Will the FR-S end up on the list of the "10 slowest sports cars of all time"? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

GenkiElite · 05-23-2012, 05:25 PM

Technically not a sports car since it has a back seat. None on the list have a back seat.

random · 05-24-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GenkiElite

Technically not a sports car since it has a back seat. None on the list have a back seat.

That's pretty old school thinking. Most people would consider cars like a Porsche 911 or a Lotus Evora to be sports cars.

Rampage · 05-24-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GenkiElite

Technically not a sports car since it has a back seat. None on the list have a back seat.

The Ferrari has back seats.

Turbowned · 05-24-2012, 11:18 AM

Why would it? It's right on par with all the sports cars I owned/drove from the 80's and 90's:

1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II: 200hp, 182lb/ft, ~2800lbs, 0-60 in 6.3sec
1990 Mazda MX-5 (on the list, lol): 116hp, 100lb/ft, ~2200lbs, 0-60 in 9sec
1987 Toyota MR2: 112hp, 97lb/ft, ~2400lbs, 0-60 in 8.6sec
1989 Toyota MR2 Supercharged: 145hp, 140lb/ft, ~2500lbs, 0-60 in 6.5sec
1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo: 200hp, 200lb/ft, ~2900lbs, 0-60 in 6.1sec
1993 Nissan 240SX: 155hp, 160lb/ft, ~2700lbs, 0-60 in 8sec

buzznasa · 05-24-2012, 11:24 AM

I think that one of the biggest things that people misconstrue is the difference between "Fast" and "Quick" when it comes to cars. Fast deals with brute force speed and usually in a straight line. Sure it can be fun 1/4 mile at a time but I prefer the lingering enjoyment of lateral forces. I don't own a motorcycle for the straight line speed, I own it for the twisties. A "quick" car is one that responds without sluggishness and that is what we are all pining for in the 86/BRZ.

Ranatsu · 05-24-2012, 01:40 PM

I don't see who it could be in the top ten when its faster than the current top ten...

YukiHachiRoku · 05-24-2012, 01:55 PM

lol @ this thread...

GenkiElite · 05-24-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

The Ferrari has back seats.

That's true. It should be removed from this list pointless list. While these cars are exotic, for the most part, none of them seem to fit the bill of being a "Sports Car" as there isn't anthing really "sporty" about them.

Allch Chcar · 05-24-2012, 04:01 PM

I'd drive half of the cars on the list willingly.

But the Twins are waaay too fast to make the list. It's even faster than the '80 Corvette!

subatoy · 05-24-2012, 05:19 PM

well we all know what the "S" stands for...
FR-Slow

geezer86 · 10-08-2014, 11:06 PM

We drive the modern equivalent to a 240z
Not that powerful (240 only had 150hp)
Kinda cheaply made (just saying)
And about as much fun you can have with your pants on!
It ain't about fast its about driving. So quit worrying about 0 to 60 and HP#s and enjoy these low cost fun machines .

BlaineWasHere · 10-09-2014, 02:48 PM

I would drive about half the cars on that list so if it does I'm ok with it.

VacantSky · 10-09-2014, 03:33 PM

Braces · 10-09-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GenkiElite

Technically not a sports car since it has a back seat. None on the list have a back seat.

Goes back to the discussion of what a sportscar is? Back seats? Straightline speed? Excells on curves? Engine placement? RWD, FWD or AWD? Manual vs DCT(auto)? Nannies?

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