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An Introduction to Sports Cars Sports Cars are designed for performance driving, precise handling, acceleration and aesthetics. These vehicles have rear wheel drive, and are 2-seaters with two doors. The primary attraction of Sports Cars is their mechanical performance. Other important particulars considered in a Sports Car are brand name, racing reputation, history and sporting quality. Types –
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- Important features in a Sports Car are – excellent road handling, braking, maneuverability, low weight, and high engine power. Space, comfort and fuel economy are features of secondary importance in Sports Cars.
- Ideal Sports Cars are known for their light weight, balanced and well-constructed body, and modern suspension.
- Engine – Large, powerful engines are not required in Sports Cars.
- Layout - Front-engine, rear-wheel drive train layout (FR Layout) is a standard one for Sports Cars. Other layouts often found in modern Sports Cars are – RMR Layout, FMR Layout, RR Layout, and FF Layout.
- Seats – Small back seats suitable for luggage or children are found in some Sports Cars like the Mazda RX-8. Otherwise, Sports Cars are usually 2-seaters. Modern car manufacturers are attempting to increase seating room in Sports Cars to make them more practical.
- Examples of some Sports Cars are –
- Gillet Vertigo
- Honda NSX
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT
- Porsche 911
- Nissan 350Z
- BMW Z4 Coupe
