Sentences with phrase «drive as some sports cars»

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Thinking about things you enjoy can be almost as effective as actually doing the activity which makes you happy: «the part of the brain responsible for feeling pleasure, the mesolimbic dopamine system, can be activated when merely thinking about something pleasurable, such as drinking one's favorite brand of beer or driving one's favorite type of sports car.

@KatMat: your analogy would begin approaching realism if: — during the pledge of allegiance kids were forced to say «one nation under The Orioles» — our nation's currency said «In Dallas Cowboys We Trust» — if millions were slaughtered, tortured and burned to death because they weren't fans of The Pittsburgh Penguins — if NASCAR fans endlessly attempted to have Intelligent Car Driving taught beside Evolution in science class as a possible explanation for how mankind developed — if «the 5 D's» of Dodgeball (Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, Dodge) were constantly attempted to be made into law so everyone would live by the same ridiculous notions, even if those notions knowingly discriminate — if nutters constantly claimed America was founded on the principles of Darts, even though our country SPECIFICALLY calls for a separation between Darts and State because the founders knew the inherent dangers of Darts becoming government instead of staying in the realm of sport where it belongs

That morning a maroon sports car had been caught exceeding the speed limit on Riverside Drive and, for the second time in as many months, Babe Ruth had been escorted to traffic court.

And so we introduce Dr. Vannevar Bush, spectator sports expert, chairman of the corporation of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, leader of scientists — and a host of his colleagues, whose interests, as shown here, range from boxing through sailing to driving hot cars

Discuss plan for the day: pick up time, after school sports, appointments, dinner time, etc. before getting into the car, as just driving to school can be a distraction.

There start to be very serious effects on the economy - meanwhile the rich are still driving around in sports cars, using as much gasoline as they feel like.

At one point I was so scared as the speed limit in UK is 70 mph on motorways and he drove at the car's maximum (we have BMW 3 series sports coupe if you are wondering) speed for 30 mins.

If you like Caterhams, sports coupes or tuned Porsches you're in for a treat, and as ever we've got test drives of the latest performance cars too.

Proper rear - wheel drive, naturally - aspirated, manual - gearbox sports cars are few and far between as it is these days, even if you completely ignore unique aspects like the RX - 8's Wankel rotary engine and its coupe-esque, suicide - doored body style.

I've fantasized about running an all - wheel - drive Porsche sports car as a year - round driver ever since the Porsche 959 first appeared at the 1985 Frankfurt Auto Show.

You can put it to use purely as a sports car, and you can use it as an all - weather cruiser for a 500 - mile drive from Michigan to the east coast without a hitch.

There are plenty of more spacious, more comfortable cars in the Automobile Magazine fleet for an eight - hour drive, but few return the same fun as this pure - bred sports car while blasting down the road.

This is the English automobile that invented the sports car in America, as many examples found a home with former World War II servicemen on both coasts of the U.S.. By the 1950s everyone had to have one, including Automobile's David E. Davis Jr., who drove an MG TF 1500 with a 1.75 - inch straight - pipe exhaust to California right after he got married in June 1955 and then raced it that October with disastrous consequences.

The low - slung Porsche sports car has rear - wheel drive, a flat - six engine in the middle of the car, and as many trunks as it has seats.

Reports from earlier this year suggest that the new Supra will likely be based on the same platform as the next BMW Z4, with power coming from either a BMW - sourced turbocharged engine or a hybrid drivetrain, possibly with front - wheel electric motors which could endow the rear - wheel - drive sports car with all - wheel drive.

Stefan Bellof did indeed drive a Porsche 956 to the fastest ever lap of 6:11:13 for a motorised vehicle in 1983... but it was for qualifying for the 1000 km Sports Car race, so technically it was never a production car... Admittedly some of the cars near the top of this list blur the definition of production car... if you was to go by the list above, then it should be the Porsche 918 that takes the mantle for fastest production car as the others at the top are thinly veiled track - only specials for someone with deep pockeCar race, so technically it was never a production car... Admittedly some of the cars near the top of this list blur the definition of production car... if you was to go by the list above, then it should be the Porsche 918 that takes the mantle for fastest production car as the others at the top are thinly veiled track - only specials for someone with deep pockecar... Admittedly some of the cars near the top of this list blur the definition of production car... if you was to go by the list above, then it should be the Porsche 918 that takes the mantle for fastest production car as the others at the top are thinly veiled track - only specials for someone with deep pockecar... if you was to go by the list above, then it should be the Porsche 918 that takes the mantle for fastest production car as the others at the top are thinly veiled track - only specials for someone with deep pockecar as the others at the top are thinly veiled track - only specials for someone with deep pockets.

Notable cars to not reach reserve included a 1960 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione, a model commonly referred to as not only one of the best - looking Ferraris but also the last of the true dual - purpose sports / racing cars that could be driven with equal aplomb in both competition and on the daily commute to the office.

The NSX's $ 157,800 starting price with $ 1,800 destination charge puts it in a league with high - end sports cars such as the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo, though the hybrid system and electrified all - wheel drive also parallel the BMW i8 plug - in hybrid, which lives in this price territory.

In concert with the snick - snick of the short - throw six - speed gearbox, the light, progressive clutch, and the easily modulated brakes, the Miata provides as much driving pleasure as any sports car that costs three or four times as much.

As BMW's i8 coupe approaches half a decade on our roads, the Munich firm has given its petrol - electric sports car not only a mid-life facelift, but also increased its electric driving range.

It isn't as heavy as its sibling X3 crossover I tested the week prior, and during high - speed driving the steering wheel feels incredibly natural and intuitive — like a good sports car's.

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Scott Barrett compares and contrasts these thoroughly British sporting cars / Auto - biography: Ludovic Lindsay Matthew Bell meets the documentary filmmaker and amateur racer who inherited his love of exotic cars from his swashbuckling father, the Hon Patrick Lindsay / Country Estate — Douglas Blain drives a Rolls - Royce 20/25 shooting brake once owned by Herman Andreae, his late grandfather - in - law / Festival of Speed — This year's Goodwood hill climb was, as ever, a visual (and aural) treat.

Mick Walsh gets behind the wheel of an historic Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 and in, Potent Perfection, reveals what makes this famous model so special / Doug Nye shares some marvellous glass - plate negatives from the early days of motor sport in Europe and describes the men and machines shown in The motor racing photography of Maurice - Louis Branger / Famous furniture designer Ambrose Heal bought a Sunbeam Twenty new in 1930 and drove it extensively across Europe / This much - loved car is still in the family today, as Matthew Bell discovers in Family Business / Designed and built by Ken Delingpole and Ron Lowe, the Ford - powered Dellows were among the most successful postwar trials cars.

As I noted in my first drive of the car in June 2016, the S90 shakes up the luxury segment not with Hellcat - conquering power or sports - car handling but with ride quality rarely seen in the luxury segment in recent decades.

It's because it's a sport people can relate to as these drivers are in street legal cars and they can be seen driving on public highways between the competitive sections of the rallies.

Part of the reason for that is increased responsiveness, as you'd want when driving enthusiastically; part of the reason is that, in sport mode, the engine tries to keep the battery topped up to a level that allows maximum performance of the electric drive system, extracting the greatest total performance from the car without the sad face of an empty battery popping up on your instrument panel display.

As to why I've flown nearly halfway around the world to this small Spanish archipelago of banana plantations and lava rock sprouting from the Atlantic just off the northwest coast of Africa, well, I like to think it's because Porsche wanted a driving venue just as volcanic as its new sports caAs to why I've flown nearly halfway around the world to this small Spanish archipelago of banana plantations and lava rock sprouting from the Atlantic just off the northwest coast of Africa, well, I like to think it's because Porsche wanted a driving venue just as volcanic as its new sports caas volcanic as its new sports caas its new sports car.

That would not only help at the track — where the additional output could be matched by gripper tires and still maintain that near - perfect balance or power and handling, but it would go a long way to make this very special sports car as good in normal driving as it is at its limits.

The range will be rounded up by a luxury coupe that will serve as a replacement to the recently discontinued Hyundai Genesis Coupe that was originally marketed as a rear - drive sports car alternative to pony cars and the likes of the Nissan 370Z.

Most modern sports cars come with character - shaping devices such as Drive Select (Audi) or manettino (Ferrari).

The GT86 is sold in the U.S. as the Scion FR - S, and even if it may not lose its roof anytime soon, there is some consolation in the fact that there are potential powertrain upgrades coming soon to the rear - wheel - drive, compact sports car.

As we found out when we drove the car in Texas, the 2015 Audi S3 is, «a very impressive, very fast small sports sedan.

The previous - generation Porsche Cayman was one of this magazine's very favorite sports cars — so near - perfect, as I slid behind the wheel for my very first drive of the all - new 2017 718 edition, I mentally prepared myself to be disappointed.

Add Air Body Control and you'll be amazed by how well this heavy, all - wheel drive coupe can maintain its composure just as well as a handful of today's newest sports car.

As with every version of the XF that we've driven, this car offers a nice balance between sport and luxury.

Sports cars and exotics are great for impressing your friends and amusing yourself (as I demonstrated with three luxury convertibles in January 2012), but the ideal winter vehicle is a full - size, all - wheel - drive crossover or SUV.

As a Benz owner who's driven em all... much like the previous GTS and the SLR before it these new AMG GT's are first and foremost GT's with a performance / sporty bent with the emphasis on comfort... whereas the 911 is first and foremost a performance sports car verging on exotic....

Ultimately it's a GT car with sporting character rather than an ultra-sharp sports car, and is better driven as such, but its feel - good factor is pretty damn high.

Jaguar hasn't so much bet the farm on it, but Jag's entire reputation as a sports car maker on the success of the rear wheel - drive F - Type (although all - wheel drive versions are available).

The Surf based on the Karma range - extended EV that we've already driven and is described by Fisker as «a unique cross between a luxury sports car and a station - wagon.»

Taking turns, you'll feel like you're driving an incredible sports car just as much you would on the straight track.

The move isn't unprecedented as the company has made rear - drive versions of the Gallardo which preceded the Huracan as the automaker's «entry - level» V -10-powered sports car.

At the top of the Korean automaker's current range is the rear - wheel - drive Genesis sedan, a car that Hyundai launched in 2008 and championed as having «capabilities and features comparable to the world's leading premium sport sedans.»

What We like: The E46 generation M3 — though it's over 20 years old — is still used as a benchmark for how a sports car should drive.

This grand estate will also serve as the location for a myriad of exclusive events including private viewings of new Aston Martins with Design Director Marek Reichman and test drives of the marque's current line - up of handcrafted high performance sports cars.

for sale 2000 Subaru outback sport this is one of the cleanest impreza I have seen paint is very nice interior is as well runs and drives good alloy wheels off of a rs impreza with good tires this is a great car with good fuel economy and the go anywhere capability of Subaru all wheel drive all maint.

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportssportssports car.

For $ 80k, a car enthusiast can find themselves in a superlative sports car, such as a BMW M4, or Porsche Cayman, and it's hard to imagine a track addict electing to drive a Civic — even the Type R — instead of a couple of the best sports cars to surface from Germany.

As luxury convertible sports cars go, though, the Boxster still sets the standard for delivering the most rewarding driving experience.