Kinds of Performance Cars

Bruno
Thu, 08/13/2009 - 04:32

During 20s, several vehicle manufacturers produced a number of performance cars that were aimed to have additional functionality as well as better performance. These cars brought extra durability and speed. The performance cars introduced in the early ages include Auburns, Duesenbugs and cords. Let us more talk about various kinds of performance cars.

The Dodge Viper is powered by a V-10 engine

Performance Cars Defined:

Performance cars are equipped with turbochargers and aftermarket equipment to improve performance. They are tuned with short shifters to work on a manual transmission and modified shock absorbers as well as springs plus they are light in weight where all these features enable them to grow handling and speed. These cars put forward racing thrills. According to streetdirectory.com Dodge, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Porsche are among the popular vehicle manufacturers that majority produces the performance cars.

Porsche:

In 1948, Porsche introduced rear-engine coupes and roadsters. During 1964 it produced a low-slung, smooth, two-door coupe. According to Car and Driver, Porsche in its 2010 model used 3.8-liter flat-six engine producing 385 horsepower and torque of 310 lb.-feet to reach 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds,.

Chevrolet Corvette:

On the other hand, the Corvette is a larger, heavier and tougher performance car as compare to the Porsche. In its 2009 Z1 performance version, Corvette used a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that is able to crank out 638 horsepower plus 604 lb.-feet of torque. It also has the full-size Brembo carbon ceramic brakes to stop the power. It takes about 3.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, as said by Edmunds.com.

Cadillac:

The luxury car field too brings performance vehicles. For instance Cadillac’s XLR-V is a two-seater along with a retractable hardtop that is considered to leave behind the Mercedes-Benz and BMW. It has 4.4-liter V-8 to produce 443 horsepower and 414 lb.-feet of torque to get to 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds. To still maintain it as a luxury car it is equipped with luxurious interior, as indicated by Edmunds.com.

Dodge Viper:

The Dodge Viper is considered as one of the most popular performance car that stands as a super car. It has interior like a racing car with simple arrangements and is lightweight as well. In addition it owns considerable 8.4-liter V-10, which generates about 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-feet of torque for attaining 0 to 60 in just 3.7 seconds. All these information are validated by Edmunds.com.

Lexus GS:

Japanese manufacturers made remarkable effort to introduce the medium size Lexus GS as a performance car. According to Consumer Guide, 2009 model of GS 460 has a 343-horsepower 4.6-liter V-8 which is able to generate 339 horsepower, this horsepower is quite diffident by Corvette or Viper standards although convenient for the casual, performance devoted car driver.

Mercedes SLK AMG:

Benz-Mercedes sports cars have performance packages called AMG or Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach. Mercedes CLK500 owns particularly luxury parts together with 6.2-liter V-8 which produces 481 horsepower. According to motorauthority.com, Mercedes CLK500 is compared with all-wheel drive.

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