LOS ANGELES - After two generations of the Mitsubishi Eclipse as a boy - racer sporty car, the next version will be
more in the sport coupe mode.
Not exact matches
It sounds
more natural here than
in the
coupe, and while you can add lots
more noise with the optional
sports exhaust, it's well - judged even with the tail pipe flaps closed.
The Nissan is
more powerful — especially after it was replaced by the 332 - horsepower 370Z
in 2009 — and appears to have stolen the
sports -
coupe spotlight from Mazda.
The Scion tC was mildly refreshed last year
in an effort to make it
more appealing while it shares showroom space with the
more capable rear - wheel - drive Scion FR - S
sports coupe.
Honda has worked another round of changes into the Integra Type - R (available
in the UK only as an import), most of them aimed at making the cult
sports coupe more buttoned - down and civilised.
Out
in the hills and forests south of San Francisco, the AMG GT S
coupe was far
more sporting and stiff than an SL, as is appropriate for the vehicle's
sports car nature.
Its all about the marketing hype... benefits [if any] be (censored) Along with why would anyone need» sound generators, massive infotainment
in a
sports coupe,
more weight than power, a 0 - 60 time that plays
in comparison to a BMW M4..
One of few manufacturers (so far) not to be pushing a new crossover or SUV
in Shanghai, BMW has something a little
more exciting
in the form of a hotter version of its M4
sports coupe, named the M4 CS.
The power soft - top Scion FR - S would slap on
more than 60 pounds of mass, and likely retain the 200 - hp boxer - four used
in the much - loved
sport coupe.
The stability control's
sport mode is
more generous than most, allowing you to freely explore the C63
coupe's limits before it ultimately takes steps to rein you
in.
Now Scion has a legitimate
sports coupe in the stable and the tC seems
more boring than before.
We'll have to wait a few
more months for the 8 Series» final form to emerge to speak
in any
more detail about BMW's latest and greatest
sport coupe — and a hard day at the track may color my on - road perceptions — but even at 90 percent, it's already looking like BMW has hit its target dead - center.
The incredibly active suspension helps this Rear Wheel Drive machine feel
more like a
sports coupe than a full - size sedan, offering brilliant driving dynamics and attaining 30mpg... As seen
in the pictures, a heat shielding power sunroof, beautiful hand - polished wood trim, and super adjustable front seats exude elegance.
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the BMW 3 Series
More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of sporty sedans, wagons,
coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car
in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and
Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
Unfortunately — well, fortunately for me, actually — unlike Graham, I spent a fair amount of time
in the older, normally aspirated V8 version of Audi's
sport coupe, and while this
more eco-friendly, efficient supercharged V6 model is lovely (the «T» on the side of the car is asinine, however), I still know what I'm missing.
In front, it uses the GS sedan's double - jointed upper and lower wishbones, finished with struts and bushings tuned for the
coupe's
more sporting pretensions.
The upgraded two - door, four - seat
coupe and convertible range will be available
in both Sport and MC (Maserati Corse) forms Down Under, where sales of the
sports cars are down by
more than half so far this year.
You'll feel the difference
in cornering speed
more than you will the outright performance from the extra 7kW on tap — a negligible difference
in the realm of 330kW +
sports coupes.
US customers will be able to order their GT C
coupes with Cup 2s
in place of the standard Michelin Pilot Super
Sports if they want a
more aggressive feel, but they're not a necessary extra.
Again available
in Pop, Lounge and Abarth models (
in both
coupe and convertible), the 500 will come standard with the 135 - hp 1.4 - litre MultiAir turbo engine that is supported by two intercoolers and a
sport - tuned exhaust, and delivers 34
more hp than last year's normally - aspirated base engine to the front wheels via either a standard 5 - speed manual or optional 6 - speed automatic.
So as we welcome the arrival of the refreshed BMW 2 Series, it comes as no surprise that a limited edition M240i M Performance Edition is following suit with plenty of its own tweaks that help,
in BMW's own words, «express the athletic appeal of the compact
sports coupe even
more.»
The Beetle - inspired
coupe has been spinning slowly on a platform at the North American International Auto Show
in Detroit's Cobo Center.The show, which runs through Sunday, features
more than 700 cars, trucks, vans and
sport - utility vehicles as well as about a dozen concept vehicles.
In the new coupe, the power split has a 40:60 rear bias for a significantly more sporting feel in terms of handling and mid-corner acceleratio
In the new
coupe, the power split has a 40:60 rear bias for a significantly
more sporting feel
in terms of handling and mid-corner acceleratio
in terms of handling and mid-corner acceleration.
Called the Concept X4, the five - door closely previews the look of the production version of BMW's second so - called
Sports Activity
Coupe that is planned to go on sale
in North America about a year from now as a
more affordable alternative to the X6, which is largely credited with initiating the trend toward four - door,
coupe - style off - roaders.
And for a company that loves to sell
in more niche segments like
sport sedans and
sport coupes, the F - Pace's success is truly a boon.
More information about the 2009 Ford Mustang: The Ford Mustang is a modern
sports coupe that's quite satisfying to drive either
in coupe or convertible form while carrying on the appearance cues of the original 1960s pony car.
It would be easy to dismiss the RSX as nothing
more than a tarted up Honda Civic
coupe, but doing so would mean missing out on the enjoyment of driving one of the most talented front - wheel drive
sports coupes in the last 15 years.
With a 333 - horsepower 3.0 - liter supercharged V6,
sport suspension and available 6 - speed manual transmission, the S5
coupe is a stellar performer that's even
more alluring
in convertible form.
Those looking for
more thrill though
in the automaker's new
sports activity
coupe can opt for the
more powerful MINI Cooper S Paceman, which has a twin - scroll turbocharged engine pushing out 184 - hp and 177 lb - ft of torque.
Impressed by the Mustang's performance credentials, Ford decided to build a
more powerful version of the new
coupe to compete
in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events all around the nation.
In keeping with impressive performance upgrades, Genesis
Coupe now
sports more aggressive
coupe styling, complemented by improved interior materials and design.
The top - spec Veloce model has 18 - inch alloys, bigger tailpipes, revised
sports suspension and comes with the
more powerful 1.75 - litre turbocharged petrol used
in the sporty Alfa Romeo 4C
coupe.
Performance upgrades abounded for the 350Z, which means you can find versions of the car equipped with Brembo brakes and a stiffer chassis (
in the NISMO edition), but if you prefer
more relaxed
sports car motoring then a roadster edition of the Nissan was offered until 2009 (one year longer than the 2003 - 2008
coupe).
The M235i simply adds a little
more power to the 2er mix, giving it immediate credibility
in the
sport coupe realm.
The 3 - inch stretch
in wheelbase (from 99 to 102 inches) makes the SC a much
more civilized
sports coupe.
In fact, that second - generation Eclipse, which Mitsubishi's Normal, Illinois, plant cranked out between 1995 and 1999, had more success bucking the typical sports coupe flash - in - the - pan syndrome than most of its contemporarie
In fact, that second - generation Eclipse, which Mitsubishi's Normal, Illinois, plant cranked out between 1995 and 1999, had
more success bucking the typical
sports coupe flash -
in - the - pan syndrome than most of its contemporarie
in - the - pan syndrome than most of its contemporaries.
Whether you choose the standard LP560 - 4 spyder, or the
more sporting LP570 - 4 Superleggera
coupe or Performante Spyder, you'll be getting a 550 - plus horsepower, all - wheel drive, mid engined thoroughbred Italian bull capable of sprinting to 60 mph
in well under 4 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph.
In short, the GT range are a
more than worthy option on the shortlist of any shopper considering a modern
sports coupe.
This stellar All Wheel Drive machine feels
more like a
sports coupe than a full - size sedan thanks to its agile suspension, big brakes, and AMG Styled wheels plus scores near 30 mpg on the open road!As seen
in the pictures, our E350 has been masterfully crafted with a heat - shielding power sunroof, beautiful hand - polished wood trim, heated seating, and 14 - way power adjustable front seats with memory.
Take a look at almost any other
sports coupe in this price range and you'll likely find that you can get a lot
more equipment and better performance for less money than a 318is.
The all - new Chevrolet Camaro is a shot likely to be heard around the world.From Germany to Japan, notice has been served: The 1993 value - packed Camaro Z28 is the standard by which
sports coupes must now be measured.The Camaro Z28 offers
more safety features - dual air bags and anti-lock brakes are standard - and performance equal to or greater than any other
sports coupe in its class.But the Camaro's biggest advantage is its price.The well - equipped test car I drove was priced under $ 20,000.
More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of sporty sedans, wagons,
coupes, and convertibles - all sized at what would be considered a compact car
in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and
Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan - and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
Now comes news from inside Honda's R&D center
in Tochigi that the unloved CR - Z hybrid
sports coupe will get a new lease on life
in the form of an all - new,
more performance - oriented model
in three years.
Now revealed
in a backlit studio image following the release of detail shots of the upgraded hybrid
sports coupe last week, the new - look CR - Z will also come with a
more powerful petrol - electric drive system.
The 3 Series
coupe and convertible have been slightly restyled for 2011, and have been given an additional model
in the form of the
more sport - oriented 335is.
More information about the 2013 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 - Series is a family of sporty sedans, wagons,
coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a compact car
in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 - Series Sedans and
Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 - Series models remain built on the previous platform.
Brought into the Jaguar lineup for the 2014 model year, the Jaguar F - TYPE is receiving some exciting updates that will soon make this premium luxury
sports coupe an even
more appealing option
in a world - class segment.
All things considered, and while I do have my reservations about two - door
coupes in general, I feel the TTS is one of the
more sensible
sports coupes money can buy
in the country right now.
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More recently, Buick built the GNX
sports coupe in 1987.