Just as endurance racing helps Porsche consistently turn out cars as capable and enjoyable as the 911 GT3, the TCR series could well do the same for
more affordable performance cars.
Yes, the Civic Si is still around, but when was the last time you saw someone driving one, much less heard of an enthusiast cross-shopping one against other
affordable performance cars like the the Subaru WRX, the Toyobaru twins, the Volkswagen GTI, or either of Ford's STs?
It has a lot to live up to, because with a rorty petrol engine and engaging handling, the previous Swift Sport was a
highly affordable performance car that many driving enthusiasts fell in love with.
Nothing wrong with making
more affordable performance cars but don't say it's a Nismo one if you popped some plastic on it and mildly breathed on the engine because it is just not.
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, though, with its spacious interior, plentiful standard equipment, and Audi - stylish looks, is an astounding,
affordable performance car that doesn't compromise livability.
Rather than
the affordable performance cars we'd champion as the solution, Nissan sees the answer being an extension of the generation's smartphones and tablets.
Currently limited to just 70 units, all of them manual, the Skoda Octavia RS 230 comes in liftback ($ 41,490) and wagon ($ 43,190) body styles and brings an uptick in performance and looks for
the affordable performance car.
As Mr. Regular points out, the Focus RS is the perfect compromise for driving
the affordable performance car of your dreams while also making your family happy.
Shelby recently was quoted in AutoWeek as desiring to re-create the original Cobra: «I want to build
an affordable performance car.
That's because even though the 86 and BRZ serve up much the same package, that package itself brings an exceedingly rare rear - wheel drive setup to
the affordable performance car segment.
As a lover of all small,
affordable performance cars, I'm eagerly awaiting more from the Hyundai N division.
This led to
affordable performance cars that often deliver as much adrenaline to their owners as would much more expensive cars.
The Civic Si has never been the flashiest car, and has been overshadowed in recent years by an influx of new,
affordable performance cars.