Because when you get right down to it, each model appeals to a specific type
of sports car buyer.
Australia, 24 July 2013: Never before has this kind of dynamism been available to Australian
premium sports car buyers at such an affordable price.
The drivetrain is certainly an impressive technological achievement and an object lesson in systems integration, but it lacks the emotional appeal of a soulful, high - revving engine and that will count against it among certain
traditional sports car buyers.
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.
Porsche hopes to win
reluctant sports car buyers in China with cheaper and less powerful versions of its latest Boxster and Cayman models.
With the Camaro set to follow shortly and a facelifted Mustang in development, it's a good time to be an
American sports car buyer.
What they
offer sports car buyers are faster shifts than a human can perform (both up and down) and also the ability to control the gear selection using paddle shifters or the console - mounted gear selector.
Prospective sports car buyers who are after the least compromised performance vehicle on the market will be disappointed with the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe.
On the flipside, those features aren't prerequisites for
most sports car buyers and the 370Z's already taut chassis, lusty 3.7 - litre V6 and rear - drive layout provide a solid basis for a no - frills, back - to - basics performance coupe.
The Mustang has no direct rivals in the country, however, since the German sports cars are very expensive, it could satisfy
Indian sports car buyers» need at a comparably lower price point.
In summary, the Alfa Romeo 4C appeals to a very specific type
of sports car buyer (i.e. one that primarily wants a performance vehicle that can also be used on a daily basis if needed).
Then again, with Aston Martin being such an exclusive brand without a long production list, Toyota may not see this as a threat, but rather a way to get its name on the tip of
premium sports car buyers» tongues.
Overall, it feels front - rather than rear - wheel drive, and with the back axle unwilling to play a part in cornering, it lacks the adjustability
traditional sports car buyers will crave.
The options open to
sports car buyers are wide and varied.
Of course, for Porsche, it tailors its hybrids to the expectations of
a sports car buyer.
Even as the 2015 Ford Mustang and possibly even the next - generation Chevy Camaro introduce four - cylinder engines, Hyundai has decided to delete the four - cylinder engine, since it wants to make the Genesis Coupe appeal to a more premium
sports car buyer.