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Top 30 Classic Sports Cars

Posted by: Brad Lithium  /  Category: Autos




Classic Sports Cars
Classic Sports Cars will never go out of style. Best sports car or sports utility vehicles are craven by people from all over the world mostly due to the style and oomph quotient. Sports cars score high on the glamour quotient and also deliver in terms of performance and driving. Sports car has been patronized by people, especially the younger generation ever since sports cars were actually created. Diamonds are forever they say, but to a sports car enthusiast, a classic sports car is forever and never goes out of style.
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Sports cars are symbolic of the decades of glamour of Hollywood celebrities and music icons that made sure that particular models of sports cars actually never went out of style. It is thanks to them that sports cars are patronized by people in the present day. Young people who worshipped their icons from movies and rock concerts who zipped around in the sleekest sports cars possible always dreamt of owning a particular model of a classic sports car.
So when they grew up some of them actually realized their dream of owning classic cars and this trend ha been maintained to this day. Classic sports cars can never go out of fashion thanks to celebrities who drove such cars and made them extremely popular, in fact iconic and unforgettable among the masses. The popularity of a classic sports car is an undeniable fact. Classic sports cars will basically never go out of style. So what are the requirements for a car to be branded as a classic sports car? It definitely must be a sports car that is a sports utility vehicle (SUV). But aside from this very obvious qualification, a number of reasons and factor might qualify a car to be a classic sports car.

One of the most important reasons is sentimental value. Thanks to sentimental value and also screen presence in a particular iconic moment of a movie and such cars are capable of attuning iconic status. Case in point- the 007 Aston Martin that is driven by James Bond the iconic secret agent in the James bond movies. The Aston Martin has acquired cult status among connoisseurs of cinema thanks to the immense popularity of the James Bond movies. A classic sports utility vehicle thus cannot be defined in precise terms. A number of classic sports utility vehicles are there in the present day which will actually almost never go out of style.
These cars are still produced in large numbers even if they are outdated and use outdated technology, and these cars have almost become collector’s editions. The cost of production of these cars might be high but despite all that they are still produced in large numbers and are sold in almost equally large numbers despite the new cars in the market. These cars persist in the present day because of their sentimental value and the sentimental value of these cars is an undeniable fact that cannot be denied and is thus an undeniable fact. A few of the best classic sports cars have been enumerated in the following list:
The Alfa Romeo Carabo

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The Alfa Romeo iguana

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The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante

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The Aston Martin DB5

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The Audi Avus Quattro

The BMW Nazca

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The Daimler SP 250 Dart

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The Ferrari Mythos

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The Ford RS 200

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The Ford GT90

The Ford GT70

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The Jaguar XJ 13

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The Jaguar SS  100

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The Jaguar E Type

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The Lamborghini Bravo

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The Lamborghini Silhouette

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The Lamborghini Athon

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The Lamborghini Jalpa

The Lamborghini Portofino

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The Lamborghini 530 GTV

The Lamborghini Jamara 400 GT

The Lamborghini Espada

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The Lamborghini Miura P 40 SV

The Maserati Boomerang

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The Maserati Merak

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The Maserati Ghilbi

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The Maserati Khamsin

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The Maybach Exelero

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The Mercedes Benz c Class c 111

The Mercedes Benz 300 SL

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It is an undeniable fact that all of the above mentioned cars will never go out of style. These cars are symbolic of an era gone by, decades of glory and glamour that will never come back again. So people in a desperate effort to cling on to the days gone by have accepted that value that a classic sports car actually has and the fact that a classic sports car actually has the potential to never go out of style, ever. The sentimental value of a classic sports car is an undeniable fact. Classic sports cars have basically been immortalized on the big screen by a variety of fashion icons like- models, actors and actresses, rock artists and other celebrities.
The establishment of a car as a classic sports car does wonders for the brand or the motor car company or the automobile company that is engaged in the production of the classic sports car. Their brand value gets boosted, and they witness a steep rise in sales which translates to amazing profits for the car company in question that is responsible for the creation of a classic sports car. Once a sports car has attained iconic status the brand value increases by leaps and bounds.
Sharp increase in the sale of that particular car is witnessed along with the sharp increase in profits. A sports car is basically an open car that is of low built and is extremely fast. It can either be luxurious or even Spartan, but the most important parameter of a classic sports car in top notch driving performance and top notch mechanical performance. A number of drivers think of name of the brand as well as the reputation of the brand and the history of the brand as a parameter to judge the classic sports car in question. A Porsche, a lotus or even a Ferrari and even certain exotic brands of cars like Lamborghini are involved in the production of a classic sports car. One definition is not enough for a good classic sports car.

Pagani Zonda R Smashes Ferrari 599XX Nurburgring Time

Posted by: St00k  /  Category: European Cars




http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2…d-647-lap.html

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Pagani has once again proven that its cars can go as fast as they look, setting a new production-based car Nürburgring record of 6:47. This bests the recent record set by the Ferrari 599XX of 6:58. The Zonda R’s new time bests all times posted by street-legal cars, including the fastest street-legal “production car,” the Radical SR8LM with a time of 6:48. Other top-contenders include the Gumpert Apollo with a 7:11.57, and the Dodge Viper ACR with a time of 7:22.

Like the 599XX, the Zonda R is a track-only machine weighing just 2,359 lbs and powered by a 6.0-liter AMG V12 engine that makes an incredible 750-hp and 524 ft-lbs of torque. That’s enough for a 0-60 mp time of just 2.7 seconds, using a mid-engine, rear-drive setup with a paddle-shift sequential gearbox that’s three times as fast as anything Ferrari has.


Getaway in Stockholm 6

Posted by: Brad Lithium  /  Category: Autos




The trailer for Getaway in Stockholm 6, presented by Fast Car Magazine (www.fastcar.co.uk)




Commercial AUDI RS6 TV

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Ferrari Testarossa
The sweet sound of a twin turbo Testarossa in this short test drive clip.

Rossi SixtySix based on Corvette C6

Posted by: teXas  /  Category: American Cars







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American Rossi Motor Company has unveiled the first details on the SixtySix, a sportscar based on the Corvette C6 and inspired by the Stingrays of the 1960′s. The model is expected to enter limited series production with a price of $130,000.

The SixtySix has been presented by Californian Rossi Motor Company at the Designers Night on last 19 June 2010, during the EyesOn Detroit Design event. The car uses a Corvette C6 as a basis and adds a new exterior which takes inspiration from the Corvettes of the past, and in particular from the Stingrays, produced from 1963 to 1967.
Among the design elements is the split rear window. The weight is 1,610 kg (180 kg more than the original C6).

For more information visit PureRossi.com.


http://carbodydesign.com/archive/201…ossi-sixtysix/

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Wheels/Tires thread

Posted by: VTEC_Dreams  /  Category: Technical




This is something that could easily go in the Misc. Questions thread, but it really is such an ongoing discussion that I thought it deserved it’s own thread.

Tires are a purchase everyone has to make at some point, so this thread will be a great reference for people about to take the dive and buy a set of tires for their car. Being that there are approximately twenty billion trillion tire manufacturers that make ten to the fifteenth power kinds of tires, it will be nice to have a place to break it all down and talk specifics, so let’s do that. The more detail oriented, the better.

Also, as enthusiasts, wheels are kind of a big deal. They absolutely make or break a car’s appearance, and they’re also important because they can also completely change the driving dynamics of a car with their weight, size, and width. I think it’s important to discuss these aspects.

So, the rules for this thread are this–>

We’ll talk about wheels and tires. Simple. More specifically, tell us what you recommend based on real experience. It’s easy to read reviews online, but it’s better to discuss with others about what you’ve personally liked and disliked for your car, what brands you’ve had good luck with, and what recommendations you can make for others. Discussions are what make this forum great, so let’s have some!

As a side note, I’d also love to have a group of links for websites to purchase QUALITY wheels and tires, as there are a TON of places to get both, and sometimes it’s impossible to tell what’s good and what’s not. I’d love to base this on real-life experience, but the reality is that most folks just get tires from their local garages and don’t bother ordering them online. That said, if you have heard good things about somewhere, or know of a place to get good stuff for cheap, post it up!

So, get rolling! (ha, ha)

List of websites–>
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www.tirerack.com

3 Favorite Cars By Category: 2010

Posted by: n wright 275  /  Category: General




Kind of like VTECs top 8 thread, but not quite.

It has been a year and a half already so time for another one. Pick your top three choices for new cars out of each category, and look back at what you picked a few years ago.

Sedans

Coupes

Convertibles

SUV’s

Trucks

Wagons/Hatchbacks

Exotics

Crossovers/Vans

Diesels

Hybrids


2009:

http://sportscarforums.com/f7/3-favo…9-a-29035.html

2007:

http://sportscarforums.com/f7/3-favo…7-a-19823.html

2006/2008:

http://sportscarforums.com/f7/3-favo…ory-11783.html

3 Favorite Cars By Catagory: 2010

Posted by: n wright 275  /  Category: General




Kind of like VTECs top 8 thread, but not quite.

It has been a year and a half already so time for another one. Pick your top three choices for new cars out of each category, and look back at what you picked a few years ago.

Sedans

Coupes

Convertibles

SUV’s

Trucks

Wagons/Hatchbacks

Exotics

Crossovers/Vans

Diesels

Hybrids


2009:

http://sportscarforums.com/f7/3-favo…9-a-29035.html

2007:

http://sportscarforums.com/f7/3-favo…7-a-19823.html

2006/2008:

http://sportscarforums.com/f7/3-favo…ory-11783.html

Nowack releases BMW M5 Hans Nowack Edition

Posted by: SRT expert  /  Category: European Cars




Meh, its okay. I like the livery under the hood with the red and white. Unlike that hideous orange that G-Power gives. I’m a sucker for the graffti in the background and the distance shots… Meh, those are okay. I like them closer than this.

Link:http://www.worldcarfans.com/11006292…nowack-edition

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To celebrate the retirement (aka impending death) of the BMW M V10 engine, Nowack Motors has unveiled a specially modified M5.
Dubbed the N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition, the car features two bespoke intake air collectors, which are painted to match the exterior of the car, and a remapped ECU. More importantly, the company replaced all the internal engine components with specially designed high performance parts. This enables the 5.0-liter V10 to produce 718 PS (528 kW / 708 bhp). While no additional performance specifications were given, the "N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition" will likely accelerate from 0-100 km/h faster than you can say its entire name.
Since the HNE is just an engine makeover, all current M5s / M6s can be converted into a N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition. Furthermore, since every engine is brand new after conversion, the company offers a 12 month warranty without a kilometer limitation.
Source: Nowack Motors






Hello Kitty Motor Oil – what!?

Posted by: Kaoss  /  Category: General




You know there’s something up in the auto industry when hello kitty motor oil starts appearing…

VIA TOPSPEED

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In the name of brand cross promotion, we’ve seen some pretty weird tie-ups over the years, but none of those can ever prepare us from what we discovered a few days ago. In a collaboration that you couldn’t have even dreamt of even if you had the imagination of a five-year old, AGIP, a subsidiary of Italian oil company ENI SpA, recently partnered with the company that owns the rights to the Hello Kitty name to produce the Hello Kitty motor oil. Really, we’re not making this whole thing up.

The motor oil will be distributed exclusively in Japan by Showa Boeki, which will bear the image of the iconic bobtail cat with the red bow on her left ear all over the canister. We’re not quite sure who came up with the idea of pairing a cute little kitty with something as ’dirty’ as motor oil, but whoever that dude is, he seriously got his pop culture references all mixed up.


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