Sports engines, the fastest transmissions and acceleration to cherished " hundreds" for few seconds are advantages of the real racing car. But in a mass production of many famous concerns there are cars which can be excellent sports option for fans of power and speed. Lightning-fast acceleration and improbable feelings from a trip can be received in the serial car if to choose correct model.
We decided to make a selection of four most remarkable sports cars which can be purchased. Certainly, the cost of such proposals can not please fans of economy, but taste for speed and drive will win.
BMW M3 - nothing remarkable in design
The exterior of this sports sedan has always been deceptive. It can be turned into the normal represent ative car if manage not to strep on a gas pedal. It is very difficult to say that under a hood of BMW M3 there is something that can surprise the driver and passengers. But a series of models which has a letter M in the name, differs improbable engines and sporting technical characteristics.
Under the hood hides the real monster who is capable to surprise the driver with improbable technical characteristics. The huge engine torque allows to increase speed momentary if necessary. The characteristic of the aggregate is possible to describe as follows:
- the 3-liter power unit with 6 cylinders;
- rated power unit makes 431 horsepower;
- the maximum torque in 550 N*m is reached from 1500 to 5500 rpm;
- the car speed up to 280 kilometers per hour;
- the mixed fuel consumption is about 9 liters.
Characteristics surprise not by horsepower, but the feature of torque. The maximum return of the engine and its highest tractive characteristics are reached on 1500 revolutions per minute, continuing to support peak to 5500. Such features has no one else engine in other concern.
BMW M3 sedan is today one of the few luxury universal cars. It can be used as daily transport to take children to school. But one step on speed-pedal completely changes a sedan habit. Car cost in a standard complete set is 65000 dollars.
Jaguar F-Type R - charged British
The exterior of this car won't deceive - in front of us the sports car with improbable opportunities and full stuffing under hood.The British created the legend, producing Jaguar car, but today this legend gets new appearance. It's not about thatthe exterior of cars was different and got new features. It's about new Jaguar F-Type R.
This sports car can really pretend to be one of the most powerful and fast in the class. Nevertheless, the car is available to the ordinary buyer in all firm salons. Speaking about technical characteristics of Jaguar F-Type R, you should pay attention to such factors of this car:
- the 5-liter petrol V8 engine with a huge potential of traction;
- power unit - 550 horsepower;
- the system of a turbinafine of firm British design allows to create a torque in 680 N*m;
- Jaguar acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds;
- maximum speed is artificially limited to 260 kilometers per hour.
It is important to note that body type of Jaguar F-Type R is a coupe. It allows to achieve such improbable dynamic parameters. After all the car is perfect in aerodynamics and allows to use all data of the modern science concerning fast acceleration, flows of a head wind. It is interesting that application of all secrets of aerodynamics in automotive industry didn't prevent British to create incredible design of the racing serial car.
It should be mention that the price of 99000 dollars for the coupe version. This is the first reason of why we don't see a great number of Jaguars of this model on the roads. But technically and visually the car is decent and can be an excellent alternative to sports car.
Mercedes SL65 AMG - adherent of rear wheel drive
This car is called a roadster not for its body shape, but for his improbable technical capabilities, including the rear wheel drive and such out standing dynamic characteristics. Sometimes it seems that specialists of the German corporation defeat laws of physics and realize that seemed impossible. Today Mercedes SL65 AMG is one of leaders in the status of a serial car on a power factor.
Under the hood of a small roadster is set the real monster eating an unlimited amount of gasoline. Even in technical characteristics of the car fuel consumption is given in information purposes. The engine will eat fuel in proportion to stepping a gas pedal. In technical part the machine surprises with the following incredible characteristics:
- gasoline power unit V12, which has a capacity of 6 liters;
- 630 horsepower add enthusiasm to a trip;
- rear-wheel adds drive;
- transmission enumerates speed very skillfully, improving acceleration;
- sport suspension, specially designed for versions of AMG, as well as improved steering.
The incredible comfort, which the driver get during not fast trip, turn into the real admiration of sport characteristics by pressing accelerator. As soon as combustion chamber opens for fuel arrival, the interesting trip on Mercedes SL65 AMG begins. The usual comfort German car becomes the real racing car.
The highest speed exceed 300km per hour, and the safety system guarantees maximum protection for driver in the common road situations. The cost question is very entertaining - AMG 65 in the SL version is cost by 215000 dollars.
Chevrolet Corvette - the legent of speed and drive
American racing car, which became the hero of many popular computer games and Hollywood movies. A lot of facts about Chevrolet Corvette are fiction, that's why we decide to make it clear. It's very difficult to describe Corvette without emotion, because this car make you feel drive even while watching promotional photos and videos.
The interesting feature of Chevrolet Corvette, that differ it from other cars of given segment and our review is the use of mechanical transmission. However, in the technical characteristic Corvette you can find many amazing things:6.2- litre petrol, 8-motor cylinder, 466-horse power;
- torque 680 N*m - this figure breaks record;
- incredible traction at start and fast acceleration;
- holding the power reserve until the end of accelerator pedal;
- 7- speed transmission allows to control the trip completely.
In the driver's hands are all control sticks, that's why driving is very pleased and interesting. Sport design of coupe or roaster is a great advantage. Both versions Corvette have a wheel drive and an easy system for automatic locking differential. This helps to keep control driving in improbable situations.
There are 2 configuration soft carrying the market - 2LT and 3LT. The difference in the cost is not too big, and in configuration a small part of equipment in the area of comfort is changed. The cost of the basic version of roadster is 58 000 dollars. This is one of the most available and worth cars in its class.
Summing up
We have viewed 4 of the most perspective cars in the segment of sports cars. It's interesting, that you can hardly call them competitors. Each representative of class has individual features and does not pretend particular features of other concern. The high engine power,the perfect functioning of all technic and the huge cost- that's the main peculiarities, which unite all the representatives of the class.
About the authors
The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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