Sports cars never fail to fascinate. The sleek features and sheer speed of sports cars make them stand out from all other car types.
Competition To Make The World's Top Sports Cars
The sports car market is fiercely competitive with sports car manufacturers jostling to take the top spot over rivals.
Whether you're a sports car bar bore or just a committed enthusiast who enjoys flicking through auto magazines at home, mulling over the qualities of the world's top sports cars is a great subject for speculation and conversation.
Here are four of the world's best-selling sports cars of all time.
Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster has been around for a while but it still punches well above its weight. The Boxster's road-handling and balance, paired with its powerful 24-valve DOHC, 2.7-liter engine make it a force to be reckoned with. The Porsche Boxster boasts a remarkable braking system that adds to this top sports car's stylish but aggressive appeal.
The Porsche Boxster has a curb weight of 2900-3100 pounds, rear-wheel driveline, and an over-all curb weight between 2900 and 3100 lbs.
Audi A3 2.0T
The Audi A3 2.0T's stunning exterior complements fantastic agility and responsiveness. The car really delivers power and a great driving experience.
The Audi A3 2.0T is supplied with a turbo-charged, intercooled engine bragging a meaty 16 valves and 2.0 liter capacity. This fast-mover pledges to deliver a nifty 197 mph at 5,100 rpm. This sleek beauty has front-wheel driveline, six speed manual transmission and a curb weight of between 3300 and 3350 lbs.
Chevrolet Corvette
It's not just the Europeans who make fantastic sports cars. Some of the world's top sports cars come from the United States, not least the Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette's powerful 7.0 liter, V8 engine, complete with 16 valves, delivers real speed and punch. The Corvette is lighter than many other cars, blessing it with an impressive acceleration speed of up to 125 mph in 12 seconds.
The Corvette's swift reflexes and responsive braking is an addition to its superlative performance. The Corvette comes with rear-wheel driveline and a curb weight of 3100 and 3300 lbs.
Honda V6 Accord
What's a Honda doing in the list? The answer is that Honda's sporty take on the Accord, with refreshed interiors and body styling, and a meaty V6 engine make it a really sporty runner.
The v6 Accord also retains a high resale value and the sort of reliability associated with the Japanese car manufacturer.
The V6 Accord's firm and responsive suspension and stable driving system make it a joy to drive.
The V6 Accord is equipped with front-wheel driveline and a curb weight of between 3100 and 3600 lbs. It comes with either five or six speed manual transmission.
Resources
- Porsche: "Boxster Overview" (Accessed February 15, 2011)
- Auto Express "Audi A3 2T Review" (Accessed February 15, 2011)
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