When talking about sports cars, it’s important to make the distinction between cars that have been produced solely for this purpose and regular road vehicles that have been modified for sports car performance. A notable example of such a vehicle is the popular Golf GTI series.
Broadly, the term ‘sports car’ refers to vehicles that have the following characteristics:
- 2 seats
- 2 doors
- rear wheel drive
- light weight
- Low ground clearance
- A powerful engine (although this is not essential)
Many classic British sports cars, such as the MG series, lacked powerful engines. However, due to their lightweight frame and chassis, they managed to achieve exceptional levels of ride, handling and performance.
True sports cars are vehicles that have been specially designed to be fun to drive, with excellent handling and handling along with high performance. In many cases, these qualities come at the expense of practicality, driver comfort, and fuel economy. However, many modern sports cars allow the driver the full sports car experience, without compromising practicality, reliability or comfort.
Sports cars come in various forms. In their simplest form, they are designed for a “pure” racing experience with no compromises. One of the best examples of this type of sports car is the Lotus Elise. Although it lacks the kind of specification and equipment you’d normally expect from a road car, the Elise is one of the most fun cars to drive.
At the other end of the scale, luxury models like those offered by Aston Martin and Bentley are spectacular performers while also offering a truly luxurious and decadent driving experience.
Traditionally, owning a sports car was an expensive affair. Early incarnations were less than trustworthy and notoriously temperamental. They also lacked the refinements we’ve come to expect from modern vehicles.
Today, due to technological advances, sports cars are just as reliable and comfortable as passenger cars. This means that their owners can happily use them every day.
british sports cars
Although none of Britain’s sports car manufacturers are now independently privately owned, Britain can still be proud of its illustrious motorsport heritage. British luxury brands include Aston Martin, Bentley and Jaguar, while those looking for that pure racing experience need look no further than the Lotus and TVR stables.
italian sports cars
No one builds sports cars with more passion and style than the Italians. Select has a full range of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati.
german sports cars
German cars are famous for their build quality and reliability, not qualities one would normally associate with a sports car! However, Audi, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes have a range of luxury cars that are just as fun to drive as they are reliable.
japanese sports cars
Combining excellent racing pedigree with the technology and innovation we expect from Japanese manufacturers, Honda’s S200 and Subaru Impreza are perfect for those who want a fun-to-drive experience without compromising everyday reliability.
Many of us have dreamed of owning a sports car. With Select Vehicle Leasing’s range of affordable sports car rentals, you can make this dream come true.