Sentences with phrase «capable as a sports car»

It, too, has a lot more comfort and modernity built in, but while it's far more capable as a sports car now than in previous generations, it's still more of a grand tourer than the track - ready Alfa.

It doesn't seem that capable as a sports car yet likely not as luxurious as an SL was.

Not exact matches

Perhaps no car is capable of producing as sweet of an exhaust note as a Jaguar F - Type equipped with a supercharged V - 8, but the four - cylinder version of the sports car is giving it a good try.

Those of us who might be described as overly familiar with the Miata as a modern and reliable European - style sports car will prefer the MX - 5's natural power delivery and the way its very capable steering and handling can push the driver to improve his or her skills on challenging roads.

In fact, there's little wrong with it — it's a fast (0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.9 seconds, says Audi), capable, stunningly beautiful sports car.

This combination leaves the Maxima capable of out - accelerating several modern sports cars, such as the Subaru BRZ or the Mazda Miata.

The Lexus name has become closely associated with hybrid cars but as the LF A supercar demonstrated, the manufacturer is also capable of producing high - performance sports cars too.

Whereas some cars hide their athleticism like a ripped track - runner clad in sweat - pants and a hoodie, and appear laid back while being fully capable and blisteringly quick when called upon to perform — think BMW 5 GT or Lexus GS — the MKZ hints at athletic abilities but fails to perform as a proper sports sedan when pressing on.

Much of the concern was misplaced, as the Porsche Cayenne turned out to be an SUV that was capable of outperforming the majority of sports cars on the market — with very good off - road dimension rolled into the package.

The latter range from subcompacts with luxury car features (such as heated seats and navigation) to supersport sedans capable of blistering performance numbers that you might more associate with an exotic sports car.

The X5 M is very capable as a sports driver, but like other BMW M cars, it would be a waste not to track it.

As you would expect from Porsche, the new Cayenne not only looks more powerful, it is, with engines offering as much as 500 horsepower, and with new dynamic technologies that allow the Porsche of SUVs to perform more like a nimble sports car, yet be fully capable of towing a trailer or blazing along unpaved terrain and through inclement weatheAs you would expect from Porsche, the new Cayenne not only looks more powerful, it is, with engines offering as much as 500 horsepower, and with new dynamic technologies that allow the Porsche of SUVs to perform more like a nimble sports car, yet be fully capable of towing a trailer or blazing along unpaved terrain and through inclement weatheas much as 500 horsepower, and with new dynamic technologies that allow the Porsche of SUVs to perform more like a nimble sports car, yet be fully capable of towing a trailer or blazing along unpaved terrain and through inclement weatheas 500 horsepower, and with new dynamic technologies that allow the Porsche of SUVs to perform more like a nimble sports car, yet be fully capable of towing a trailer or blazing along unpaved terrain and through inclement weather.

But it's a vehicle Chrysler hopes to transform into reality very soon, based on a concept called the Dodge Intrepid ESX2, a plastic - body machine capable of getting 80 mpg while holding the family and its vacation luggage.The ESX2 is a concept car sporting injection - molded plastic body panels as a substitute for steel in an attempt to reduce weight, boost mileage, simplify production - and reduce cost.

If you don't imagine it as a heart - pumping, manic sports car and more of a fast, capable grand touring car, it starts to make a lot more sense.

The model is reasserting itself in many ways, while maintaining its position as small sports car capable of winning over customers attracted by its Italian style and technical excellence offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety.

In F1 2012, though, getting into fights with one or more cars is an absolute joy as the AI is now capable of extremely tight wheel - t0 - wheel action, replicating the real life sport beautifully, although they still on occasion go a little bit mad.