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Arguably, the biggest break from the past may be how the car feels: the sport suspension isn't as harsh as before, nor does the new power steering design provide as much feedback as previous models.

As a purist's car, it's peerless — just make sure you get those perfect sport seats and rear - wheel steering.

It isn't as heavy as its sibling X3 crossover I tested the week prior, and during high - speed driving the steering wheel feels incredibly natural and intuitive — like a good sports car's.

Our test car rode on the standard 18 - inch wheels and was optioned with the adaptive damping system and sport rear differential that's part of the $ 2,500 S sport package, as well as the $ 1,150 variable - ratio steering rack.

Those of us who might be described as overly familiar with the Miata as a modern and reliable European - style sports car will prefer the MX - 5's natural power delivery and the way its very capable steering and handling can push the driver to improve his or her skills on challenging roads.

There are six - figure sports cars that don't marry steering response, grip and body control as cohesively as this.

THIS CAR HANDLE WELL FOR A CAR OF IT SIZE, AND ONCE YOU PUT IT SPORTS MODE THE CAR TURN INTO A BEAST, THE STEERING TIGHTENS UP AS WELL AS THE SUSPENSION, A LITTLE PRICEY WITH ALL THE BELL & WHISTLES, I»M FINE WITH THE BASE MODEL, WHICH GOT AT INVOICE PRICE...

Broken pavement sends the steering wheel into jerky fits in the driver's hands, and it can even cause the car to lose its tracking as the stiff sport suspension sends plenty of vibration and harsh reaction into the cabin.

And as we began longing for a car with more sport in its sport - sedan personality, the car's electrically assisted steering, characterless exhaust note, and breathtaking price began to obsess us.

It may not be as powerful as other crossovers on the list, with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine providing 187 hp and 186 lb - ft of torque, but the CX - 5 is basically the sports car of the compact crossover segment in this price bracket thanks to great steering and handling.

As well as a mid-engine layout, the Racemo uses a six - speed auto box with steering wheel paddleshifters, while double wishbone suspension is a good foundation to create a decent handling sports caAs well as a mid-engine layout, the Racemo uses a six - speed auto box with steering wheel paddleshifters, while double wishbone suspension is a good foundation to create a decent handling sports caas a mid-engine layout, the Racemo uses a six - speed auto box with steering wheel paddleshifters, while double wishbone suspension is a good foundation to create a decent handling sports car.

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportSPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sportssportssports car.

Like the BMW, the Panamera Turbo has rear - wheel steering that makes it feel more nimble and gives it a tighter turning radius, as well as a standard three - chamber air suspension that allows for sports car handling without sacrificing comfort.

The steering is smooth and easy, but not quite as sharp as you'd like in a sports car.

Throughout the years, the vehicle has been used to test the merits of such systems as anti-lock brakes, double - wishbone suspension, variable valve timing and four - wheel steering before Honda passed the technology on to other members of the family.As such, Prelude was never meant to be a volume car, which is obvious when one considers that its history has been marked by bland styling, cramped cabin room, less than sizzling performance and handling more characteristic of a Cadillac Fleetwood than a sports coupe.

While past models came with an optional sport mode to tighten the car's driving responses, all new models will get the MINI Driving Modes (MID) system that will adjust throttle and steering response as well as the engine sound.

The steering feel with the 19» wheels is quite nice and corner is pretty flat, but the shocks are under damped as larger undulations in the road allow the car to oscillate too much even in sport mode with some bottoming feel yet there is still some harshness coming through.

The «special» went on sale Aug. 25 in Japan.First shown as a design study at the last Tokyo Show, the V - Special comes with the classic British sports car specs of wood - rim steering wheel, shift lever and brake lever grip - not to mention a British racing green paint finish.Within the color - coordinated interior, the seats and panels are trimmed in light brown leather.

Among the car's new features is an electronic differential taken from the sixth - generation Golf GTi, as well as a system that allows you to alter the character of the steering and throttle mapping with eco, sport, normal and individual modes.

Inside the car, Fineline Stream high - grade wood interior trims including an Oxide Silver accent strip, leather - wrapped sports steering wheel and Dakota leather trim in the colours Black, Terra or Oyster with accents in Dark Oyster as well as heated seats for driver and front seat passenger, all create an exceedingly exclusive ambience.

Although the Cabrio is outfitted with such things as four - wheel independent suspension and power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering, don't think of it as a sports car.

Although the steering isn't as fun as it is on some BMWs, it reflects the fact that the Gran Coupe is more of a refined cruiser rather than an all - out sports car.

The Sportage inherited many other perks that are in the current Optima, including the sporty flat bottom steering wheel that is commonly seen in race cars, as well as the paddle - shifters and sport tuned set - up with independent rear suspension.

The Subaru WRX wagon is a sports car disguised as a station wagon, with full - time all - wheel - drive, a 227 - horsepower turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine, grippy front bucket seats, a leather - wrapped Momo - brand Italian steering wheel, a Titan - ium gear shift knob, a steering column - mounted turbo boost gauge, big 16 - inch tires on alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, huge front fog lights, and four - wheel disc brakes with anti-lock.

Still, the GT's power is manageable, thanks to a precise - shifting five - speed - manual gearbox; power - assisted steering that automatically stiffens for safe, straight motoring as the car goes faster; and a computer - adjusting, fully independent, sports - styled suspension.

The brakes offer more feedback than the electric power steering, the lack of feel at the wheel being a concession to VW's desire to build a sports car as well - suited to commuting and long - haul drives as it is to attacking curvy back roads or the occasional racetrack.

This sports car, named after Mini's founding father, will offer sport brakes, steering, and a spirited exterior package, as well.

Furthermore, the words «diesel» and «sport» rarely appear in the same sentence unless there's a negative inbetween (as in «not sporting»), but this diesel powertrain has a sports - car transmission with shifter paddles on the steering wheel.

As I flip through the unending number of modes and response levels I can put the steering into, all I can think about is how sports cars used to come in one specifically engineered flavor of steering, rather than leaving the driver to figure out which of the countless combinations of steering effort, response and suspension modes he or she should be in.

As with the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI Ambition models, which both cost $ 42,500, the more powerful and better equipped A3 sedans add 17 - inch alloys, aluminium window surrounds, door sills and cabin highlights, sports front seats, a sports steering wheel, more extensive trip computer and the four - mode Audi Drive Select system, which changes the car's throttle, steering and transmission response.

As for the suspension, if our experience with other fully - digitized current - specification M products is any indication (M3 coupe and sedan and X6 M as examples), all the electronics in the car — like the Dynamic Damper Control adjustable dampers, multi-mode Dynamic Stability Control and Servotronic, BMW's variable effort steering system — will enable the M5 to ride like a well - sorted touring sedan or a fire - breathing sports caAs for the suspension, if our experience with other fully - digitized current - specification M products is any indication (M3 coupe and sedan and X6 M as examples), all the electronics in the car — like the Dynamic Damper Control adjustable dampers, multi-mode Dynamic Stability Control and Servotronic, BMW's variable effort steering system — will enable the M5 to ride like a well - sorted touring sedan or a fire - breathing sports caas examples), all the electronics in the car — like the Dynamic Damper Control adjustable dampers, multi-mode Dynamic Stability Control and Servotronic, BMW's variable effort steering system — will enable the M5 to ride like a well - sorted touring sedan or a fire - breathing sports car.

It offers sports seats for the driver and front passenger, an M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, a BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite, Aluminum Hexagon interior trim with accent strips in matt Estoril Blue or high - gloss black, leather trim for the gearshift lever / selector lever and handbrake lever gaiter, an M driver's footrest, a special instrument cluster with digital model designation together with red dials and numbers for the speedometer and rev counter, as well as variable use of color for the interior lighting and blue detailing for the car key.

** BUY NOW START PAYING AUGUST... NO DEPOSIT **, 8 Speed Sport Automatic Transmission, Demonstrator Plus One Private Owner, BMW Luxury Bodystyling, Chromeline Exterior Trim, 18» Alloy Wheels, M Sport Suspension, Black Dakota Leather Interior, Sports Seats, Electric Seats, Memory Seats, Heated Seats, M Sport Multi Function Leather Steering Wheel, M Sport Leather Gear Shift, BMW Satellite Navigation System, Full Black Panel Display, 6.5 Inch Colour Multimedia Display, Comfort Access System, BMW Reversing Assist Camera With Surround View, PDC Park Distance Control, DIS Drivers Information System, Computer, Cruise Control, Xenon Headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED Rear Lights, High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlights, Automatically Dimming Mirrors, Rain Sensor, Dual Zone Climate Control, Air Conditioning, Sun Protection Glass, Privacy Glass, Stop Start Fuel Economy System, Drive Performance Control, BMW Dynamic Safety System, BMW Driving Assistant, BMW Lane Change Warning Syste ** BUY NOW START PAYING AUGUST... NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED ** This stunning BMW 420i Luxury Coupe is in an as new condition both inside and out and with only 14000 Miles, one owner since being a BMW Demonstrator, and a Full BMW Service History Service History the car really must be the best in it's class currently for sale in the UK.

With a seven - speed PDK dual - clutch transmission as standard and the new PTM all - wheel drive, as well as rear - axle steering and active aerodynamics, the open - top 911 Turbo models are establishing Porsche technology in the open - top super sports car segment.

The car is equipped with a sport steering wheel, aluminum foot controls, seats with adequate side support, electronic stability control system ESC Sport, as well as Driving Profile Selector system which offers four modes Eco, Normal, Individual and Race, which are also taken from the Golf R.

Parking system, rear, 17» x 7.5 J «5 - arm» design alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres, MMI Radio, Rallye cloth, Front Sports seats, Audi Music Interface (AMI)-- provides connection to Apple iPod from 4th generation and Apple iPhone, as well as USB storage media and MP3 players, Electromechanical parking brake — includes parking brake function when the car is stationary, auto - release function to assist when pulling away and emergency braking function, Space saving spare wheel — for temporary use,Anti - theft wheel bolts,3 - spoke leather trimmed Sports multi-function steering wheel,Dual - zone electronic climate control with sunlight - dependent control, separate pre-selectable control for driver and front passenger, ISOFIX child seat mounting,Split - folding rear seats — 60/40 or all, Manual child locks on rear doors, Front centre armrest with angle and lengthways adjustment,Body - coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators, Door mirrors - electrically adjustable and heated,Anti - theft alarm, Preparation for SD card based navigation system, Halogen headlights, with electric headlight range control and daytime running lights, 8 passive speakers in total, at the front and rear with a total output of 80 Watts, Deluxe automatic air conditioning, Colour Driver's Information System (DIS), Front heated washer nozzles, Bluetooth interface — for hands - free mobile phone connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming (depending on compatibility of mobile phone)

As well as the additional cost of the PDK transmission, our test car also came fitted with the $ 4990 Sport Chrono pack, which brings with it new drive - mode adjustment controlled by a button on the steering wheel; a $ 4990 sports exhaust system; $ 3190 torque vectoring; $ 2710 PASM active suspension; $ 1850 metallic paint; and $ 1090 Connect Plus that includes the excellent Apple CarPlay (but Android Auto isn't availableAs well as the additional cost of the PDK transmission, our test car also came fitted with the $ 4990 Sport Chrono pack, which brings with it new drive - mode adjustment controlled by a button on the steering wheel; a $ 4990 sports exhaust system; $ 3190 torque vectoring; $ 2710 PASM active suspension; $ 1850 metallic paint; and $ 1090 Connect Plus that includes the excellent Apple CarPlay (but Android Auto isn't availableas the additional cost of the PDK transmission, our test car also came fitted with the $ 4990 Sport Chrono pack, which brings with it new drive - mode adjustment controlled by a button on the steering wheel; a $ 4990 sports exhaust system; $ 3190 torque vectoring; $ 2710 PASM active suspension; $ 1850 metallic paint; and $ 1090 Connect Plus that includes the excellent Apple CarPlay (but Android Auto isn't available).

It reluctantly responded to steering inputs, particularly if the steering wheel was turned quickly, as a driver might do in a sports car.

This generation of RS4 is (up to) 80 kg lighter than the old one (deep breath: the body by 15 kg, engine by 31 kg, front and rear axles 6 kg each, steering system 3.5 kg, sport differential 1 kg, quattro driveline 12.5 kg, ceramic brakes 8 kg and, if you spec them, milled wheels 8 kg), but is still a 1715 kg car; about the same as the C63.

The new Panamera also extends the borders between the world of ambitious sports cars and the world of comfortable cruising cars with highlights such as rear axle steering, active roll compensation and three - chamber air suspension.

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Each F - Type comes generously equipped will everything you could possibly expect a modern sports car to have as standard: it gets parking sensors that work with the 8 - inch infotainment system, digital radio, climate control (with an electrically - operated rising center nozzle), mood lighting, part - electric seats, electrically - adjustable steering wheel and a deployable rear spoiler.

There's other technology at work here, too, on the Accord Hybrid, such as an electric power - steering system adapted from the S2000 sports car.

First shown as a design study at the last Tokyo Show, the V - Special comes with the classic British sports car specs of wood - rim steering wheel, shift lever and brake lever grip - not to mention a British racing green paint finish.

The Z4 remains impressively engaging as a sports car, endowed as it is with a feelsome, solidly - weighted steering rack, suspension that is stiffly tuned but rarely proves jarring, and a tossable balance with loads of grip.

The car also had many unique body features such as rhombus - pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets, continuous aluminum lip spoiler, glass roof with two large transparent sections, glazed engine compartment behind the seats, NACA duct in the middle of the roof for cooling of the bigger V12 engine, optional carbon fibre lining of the engine compartment, LED headlights with color temperature of 6,000 kelvin, 365 mm (14.37 in) three - spoke flat bottom diecast magnesium core sport steering wheel upholstered in Valcona leather, aluminum application on the center console, 24 - piston (total) brake calipers (red six - piston monobloc aluminum front calipers, fixed rear calipers) and ventilated carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide ceramic brake discs.

My car's $ 4,800 F Sport package added such interior items as a three - spoke sport steering wheel, ventilated seats, power sunroof, and the otherwise missing - in - action rearview camera, along with 18 - inch wheels in place of 17 - inch ones, auto - dimming exterior mirrors, and blind spot monitoring.

The car gets a revised instrument cluster, features updated upholstery, revised cabin trim and a new sports steering wheel as well.

[117] Initial comparison tests have proven quite positive in this respect; Evo Magazine listed it as a «supercar», [118] compared the R8 to the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and BMW M6 and after praising the R8's «amazing stability, traction and grip, unparalleled steering accuracy and bite, (and) its uncannily flat and disturbance - free ride», claimed that as a result of «the sublime effortlessness of it all», the Audi is a better sports car.

Boasting PDK dual - clutch transmission as standard and the new PTM all - wheel drive, as well as featuring rear - axle steering and active aerodynamics, the open - top 911 Turbo models are now also establishing leading Porsche technology in the open - top super sports car segment.