By: Craig Rad
The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible offers the thrill of driving a classy sports car, even though it sacrifices some of its handling potential to providing an enhanced open-air driving experience.
There are two models available for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, The GS and the GT. A stainless steel exhaust tip, automatic climate control, a more powerful engine and a superior drive train are only a few benefits of the GT over the GS. (more…)
By: Lee Dobbins
Nothing beats the exhilaration brought about by speed. Anyone who has ever driven an automobile has at least dreamt of taking the role of Steve McQueen in “Bullitt”, getting into a high-speed car chase. If not Bullitt, each driver has dreamt playing Michael Caine’s Charlie Cosker in “The Italian Job”, driving that gorgeous convertible into the very heart of the gold heist.. Anyone who has ever taken control of the wheel has at least once dreamt of driving not just to get from point A to point B but to go from point A to B in flair. And driving a fantastic sports car fulfills this dream.
In making an automobile or any land vehicle for that matter, a lot of factors are being considered: cost of material, safety, efficiency, and performance are only some of these at play on the drawing board of a car maker. A sports car however, in definition gives priority to performance above all other factors. By performance, speed is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Speed relies heavily on the power of the car’s engine. (more…)
By: Alex Rider
The Exige range of cars from Lotus have been said by many to look less than friendly, appearing proficient at demoralizing and obliterating other competitors with ease. Impressive adrenalin inducing power combined with expert traction have provided this car with a winning track-beating formula.
The subsidiary of Lotus Cars for North America, Lotus Cars USA displayed for the first time in public the brand spanking new MY2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup. Staged at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, this 252 hp, intercooled and supercharged sports beast has had all of its components targeted at maximizing performance for some of the finest race circuits in North America. Based on the road-going Exige S, the Lotus Sport Exige Cup has increased standout appeal with its visually striking standout appeal. (more…)
By: Craig Rad
The Porsche 911 was a series of cars that made history for the great Porsche AG car manufacturers. The Porsche was first produced in 1964, but it was recurrently improved and made more competitive and better looking.
There are several models of 911 that Porsche has to offer: the 911 Carrera, the 911 Carrera S, the 911Carrera Cabriolet, the 911 Targa, 911 Turbo, the 911 GT3 RS, to name but a few.
Basically, the Porsche 911, which is pronounced nine eleven, is a rear engined car and it has a 2-door coupe body style. It is available also in 2-door Convertible or 2-door Targa. (more…)
By: Keith George
General Motors manufactures Chevrolet Corvette in their Kentucky assembly plant. This car falls in the sports car category. Corvettes are either two door coupes or two door convertibles. Chevrolet Corvette is very similar to Dodge Viper and Ford GT.
Extremely powerful engines are one of the distinguishing features of this car. But though the engine packs power it is not complex. An overhead valve together with a larger displacement, usage of leaf springs in suspension makes Chevrolet Corvette what it is. (more…)
Two Czech companies are involved in producing sports cars.
Kaipan is taking used Å koda Favorits and making them into convertibles for young buyers. The cars are available in either kit or finished form. The company, established in 1991, employs eight people but plans to increase its work force. (more…)
The 2007 Mille Miglia features 325 cars built between 1927 and 1957 and takes place in three stages. The first leg takes drivers from Brescia to Ferrara on May 17, the second to Rome on May 18, and the third back to Brescia on May 19. (more…)
Before there was a 240Z, there were the Datsun 1500, 1600, and 2000. These 1961-70 Datsun convertible sports cars are overlooked by many auto buffs and collectors because they were overshadowed by the sensational, rakish Datsun 240Z. (more…)
