It is all about the speed. This is probably the most often asked questions by car enthusiasts when looking for a brand new sports car. They all want to know: How fast does it go?
You talk about fast, lets look at some of the faster speeds that have been clocked. The 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans went from 0 to 60 in 2.6 seconds. The Ferrari can go from 0 to 60 in about the 3.5 seconds. And then there is the Chevy Corvette, which has been clocked at 2.9 seconds from 0 - 60. That is flat out fast!
What all goes into making a fast sports car?
The appearance of the vehicle, the structure, the curves, and the smooth lines all are responsible, in some part, to the speed of the car. This sleek design is what will enable the wind and air to smoothly go over the car, and not allow any drag to occur. This will help it to achieve top speeds.
Another feature that contributes to the speed of the car is its reduced weight. It's evident in the reduced cargo capacity of a sports car. Luckily, this isn't much of an issue with sports car enthusiasts. Related to cargo capacity and reduced weight is the fact that some sports cars may have smaller seating capacities, and usually are characterized by firmer, tighter rides, compared to the more spacious and comfortable rides offered by sports utility vehicles or sedans.
So, now that the cars are moving pretty fast, you need to be able to handle them. This is why most of these vehicles are rear wheel drive. This gives you greater control of the vehicle, greater traction, and better weight distribution of the cars whn in the turns. You still need to be able to handle the cars in the curves at the previous straight line speeds.
All of the parts of the sports car help to keep it fast. And, while we are not really talking about a big difference in how fast a car goes, you still want the faster car. It is, afterall, all about the speed!
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