Showing posts with label sports cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sports cars. Show all posts

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

  • Engine: 4 Cyl. 2.5L/150 Gas
  • Type: Rally Inspired Wagon
  • Price (USD): 40,000
  • Doors: 4
  • HP (hp @ rpm): 305 @ 6000

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI was born out of a love for rally racing. Since the late 1980's, the Subaru Tecnica Institute (from which STI takes its name) has been producing high-performance, all-wheel drive, turbo-charged versions of the cars with which the Subaru World Rally Team has won rally races the world over.



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Mitsubishi EVO X



  • Engine: 2.0 L I4 turbo
  • Type: Rally Inspired Sedan
  • Price (USD): 35,000
  • Doors: 4
  • HP (hp @ rpm): 359 @ 6500

The EVO X is the latest, and tenth generation of Mitsubishi's sporty, stylish Lancer. The car's all wheel control and duel clutch system (a separate clutch for both odd and even gears) are key selling points with drivers who demand performance and handling. In 2009, the car won best Performance car under 50,000 dollars.



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Nissan GT-R



  • Engine: 3.8L VR38DETT twin-turbo V6
  • Type: Sports Car
  • Price (USD): 75,000
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp @ rpm): 480 @ 6400

The Nissan GT-R is a re-tooled Skyline that purportedly can reach a top speed of over 300 Kmh.  And, rocketing from zero to sixty in 3.2 seconds, there is only one word to describe this car: Fast!  But you might be surprised to find out that the inspiration for this a stylish vehicle didn't come the race-track - it was inspired by the powerful Killer robots of a popular Gundam comic series!



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Lotus Exige S

Lotus Exige S
  • Engine: 1.8L 16-valve
  • Type: Sports car
  • Price: $70,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 260 @ 7600
There are few cars on the road today that can compete with the Exige S by the celebrated English automobile maker Lotus. Whether you're in love with its racecar-like reflexes, incomparable turning ability, or aggressive good looks, you'll alwats turn your head to watch the Exige S cruise on by. Lotus has been making cars, and turning heads, since 1952.



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Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro
  • Engine: GM L99 6.2L V8
  • Type: Pony car
  • Price: $27,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 426 @ 5900
 The Camaro was designed in 1966 to be a new, direct competitor to the Ford Mustang's runaway success. Originally, automobile journalists were only told the name of the new vehicle, and that a Camaro was a small vicious animal that eats Mustangs! With this audacious beginning, the Camaro burst onto the streets and racetracks around the United States.



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BMW M3

BMW M3
  • Engine: 4L V8
  • Type: Racing coupe
  • Price: $60,000 USD
  • Coors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 414 @ 8300
The quintessential BMW, this little coupe has all the perks of BMW's sedans, but packs more power, performance, and handling, all in an aggressive, trim little body. It's so aggressive, in fact, the car has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, but delimited, it'll go over 180 mph!



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Dodge Challenger

Dodge Challenger
  • Engine: 6.1L Hemi V8
  • Type: Pony car
  • Price: $40,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 425 @ 6200
The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a totally retooled and redefined American classic. With its host of features, optional 6-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, sport suspension, bi-xenon headlamps, heated leather sport seats, and meaty 20-inch aluminum wheels, this dragster has all the power and all the style you've come to expect from this asphalt legend.



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Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang
  • Engine: 4.6 V8
  • Type: Front engine coupe
  • Price: $20,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 300 @ 5750
Since 1964, the Ford Mustang has been the uncontested King of the Road. The fifth generation of this car is no exception, with its fastback inspired, retro-futuristic styling, and iconic good looks. Manufactured in Flat Rock, Michigan, this classic might only get 20 mpg, but it scored a huge Renaissance in popular culture when it appeared as the new KITT in NBC's new Knight Rider series.



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TVR Sagaris

TVR Sagaris
  • Engine: 4.0L S6
  • Type: Racing coupe
  • Price: 80,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 406 @ 7500
The lightweight and stripped down TVR Sagaris differs from many of its rally racing contemporaries in that it was designed to go the distance! With its multiple air intakes and valves, no air bags, or electronic driver's aids, this is a car that was meant to be driven from the showroom right onto the race track.



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Porche 911 Turbo

Porche 911 Turbo
  • Engine: 3.8L H6
  • Type: Sports car
  • Price: $130,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 435 @ 7600
The world outside blurs with the Porche 911 Turbo's rocket-like acceleration. If you've ever seen one on the highway, chances are you've been passed by one. It goes from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds!





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Aston Martin DB-S

Aston Martin DB-S
  • Engine: 6.0L 48-valve 5025cc V12
  • Type: Sports car
  • Price: $266,000 USD
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm): 510 @ 6500
Everything about Aston Martin's DB-S says racing and hand crafted quality. It's not just fast (0 to 60 in about 4 seconds), it handles, thanks to a perfect balance of power and mass. And if you think the DB-S looks like something you might see in a James Bond movie, you'd be right. It was featured in several of the latest Bond films!





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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
  • Engine: 4.7L V8 (assembled by Ferrari)
  • Type: Sports car
  • Price: $250,000 USD (estimated)
  • Doors: 2
  • HP (hp@rpm) 450 @ 4750
In 2007, Alfa Romeo produced only 500 of its sleek 8C Competizione. With a carbon fiber body shell, Maserati power train and Ferrari/Maserati engine, this is truly one of the fastest cars on the road. How fast? Try 0 to 62 mph in a cool 4.2 seconds!





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