57 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Viking busdvr
We could have a separate thread that discusses sports cars as well...
Sports car: Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster
Not a sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera, 992 generation
Sports car: Mazda Miata
Not a sports car: Mazda RX-8
Sports car: Chevy Corvette
Not a sports car: Chevy Camaro
Sports car: Ferrari 488
Not a sports car: Ferrari 812
Sports car: Lotus Evora
Not a sports car: Anything with a BMW roundel (even the M2 Competition) or Mercedes star, whether AMG or not
Sports car: Alfa Romeo 4C
Not a sports car: Anything with the Maserati trident
Sports car: Toyota Supra
Not a sports car: BMW Z4
Sports car: Lamborghini Miura
Not a sports car: Lamborghini Aventador
Sports car: Audi R8
Not a sports car: anything else from Ingolstadt
Sports car: Honda S2000
Not a sports car: Acura Integra (yes, even the Type R)
Discuss
04-26-2020, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
I'll start...
Sports car: Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster
Not a sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera, 992 generation
Sports car: Mazda Miata
Not a sports car: Mazda RX-8
Sports car: Chevy Corvette
Not a sports car: Chevy Camaro
Sports car: Ferrari 488
Not a sports car: Ferrari 812
Sports car: Lotus Evora
Not a sports car: Anything with a BMW roundel (even the M2 Competition) or Mercedes star, whether AMG or not
Sports car: Alfa Romeo 4C
Not a sports car: Anything with the Maserati trident
Sports car: Toyota Supra
Not a sports car: BMW Z4
Sports car: Lamborghini Miura
Not a sports car: Lamborghini Aventador
Sports car: Audi R8
Not a sports car: anything else from Ingolstadt
Sports car: Honda S2000
Not a sports car: Acura Integra (yes, even the Type R)
Discuss
Sports car: Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster
Not a sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera, 992 generation
Sports car: Mazda Miata
Not a sports car: Mazda RX-8
Sports car: Chevy Corvette
Not a sports car: Chevy Camaro
Sports car: Ferrari 488
Not a sports car: Ferrari 812
Sports car: Lotus Evora
Not a sports car: Anything with a BMW roundel (even the M2 Competition) or Mercedes star, whether AMG or not
Sports car: Alfa Romeo 4C
Not a sports car: Anything with the Maserati trident
Sports car: Toyota Supra
Not a sports car: BMW Z4
Sports car: Lamborghini Miura
Not a sports car: Lamborghini Aventador
Sports car: Audi R8
Not a sports car: anything else from Ingolstadt
Sports car: Honda S2000
Not a sports car: Acura Integra (yes, even the Type R)
Discuss
04-27-2020, 04:18 AM
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Im a bit baffled by your contention that a GT car is not a type of sports car.
I’d agree that the 911 has evolved from an all-out sports car into something leaning towards a GT. But I’ve also driven a number of them, including the new 992. It is faster than GT3’s of yore, lighter than other GT cars in the market, and is most definitely still a sports car.
The M2 (especially the M2C) is simply an E46 M3 reincarnated. And good luck finding anyone in the automotive world who doesn’t think the E46 is anything other than a quintessential sports car, 2 and 4-door alike.
You’re welcome.
I’d agree that the 911 has evolved from an all-out sports car into something leaning towards a GT. But I’ve also driven a number of them, including the new 992. It is faster than GT3’s of yore, lighter than other GT cars in the market, and is most definitely still a sports car.
The M2 (especially the M2C) is simply an E46 M3 reincarnated. And good luck finding anyone in the automotive world who doesn’t think the E46 is anything other than a quintessential sports car, 2 and 4-door alike.
You’re welcome.
04-27-2020, 05:16 AM
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My VW Sportwagen feels like a sports car. It’s fun to drive and it handles nicely for a fraction of the price. And my kids and dogs fit in it. My wife says it’s zippy. I contend it’s more of a sports car than a Miata. I’ve ridden in a Miata and it sucked.
04-27-2020, 05:41 AM
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I have a first year Db 9 v12 with a six speed manual… Very rare. Also a 64 stingray 327/365 HP The Aston is obviously a grand touring where are the Corvette is true sports Other stuff too but they are collector muscle cars which occupy a different niche
please stop with the Miata Talk
please stop with the Miata Talk
04-27-2020, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gspeed
Im a bit baffled by your contention that a GT car is not a type of sports car.
I’d agree that the 911 has evolved from an all-out sports car into something leaning towards a GT. But I’ve also driven a number of them, including the new 992. It is faster than GT3’s of yore, lighter than other GT cars in the market, and is most definitely still a sports car.
The M2 (especially the M2C) is simply an E46 M3 reincarnated. And good luck finding anyone in the automotive world who doesn’t think the E46 is anything other than a quintessential sports car, 2 and 4-door alike.
You’re welcome.
I’d agree that the 911 has evolved from an all-out sports car into something leaning towards a GT. But I’ve also driven a number of them, including the new 992. It is faster than GT3’s of yore, lighter than other GT cars in the market, and is most definitely still a sports car.
The M2 (especially the M2C) is simply an E46 M3 reincarnated. And good luck finding anyone in the automotive world who doesn’t think the E46 is anything other than a quintessential sports car, 2 and 4-door alike.
You’re welcome.
. And the M2C, while blessed with plenty of straight-line power, has none of the handling that defined the early gen M3s. I'd call both of them sports sedans, not sports cars. The 911 is absolutely a GT car these days. Hard to say exactly when that transformation happened, but there's a reason Porsche has continued to put more power and capability into the Cayman and Boxster. Because they knew that with the 911's constant growth, it was moving the brand away from its true sports car heritage, and providing few b options for people who wanted 2 seats and sub-4 second 0-60 times.
But this is all, of course, purely personal opinion
04-27-2020, 06:45 AM
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Daszak
Read what this guy says. Interesting research on viruses.
Read what this guy says. Interesting research on viruses.
04-27-2020, 08:33 AM
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Could somebody pass the word that this is getting pretty tired:
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