Sports Cars 2008-2009

Sports Car Articles : Exotic Sports Cars by Blake Hygate

Even since I was young I had a fascination with exotic sports cars. I was the little kid with all the car books and I even loved reading the “wheels” section of our local newspaper to see if I could spot an exotic car for sale.
The first time I saw an exotic sports car in real life was when I was about 8 years old. We were going to visit my Grandmother a few hours down the road. Since it was a long boring drive, I dosed off until my Dad woke me up to ask what kind of car was driving beside him. I awoke to see a Lamborghini Countach driving next to our car! What a thrill for a little boy that was infatuated with exotic sports cars.

As I got older the novelty of seeing exotic cars has somewhat diminished, but it’s not gone. I live in a very wealthy community in Canada and in the summer I will see Ferrari’s, Maseratis and Porches everyday. In fact just yesterday I was driving down a side street in the rain when I saw a car approaching that was incredibly low to the ground. To my amazement, it was a Charcoal Lamborghini Muircielago. I have never actually saw one on the street so this was an exciting day for me. Just to taunt me, a young man, likely in his late 20’s or early 30’s likes to show off his Ferrari 360 on my street quite often.

So what does an adult do with their fascination of exotic sports cars, especially if you’re not in a position to take on a $5000+ per month lease payment! One option that you could choose would be to rent an exotic car. A company close to my home rents Lamborghini’s and Ferrari’s for around $3000 for the day, with a 100 km mileage allowance for the day. Each additional kilometer will set you back $1.99. Obviously if one can drop $3000 for a one day test run, you’re still wealthier than the majority of the population. For most of us, exotic car wallpapers, exotic car key chains and posters of exotic cars are the closest that we may get to owning an exotic sports car.

Just remember, you can always dream, but lets face it; Unless you’re a dotcom millionaire or your parents have more money than they know what to do with, you may never have the chance to shift the gears on an exotic sports car of your own!

About the Author
ExoticAutoWarehouse.com is a website created by Blake Hygate to list Exotic Cars For Sale all over the United States. Whether buying or browsing, ExoticAutoWarehouse.com brings together a large selection of Exotic Sports Cars all on one website.

Source: Sports Cars information at goarticles.com

Sports Cars Articles : Sharing Exotic Sports Cars by Mario Oliveira

The exotic sportscar that has a high speed of 190 mph and called a spyder is designed with Italian art. The only thing that needs to be mentioned about the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is its color and decor. But instead of all these the P1 North from Cheshire claims that driving these super-cars is possible without caring about the environment.

The super-car club is founded by former champion of the Formula 1 car racing track, Damon Hill. This club has some of the fastest and most exciting vehicles from around the world. The super-car club is a place for cars like, Bentley, Ferrari and Lamborghini. The members of this car-club can share all these cars against a yearly fee. As a result, the company claims that the cars belonging to them leave only one-fourth of the impact made on the environment by owners of private models.

Nick Bailey, a well known expert once remarked, “The number of members and cars in the PI North’s convoy are 60 and 15 respectively. So, to maintain the environmental balance instead of continuing with the normal idea of four people possessing four different super-cars which manage to be driven a paltry 2,000 miles each year, we are helping by maintaining three cars in the garage”. Bailey’s claim of distance covered is from a study of the average annual mileage of private owners of Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

The first club for super-cars was founded in Surrey almost 8 years ago. It was set up by Damon Hill. Currently P1 South holds more than 60 cars and 360 members. These cars include exotic models like Ford GT and Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren. The Price of this Mercedes Benz model ranges around $600,000 and has a top speed of 210 mph. People who fail to understand that green matters, also get some financial sense when compared to the outright ownership of the super-cars. The membership fee to start is $5,000. Other than this one-time commencement fee another yearly fee is added which will provide 70 and 50 days respectively for $29,000 and $25,000. Now if a member pays an extra $6,000, then the member will get the opportunity to drive one of the most attractive exotic-cars, the Mercedes SLR McLaren. What’s more, all fees incorporate insurance policies cost for members and guests.

Some of the world’s best exotic sports cars like the Ferrari F430 have a price of $310,000 when bought at the dealer. The F430 has a maintenance cost of around $84,000. However, a member of P1 gets relief from the maintenance costs, worries, and includes the expenses for car fuel and any car accidents, major or minor.

On one hand when there is worldwide concern about global warming, it is difficult to coordinate the exotic sports to fit into the picture. P1 is helping the environment with its company and great idea. So, all in all ,it is a fun procedure to any P1 member, so the curse of pollution is hard to remember once he or she has sat behind the wheel and foot is on the pedal.

About the Author
Mario is an avid car enthusiast and a contributor with Inside Fast Lane an exotic car site.

Source: Sports Cars information at goarticles.com

Sports Cars 2008 Volkswagen Eos

Price Range: $29,555 - $38,630
Body Style: Convertible
Sum Up: SOLID PLAYER IN THE RETRACTABLE MARKET.

Sports Cars 2008 Volkswagen Eos Buyers Guide
Whats New: The coolest ride to roll out off the Volkswagen line, sports car line, since the New Beetle, the Eos enters its second year with a few changes. The trim level names have been changed to Turbo, Komfort, Lux, and VR6, with the Lux only available with automatic transmission. Leather steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake handle are now standard equipment.

Sports Cars 2008 Volkswagen Eos Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- One turbo compressor
- 1,984 cc 2.0 liters in-line 4 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Gasoline direct injection fuel system
- 14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 12.1
- Power: 149 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 207 ft lb , 281 Nm @ 1,800 rpm

Source: Sports Cars 2008, Volkswagen Sports Cars, Volkswagen Eos Sports Car information at motortrend.com

Sports Cars 2008 Volkswagen Beetle

Price Range: $17,630 - $25,890
Body Style: Coupe, conv
Sum Up: Cheaper by the smile.

Sports Cars 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Buyers Guide
Whats New: Yes, you guessed it, the New Beetle has new trim level monikers: S and SE. The former comes with a new 16-inch alloy wheel, while the latter gets a new 17-inch. A tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard on all variants, while colors (including Shadow Blue and Reflex Silver) have been retired.

Sports Cars 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 2,480 cc 2.5 liters in-line 5 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder engine code
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1
- Power: 112 kW , 150 HP SAE @ 5,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 3,750 rpm

Source: Sports Cars 2008, Volkswagen Sports Cars, Volkswagen Beetle Sports Car 2008 information at motortrend.com

Sports Car Articles : When Style Meets Performance: Exotic Cars 101

Searching for a quality luxury car will inevitably bring anyone to the rather apt adjective, “exotic”. Exotic food or exotic beauty may be more clearly defined, but what really makes for an exotic sports car?

Sleek and Elegant Design

Part of what makes an exotic sports car is the vehicles’ streamlined, sleek, and smooth designs, all of which serve functional purposes to the overall performance of the car albeit being so highly aesthetically pleasing.

Indeed, even exotic sports car makers know emphasis that car enthusiasts and racers put on design per se. After all, owning an exotic sports car in contrast to owning a car is, in itself, a status symbol. This status is endowed not only by the make of the car but also the style and visual appeal.

In fact, companies like Ferrari even employ design houses to come up with their car designs. Design powerhouse Pininfarina, for example, designed the 2002 Ferrari ENZO.

Breakneck Speeds

While design is one of the considerations of many car enthusiasts, the primary characteristic that by-far differentiates a sports car from the rest is its acceleration and maintainable road speed. When it comes to sports cars, it’s all a matter of speed, speed, and more speed. A pretty car won’t cut it if it cannot deliver the exhilarating ride that is expected of every sports car.

Exotic cars are continually challenging the rate at which a car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. Designs are beginning to be shaped from the engineering needs of the car, in order to suitably deliver a new record speed. As of the moment, the 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans continues to reign with 2.6 seconds. However, with the likes of the 2002 Ferrari ENZO being designed based on the specifications of making a fast car, expect faster sports cars in the near future.

One-in-a-Million

Indeed, exotic sports cars aren’t the type that mass produced and you can’t but then “off-the-lot”. Part of its exotic appeal is the fact that you can only have a certain number of models made available for sale. The rarer and more difficult to acquire, the greater a car’s exotic value.

It’s in the Name

Most cars don’t need visualization to be called exotic, they just are. These would include your cult sports car classics—your Porsche, your Ferrari, your Lamborghini.

While an ‘exotic sports car’ may be subjectively defined over a huge stratum, it’s safe to believe that these qualities are more or less held in commonality by any definition. At any rate, one look at a car may be enough to give you a clue.

Sports Car Articles : Customize It!

When we talk about sports cars, we imagine models from Jaguar, Porsche, Chevrolet, Lexus, Cadillac and Pontiac. But sports cars can be custom-made too! Quality replicas, as most people call them, can pass for those really nifty sports cars parading along a ritzy street.

What are the other things one needs to know about custom-built cars? Here they are:

1. Roadster or Coupe?

Whether the driver wants his car to be roadster or coupe, companies that custom-build cars can adjust to the choice.

2. The Big Kit

Okay, before customizing, one must have this important tool: the kit. Companies like ‘Quality Roadsters’ provide kits and packages to turn a bland car into a ‘wow-worthy’ one. From the car’s frame to other materials and features, these are all provided to ensure maximum performance.

As for the frame, the driver must take into consideration if he is going for the round tube or the square one. He must remember that round tube frame is lighter and tougher. On the other hand, a square tube frame is very easy to design. It can be stylish but not rigid or it can be rigid but not stylish.

Body-wise, the driver must choose a dimensionally-able car, with longer foot boxes and impressive fiberglass. The driver must custom-build it to the point that when he drives the car, it seems as if he is not driving the body, but the chassis.

The driver must also take note of the suspension. He must stay away from the independent rear suspension from Jaguar as it is harder to maintain. He must stick to a custom-built car with suspension materials similar to that of Mustang GT’s. While replica industries usually make their own suspension, others just stick to the excellent-performing ones available on the market.

As for the engine, it is best that the driver goes for the one from Ford. Operating at 400-hp 302 V8 with transmitting power coming from a T-5 five speed, this engine qualifies as one of the better ones that can fully support a custom-built sports car.

Other car accessories like air-conditioning, overflow tank, cooling fan, shroud kit, fuel injection systems, wiper system and oil filter relocator must also be carefully and systematically selected.

A custom-built sports car will really spruce up the driver’s lifestyle as it reflects his personality. He just has to be sure that the replica industry he has chosen will take care of him.

Sports Car Articles : Convertible Incredible

What can be more appealing than driving a convertible? Convertible sports cars, with their sleek and sophisticated looks, are much in demand in the market. For someone who is hoping to snag his own top-down, here are some of the models he needs to consider:

1. 2005 BMW Z4

Sure, this baby is expensive - hey, it’s a BMW - but its dynamics and features pretty much explain the price. This German sports car makes a statement as it speedily cruises along the highway.

2. 2005 Audi TT

High-performance, power-engined and invigorating, the 2005 Audi TT always garners an excellent rating in car reviews. With its awesome windscreen, roll hoops and headlamps, the driver cannot go wrong with this one.

3. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Over time, Chevrolet Corvette has proven itself with its remarkable power. Now in its sixth generation, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is smaller than its older counterparts, but better. With a horsepower of 400, it can go from zero to 60 mph per hour in four seconds. Unbelievable! This makes the Corvette a staple in any summer.

4. 2005 Lexus SC 430

The Lexus SC 430 is inspired by, no less than, the French Riviera. This car can go from coupe to a raging roadster in a span of 25 seconds. It is stylish, glamorous and powerful.

5. 2005 Mazda Miata

This model is pretty affordable for its look and power. This is very dependable and dynamic and it will knock the driver ‘off his feet’. With its reactive suspension and immense horsepower, this convertible sports car is one for the books.

6. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle

Charming and cute like any other Beetle, this monster-engined convertible promises an adventurous ride on those lazy summer afternoons.

7. Jaguar XK8 Convertible

Great design, awesome interior, and technologically-advanced, this convertible can bring out the best in every driver. Its speed can go up to 155 mph per hour and the acceleration? Zerp - 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds. Now that’s truly incredible!

8. 2006 Cadillac XLR

This is a top-of-the-line convertible sports car, which promises “capacity like no other.” It is almost $78,000 but who cares? This is probably the best in the market now.

9. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

Test drive this car and see that it is more amazing than its previous version.

All these convertible sports cars are undeniably worth the money and the effort to maintain them.