Sentences with phrase «even in the sports car»

Peak torque of 650 Newton meters (479.42 lb - ft) is unusually high, even in the sports car segment.

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I was able to sit in the sports car's front seat and even stick my head inside the engine.

For example, if you're buying a new car and trying to decide if you should go for the leather seats, even though you know you can't afford it, your brain might focus on memories of the wonderful smell and feel of the leather seats in your brother's sports car, when it should be focused on the misery you're going to experience when making your monthly car payments.

@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 belonIn 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 belonin 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 belonin the realm of sport where it belongs

And she soon also followed her father into motor racing, eventually becoming a winner in sports car and GT endurance racing, even driving in the grueling 24 hours of Le Mans.

For instance, he traded in his sports car for a four - wheel - drive Bronco, and he even went hunting for deer.

Pros: plenty of cup holders (2 for child and 2 for you), good size cargo area with reasonable access, car seat connects and releases easily, generous recline, durable, zippered canopy is great when you don't need full protection, simple fold Cons: cup holders are not large enough to hold kids sports bottle, suspension (or lack of) makes even small bumps in sidewalks jarring, unfolding isn't as easy as folding

It was in the evening that something unusual happened at the training grounds of the Blacks: Otumfuo Osei Tutu in about ten car convoy arrived at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to give the Black Stars morale supports.

The controversial Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Daniel Bugri Naabu failed to retain his position, not even after drawing sympathy votes from his storming the election grounds in a wheelchair as well as towing his mangled accident car to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale where the delegates conference was held.

Yet there's not even the faintest hint of the roar you'd expect from the nifty little sports car we're in.

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I had two AC Cobra [sports cars] and even took part in races in England.

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...

This car does not have a sports car ride as far as handling (not stiff), but the comfort is unmatched even in more pricier cars.

Even in C43 form, the new Benz ragtop doesn't come off as a hard - edged convertible version of a serious sport sedan, but rather, evokes a movie soundtrack song title repeated by this reporter much too often when writing about such cars: «Oh, to be alive and in a convertible.»

We're sure this would endear the Miata to automotive journalists even more than ever, but we're not sure how sports car buyers would embrace such an engine, especially in the North American market.

Throughout 1952 and 1953, Shelby competed in SCCA road racing events behind the wheel of borrowed sports cars, proving himself an adept competitor even behind the wheel of a little MG TC.

We rode in the 535i in the driver's seat, the front passenger's seat, and a rear captain's chair, and the vehicle felt composed and comfortable in all three positions, even when it was being flung around like a sports car.

This is a sports car you could easily live with every day — it never complains in traffic, the clutch works smoothly even in an urban crawl — but it's got the goods for serious entertainment when the mood for adrenaline strikes.

Even in its new, racy MC guise, it is more of a GT than a hard - core sports car.

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It's basically based off of the comments in various forums, where people complain that their brand new sports - friendly car burns half a quart of oil every 1k miles, even after the break - in period, and the dealer won't do anything about it.

The seats are covered in a quality of leather appropriate for a sport / utility that starts at $ 120,825, though the driver's seat lacks the comfort of the brand's cars and other SUVs, which have some of the best, most sumptuous seats in the world, even before you turn on the power massage.

Once you're on the road in today's SLK250, though, the engine delivers good straight - line performance, even if this is no sports car.

Put the car in sport mode and select manual control for the seven - speed automatic, and you can really light up the rear end and have even more fun.

Even in base trim, the Mini Cooper Clubman sports cast - aluminum wheels, evidence that this car continues to deliver a premium amount of style and equipment in a compact package, a proposition that seemed quite radical in 2001, when the Cooper version of the Mini (as distinct from the entry - level Mini One) first came to the U.S.

This was a golden era for motor racing, and sports car competition in particular: cars that could exceed 220mph, and match or even exceed F1 lap times; extreme and often treacherous circuits, from the steep banking of Daytona to the 3.4 - mile straight of Le Mans and the tortuous mountain course of the Targa Florio; hero drivers, facing the ever present prospect of serious injury or worse, the whole vibrant madness immortalised in the film «Le Mans», the ill - fated brainchild of Steve McQueen.

This hardcore sports car makes 475 hp from a six - cylinder engine in standard form, and an even more intense 911 GT3 RS with more power and performance is rumored to in the cards for the Geneva show as well.

You can even ask for all this hardware in the 2016 Honda Accord Coupe, but this model remains a personal luxury car (not a sporting car), no matter how tightly you close your eyes and wish otherwise.

A pure sports car, electric or otherwise, in the small smart footprint remains a compelling idea even today.

«Compared to the R8 Coupe, the engine sound in the open high - performance sports car now delivers an even more intense experience,» Audi board member for technical development Stefan Knirsch said in a statement.

(And, as much as I hate to admit it, the six - speed automatic works really well even if, philosophically, it has no business being in a lightweight sports car.)

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.

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Even on the standard V - 6 Camaro, it wails not unlike the F - Type S. It's a very distinctive war cry, hitting a raucous tonality more in line with classic six - cylinder sports cars of yore than modern V - 6s.

Then there's the step up to M3's C63s and RS but even the RS3's will be giving the M3s a run for their money so again in that area of hyper hatch and super saloon and fast sports cars again what your getting is quite broad so the enjoyment is what actually decides it.

There had also been OSCA V - 12 engines, unsuccessful Formula 1 cars, a winning 750 - cc sports racer, a lovely 2.0 - liter in - line six, even a Fiat 1100 - based Formula Junior, but the true heart of the company and the source of its ultimate reputation was the MT4.

Broken pavement sends the steering wheel into jerky fits in the driver's hands, and it can even cause the car to lose its tracking as the stiff sport suspension sends plenty of vibration and harsh reaction into the cabin.

Even in normal driving, there's a very sports - car - like exhaust note, with gentle burbles and pops each time the transmission shifts.

Finally, Knott says, the history and heritage of the Viper name calls for a coupe - after all, Vipers ran in sports - car events all over the world, winning their class at Le Mans and even taking outright victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2000.

You know the sort, the ones that worry the likes of proper sports cars and could even keep the tail end of supercar - dom in check on a slightly damp track.

The thirty - five - year - old coordinator of West Virginia University's master's in education program soon joined the Sports Car Club of America and had even competed in an autocross before coming to Utah.

And with a significant increase in fuel efficiency, it doesn't even have to look different to remain the perfect sports car for the times.

Meanwhile, others have tried to muscle in on Porsche's territory with varying degrees of success, but as the originator of the species the «Cayenne Turbo» badge still holds more than a little cachet: sports car, off - roader, family wagon, luxury GT, its well - heeled aficionados would see it as all those things and more, while many of its detractors still struggle with that badge even appearing on the nose of such a vehicle.

The 911 Turbo packs a bit more punch in the engine department and has even more standard equipment, but is still a very high spec sports car rather than true GT.

While he remained coy on specific details — Mazda hasn't released capacity, power, torque, fuel economy or other important data points for the engine, or even whether Mazda has turned to turbocharging or hybridisation, the message was very clear that Mazda intends to release a rotary - engined sports car in the not - too distant future.

These days, even Ferrari's sports cars have an amazingly supple ride — especially when in their bumpy road mode.

From the late 90s to the late 2010s the market was awash with such cars, from hot Peugeot 106s and Saxos through the Lupo GTI, Suzuki Ignis and Swift Sports, the Yaris T - Sport, the Citroen C2 GT and even a fizzy Nissan Micra, in the shape of the 160SR.

The Rover's price doesn't seem that steep when you consider that this is your sports car, your tow vehicle, your family sedan, and maybe even your occasional off - road competition truck all in one.

It's also apparent in the way that in sports mode, where the car hangs onto lower gears for longer, you have to be at quite some speed before the transmission even bothers selecting 8th gear.