Sentences with phrase «higher than sports cars»

Although it sits 0.9 - inch lower than its siblings, the 63.0 - inch - tall Macan GTS still sits several inches higher than performance - oriented offerings like the Mercedes - AMG E43 and Ford Mustang, and a foot or so higher than sports cars like the 911.

Not exact matches

Although many were disappointed that the recent Subaru BRZ STI preview turned out to be a mild tuning upgrade rather than a full - on STI model, fans of the sports car twins may be able to turn to Toyota for a higher - powered version.

Our intention on this day was to celebrate not just the loftiest heights of British sports car construction but also its minor summits, for in sports car - ing as in mountaineering and in life, many more will actually become acquainted with the low peaks than the high ones.

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.

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.

Now the high - performance sports car is more dynamic than ever, with the S tronic transmission and new...

Mercedes - Benz buyers will pay more in the 1999 model year, but the company says additional standard equipment amounts to more than the price hike.According to Mercedes - Benz of North America Inc., prices of 1999 vehicles are $ 159, or 1.09 percent, less than comparably equipped cars and sport - utilities at the end of the 1998 model year.The lowest - priced model, the C230 sedan, is up $ 750 but has added a supercharged engine, traction control, leather seating inserts and a higher - grade radio.

just traded in a 2013 volvo c70 for a brand new elantra sport with 6 - spd manual.wow, this car has it all... high tech bluetooth, back up camera, push button start, heated leather seats, power driver seat, just to name a few.i got the windy blue with beige leather.great sound & love the steering.paint is better than on a volvo.

Based on its handling properties, the new Golf GTI is impressively penetrating into the market segment of high - class and considerably more expensive sports cars more than ever before.

This roomy sedan packs more muscle than most other cars in its class, handles like an expensive European thoroughbred and contains just about every creature comfort you could want in a car.If you are looking for a high - performance mid-size sedan, the Maxima should be added to your list of cars to test drive.ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, PERFORMANCEOne reason the Maxima SE performs like a sports car is that it has a sports car engine.

As a pure and radical concept, the Sesto Elemento is the unique synthesis of an extremely low curb weight of less than 1000 kilograms, enormous 570 hp output, the sensitive and prompt responsiveness of the high - revving, naturally - aspirated V10 engine and the superior traction and stability of permanent all - wheel drive — there has never been a super sports car as thoroughbred as this.

As a pure and radical concept, the Sesto Elemento is the unique synthesis of an extremely low curb weight of less than 1000 kilograms, enormous 570 hp output, the sensitive and prompt responsiveness of the high - revving, naturally - aspirated V10 engine and the superior traction and stability of permanent all - wheel drive - there has never been a super sports car as thoroughbred as this.

With its incredibly precise handling and ability to run at high revs forever, you can get more out of the Toyota 86 on public roads than you can get with much higher performance sport cars.

As a result, it's more of a high - class grand tourer than a pure sports car: if that's what you're after, the Mercedes SL is a better choice.

Available in both coupe and convertible forms, the new, third - generation TT and higher - performance TTS sports cars are lighter, slightly shorter and narrower than their predec

INFINITI Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Limited Warranty: 72 Month / 75, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty from original in - service date for vehicles under 15,000 miles, 72 months / Unlimited miles from original in - service date for vehicles over 15,000 miles and under 2 years old, 24 months / Unlimited miles from certified * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Warranty Deductible: $ 0 * Vehicle History * Roadside Assistance * Transferable Warranty * 167 Point Inspection Reviews: * Sharp handling that makes it feel more like a sport sedan than a tall SUV; plenty of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high - quality materials throughout.

INFINITI Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Limited Warranty: 72 Month / 75, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty from original in - service date for vehicles under 15,000 miles, 72 months / Unlimited miles from original in - service date for vehicles over 15,000 miles and under 2 years old, 24 months / Unlimited miles from certified * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Transferable Warranty * 167 Point Inspection * Roadside Assistance * Warranty Deductible: $ 0 * Vehicle History Reviews: * Sharp handling that makes it feel more like a sport sedan than a tall SUV; plenty of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high - quality materials throughout.

INFINITI Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Limited Warranty: 72 Month / 75, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty from original in - service date for vehicles under 15,000 miles, 72 months / Unlimited miles from original in - service date for vehicles over 15,000 miles and under 2 years old, 24 months / Unlimited miles from certified * 167 Point Inspection * Vehicle History * Roadside Assistance * Transferable Warranty * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Warranty Deductible: $ 0 Reviews: * Sharp handling that makes it feel more like a sport sedan than a tall SUV; plenty of passing power from the standard V6 engine; well - trimmed interior has high - quality materials throughout.

This particular vintage British beauty is more of a touring car than a high - performance sports car.

It looks like a much costlier sports car than a high - teens, low - $ 20,000 s sporty hatchback.

The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, usually found on high - profile sports cars, are 1.5 inches wider than those offered with the Performance Pack Level 1.

Having owned most of the models in the high end sports car market, I can say without hesitation, the XK is much better than the...

More sports car than supercar in either body style, the 2010 Jaguar XK embodies the Grand Touring ethos with a total package that's capable, comfortable and exceptionally rewarding, whether you're in high - profile cruise or hard - charge mode.

The high - powered Toyota MR2 Turbo sports car, once honored for delivering «the most bang for the buck,» is going out with a whimper.This mid-engine two - seater - dubbed a baby Ferrari by some - will fade into automotive history at the close of the 1995 model year, ending an 11 - year production run and leaving its mark as probably the best - all - around two - seater sports car any Japanese automaker ever built.Yes, I think the MR2 is a better car than the $ 81,000 Acura NSX.

If you'd rather have a premium SUV that behaves like a sports car, has the ability to venture way off the beaten path or tow more than 3,500 pounds, look to one of the Lexus» European competitors or a higher - end Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The 2016 Acura NSX has yet to go on sale, but here's what we know so far about this high - end sports car: it offers a unique hybrid drive system that pairs a 3.5 - liter V - 6 with a pair of electric motors in order to produce more than 550 horsepower.

McLaren Automotive, rather than resting on its laurels, has instead announced a package of enhancements that will make its 12C high performance sports car even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with.

It has a different (read: more powerful) engine and a slightly higher price than the base model Cavalier.Our test car sported a peppy, 2.4 - liter, twin cam, 16 - valve four - cylinder engine rated at a respectable 150 horsepower.

The one in the photo session is none other than the top of the range version of the car, which has received a 3 - stage ESP, the 4MATIC all - wheel drive system, the AMG sports suspension system with independently developed front and rear axles, the high - performance braking system and so many other features meant to keep this blue baby running the race - way.

Those in the know at Ferrari have offered their kind assurances that this 3.9 - liter will not share the dubious fate of last year's less powerful 4.3 - liter V8, which sounded more like a muffled electric toothbrush than a high - performance sports car.

While behind the wheel, it's easy to forget the X5 is a 7 - seater midsize crossover suv (especially if it's the high - performance X5 M) until the time comes to climb down from the driver's seat rather than contort out of a low - slung sports car.

That's more than most German high - performance vehicles and most sports cars can achieve.

The new GT - R is also more comfortable than ever before, with a new sense of elegance and civility that one would rarely find in such a high - performance super sports car.

Higher - bodied than a typical sports car, I wasn't surprised to feel some lean in the corners, but the tight suspension and added stabilizer bars mostly kept it under control.

Handling and grip levels are extremely high and the sharp steering and powerful brakes give you the confidence to exploit that prodigious acceleration potential.The sport biased suspension and large alloys do not turn the S7 into a hard riding car but while it does soak up bumps better than you might expect the ride is firm overall.

But making a four - door saloon look like a high - performance sports car doesn't do sales any harm, and if AMG is to do something other than the GT it's probably best its the AMG take on the Panamera rather than an AMG take on the Cayenne.

With the high - tech engine, smart TouchShift transmission and state - of - the art aerodynamics, the new S600 can reach 60 miles per hour in less than 4.5 seconds, quicker than many out - and - out sports cars.

The brakes — I have the Performance Pkg — make more dust than any other car I've ever seen in my life, high - end sports cars included.

In a paper titled «If Money Doesn't Make You Happy, You Probably Aren't Spending It Right,» researchers conclude that many small delights make us happier than a few large ones, noting that «it may be better to indulge in a variety of frequent, small pleasures — double lattes, uptown pedicures, and high thread - count socks — rather than pouring money into large purchases, such as sports cars, dream vacations, and front - row concert tickets.»

There's nothing more fun than driving a high end sports car off the road and across fields.

That's certainly better than what most gas engine high - performance sports cars are getting now, but it's a far cry from «environmentally sound.»

If you're buying a turbo, high - tech, red sports car with a spoiler, and you're a 17 year old boy, your insurance rates are going to be a lot higher than if you're a middle aged woman with a good driving record purchasing a minivan.

Make and Model of Your Vehicle: because men often purchase faster sports cars more than women do, their premiums may be higher as a result.

If you have a sports car with a larger engine and many add - ons, you will find that your rate will be much higher than if you own an older, more basic model car.

In most cases, insurance rates for sports cars are much higher than those for other types of vehicles for the following three reasons:

On average, men buy higher end sports cars than women.

The nonstandard market is a niche market for drivers who have a worse than average driving record or drive specialized cars such as high - powered sports cars and custom - built cars.

And it's a myth that red cars have higher insurance rates than those sporting more sedate shades, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

Those driving a sports utility vehicle or convertible, will most likely pay higher premiums than someone driving an economy car will.

Insurers see these vehicles as higher risk for accidents (drivers tend to use the speed potential, also increasing the potential for getting traffic fines), more damage (sports cars tend to be smaller than family sedans) and higher maintenance costs (sports cars usually are equipped with unique or high - tech parts which make them costlier to replace).