Sentences with phrase «style as a sports car»

What makes this model stand out is that is was built using the same design and style as a sports car, only on a larger scale.

Not exact matches

Proper rear - wheel drive, naturally - aspirated, manual - gearbox sports cars are few and far between as it is these days, even if you completely ignore unique aspects like the RX - 8's Wankel rotary engine and its coupe-esque, suicide - doored body style.

As was the case with many boutique sports cars at the time, Ferrari provided the chassis, engines, and transmissions while custom coachbuilders like Carrozzeria Touring, Ghia, Vignale, and Pinin Farina (then still two separate words) styled bodies to fit the chassis.

Advance to the Rear — French Style Much lest resistant to new technological ideas than their neighbours across the Channel the French came up with some highly imaginative proposals in the 1930s as Karl Ludvigsen relates / Vauxhall Velox & Wyvern — Buyer's Guide / Royal Restoration — Michael Ware looks back at the restoration of a Royal Daimler that was carried out for the Queen's Silver Jubilee / Commercially Speaking — Lighter Commercials / Dashboard Instruments — Part Two — Workshop / Cammy Sammy - Salmson Twin Cam / Classic Commemoration — Richard Cass reports on the Le Mans Classic / Singer Super Six — Michael Worthington - Williams recalls a Singer «buult like a battleship graceful as a yacht» / Coventry Cat — Fitted with the first engine entirely designed by Jaguar the XK 120 set the standard by which so many postwar sports cars are judged.

It no longer looks like a low - roofline, high - beltline sedan, a style the car has been sporting since its debut as a 2006 model.

This car makes no attempt to pass itself off as a shooting brake - style sport sedan, though with its much lower center of gravity, enthusiasts should find it more interesting than, say, a BMW X5.

Even in base trim, the Mini Cooper Clubman sports cast - aluminum wheels, evidence that this car continues to deliver a premium amount of style and equipment in a compact package, a proposition that seemed quite radical in 2001, when the Cooper version of the Mini (as distinct from the entry - level Mini One) first came to the U.S.

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.

In terms of styling, Autocar says that the sports car will incorporate design cues from the GT4 Stinger as well as the elegant Kia GT four - door - coupe concept shown in 2011.

In addition to its big movie debut, the DB10 also serves as a preview of the styling, proportions, and purpose behind a brawny two - seat sports car to come from the brand.

C4 The 1984 C4 is reinvented as a European - style sports car by engineer Dave McLellan and designer Jerry Palmer.

The AMG GT4 will be based on the same E-Class-derived underpinnings as the CLS, but will feature styling inspired by the AMG GT sports car.

Known for its immediately - recognizable style, outstanding performance and luxury status, this unique sports car is as versatile as its drivers.

Associations with the super sports car are evoked courtesy of the four air vents in the style of jet engines, as well as the centre console finished in brushed aluminium.

As one of the most beautiful sports cars available, the exterior styling of the V8 Vantage is something owners frequently like to personalise and enhance.

The exterior is characterized by the new TECHART GrandGT styling package for the Sport Turismo models, 22 - inch TECHART Formula IV wheels, a TECHART sport exhaust system with titanium / carbon fiber tailpipes as well as a custom painted car body in Racing Green.

His dream sports car would offer a rear - wheel - drive configuration and would be a similar style as the Toyota GT86 and FR - S.

The «four - door sports car» (albeit a sports car with front - wheel drive) as Nissan calls it has been improved in pretty much every way from the previous version with sleek new styling, more power and improved fuel economy among the notable changes.

Based on VW's apparently versatile MQB platform (it underpins vehicles as varied as the Audi TT and the forthcoming Atlas mid-size crossover) the Arteon sports a 2,842 - mm (111.9 - inch) wheelbase and tight front and rear overhangs, giving it style the staid Passat family car can only dream of.

It's available as a coupe or convertible with the driving dynamics and sexy styling of a sports car at a price that doesn't put it out of reach for all but the privileged few.

As the M4, it is available in either coupe or convertible body styles (the four - door M3 variant is covered elsewhere) and it offers sports car performance with the promise of everyday usability.

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.

The styling is meant to show off the Urus» mix of luxury and performance, taking cues from Lambo's very - first off - roader, the LM002, while also mixing in a good deal of Lambo's traditional sports car cues as well.

As for the first point, Andy Palmer, Aston Martin's president and CEO, says simply, «for many of our customers, indeed many generations of Aston Martin customer, the Volante has always offered something very special: A unique combination of elegant style, innate sporting ability and sensory engagement that lifts it above other open - top cars.»

The latest technology, time - honoured craftsmanship and graceful styling produce a range of critically acclaimed performance sports cars has elevated Aston Martin to a position as one of the world's coolest brands.

As the Japanese automaker focused on closing down its car division and improving its Rodeo and Trooper sport - utility vehicles, it virtually ignored its small pickup, letting it languish in the market without an air bag, four - wheel anti-lock brakes or up - to - date styling.

Built as a larger, more comfortable and powerful successor of the first cars, the 911 originally sported a flat, four - cylinder, boxer - style, air - cooled engine, which was switched out for an air - cooled flat - six, which remained a fixture until 1998.

«The F - PACE is our family sports car,» said Ian Callum, Jaguar's director of design, who went on to describe the crossover as «a perfectly judged balance of style, performance and practicality.»

As a sports crossover, the Jaguar C - X17 stretches the design possibilities of the segment by combining the character and driving experience of a sports car with increased presence, style and flexibility.

Described as «a perfectly judged balance of style, performance and practicality,» the crossover, or the «family sports car,» as Jaguar likes to call it, will be launched as part of the brand's 80th anniversary in 2015, with sales to commence in early 2016.

Dubbed Atom 3S, Ariel's new sports car comes with a host of drivetrain and chassis updates, as well as minor styling updates.

Ironically, it has been a manual transmission that has kept Ford's Taurus SHO from taking its rightful place as America's premiere sports sedan, although some have said the car's styling doesn't differ enough from the standard - issue Taurus to justify the car's cost.

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.

Cadillac Cien: The most expensive and most exciting of the three was the Cadillac Cien, a V - 12 powered two - seat sports car designed to help Cadillac celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, as well as show off the brand's new styling theme, called «art and science.»

Although styling revisions will be typically subtle from the Stuttgart firm's facelifted 911, the iconic sports car gets a complete engine range overhaul as 3.0 - litre turbocharged engines make their way into the Carrera and Carrera S.

With its iconic styling and accessible performance, the 2014 Audi R8 maintains its unique status as a midengine exotic sports car that you can drive every day of the week.

In 2009, the popular Nissan Maxima returned to its roots as a commanding «4 - door sports car ™» — a premium performance sedan with dramatic styling, a refined interior and a range of available technology features.

And the car sports a colossal bootie, a massive, thick - rump style that Mitsubishi describes as «muscular haunches.»

Porsche's mid-engined sports car is as pure and precise a driving experience as you can find, and for 2017, a new engine, new name and styling tweaks hone a fine instrument further.

Sales have dwindled as buyers moved from sports cars to sport - utility vehicles.Despite recent overhauls that have increased performance and improved styling, the mighty Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird and Ford Mustang are faltering.

The options available are incredible unique: the BMW 328d xDrive offers diesel power, while the BMW 330e iPerformance hybrid luxury sports car (that's a mouthful) gives you unbeatable commuting convenience; the BMW 330i / 330i xDrive is an exceptionally well - equipped compact luxury car, available as a sedan, Sports Wagon, or Gran Turismo; the breathtaking BMW 340i / 340i xDrive offers the most power and sharp design in two ssports car (that's a mouthful) gives you unbeatable commuting convenience; the BMW 330i / 330i xDrive is an exceptionally well - equipped compact luxury car, available as a sedan, Sports Wagon, or Gran Turismo; the breathtaking BMW 340i / 340i xDrive offers the most power and sharp design in two sSports Wagon, or Gran Turismo; the breathtaking BMW 340i / 340i xDrive offers the most power and sharp design in two styles.

While the current AMG GT Coupe is a beautiful car that features styling reminiscent of classic European sport coupes from the»40s and»50s, this new 4 - Door Coupe version features the same design language as the new Mercedes - Benz CLS - Class.

When the talk turns to future classics, one of the first Japanese cars that pops into mind is the Honda S2000, a quick and aggressive little roadster with an engine that loves to rev.. The S2000 is something of a throwback to the British sports cars of the»60s, and it has earned a reputation as a raw and demanding hot rod that rewards the driver with its unique style and performance.

The sporting credentials of the Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept extend beyond the car's styling and the same striking blue livery as the Renault e.dams team's front - running Formula E single - seaters.

[1] This styling can provide a more aerodynamic front end, or the appearance of better aerodynamics, or the look of a rear - engined sports car such as the Porsche 911, which also lacks a front grille.

Appearance: The styling of the new Z — universally referred to as, but not formally named, the 350Z — and the RX - 8 pays little homage to the much - loved originals, which dominated the sports car market in America in the 1970s and 1980s.

Chevrolet will also have on display showstoppers such as the Corvette and Camaro sports cars, Chevrolet Colorado pick - up as well as the recently - launched Trailblazer and the new Cruze with styling and feature upgrades.

The model is reasserting itself in many ways, while maintaining its position as small sports car capable of winning over customers attracted by its Italian style and technical excellence offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety.

Audi is presenting the 2019 A6 as a platform for contemporary style, modern infotainment and assist systems, more than a little bit of sports car - like performance, and — quite literally — quiet luxury.

The C7, as we all know by now, has become a truly world class high - performance sports car, American style.