Each of us is a little selfish by nature. Some to a greater extent, some to a lesser extent. And each of us is rich in our own way. Those who are rich enough to pamper their self-esteem with expensive cars can afford to buy a Bugatti Veyron or Kennixeg. This is selfishness of the highest order. Today we will talk about how not to look like an idiot in the eyes of others and at the same time allow yourself a bit of male egoism. We don't mean platinum Zippo lighters, no. We're talking about inexpensive sports cars.
What is a sports car
Can sports cars be inexpensive? How can they? Look around you and take a break from studying the technical specifications of the Ferrari Italia. this one good sport car, but hardly anyone can afford to buy such a toy for four and a half million rubles, unless, of course, you have several oil rigs or an established diamond transfer. Modern brands sports cars allow you to choose from realistically affordable cars that each of us can buy.
First, let's find out what each of us understands by this definition. A racing car is a machine created specifically to participate in various types of automobile competitions and this vehicle cannot be used as normal car. The sports car we will talk about today is:
Today in the mainstream there are different ratings, tops and charts. The cars that we presented in today's review combine two things - they are powerful and inexpensive sports cars. We won’t set a price bar, let everyone draw their own number, and we tried to simplify as much as possible the choice of an inexpensive, but good and powerful sports car.
Neither the manufacturer, nor the brand, nor the power as such played a role in compiling this list; these are good image cars that will allow you to feel what civilian cars cannot give, no matter how you squeeze them out. The first country we will take as the birthplace of a good used sports car will be Japan. This is a real haven for lovers of real drive, and you can buy an inexpensive Japanese coupe for literally 15-20 thousand dollars.
An excellent Japanese coupe and quite popular with our guys who love the smell of burnt rubber. The car is quite simple in design and may cause a somewhat disgusted attitude on the part of Chevrolet Corvette owners, but it is a good car, even if it is built on the basis of an ordinary sedan. Two engines were installed on the Selika - the first and most common was an 1800 cc engine with 143 horsepower. Not too convincing, right? But there is one more power unit that can easily be found in our country and among offers for contract engines. This is a 2ZZ engine with a power of just under 200 horses.
WITH the last engine the car accelerates to hundreds in 7.4 seconds, however, with a manual transmission. Do not pay attention to rare and expensive specimens Toyota Celica with a machine gun. Their dynamics are not very impressive, and in the event of a breakdown of the hydromechanical automatic transmission, which, by the way, is not very fond of active driving, you will have to pay the monthly salary of an IBM programmer for repairs.
Has anyone else heard of this car? This is a wonderful sports car and, I must say, an inexpensive car. Used examples can be found at prices ranging from $5 to $30 thousand, but this will not be an adaptation of a civilian car or squeezing the platform into the image of a sports car, but a full-fledged sports car. The most accessible remains Nissan Skyline in the back of an R34. It began to be produced in 1998.
The base car has a classic rear-wheel drive, but if you're lucky, you can find a 2.5i-4WD modification with all-wheel drive. Also, a 6-speed manual transmission was installed on the car as a base, and there were several engines. The most common is a 6-cylinder in-line 2.5-liter gasoline engine supercharged for 280 horses. This is already a serious bid for the right to be a sports car. The Nissan Skyline R34 shoots up to a hundred in 4.8 seconds, and fuel consumption will be no less than 9 liters per hundred. But that's not the main thing. The main thing is what's under the hood and that every time you touch the accelerator pedal the hairs on your arms stand on end. Honestly.
How about a sports car with a unique image for five thousand dollars? This car will show optimal performance in terms of price and condition if you can find a copy from 1998 to 2001. During this period, the car experienced a transition from third to fourth generation, while the range of engines could be surprisingly diverse, but none of them will cause embarrassment when starting from an intersection.
In third generation Prelude the 4WS system was implemented, which made it possible to steer in turns not only with the front ones, but also rear wheels mi. During this period, as many as six engines were available - from 114 to 200 horses, depending on where the car was imported from. Fabulous comfortable interior, leather trim, convincing dynamics and the beautiful appearance of a real sports car.
This is a very special car. A sports car with sports history, traditions and its own religion. Anyone who has ever heard the magnificent sound of a Subarov boxer engine cannot be bought by either a Porsche or a Mercedes. Subaru is forever. The Impreza WRC version is undoubtedly the most worthy sports car among all offerings on our market, both primary and secondary.
218 forces under the hood, and even if the inexpensive version of the Impreza WRC does not have Recaro seats and four-point seat belts. In the base and without any tuning, the Impreza shoots the speedometer needle up to a hundred in six seconds, while the constant all-wheel drive ensures perfect control over the car in all conditions. The two-liter boxer engine with a turbine starts such a song that it gives you goosebumps, especially at speeds over 200 km/h. The price of the Impreza WRC is no more than $25 thousand ex-showroom, but you can buy it with mileage for half the price.
At this point, the introductory course of the automobile egoist can be considered closed. But there are not only Japanese sports cars, there are also latest brands, small-scale devices, the emblems of which will not tell the average public anything.
How many such equipment do famous European and American brands have? In short, if you want, you can always buy a truly sports car, saving five million. Don't exceed the speed limit and good luck to everyone!
As soon as car production became widespread, manufacturers were faced with the question of whose car was better. There was only one way to find out - by organizing a race. Very soon the founders abandoned their use in speed competitions. regular cars and began to create special single-seaters for this racing cars.
Racing pioneers can now only be seen in museums, among wealthy collectors, and in photographs. Over time, racing cars became more and more numerous, their speed increased, and interest in them grew. Today, automobile speed racing is one of the most legendary sports across the globe.
Racing cars are the most fast cars, created by the latest technologies. By the way, these innovations are then used in the production of ordinary “iron horses”. The weight of racing cars should be light and their shape should be streamlined. Therefore, the body of these cars is made from ultra-light raw materials used in space technology. Aerodynamic shapes allow minimizing the resistance of air masses and developing the highest possible speeds.
The most famous brands of racing cars are Ferrari (Italy), Ford (Italy), Porsche (Germany), Lotus (Great Britain) and others.
Competitions are different, and cars are divided into four main types: for high-speed competitions on short straight tracks - dragsters, sports type, serial and with open wheels.
The most popular open-wheel racing cars are Formula 1 and Grand Prix. Constructed according to models close to those established by the International Automobile Federation, Formula 1 cars weighing about 600 kg are based on a monocoque chassis and autonomous suspension. The rider's seat is located in the center, where he must lie down. Immediately behind it is a 4- or 6-cylinder engine with a power of up to 1200 Horse power, capable of reaching speeds of up to 360 kilometers per hour. The fight for championship is contested exclusively on road courses. While larger and heavier Championship and Indy class racing cars compete on oval tracks starting at 1.6 kilometers in length. Their top speed can reach 368 kilometers per hour.
American Sprint class models weighing about 730 kg with serial engine from Chevrolet in 550 are the most dangerous for racing due to the straightened and high landing, but these competitions are the most spectacular. Competitions take place on asphalt or cinder tracks up to 1.6 kilometers long.
Racing runabouts with 4-cylinder engines are like miniature Sprint cars. Three-quarter racing cars are even smaller.
Production cars, unlike the Formula 1 class, are consumer cars modified for racing, which are also popular and are held in many countries around the world. This converted "iron horse" of the Grand National class in the National Association of Stock Car Racing is the best today.
Which one do you prefer?
We've collected 100 of the most beautiful cars of all time in one place. Big top 100 most desirable and legendary models of all times. The only condition for getting on our list is that at least one copy must be built in the world.
100. Jaguar XJS (1975-1996)
Successor to the legendary E-Type, the XJS was great beautiful car eye-catching. Has been in production for more than two decades. The XLS has become one of Jaguar's most recognizable models.
99. Chevrolet Camaro (1966-1969)
The original Camaro made many young hearts flutter. A muscle car with a sweeping silhouette and extraordinary power became a classic already in the 60s.
98. Lotus Esprit (1993-2004)
Despite the fact that the Lotus Esprit had to go through a wedge phase in its early years in the early 90s, unlike its sports car peers, the twin-turbo V8 Esprit managed to become a legendary exotic.
97. Ford GT (2005-2006)
The reincarnation of the icon of American motorsport of the second half of the 20th century, the Ford GT40, was so expected and desired that it is one of the few cars produced over the past 10 years, the prices of which do not decrease, but only become higher every year.
96. Cadillac (1959)
If you tried to characterize the automotive fashion of the 50s in the United States by providing one single example of a car, it would certainly be the ’59 Cadillac. Huge, heavy with a comical peacock style, this classic from a bygone era is highly sought after modern market collector.
95. Bugatti Type 57 (1934-1940)
Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, the French manufacturer Bugatti reaches the apogee of its glory. The car maker's creations enjoyed considerable recognition for their magnificent Type 57. Ultimately, a total of 710 examples were produced.
94. Noble M12 M400 (2004-2007)
You may have never heard of the Noble car company; it is not a very well-known name on a global scale. However, its sports model, the M12, was a great racing car and a favorite among racing enthusiasts around the world.
93. Dodge Viper (1990-present)
Dodge Viper, an unpretentious and inexpensive sports car, in the 90s it became extremely popular among not very rich gentlemen in the West, who did not have the finances to buy very expensive sports cars from the Old World. However, the Viper was brutally fast, extremely easy to maintain (compared to other sports cars) and extremely charming. The low-tech star from Detroit rose to instant fame.
92. Mercedes-Benz 540K (1935-1940)
The 540K's styling features distinct changes from its predecessor, the 500K. The new model features sleeker, sleeker body lines, along with a larger and more powerful inline 8-cylinder engine.
91. Ford Boss 302 Mustang (1969-1970)
Wary of losing the "pony car" crown to its arch-rival, the Chevy Camaro, Ford created a Boss 302 variant of its ever-popular Mustang to emphasize the importance of sporty performance over maximum power.
90. Volvo P1800 (1961-1973)
Yes, it's true, Volvo once made an incredible sports car. The P1800 was a successful attempt by the Swedish company, which helped to recover from the previous sports experiment with the P1900, which failed miserably.
89. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1955-1974)
The Karmann Ghia proved to be a surprisingly popular experiment for VW. The sports coupe was based on the existing Beetle model, but the body was created by the German coachbuilder Karmann, and its styling was developed by the Italian design studio Carrozzeria Ghia S.p.A.
88. Ferrari 360 Modena (1999-2005)
The 360 Modena replaced the outdated Ferrari 355 model, in addition to the external transformation, the most important improvement in the sports car was the update of the V8 engine, the heart of the sports car.
87. Nissan GT-R (2009-present)
The GT-R is a technical marvel that has received worldwide recognition not only for its looks, but also for its ability to use uncannily high technology that allows Nissan to outperform exotic supercars in speed and handling, despite the fact that they cost many times more than model of the Japanese automaker.
86. Chevrolet Corvette (1953-1962)
The first generation corvette is the most significant american car ever created. A real treasure among American models of all time. Stunning original design and impressive performance, not to mention its powerful injection engines, proved once and for all that America can compete in the sports car arena.
85. Alfa Romeo Spider (1966-1969)
The Alfa Romeo Spider has undergone a long evolution and has gone through various iterations over the years. The original "1 Series" of the 60s generation, known to some from the film "The Graduate", excites the minds of enthusiasts today.
84. Porsche Carrera GT (2004-2007)
Porsche Carrera The GT has a racing V10 engine, manual transmission, two seats and no control systems. The last of the truly wild supercars.
83. Lamborghini Diablo (1990-2001)
Diablo, who doesn't know him? It's hard to imagine a more wild and impractical car. It was possible to reach wild speeds on it. Some people don’t like the angular design, but they loved this car not for its outer wrapper, but for its internal content.
82. Hudson Hornet (1951-1954)
Hudson is not a very well known manufacturer from Detroit. However, he has one model called Hornet, which you have one hundred percent seen. You will be surprised when you find out that this huge American sedan made in the “bathtub” style, it became one of the most sought-after cars of that time among home-grown racers.
81. Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957)
A true classic no matter what. The original T-Bird was Ford's answer to the Chevrolet Corvette. It literally exudes the vibes of a bygone automobile era with drive-in movie theaters and 50s diners.
80. DeLorean DMC-12
Gullwing doors and stainless steel body. The DeLorean was supposed to be one of the most... cool cars 80s. Doc Brown wouldn't choose nonsense.
79. Lamborghini Reventon (2009-2010)
The circulation was limited to only 20 production cars sold in short term. Reventon is a vision of the future of Lamborghini design. Its style, both inside and out, is inspired by stealth military aircraft.
78. Austin-Healey 3000 (1959-1967)
Austin-Healey 3000, an elegant English aristocrat of the automotive world. In ancient times, it was considered a large and quite roomy roadster. True, in today's times it is small, like a toy car.
77. BMW M1 (1978-1981)
The first BMW from the distinguished line of the M Series, the M1 is one of the rarest BMW models. Its mid-engined design was designed specifically for racing.
76. Honda S2000 (1999-2009)
This roadster is a legend. Honda stylists and designers have incredibly clearly calculated its appearance. And the engine was a match for the agile handsome man - 9,000 rpm. A similar car was supposed to appear at the turn of the millennium...
75. Lotus Elise (2005-2011)
Small, light, fast and nimble Elise and its more hardcore, track version Exige, give what rare cars in the world can give a feeling of unity between the driver, the car and the road.
74. Ferrari F40 (1987-1992)
A sacred icon for generations of Ferrari F40 fans. Its terrifyingly powerful turbocharged V8 terrified whoever was behind the wheel. It was the first production car to break the 320 km/h barrier.
73. SS Cars SS100 (1936-1940)
This long-bonnet beauty is a style icon of the 30s in car styling. Later, SS cars received their own name - “Jaguar”.
72. Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980)
The Spitfire was the quintessential British roadster: beautiful and lightweight, it was able to provide driving pleasure, while not forgetting to fool the owner with maintenance.
71. BMW Z8 (1999-2003)
BMW inspired by the magnificent 507 series from the 50s. The Z8 was BMW's answer to the growing demand for roadsters high class. He eventually shared his explosive V8 with the M5 super sedan.
70. Talbot-Lago T150 CSS (1938)
Also known by the romantic name "Tear". The CSS was a successful racing machine in the 1930s with a stylish design that would make jaws drop in the first half of the 20th century. However, even after 70 years it can turn heads.
69. Porsche 918 Spyder
It's a hybrid! 887 horsepower hybrid! One of the fastest production cars ever built.
68. Lincoln Continental (1961-1969)
The big Continental of the '60s put an end to the flashy styling of American cars of the '50s. For some reason, collectors prefer 1965 Continentals.
67. Alfa Romeo 4C (2015-present)
A two-seater, carbon fiber Alfa Romeo seems to cost an incredible amount of money, about the same as a Ferrari. But this is not so, the base price tag of an Italian sports car is $50,000.
66. Nissan Fairlady Z (1969-1973)
More often this model is called the Datsun 240Z. The Model Z became one of the most important cars in Japanese history. He proved once and for all that the country can compete in the global car market.
65. Ferrari Testarossa (1984-1996)
Ask the average person to describe a Ferrari and the Testarossa will most likely come to mind. The flat-12 engine and unmistakable appearance still make the Testarossa the most recognizable Ferrari.
64. Triumph TR6 (1969-1976)
The design is a bit old-fashioned, but that doesn't detract from the TR6's overall reputation as one of England's best-loved roadsters.
63. Lexus LFA (2010-2012)
With a snarling V10 engine and tons of carbon fiber, the LFA is a coveted supercar for wealthy car collectors. This model set one of the best times on the Nürburgring, the famous German sports car testing track.
62. Morgan Plus 4 (1950-1961)
Traditional style mixed with more modern concepts of size and weight. The Plus 4 was an attractive option in the English car market. The engine from the Morgan Plus 4 was later transferred to another unforgettable model, the Triumph TR3.
61. Lamborghini Huracan (2014-present)
Lamborghini's little brother won't have Lambo doors, but its naturally aspirated V10 makes it just as fast as its big brother, the Aventador.
60. Aston Martin DB6 (1965-1971)
The predecessor to the DB6, the stunning DB5 was no slouch. And although the Aston Martin DB6 did not reach the same heights of adoration as the DB5 (the latter is higher on our list), but the follower of the famous Aston Martin has one thing important advantage, it is more technically advanced in all aspects. And this is still enough to break into the TOP 100.
59. Lotus Elite (1958-1963)
The first original Lotus Elite set the formula for all subsequent Lotus cars. It was extremely light (weighing about 1,100 kg), which made it possible to install a small, 1.2-liter engine in it and not particularly bother with a huge amount of horsepower.
58. Lamborghini Aventador (2011-present)
The latest flagship supercar in Lamborghini's portfolio is a clear evolution of the mighty Murcielago that preceded it. As expected, the Aventador packs a ton of power and flashy styling.
57. BMW 3.0CSL (1972-1975)
One of the rarest and most beloved BMW models of all time, the 3.0 CSL is arguably the defining German sports coupe of the 1970s.
56. Porsche 356 (1954-1965)
It may seem like the Porsche 911 has been around since time immemorial, but in fact, the 356 predates the iconic German sports car and was produced from the mid-50s to the mid-60s.
55. Mazda RX7 (1993-1995)
From its curvaceous body to its unique turbocharged rotary engine Wankel, the third generation RX7 was unlike any car on the market in the 90s.
54. Ferrari F50 (1995-1997)
Although the iconic F40 that came first was slightly overshadowed by the F50, it was still a more beautiful and exotic car. A naturally aspirated V12 instead of a turbocharged V8 emphasized this nuance. Only 349 were produced.
53. Tesla Model S
From 0 to 96 km/h in less than 3 seconds and seats up to seven people! This is the electric car that turned a chapter in the automotive industry.
52. Koenigsegg Agera (2011-present)
Swedish automaker Koenigsegg specializes in ultra-high-performance sports cars. His latest creation, Agera, takes performance to almost incredible levels.
51. Triumph GT6 (1966-1973)
The English automaker with the immodest name Triumph is perhaps best known for its traditional roadsters. But he also produced the GT6, sports coupe with chassis from a Spitfire convertible.
50. Audi R8 (2006-present)
It was only a matter of time before Audi released its own supercar. And when it finally arrived, everyone loved the R8 at first sight, thanks to its powerful engines and unique appearance.
49.MG MGA (1955-1962)
The emergence of MGA marked the beginning new era for MG. With its modern, lightweight design and attractive body style, the roadster was an instant success. Total sales amounted to more than 100,000 copies.
48. Honda NSX (1990-2005)
The NSX was an extremely important car for its time, proving that the supercar was ready to move beyond the angular exoticism of the '80s to sleek and technologically advanced new heights.
47. Bugatti Veyron (2005-2011)
It took almost 15 years to finally snatch the title of the most productive car from the McLaren F1. When the Veyron succeeded, the world did not ignore it. In SS trim, the Veyron does the impossible for a production car; it can reach absurdly high maximum speed at 431 km/h!
46. RUF CTR "Yellow Bird" (1987)
This car, essentially a heavily modified Porsche 911, captured the interest of many young car enthusiasts when it appeared in the 1980s.
45. Austin-Healey 100 (1956-1959)
The 100 is an excellent example of how British manufacturers changed their style after the end of the Second World War. This Austin-Healey could reach 160 km per hour. Fast car!
44. Ferrari Enzo (2002-2004)
Every ten years, Ferrari creates one unique model, propelling the Italian automaker to new heights of success. In the early 2000s, that honor fell to the Enzo, practically an F1 race car in disguise.
43. BMW M6 (1987-1989)
The original first M6 began its journey with the 635CSi model. Subsequently, the Bavarians did not stop and brought the M-Series to the Olympus of fame on the market.
42. Ferrari F430 (2004-2009)
Hot on the heels of its successful sports brother, the 360 Modena, was the Ferrari F430. The F430's sportier shape and heady new 4.3-liter V8 did the trick, and the 360 Ferrari was quickly forgotten.
41. Jaguar XK120 (1948-1954)
Postwar british car. The XK120's sleek styling is hard to mistake. Jaguar at its best.
40. Pagani Zonda (1999-2011)
The Argentine Horatio Pagani did not immediately realize that he had created a masterpiece that would make him rich. The Zonda was conceived as a supercar, but, let's say, not of legendary tailoring. However, time has put everything in its place. Its powerful engine, based on a Mercedes V12, did its job and the supercar became a legendary racing tool.
39. Ferrari 550 Maranello (1996-2001)
The front-engined Ferrari grand touring car arrived in 1996 and was called the 550 Maranello. Updated model The 575 M Maranello that followed it improved on this formula.
38. Aston Martin DB4 (1958-1963)
The DB4 was a true driver's car. With its 240-horsepower 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine, four-wheel disc brakes and communicative steering, it sealed the fate of the two-door in classic dark green.
37. Auto Union Type C (1936-1937)
This is one of the most prestigious racing cars in human history. The Type C was equipped with a huge V16 engine and could accelerate the car to 340 km/h!
36. Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am (1970-1981)
The second generation Trans-AM became a prominent representative new era muscle cars. In 1977, the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am played a great role in the film Smokey and the Bandit. So that!
35. Porsche 959 (1986-1989)
Next up is another automotive icon from the 80s. The Porsche 959 featured revolutionary technology from bumper to bumper, including an advanced all-wheel drive system.
34. Jaguar XKSS (1957)
XKSS was a road racing version Jaguar D-Type. A factory fire destroyed 9 of the 25 examples before they were delivered to their customers.
33. McLaren P1 (2014)
Super hybrid from McLaren in 33rd place in the 100 rating best cars of all times. The P1 combines a 727-horsepower V8 with a 177-horsepower electric motor, which gives it the ability to accelerate to 350 km/h.
32. Toyota 2000GT (1967-1970)
A little-known creation from Japan. The 2000GT was a world-class exotic sports car. A keen eye might recognize it as one of the convertibles in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice.
31. Ferrari America (1964-1966)
Models "America" can be noted as one of the best in the series of sports Ferrari cars. Favorite variations are the 410 Superamerica, 500 Superfast, and the slender 375 model.
30. Mercury Coupe (1949-1951)
Perhaps the most famous face in the hot rod mania, the 49 Mercury immediately became a tasty morsel for American tuners of those years.
29. Ferrari LaFerrari (2015-present)
The ultimate Ferrari of all cars Italian brand. This 949-horsepower (!) hybrid scattered through the garages of very rich people faster than cold lemonade in the July heat.
28. Ferrari 458 Italia (2010-2015)
Another Ferrari that holds the status of one of the best mid-engined models in history. Italy perfectly embodies the modern Ferrari: stunning looks, high speed engine and excellent track times.
27. Jaguar XJ220 (1992-1994)
The Jaguar XJ220, despite its futuristic appearance and great excitement around its person, became a huge disappointment in 1992. And all because of the V6 engine, which was placed under the hood of this coupe. A big failure for Jaguar, a completely different engine, a V12, should have been installed under the hood.
26. Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS (1973)
The Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS was a restive horse. With its 210 horsepower engine and complex controls, in 1973 the RS combined all the most important qualities of the 911 Porsche into one model.
25. Aston Martin One-77 (2009-2012)
The limited edition Aston Martin One-77 was put up for auction with a phenomenal price tag of $2 million per car. For this price you could buy a car with the most advanced, largest and most powerful V12 from Aston Martin at that time.
24. Ferrari 275 (1964-1968)
We exchange a quarter, 24th place. This car was in first place among models with two-barrel, and later four-barrel carburetors, feeding a V12 engine, which in turn developed 275 hp. One of the last models produced by Ferrari before it moved towards angular shapes in design and styling.
23. Jaguar C-Type (1951-1953)
The C-Type was a lightweight and extremely beautiful sports car, ready to race from the factory. It used the transmission from the XK120, retuned to deliver more power.
22. Ford GT (2017-present)
The latest Ford GT is the fastest and most expensive car manufacturer from the USA. The racing version won its class at LeMans in 2016.
21. Maserati 3500 GT (1957-1964)
The 3500 offered classic lines and a bold six-cylinder engine. The Maserati 3500 GT marked Maserati's breakthrough in the production of GT models.
20. Duesenberg Model J (1928-1937)
The Model J was America's answer to and challenge to the best European cars available at the time. It also became the most powerful pre-war American car.
19. Mercedes-Benz SSK (1928-1932)
In black, the SSK looked dramatic and menacing. At the moment, time has not been kind to only a few original SSK models.
18. McLaren F1 (1992-1998)
Arguably one of the best sports cars McLaren has ever made. For more than a decade, no one could argue with its power, agility and handling. Truly a car from another planet. Behind the three seats (that's not a typo, there were actually three seats in the McLaren F1) was a V12 from BMW.
17. Ferrari 288 GTO (1984-1985)
The 288 GTO can be considered the ancestor modern style Ferrari sports cars, although essentially and to a large extent this car was a 308 model. The maximum speed of 304 km/h made it the fastest production car while.
16. BMW 507 (1956-1959)
This little-known roadster offered styling that has been loved by generations of car enthusiasts. Despite its brilliant aesthetics, the 507 was a failure for BMW in its day. Now they will tear him off with his hands and at any price. By the way, he inspired BMW designers to create the no less interesting Z8 model.
15. Aston Martin DB9 (2004-2011)
The V12 as the heart of the DB9 brought the previous DB7 to near perfection. The appearance of the car was no less perfect.
14. AC Cobra (1961-1967)
Everyone will recognize AC Cobra. One of the most famous sports cars in the world. Derived from the British roadster AC Ace, the Cobra became a classic after being carefully modified by Carroll Shelby.
13. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (2007-2009)
One of the few new car models that successfully combines traditional beauty with modern technical poise. 8C was also known for his erratic nature while on the move.
12. Aston Martin DB5 (1963-1965)
Martin, Aston Martin. It would be hard to find a better example of a British sports car than this one, which famously appeared in the Bond movie Goldfinger. In Vantage trim, the DB5's inline-six engine produced a staggering 314 horsepower.
11. Ford GT40 (1964-1969)
The GT40 was built with one goal in mind: to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. He succeeded, and to this day, it is the only American car that was able to win the great French race.
Let's move on to the Top 10 list. The most interesting cars in the world. And if you've read this far, congratulations, you're a true car fan!
10. Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing" (1955-1957)
The 300SL is famous for its gull doors that open upward. Many people call this Mercedes nothing less than the first supercar in the world.
9. Ferrari Dino (1968-1972)
Production started in 1968 as the 206 GT, and the range was later expanded to include the 246 GT and GTS. The Dino was Ferrari's attempt to create a more affordable sports car. It was equipped with a V6 instead of the typical V12. A total of three generations were created, but the last one did not have the same spirit as the first two.
8. Lamborghini Miura (1966-1972)
The Miura was Lamborghini's first mid-engined supercar. Lambo's ambitions were clear to everyone - to overthrow Ferrari from its pedestal.
7. Chevrolet Corvette (1963-1967)
The second generation of Sting Ray marked the introduction of the first Corvette coupe. The car was easy to recognize by its split into two rear window, which was already replaced by conventional monoglass in 1964.
6. Porsche 550 (1953-1956)
Porsche 550. Do you need to introduce it? Probably everyone knows these outlines!
5. Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975)
The E-Type needs no introduction. A style icon of the '60s, its famous shape houses one of two in-line six-cylinder engines. Its final third series acquired a 5.3-liter V12, which only gave it more respect from admirers.
4. Ferrari 330 P4 (1967)
You will be lucky if you see this beauty in person. The circulation is staggering; only three copies were created. The fourth car can be considered a P3/4 hybrid, this is a replica. The V12 engine developed up to 450 horsepower.
3.Jaguar XJ13 (1965)
Do you think that a circulation of three cars is not enough? What do you think of the production volume of the Jaguar XJ13, which was produced in a single copy? However, the XJ13 is one of the greatest designs ever conceived. Alas, British automakers did not go any further with their ambitions in 1965.
2. Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (1967-1971)
The ultra-rare road version of the Alfa T33 racing cars can easily be called the pinnacle of style for European sports cars of the 60s. This model is considered the first car to use butterfly doors.
1. Ferrari 250 GTO (1962-1964)
First place - Ferrari 250 GTO. It hardly comes as a surprise that this model deserves to be called #1. Stunning shapes and an incredible 3.0-liter V12 did their job, inscribing the 250 GTO in golden letters into the tablets of automotive history.
The thirst for speed is what drives people to produce faster and faster cars. A hundred years ago, driving at 30 kilometers per hour was considered insane. Modern racing cars reach speeds of more than 400 km/h.
Over more than a century of automotive history, many racing cars have been created that impress with their driving performance. Their speed is reflected in popular culture - many competitions are held, films about racers are made.
Racing car classification
Conventional name of the niche that includes vehicles with quite, which allows them to develop high speed. Most often, such sports cars have two seats, available in a coupe or roadster body, but you can also find four-seaters (sedan and convertible), which are called sports limousines.
Contrary to stereotypes, racing cars not necessarily equipped with a powerful engine. At the same time, many sports sedans from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce and other companies have displacement engines that provide high power density - even more than their two-seater counterparts.
The defining criterion of a sports car is the ratio of engine performance, the number of gears and the balance of the transmission and a relatively light aerodynamic body. The combination of these factors allows the driver to feel confident on the road while driving a car. It is noteworthy that the class of racing cars does not include tuned regular ones.
Common but optional properties also include:
- Engine placement in the rear or middle part of the body of a sports car. This allows you to retain torque while maintaining high speeds in dynamic sports cars. This engine arrangement also improves handling and weight distribution.
- Engine internal combustion with a large number of cylinders. Multiple cylinders allow the fuel volume to be processed faster, allowing you to gain high speed from the start. One way or another, this property is not always found - you can also find four-cylinder racing cars. In addition, the models are equipped with hybrid, electric and rotary engines.
- Gearbox with many steps. A small gear shift provides better responsiveness and smoothness, but manufacturers often equip their sports cars with five-speed units, which is the average these days. More expensive racing cars are equipped with an automatic or combined gearbox, while budget cars get a manual one.
In addition, absolutely no requirements are imposed on the interior decoration - it can have spartan conditions, not even including air conditioning, or it can be equipped with advanced systems and expensive materials.
Rating of the ten best sports cars of 2015
All the best racing cars have similar properties: a small, lightweight body with excellent aerodynamic properties and low ground clearance, powerful engines with the ability to operate at high speeds and quickly accelerate, large wheels with large brake discs, a two-seater interior and high speed. Most of these cars are or have recently come from serial production, while some were produced in small quantities by special order.
The top ten racing cars opens with a Swedish sports car released in 2011. Unlike other models of the Oman Royal family, this car has 195 more horsepower - as much as 1105, hidden in a five-liter engine. The Agera (which translates to "act" in Swedish) is driven by an automatic transmission. The body of the sports car has an aerodynamic shape and is also equipped with a rear spoiler. The model reaches a speed of 420 kilometers per hour, accelerating to hundreds in 2.9 seconds. From Agera mass production This model is distinguished, first of all, by its status - the car was produced for the royal family of the state of Oman. The car has rich decoration and an appropriate price.
A mass-produced racing car that is the predecessor of the 10th-seater model. The supercar was released in 2011, positioned as one of the fastest in the world. It has a five-liter, eight-cylinder, twin-turbocharged engine that produces 1,115 horsepower. Such characteristics allow you to accelerate to 420 km/h, reaching a hundred in less than 3 seconds. Chief Engineer The car claims that its speed limit is 20 km/h higher, but it is impossible to achieve it due to the insufficient strength of the existing tires. The model is driven by 7 automatic transmissions with an electronic locking system.
The exterior of this racing car is made entirely of carbon fiber. The body has streamlined features and is equipped with an air intake and spoiler. The car is equipped with an eight-liter engine with a capacity of 1350 horsepower, accelerating to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds. The sports car's maximum speed is 430 km/h, but it is artificially limited so as not to damage the tires. The car not only has a detailed interior, which is manually equipped with expensive materials and modern devices.
Another car from the Swedish sports car company. The Swedes call this model a megacar, as it differs from the average supercar in its amazing characteristics: an aluminum five-liter engine with eight cylinders that has a power of 1360 horsepower, which allows it to reach a speed of 430 km/h. The sports car accelerates to hundreds in 2.5 seconds. All six models were sold before production in 2014.
The history of the line began in 1999. The first model had a 6.3-liter engine with a capacity of 555 horsepower, as well as a luxurious design - the car could not be called sports. The modern version, released in 2010, is equipped with an eight-liter W16 engine producing 1020 hp. With. The race car also has a seven-speed gearbox that changes gears in 0.2 seconds. The sports car accelerates to hundreds in 2.5 seconds, and the top speed is 431 km/h - so the Super Sport is the most fast car mass production. In addition, the model consumes the most fuel in its class - up to 125 liters per 100 km.
The racing car was introduced in 2008. It has a squat, aerodynamic body equipped with guillotine doors. The most powerful of them has a volume of 10 liters and provides the sports car with 1850 horsepower. The model is equipped with an eight-speed racing-type transmission that operates without a clutch. A test drive at the Bonneville Salt Lake showed that the car is capable of reaching a speed of 442 km/h. The planned limit of 480 km/h was not reached.
The predecessor of the roadster, which, due to the body design, has less weight, and, consequently, better dynamics and power-to-weight ratio. The body design is borrowed from Lotus car, and it is made of carbon fiber. The sports car is equipped with one of two engines, the most powerful of which has 1200 horsepower, which allows it to accelerate to 435 km/h. The model accelerates to hundreds in 2.5 seconds.
GT9 is a product tuning studio in Germany, which “pumped up” the Porsche 911, moving it into the class of the best racing cars. The sports car received a new line of engines, the most serious of which has a power of 1120 hp. With. and volume 4.2 liters. These characteristics allow the GT9 Vmax to reach a speed of 437 km/h, accelerating to hundreds in 3.1 seconds.
Hennessey Venom GT Spyder
The car was produced in a quantity of five copies, one of which belongs to Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler. The Roadster, like its coupe predecessor, is based on Lotus. The Spyder version has more body weight, which affects maximum speed and dynamics. One way or another, a sports car can lay claim to the title of the fastest civilian car. The updated version of the Venom GT, made in a roadster body, attracts the attention of all speed lovers. The manufacturer kept its promise by releasing a new model equipped with a 7-liter engine with a capacity of 1,470 horsepower. The racing car reaches a speed of 440 km/h, reaching a hundred in 2.5 seconds. Despite the fact that the sports car is 2 km/h slower than the Vector, it has higher dynamics, rightfully taking first place in the ranking of the best sports cars.
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The world has produced many great racing cars. Every once in a while a car comes along that inspires the world of sports for years to come. The glory of the exploits of these cars and the racers who drove them remains for centuries. Films are made about them, stories are written, historical facts are conveyed by word of mouth. Behind long history Throughout the history of motoring, there have been race cars that have been innovative, superior, beautiful or iconic.
Formula 1, DTM, Rally - each of the different types had its own iconic cars, the ingenious inventions of engineering have no boundaries. We present to the site's readers 10 cars that we believe are the most legendary in the world of racing. We consider rating them a useless exercise; it is impossible to compare them, since their significance is directly related to different disciplines of motorsports.
Let's leave everything as it is, just state the facts and present the Top 10 most legendary of all time in alphabetical order.
Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2
Early 1980 years Audi largely dominates rally racing with its various versions of Quattro race cars, although the A1, A2 and Sport Quattro were formidable cars for their rivals, the crowning glory of Audi's rally efforts was the Sport Quattro S1 E2.
Possessing a 2.1 liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that produced 470 hp, the S1 E2 was a true monster, an outgrowth of the legendary Group B rally, which managed to extol the art of rallying to new level. As if this were not enough, the madmen “boosted” their charge to 600 hp. Probably a sign from above was the Group B ban, which did not allow this rally heavyweight to enter the competition.
Auto Union Type C/D Hill Climb and Type C Streamliner
In the mid-1930s, Auto Union (which was part of) ran a successful Grand Prix program in which Type A, B, C and D racing cars competed. What made these cars unusual for that time was their mid-mounted engine. Cars Type A, B and C came with a 16-cylinder engine, Type D had a more modest 12-cylinder block.
Of the total number of unusual Auto Unions, two special Auto Union Type cars stand out. First of all, it was a fully faired model. Built on the Type C, the Streamliner was designed to receive maximum benefit from 560 strong engine Type C. While testing the car for the Grand Prix on the Autobahn (yes, you read that right, they didn’t bother with safety back then, they set speed records right on public roads), the Streamliner reached 400 km/h, and this was in 1937!
IN next year the same crazy engineers decided to build a racing Type D with an engine from a Type C for hill-climbing racing. To make sure all the gigantic power went to the asphalt, the car was equipped with a set of dual tires that were installed on each side at the rear of the car.
Chaparral 2J
In the wild world of Can-Am racing, Chaparral has redefined the standard approach to gain an advantage over all competitors. On previous models of the company's racing cars, massive aerodynamic wings were used for this, but later the engineers decided to have a lot of fun. Chaparral came up with an ingenious way to obtain optimal downforce, regardless of the speed at which it was moving new car 2J. It “stuck” to the canvas using a vacuum.
Two fans were installed in the rear of the car, they were driven by the snowmobile engine, and sucked air from under the bottom of the car. The skirts along the sides of the car were always located one inch from the ground thanks to the special suspension design. The 2J actually had some decent downforce. In this it beat many of its competitors, but the 2J was terribly unreliable and was subsequently banned from racing for one year.
Ford GT40
The history of racing is constantly evolving, and at every stage of development we can see our superheroes among the cars. Some we will probably never forget. Became one of them. The supercar was conceived after unsuccessful attempt Ford buy Ferrari. The GT40 was built to knock Ferrari out of their own game - endurance racing. By 1966 the goal was achieved, the GT40 finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GT40 will win for the next three years.
Four different versions of the GT40 were made: Mark I, II, III and IV. The Mark I used Ford's 4.9-liter V8, while the Mark II, III and IV featured the larger 7.0-liter V8. To this day, the GT40's exterior design is one of the most recognizable in motorsport history.
Lancia Stratos HF
In the 1970s, Lancia began a partnership with Bertone to create a new rally car. To get maximum traction to the rear wheels, Lancia decided to use an exotic layout with a centrally mounted engine. At the heart of the Stratos HF was a 2.4-liter V6 borrowed from the Ferrari Dino.
More like a rally car than a rally car, the Stratos HF proved to be very successful in rally racing. He won the 1974, 1975 and 1976 World Rally Championships. Although another Lancia enjoyed even more rally success ten years later, it did not have the same visual impact that the Stratos HF was able to achieve.
Mazda 787B
Over the years, many cars have achieved Le Mans podium finishes and only a few have been able to do so more than once. So what makes the 787B so special? This is a classic story of an underdog becoming a winner. First of all, the 787B is the only Japanese car ever winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To this day, much more powerful Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota, Nissan or Honda have never been able to repeat this feat.
Secondly, the Mazda 787B is the only car to win Le Mans. The four-rotor engine turned out to be not only an excellent instrument of victory, but also sounded like a heavenly harp. The 787B was not the fastest car at Le Mans, but it won thanks to its reliability and excellent fuel consumption, it was economical. Yes, I owed my victory to reliability and efficiency; power in racing cars is not the main thing.
McLaren MP4/4
1988 saw the formation of perhaps the best racing duo in Formula 1 history. This was the year Iron Senna joined Alain Prost in the team. That same year, Honda became McLaren's engine supplier, installing a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine in the new McLaren MP4/4.
To say that McLaren dominated the 1988 season would be an understatement. Of the 16 races that took place that year, McLaren took 15 pole positions and won 15 races! Senna, Prost and McLaren newcomer Gerhard Berger would continue their winning runs over the next few years. But none of the Marlboro-painted cars that followed the M4/4 would be as dominant in racing.
Porsche 917
The Porsche 917 is an unusual car, because it achieved success in two. The 917 was originally designed for endurance racing and competed in many races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 917 continued its success by winning the legendary race in 1970 and 1971, but 1972 was the year for the racing car an unpleasant surprise, the Le Mans rules changed, which automatically made the 917 obsolete.
Instead of throwing the car into the backyard racing history, Porsche is turning its attention to the Can-Am racing series. By adding a turbocharger to its big V12, the 917 produced around 850 hp. and surprisingly won the new championship in 1972. In 1973 the engine was enlarged and the 917 could now produce 1,500 hp. The car completely dominated the next season, but a change in Can-Am rules in 1974 once again marked the Porsche 917's place in racing history.
But in the memory of fans, he did not move to a landfill; on the contrary, he went to the museum of glory. Many consider the 1973 Porsche 917 to be the most powerful racing car ever built.
Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trail
Pike Peak International competition Hill Climb- an amazing thing. There are essentially no holds barred in Pike Peak hill racing, and competitors can compete against each other however they please. The competition allows drivers, engineers and manufacturers to reach the limits of automotive engineering and technology. From 1992 to 2011, the mountain climb was dominated by Nobuhiro "Monster" Taima, who won the tournament nine times, including six in a row, from 2004 to 2011.
Conceived as an idea in 1995. The car was named Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trail, the car became the owner of two turbocharged 2.5-liter V6 engines - one installed in the front, the other in the rear of the car. Total power - 981 hp. The power went to all four wheels. , created every downforce known to man, the Escudo was a monster made to control a monster. He may not be the best fast car, has ever stormed the hill, but he is simply one of the craziest stormtroopers.
Cementing the legacy was the inclusion of the Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trail into the Gran Turismo franchise.
Tyrrell P34
How to get more grip while racing? It's very simple to add wheels. Along with the huge size of the rear wheels, the main hallmark Tyrrell P34 steel four small front wheels. This move, strange at first glance, was not only able to reduce drag and increase the front contact patch, but also made it possible to “acquire” additional braking force.
Prepared for the 1976 racing season, the six-wheeled mutant proved its racing competence with 10 podium finishes. He even won the Swedish Grand Prix that year with Tyrrell's impressive 1st and 2nd place finishes. The car went into sharp decline in 1977, and advances in aerodynamics made the six-wheel design redundant from the 1978 season onwards.
The Tyrrell's trademark six wheels made it one of the most recognizable cars in motorsport, but it did not make it the most successful.
