It offers a glimpse at what the General Motors performance division thinks a four -
door sports car of the late 1990s could look like.
Not exact matches
True to four -
door coupe proportions, the sleek body work
of the GT Concept melds the fastback aesthetics
of a
sports car with the practicality
of a sedan.
At the end
of the night, he drops you off at home in his fancy
sports car, and even walks you up to your
door...
A four -
door, chauffeur's version
of a
sports car, but a
sports car all the same.
Porsche was the first to land a punch with the svelte Mission E concept, a stunning four -
door sports car that heralds the future
of the storied German brand.
Doubts have been cast over Alfa Romeo's ability to build a high - performance, rear - driven super-saloon that could seriously mix the practicality
of a four -
door with the performance
of a
sports car.
When the road followed the unpredictable curvatures
of a mountain, body roll obviously was not as well snubbed as in the best
sports cars, but it was mighty impressive for a four -
door luxury sedan and is without a doubt best in its class.
«It
sports the best navigation system graphics out
of all vehicles tested,» opined online editor Ed Tahaney, while features editor Rory Jurnecka noted, «if you can only have one
car to do it all and need four
doors, the A4 is an excellent choice.
The 942 project was not left stagnant, however, as the lengthened Porsche was reimagined with a set
of tiny rear outward - opening carriage
doors, very similar to the rear
doors found on the erstwhile Mazda RX - 8
sports car.
The takeover attempt opened the
door for Volkswagen to attempt its own takeover
of the
sports car maker, which Wiedeking opposed.
60 years since the «Knobbly» Jaguar first left its Cambridge factory, Lister
Cars will once again see the legendary
sports car roll out
of its
doors this April.
Early this week, a host
of automotive outlets reported that Aston Martin would be killing its four -
door sports car, the Rapide.
Even at an out - the -
door figure
of $ 60,000 with options, the Alfa 4C will still be the most exotic
sports car you can buy at that price.
«What we tried with that
car is kind
of transfer the driving dynamics out
of the GT, out
of the pure
sports car, with the two - seater, two -
door sports car into a different segment.
In terms
of styling, Autocar says that the
sports car will incorporate design cues from the GT4 Stinger as well as the elegant Kia GT four -
door - coupe concept shown in 2011.
The all - new Japanese two
door is even more special when you consider how long Acura has been out
of the
sports car market.
In fact, it was my passion for F1 (soon I boasted an encyclopedic knowledge
of the
sport and, after college, I saved up enough to attend my first racing school) that helped me get my foot in the
door at
Car and Driver magazine.
The Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two -
door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible Spyder form, both with a choice
of four - cylinder or V - 6 engines.
The four - seat Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two -
door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible (Spyder) forms, both with a choice
of four - cylinder or V - 6 power.
Given AMG's successes in tuning and developing its latest generation
of unique
sports cars, my hopes are high for this four -
door's dynamics and
sporting ability, especially wrapped in the best AMG and Mercedes can deliver in terms
of style, sophistication, and luxury.
There was even room for a front - wheel - drive sedan whose nickname, Four -
Door Sports Car, has for decades been more
of a marketing ploy than canyon - road reality.
I've never been a fan
of the original Panamera, Porsche's first foray into the world
of four -
door, all - wheel - drive
sports cars.
That's a lot
of niche two -
door sports cars to move.
The four -
door sports car returns with a 290 - hp 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine mated to Nissan «s Xtronic continuously variable transmission, all for a base price
of $ 29,950 including destination.
With development
of the Porsche Mission E well under way, (the first prototypes are set to start testing this summer) the Weissach engineers EV focus is in developing the fully electric sub-Panamera four -
door saloon rather than hybridisation
of its
sports car range.
Referred to by Porsche as its first
sports car for four, the Panamera is nothing short
of a four -
door race
car.
A long time ago, Nissan began claiming that its Maxima was «the four -
door sports car,» something it never had been, wasn't then, and isn't now — at least not in any definition
of the term «
sport sedan» I can acknowledge.
The British
sports car maker has unveiled a drivable toy version
of the McLaren P1, complete with scissor
doors and audio system.
Now comes the new 2009 Maxima, and Nissan is crowing that it's the return
of the four -
door sports car («4DSC» being the Maxima's 1990 tagline).
The Dash Is A Mix
Of Imola Red And Black Nappa Which Wraps Around The Total Snug Cabin Space And Is Beautifully Offered With Two Tone Leather
Door Cards And Stylish Chromed Trims, Creating The Ultimate Classic
Sports Car Feel.
While exterior revisions last year fell under the category
of mid-cycle refresh — new headlights with four - point daytime running lights,
door handles without recess covers, a redesigned rear lid with vertical louvres and new rear lights — Porsche made revolutionary changes under its
sports car's hood.
The «
Sports Command» driving position in the F - PACE provides authoritative, confidence - inspiring outward visibility2, while retaining the Jaguar - specific sports car feel; the dramatic curve of the front door top is incorporated into the dash fascia enhancing the cockpit - like
Sports Command» driving position in the F - PACE provides authoritative, confidence - inspiring outward visibility2, while retaining the Jaguar - specific
sports car feel; the dramatic curve of the front door top is incorporated into the dash fascia enhancing the cockpit - like
sports car feel; the dramatic curve
of the front
door top is incorporated into the dash fascia enhancing the cockpit - like feel.
It's the only
car in this class with the sort
of rear - wheel drive set - up that's more usually found on
sports cars, and it comes with a wide range
of fairly powerful engines — both petrol and diesel — and is available in either three -
door or five -
door versions.
Inside the cabin, the RX - 8's innovative two - person backseat and reverse - opening rear half -
doors provide the sort
of practicality no other
sports car can match.
In fact, the marvelous engine under the hood
of the Jetta GLX muscles this
car out
of the standard imported four -
door sedan segment and into the
sports sedan class.
Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Immobiliser, Front fog lights, Power Steering, Power Fold Mirrors, Single CD Player,
Sports Seats, Remote Central Locking, Piano Black Veneer, Heated
Door Mirrors, High Spec Alarm, Front Parking Sensors, Traction Control, Leather Interior, Metallic paint, Full Service History, Central Locking, Automatic Transmission, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Bluetooth
car kit, Trip Computer, Body Coloured Bumpers, Remote Audio Controls, Auto Headlights and Wipers, Twin Airbags, Multiple Airbags, Satellite Navigation, Multi CD Player, Heated Seats, Electric Windows, Cruise Control, Alarm Fitted, Adjustable Steering Column, Garage Door Opener, Drivers Airbag,, This Stunning And Rare DBS Coupe Is finished in Quantum Silver Metallic with Obsidian Black Leather This DBS comes with a Host of standard and Optional Extras Don't miss out on owning This Rare
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One aim during development
of the new four -
door AMG GT was to anchor the genes
of a
sports car in the bodyshell.
«The new AMG GT 4 -
Door Coupé blends the impressive racetrack dynamism of our two - door sports car with maximum suitability for everyday
Door Coupé blends the impressive racetrack dynamism
of our two -
door sports car with maximum suitability for everyday
door sports car with maximum suitability for everyday use.
Following a unique recipe using the finest ingredients in the automotive industry, the Aston Martin Rapide S is a compelling and comprehensively improved evolution
of our ground - breaking four
door sports car.
Featuring a more powerful 138kW version
of the standard
car's 3.9 - litre V8, the special two -
door came with
sports dampers and new front and rear anti-roll bars that increased roll stiffness by 25 per cent.
Kia releases photos
of its much - anticipated GT concept
car, the auto maker's first 4 -
door sports sedan concept.
Last month, Mercedes - AMG debuted a four -
door concept version
of its GT
sports car, complete with 805 horsepower from a hybrid drivetrain that includes a twin - turbo V8.
The optional Interior Carbon Pack, which adds carbon fibre to the
car's facia and
door pulls, plus the availability for the first time in a V12 Vantage S Roadster
of black pedals, further enhances personalisation options for those in search
of a truly bespoke
sports car.
The fact that the Rapide is on the top
of the podium every year since its introduction, highlights the popularity and the elegance that radiates the world's best four -
door sports car.
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The 718 Boxster is the manufacturer's latest two -
door convertible
sports car, and it has a 300 HP engine (at 6500 RPM), a top speed
of 170 miles per hour, and the ability to move from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds.
Called the 600, the
car shared its platform with the European Accord and, with the exception
of the front
doors, lower rear
doors and windscreen,
sported unique styling which dispensed with the rear quarter windows.
The concept behind the design
of both Panameras might be the same — a Porsche
sports car with two more
doors — but the new Panamera is striking to everyone who sees it... in a positive way.
You now have the chance to enjoy the power
of luxury by test driving the Aston Martin Rapide S. With official Aston Martin dealers situated around the world you can experience the world's most beautiful four -
door sports car in over 140 locations.
The distinctive nose
of the
Sports Series is inspired by McLaren Formula 1 ™ race
cars, shrink - wrapped dihedral
doors are intricately contoured to channel cool air to the engine bay, and «flying buttress» rear pillars create an athletic silhouette while increasing downforce for reassuring handling.