Sentences with phrase «lightweight sports car»

It's a back - to - basics, lightweight sports car with rear - wheel drive, excellent balance and an affordable price.

It also notes that research and processes undertaken in this project have use for other companies using spaceframes — so such technology could become a feature in other lightweight sports cars in future.

This new Mazda MX - 5 model provides a unified sense of driving exhilaration, ready to spread the fun of lightweight sports cars in diverse and distinct new ways.

«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.

The Elise is a compact, lightweight sports car meant for track driving.

With Mazda's new MX - 5 set to start at # 18,495 when it debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June, Toyota and Subaru will have even tougher competition for their own lightweight sports cars.

The 4C is a mid-engine, lightweight sports car intended to rival the Porsche Cayman.

If anybody knows anything about lightweight sports cars, Mazda does.

As the creator of one of history's most popular lightweight sports car — the MX - 5 Miata — Mazda understands the objective of building a car that takes into account weight and efficiency better than anybody else.

The MX - 5 Club aims to amplify that experience, harking back to the early lightweight sports cars that inspired it, but serving as a beacon for the future as a thoroughly modern, sophisticated package.

The CR - Z is a next - generation lightweight sports car equipped with Honda's original gas - electric hybrid system which achieves both clean performance and a high level of torque.

However, it is a warmly welcomed machine for enthusiasts because it is something so rare: a low - cost, lightweight sports car in an era when performance cars have become ever more overweight, overpowered, and overcomplicated.

Amazingly, Takao Kijima has been involved in all three generations of MX - 5, «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.

Earlier this year, Toyota chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada made a similar comment, saying that he hoped that BMW and Toyota's new partnership to develop a lightweight sports car (in addition to hydrogen technology) would result in a midsize sports car resurrecting the Supra name.

Aimed at enthusiasts who want a car that offers accessible, exploitable fun on the road, yet also thrives on track, the rear - drive E10 S promises to satisfy capable hands, but look after those who are new to lightweight sports cars.

Only way to compete in the lightweight sport car category at the top level is to start with carbon fibre chassis.

A soaking wet Hethel is not the ideal place to test a lightweight sports car, but the Evora 400 took it in its stride.

(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.)

It was a chance to discuss the latest car's subtle changes — but also discover what else influences Nissan design, find out whether Nissan will build a compact, lightweight sports car, and learn about Nakamura's ultra-rare classic Nissan collection...

The 1990s saw an explosion of motorcycle engines in kit cars and lightweight sports cars, but beyond a hardy few that trend has more recently made way for downsized turbocharged powerplants, such as those in the KTM X-Bow and Zenos E10 S.

This rebirth of «The Three Brothers» means a new Supra, the GT86 taking the place once held by successive generations of Celica, and a spiritual successor to the MR2 in the form of a lightweight sports car.

Kelly's legs are happy since there's now space in the trunk for the luggage, but I'm not; the lightweight sports car is being pushed around like an asthmatic boy with a bowl cut wearing a bedazzled unicorn sweater, and the car's hypersensitive steering is seriously upset, causing the flat - bottom wheel to violently jump around in my hands.

Good news is that for all the changes besetting the Toyota / Subaru joint - venture sports car, those of us who have always been drawn to sufficiently powered, lightweight sports cars won't like the 86 any less than before.

Known then as the LSC (Lightweight Sports Car), it was developed at the university in 1996 with input and funding from various automotive industry members, including British Steel and TWR.

The bold MX - 5 Speedster and MX - 5 Spyder models are both designed to hark back to the simple, lightweight sports cars of the 1950s.

Lotus is famed for its lightweight sports cars, spun off innovative aluminium platforms.

Aspid has put their money on building a lightweight sports car with a powerful engine and sufficient interior space.

It's never going to match a lightweight sports car, but it does offer a more involving experience than a heavy SUV has any right to.

And, don't forget, it would be far more practical than a lightweight sports car on a trip to Ikea.

The 2016 Subaru BRZ doesn't flash the horsepower of the Stingray, but it does deliver the same kind of track - ready driving experience thanks to the engineering efforts of both Subaru and Toyota, who collaborated to produce the lightweight sports car (and its twin, the Scion FR - S).

It was Shelby who 30 years ago pioneered the concept of installing a huge American engine in a small, lightweight sports car.

With the introduction of the 2014 Caterham Seven 620R, a lightweight sports car from producer Caterham Cars has gone to the limit with its newest «Seven» model.

Fortunately, the 4C arrived in 2013 to prove that Alfa Romeo can still develop potent, lightweight sports cars and signaled a revival that seems very far away.

Now it's 2018 and the Lamborghini Urus, which has just been launched in Europe and arrives in Australia mid-year, punches harder than the Gallardo to 100km / h and has more stopping power than the nimble, lightweight sports car that re-birthed the brand.

Remember, the 370Z is a relatively simple, lightweight sports car.

Based on the huge Ghost sedan it was never going to be a lightweight sports car, instead it offers commendable body control and excellent road - holding while still isolating its passengers from the harsh realities of the outside world.

The iconic Italian brand drew on its famous history in race and road cars with this striking, lightweight sports car, marking a return to form for the brand.

The way this lightweight sports car is propelled by its engine is worthy of some note.

A car that uncompromisingly furthers the development of the lightweight sports car in its very essence.

The V8 F - Types are supreme torque monsters, while the 400 Sport feels like a lightweight sports car should feel.

While the current BMW 8 Series takes up the mantle of the recently - departed 6 Series Coupe, there are many fans who are hoping the 6 Series, and eventually M6, comes back as a lightweight sports car.

The sexy little Subaru is one of the least expensive rear - wheel - drive coupes on the market, and its 205 horsepower may not sound like much but it's plenty in this lightweight sports car.

The Alfa Romeo 4C is a lightweight sports car with a small turbocharged petrol engine.

Simple and rather unusual by design, even for a lightweight sports car, the Project 2 & 4 draws its cues from the Formula One cars of the 1960s.

This lightweight sports car will be powered by the legendary LT1 6.2 - liter engine.

It remains a lightweight sports car that is truly fun to drive.

The statement confirms that the Fiat 500 Abarth was originally considered (and has now been added to what Kunos refers as the «future demo car list»), it has instead been replaced with a currently unknown «guest - star car», with the only clue being offered is that it'll be a lightweight sports car.

The V8 F - Types are supreme torque monsters, while the 400 Sport feels like a lightweight sports car should feel.