Thanks for the clarification. I think you're right: we can all distinguish
between what is and what is not a sportscar. Those who enjoy driving other
kinds of cars are welcome to their fun. If they win a few races, that's fine
too. They can even call their cars "sportscars" if they like. But we'll
know...
Stuart
'94 Miata
'99 Elise
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Jonathan Kniskern schrieb:
> 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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