Mr53CSP@aol.com wrote:
>
> From my understanding, and how i see it:
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> 2 door, 2 seater, rwd, insanely fun, and not over 3000lbs.
>
> Yes, i know, i eliminated some very kick heinie sports cars. But, when I
>think of sports car, i envision the Miata, the Rx-7, S2000, fiero (why not?),
>the older z's (if only the z32 weighed less than 3000lbs), etc.
>
> -Kam
> Las Vegas Region
> '90 CRX HF/CSP
> 2K Maxima
>
I agree 100%. I think by 'insanely fun' you mean "good handling
characteristics" separating the drag racers from the sports cars. I think a
couple of muscle cars would even fit that description (Javelin, maybe?). Rear
wheel drive is important for the definition, but engine location isn't. A CRX,
although Sporty, is not a sports car. The only problem with that definition is
that Porsche's (with that little back seat) wouldn't be considered sports cars.
(They used to claim that sports cars are all they make, but now that they're
making an SUV, I guess they can't make that claim anymore!) Throw in the word
"convertible" and you've started defining the word Roadster. JK.
Jonathan Kniskern
nmiata@aol.com
wheelerdealerUSA@netscape.com
'90 Silver CSP Miata
'99 Silver Sport Miata
True Sports Cars (and arguably, Roadsters!)
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