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How would you define a "Sports Car"?
I really enjoy reading about my little 2013 FR-S.
It's my first new car.
Although it doesn't always FEEL like it, it actually outperforms everything I've had before. I've read a lot of negative things about the twins online, and I think the problem is that everyone has a different definition of a "Sports Car". For myself, my little Scion ticks all the right boxes, and in just the right order. I was just wondering what everyone else's thinking was...
Edit: Reading down through the responses, I guess I should have created a few more options. I forgot that the roof type is a priority for some people, number of doors, exclusivity, and the engine and drive layout.
This also made me realize that there's probably a difference between a "Sports Car" and a "Rally Car". I guess I had sort of lumped them together in my own mind. Seems most people here agree that RWD or AWD is one of the defining characteristics of a "Sports Car", but I've always had a soft spot for the Lancia Fulvia and Mini Cooper, which are front-drive. And I've always loved the Lancia Delta Integrale, which is a four-door.
Anyway. I absolutely love my little Scion for it's beautiful low-slung body and great proportions, excellent steering and suspension, light weight, solid cabin roof, cozy interior, front engine rear drive layout and zippy little motor. Forty years ago 100hp per ton was considered perfectly adequate for a sports car or roadster. I think it still is. I'm so happy that Toyota finally gave us another fun car. :-)
Last edited by NWFRS; 05-21-2014 at 02:18 PM.
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