Sports Cars 2008-2009

Sports Car Articles : The Sports Car Industry by Jackie Serta

In the past years, various sports cars have been available to car buyers. They come in different price ranges and some may even be bought for $20, 000. Sports cars really contributed to the car industry during the past year.

For 2006, it is expected that the sports car industry will continue to expand and will become stronger. Sports cars have been the choice of many car buyers because of their appearance, safety features and the high technology gadgets and accessories that come with them.

Here are some new models of sports cars that will continue to be best-sellers in 2006:

1. Mazda MX-5 Miata- The Miata has been one of the best-sellers when it comes to roadsters. Mazda has been making the right choices of cars since the 1990’s and is doing the same this year. The Mazda MX-5 Miata has great features that many customers look for. It has 170 hp and is larger than the usual sizes for comparable Miata models.

2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06- This car is known to be very fast and it only costs $65,000. This is one of the limited editions that were released by Chevrolet. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is hand-built and was developed and improved together with the C6R Corvette race car by Le Mans.

3. Pontiac Solstice- This sports car went on sale in the middle of 2005 and it continues to be one of the hottest cars in 2006. It has very attractive features and has a sophisticated appearance.

4. Porsche Cayman- This model of Porsche is best when it comes to value and even in performance. It may not be as big as other sports cars but it will be a giant in the driver’s eyes. It may be cheaper but the performance it will provide is considered one of the best among all sports cars.

Although sports cars are sold everywhere at reasonable prices, it is still best that car buyers shop around and find the best car that will suit their wants and needs. It is recommended that buyers compare prices and check all of the car’s features to assure satisfaction that the needs of the user are met.

It is also recommended that car buyers consider the rate of insurance based on the car that they will buy. Sports cars have much higher insurance premiums - depending on the make and model. Determine if you are willing to pay the added premium for a sports car.

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Sports Car Articles : Getting Maintenance For Your Sports Car by Jackie Serta

Making sure that your sports car is in shape all of the time is not difficult. All it takes is preventive maintenance to avoid the hassle of taking it to a repair shop when the engine suddenly dies or the lights in the control panel light up.

One of the leading car manufacturers in the world is BMW. Not everyone can afford to buy a sports car from this company but here are some tips that will help you maintain your sports car…

Before going out for a drive, it is wise to check the brakes, the tires, the oil and the steering system to make sure that everything is normal. If while driving the car, you hear a sound or noise that was not there before, take it to your mechanic or local repair shop to have it checked.

Have the mechanic check all the parts or the of the ignition system, for example: check the spark plugs as their condition is a very good indicator of how the engine is performing. They should be changed every 100,000 miles but there is no harm in checking them every 30,000 miles just to be sure that everything is alright.

The rotor and distributor cap are made up of plastic which deteriorate over time due to wear and tear. To make sure that these are not causing any problems when starting the vehicle have them checked/\.

The filter acts as a deterrent against rust and other harmful objects that may disrupt the performance of your vehicle. There several filters such as those for oil or fuel. These filters should be checked frequently - about every 3,000 miles.

The car’s mileage can be checked by calculating the amount of fuel purchased and the miles driven as shown by the odometer before and after fueling. If there is a sudden change in the number of miles per gallon, be concerned and take the car to the repair shop for analysis.

In the event that the car’s sensor lights come on, pull the car over to the side of the road then call for help. There is a possibility that the problem can be remedied there or it may have to towed to a repair shop.

Even if sports cars come with better and smarter engines, the possibility of something going wrong is still there. By taking every precaution, the driver can get to the place where he wants to go safely.

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History of Sports Car from wikipedia.org

The sports car traces its roots to early 20th century touring cars. These raced in early rallys, such as the Herkomer Cup, Prinz Heinrich Fahrt, and Monte Carlo.[4]

The first true sports cars (though the term would not be coined until after World War One) were the 3 litre 1910 Vauxhall 20 hp (15 kW) and 27/80PS Austro-Daimler (designed by Ferdinand Porsche).[4]

These would shortly be joined by the French DFP (which became sporters after tuning by H.M. and W. O. Bentley, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. In the U.S. (where the type was variously called roadster, speedster, runabout, or raceabout, there was Apperson, Kissel, Marion, Midland, National, Overland, Stoddard-Dayton, and Thomas among small models (which today would be called sports cars), while Chadwick, Mercer, Stutz, and Simplex were among large ones (which might today be called sports sedans or grand tourers).[4]

In 1921, Ballot premiered its 2LS, with a remarkable 75 hp (56 kW) DOHC two liter, designed by Ernest Henry (formerly of Peugeot’s Grand Prix program), capable of 150 km/h (90 mph); at most, one hundred were built in four years. This was followed by the SOHC 2LT and 2LTS. The same year, Benz built a supercharged 28/95PS four for the Coppa Florio; Max Sailer won.[4]

Simson in 1924 offered a Paul Henze-designed 60 hp (45 kW) DOHC 2 liter four, the Simson Supra Type S, in a long-wheelbase 120 km/h (60 mph) tourer and 115 km/h (71 mph) twin-carburettor sporter; only thirty were sold, against around three hundred of the SOHC model and 750 of the pushrod-six Type R. Duerkopp’s Zoller-blown two liter in 1924, as well.[4]

1934 Aston Martin UlsterThere was a clear cleavage by 1925. As four-seaters were more profitable, two-seaters increasingly turned over to specialst manufacturers, led by Alvis, Aston-Martin, and Frazer-Nash, with shoestring budgets, fanatic followers, and limited sales (today exemplified by Aston and Morgan): between 1921 and 1939, 350 Astons were built; 323 Frazer-Nashes in the period 1924-39.[4]

By the end of the 1920s, AC produced a 2 liter six, the 3.5 liter Nazzaro had a three-valve OHC (only until 1922), while French makers Amilcar, Bignan, Hispano-Suiza, and Samson had the typical small four-cylinder sporters and Delage, Hotchkiss, and Chenard-Walcker the large tourers. Benz introduced the powerful SS and SSK, and Alfa Romeo, the Vittori Jano-designed 6C.[4]

Two companies would offer the first really reliable sports cars: Austin with the Seven and Morris Garages (MG) with the Midget. The Seven would quickly be “rodded” by numerous companies (as the Type 1 would be a generation later), including Bassett and Dingle (Hammersmith, London); in 1928, a Cozette blower was fitted to the Seven Super Sports, while Cecil Kimber fitted an 847 cc Minor engine, and sold more Midgets in the first year than MG’s entire previous production.[4]

Sports car From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

sports car is a term used to describe a class of automobile. The exact definition varies, [1] but generally it is used to refer to a low to ground, light weight vehicle with a powerful engine. Most vehicles referred to as sports cars are rear-wheel drive, have two seats, two doors, and are designed for more precise handling, acceleration, and aesthetics. A sports car’s dominant considerations can be superior road handling, braking, maneuverability, low weight, and high power, rather than passenger space, comfort, and fuel economy.

Sports cars can be either luxurious[2] or spartan, but driving mechanical performance is the key attraction. Many drivers regard brand name and the subsequent racing reputation and history as important indications of sporting quality (for example, Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus), but some brands, such as Lamborghini, which do not race or build racing cars, are also highly regarded.

A car may be a sporting automobile without being a sports car. Performance modifications of regular, production cars, such as sport compacts, sports sedans, muscle cars, hot hatches and the like, generally are not considered sports cars, yet share traits common to sports cars. They are sometimes called “sports cars” for marketing purposes for increased advertising and promotional purposes.[3] Performance cars of all configurations are grouped as Sports and Grand tourer cars, or, occasionally, as performance cars.

A sports car does not require a large, powerful engine, though many do have them. Many classic British sports cars lacked powerful engines, but were known for exceptional handling due to light weight, a well-engineered, balanced chassis, and modern suspension (for example, Lotus Seven, Austin 7 Speedy). On tight, twisting roads, such a sports car may perform more effectively than a heavier, more powerful car.

Due to North American safety regulations, many sports cars are unavailable for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle Eastern market (e.g. UAE), a flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies such as TVR, Noble, and Pagani to succeed.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Sports Car
Price Range: $183,800 - $201,300
Body Style: Coupe, conv
Sum Up: SEX ON WHEELS.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Sports Car Buyers Guide
Whats New: A jump in output is the most significant change to the beautifully styled DB9 Coupe and Volante. As with the DBS, the handbuilt V-12 was revamped for the DB9s as well. To stay apace in the ever-increasing supercar power race, the 5.9L now produces 470 hp (a 20-hp bump), as torque moved up to 443 lb-ft from the previous 420.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Sports Car Specifications
  2009 Aston Martin DB9 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 5,935 cc 5.9 liters V 12 front engine with 88.9 mm bore, 79.5 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.6
- Power: 336 kW , 450 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 420 ft lb , 570 Nm @ 5,000 rpm

Source: Sports Car 2009, Aston Martin 2009 Sports Car, Aston Martin DB9 Sports Car information at motortrend.com

2009 Aston Martin DBS Sports Car
Price Range: $266,150 - N/A
Body Style: Coupe
Sum Up: You spend 80K more to look like 007.

2009 Aston Martin DBS Sports Car Buyers Guide
Whats New: New flagship boasts a reworked V-12 for a 60-hp increase, carbon-fiber body panels for a 143-lb weight savings, a responsive adaptive damping system, and g-force-inducing carbon ceramic brakes. Coupe?s exquisite looks have styling cues from the DBR9, as sumptuous interior ups the already-high ante found in its stablemate, the DB9.

2009 Aston Martin DBS Sports Car Specifications
  2009 Aston Martin DBS Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 5,935 cc 5.9 liters V 12 front engine with 10.9 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 20.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.1
- Power: 380 kW , 510 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 420 ft lb , 570 Nm @ 5,750 rpm

Source: Sports Car 2009, Aston Martin Sports Car 2009, Aston Martin DBS Sports Car information at motortrend.com

Sports Cars 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Price Range: $123,000 - $138,000
Body Style: Coupe, conv
Sum Up: because everyone else has a 911.

Sports Car 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Buyers Guide
Whats New: Bigger-capacity engine for more power. The 2009 Vantage?s V-8 was increased from 4.3 to 4.7L, upping power and torque output by 11 and 15 percent, respectively. Other performance upgrades include a lighter clutch and stiffer springs. Vantage gets new 19-in. wheels and some interior refinements, but otherwise remains the same.

Sports Car 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specifications
  2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 4,282 cc 4.3 liters V 8 front engine with 89.0 mm bore, 86.0 mm stroke, 11.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 21.2 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.7
- Power: 283 kW , 380 HP SAE @ 7,000 rpm; 302 ft lb , 410 Nm @ 5,000 rpm

Source: Sports Cars 2009, Aston Martin Sports Cars, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Sports Car information at motortrend.com