Let's hope it's a loss - leader for further investment
in affordable sports cars.
Since 1989, the Mazda MX - 5 Miata has been a de-facto choice
in the affordable sports car world.
And while it may not have the horsepower of the aforementioned sports cars, one of the most important debuts was the Pontiac Solstice, which could finally, finally give the Mazda Miata some competition
in the affordable sports car market segment that the Miata has owned for nearly 15 years.
The 2018 370Z is an impressive contender
in the affordable sports car category, thanks to fair pricing, sharp styling and a zippy drivetrain.
We had the opportunity to drive a 370Z with the 7 - Speed last year and I found it to be one of the best, if not in fact the best torque converter automatic
in any affordable sports car.
Not exact matches
That said, these
cars just feel right to us and are destined to shake up the world of
affordable sports cars in a big way.
But it's clear that without Fiat's partnership
in this program, not only would there be no Spiata, there would be no ND Miata, two modern, efficient, and
affordable sports cars that will help us survive a bleak enthusiasts» future of roads filled with zombie automobiles.
Designed
in 1957 as a simple and
affordable sports car, the Lotus Seven featured a tubular spaceframe chassis, aluminium body panels, a live rear axle, drum brakes and a 1 - litre four - cylinder engine from the Ford 100E saloon.
Although it was called the Datsun 240Z
in the U.S., this Nissan 240ZG is the same original Z that first started Nissan on its impressive run of
affordable sports cars.
These two
cars are the fruits of an almost interminably long gestation period
in which Subaru and Toyota sought to build a fun,
affordable, rear - wheel - drive
sports coupe.
For comparison, the nearest
affordable sports car in terms of weight is the Scion FR - S / Subaru BRZ twins, which weigh
in at a comparatively gutbusting 2,737 pounds.
Audi has repeatedly said that an entry - level V -8-powered R8 isn't
in the cards, so management instead is reportedly considering a new and relatively
affordable mid-engine
sports car earmarked for 2021.
Lucky for those not looking to break the bank, most mass - market automotive manufacturers offer an
affordable sports car in their lineup, or a sportier derivative of an
affordable model.
We all hope to own one of these incredible machines
in the future, but what about
sports cars that are
affordable right now?
The 2014 Mazda MX - 5 Miata is a callback to the Little British
Cars that used to dominate the
affordable sports car space - that is, until the Miata appeared on the scene and put them
in their place with its excellent reliability and supernatural handling capability.
Reliable, stylish, and usually (semi)
affordable - Japanese
sports cars embrace one of the oldest segments
in the automotive industry and thoroughly modernize its driving and ownership experience.
Capturing the basic concept of the Jaguar XK - E
in an
affordable package, the 240Z was a sleekly styled rear - drive
sports car, powered by a 2.4 - liter overhead cam inline six - cylinder engine.
Though less of a
sports car than the 2015 Scion FR - S, the 2015 Scion tC offers an incredible amount of utility
in a fun - to - drive and
affordable package.
«I have been involved with the Mazda MX - 5 since the project was first approved
in 1986, and was lucky enough to be a chassis engineer on the first model that established the MX - 5 roadster's reputation as an exciting and
affordable lightweight
sports car.
Shelby, who has built his career on building
affordable high - performance
cars, has just introduced a new Dodge - powered race
car for use in SCCA - Sports Car Club of America - competition.It's called the Shelby Can Am, but unlike other Shelby cars, such as the Mustang and Cobra muscle cars of the»60s and the high - performance Dodge cars and trucks of the»80s, you won't be able to buy a Can Am at the Dodge dealer or drive one on the stre
car for use
in SCCA -
Sports Car Club of America - competition.It's called the Shelby Can Am, but unlike other Shelby cars, such as the Mustang and Cobra muscle cars of the»60s and the high - performance Dodge cars and trucks of the»80s, you won't be able to buy a Can Am at the Dodge dealer or drive one on the stre
Car Club of America - competition.It's called the Shelby Can Am, but unlike other Shelby
cars, such as the Mustang and Cobra muscle
cars of the»60s and the high - performance Dodge
cars and trucks of the»80s, you won't be able to buy a Can Am at the Dodge dealer or drive one on the street.
Shelby, who has built his career on building
affordable high - performance
cars, has just introduced a new Dodge - powered race
car for use in SCCA - Sports Car Club of America - competiti
car for use
in SCCA -
Sports Car Club of America - competiti
Car Club of America - competition.
The 2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610 - 4 might be the most
affordable model
in the Italian brand's portfolio, but don't let that fool you: this coupe is a stunning example of what a high - end
sports car can accomplish.
The coupé has since enriched the lives of all those motorists who love dynamic performance
in an agile, confidently stylish and
affordable sports car.
The 2014 Scion FR - S looks fantastic and is fun to drive, giving enthusiasts a
sports car experience at an
affordable price that will finally let you park a hot red
sports car in your driveway.
Take a front wheel drive powertrain, mount it
in some swoopy bodywork behind a pair of seats, and presto, you've got an
affordable mid-engine rear drive
sports car to offer.
From a trendy name rooted
in the word «velocity» to an unusual 3 - door
sports wagon design, the Hyundai Veloster is a stylish and remarkably
affordable alternative to the same boring
cars that everyone else drives.
In the 6th Gen. Camaro I see a relatively
affordable world class luxury GT and
sports car.
It gives you a sense of involvement that you hunt for
in a
sports car, but
in an
affordable family sedan.
WOW Check out this super clean
affordable sports car that just arrived
in stock and priced to sell fast, financing is available so HURRY!
MG, the former British automaker once known
in the U.S. for its
affordable sports cars, is not only alive and well, it's reportedly about to introduce something far more advanced than the last...
Just like that, a technology once exclusive to a 200 MPH
sports coupe was
in an
affordable commuter
car.
Buying a
sports car that's a few years old is a lot more
affordable for a young man, for example, than one that's brand new because of the difference
in insurance rates.