In a sportscar you prefer...

Depends on what we're considering a 'sports car', and after that it's defined by the car itself.

A 458 Italia has a V8, a Lotus Exige has an in-line 4.

Depends on what we're considering a 'sports car', and after that it's defined by the car itself.

A 458 Italia has a V8, a Lotus Exige has an in-line 4.

Inconsistancy

A modern V8 engine absolutely annahlietes V6 ones. Sure you pay the price with gas but you get a much more powerful engine.

A modern V8 engine absolutely annahlietes V6 ones. Sure you pay the price with gas but you get a much more powerful engine.

SuperKaio-ken

I'd get the biggest V8 possible. V6's are for girls XD

come at me

[QUOTE="SuperKaio-ken"]

A modern V8 engine absolutely annahlietes V6 ones. Sure you pay the price with gas but you get a much more powerful engine.

ShoTTyMcNaDeS

I love the sound of a V8 engine.

I've owned this V8 for over 10 years!:

I'd get the biggest V8 possible. V6's are for girls XD

come at me

Postal_Guy

[QUOTE="ShoTTyMcNaDeS"][QUOTE="SuperKaio-ken"]

A modern V8 engine absolutely annahlietes V6 ones. Sure you pay the price with gas but you get a much more powerful engine.

SuperKaio-ken

both are nice, but I would prefer a V8. If your going to buy a sports car, then why bother looking at the gas mileage.

Not sure how you figure your math, but based on my calculations using the trade in I had...(1999 Lexus RX 300 in above average shape and having below average miles for a car of its age), the interest rate I got and the term I financed the vehicle, my payment for a Camaro SS Vs. my payment for my V6 would have gone up around $175 per month over my current one. That seems like alot to pay to me for a few more hp and some frills. I mean when am I really going to need the extra hp or torque?? I dont live in Fast and Furious land! I promise you my V6 Camaro will lay waste to any tuned up rice burner, WRX, Jetta, BMW 3 0r 5 series, V6 Mustang, V6 Challenger or Charger!! Check the stats! ....Just my opinion though!!!

ShoTTyMcNaDeS

I agree that an extra third cost price would put your repayments right up, but...

Checking the stats (as you requested):

2012 Camaro V6 0-60 = 6.6 seconds

2005 BMW M5 0-60 = 5.1 seconds (2010 models are <5 seconds)

Stock Subaru Imprezza WRX 0-60 = 4.8 seconds

(1998 TVR Griffith 0-60 = 4.1 seconds)

"While the Camaro?s V6 provides plenty of get-up-and-go, one reviewer notes that a Toyota Camry V6 was quicker in a zero-to-60 mph sprint. He blames the Camaro?s size and heft, as the base coupe weighs roughly 300 pounds more than the comparable Ford Mustang."

From here: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Chevrolet_Camaro/Performance/

A Toyota Trueno Ae86

BEcause i like how they look :D

Im talking about real world cars that the bulk of us could afford like Camaro's, Mustangs, Subaru WRX, Dodge Challenger, Infinity Q35, Nissan 350z and the like. Lets keep the cost of the vehicle under or around 40k!ShoTTyMcNaDeS

These aren't cars you can just shove any engine into in the first place anyway, especially something like the Elise mid-engine with a trunk@700-850kg.

I prefer Datsun, so V6 is my only option.

I prefer Datsun, so V6 is my only option.

Fightingfan

Those low profile tyres do look a bit odd on the rims in that pic!

They're straight six yup.

[QUOTE="SuperKaio-ken"]

A modern V8 engine absolutely annahlietes V6 ones. Sure you pay the price with gas but you get a much more powerful engine.

ShoTTyMcNaDeS

Depends entirely on the characteristics of the overall car.

Also, Camaros and Mustangs are not sportscars.

V8 for sure! Yes, I'll pay for it just as I am now for having a Mark VIII, and I can only imagine how much more I'll be paying when I finally finish gathering my money together to toss in a Vortech blower and have it somewhat close to the caliber of this Mark, only Light Prairie Tan.

with this engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCl6_d1f3vU

Luxury Muscle

Straight Six,
Flat Six,
Both are delicious.

[QUOTE="ShoTTyMcNaDeS"][QUOTE="SuperKaio-ken"]

A modern V8 engine absolutely annahlietes V6 ones. Sure you pay the price with gas but you get a much more powerful engine.

Kurushio

Straight Six,
Flat Six,
Both are delicious.

Crunchy_Nuts

V8 hell yeah.

My favorite care is the V8 vantage S. 4.7 litre with a gloriously biblical sound.

430 HP

361 lb/ft torque

Depends entirely on the characteristics of the overall car.

Also, Camaros and Mustangs are not sportscars.

SUD123456

yes they are.

[QUOTE="Kurushio"][QUOTE="ShoTTyMcNaDeS"]You also pay the price for the car itself. In pricing Mustangs and Camaro's, I found comparably equipped cars in both classes with the only major difference being the engine and maybe a couple other things like leather interior and wheels was on average another $5000-10,000. Not worth it imo! For instance, I got my 2012 V6 Camaro for around $25,000. I didnt want leather seats as I have had them and imo they suck....blazing hot in the Summer and ice cold in the Winter. Then when I factor in that the overall hp difference between my Camaro V6 and that of the Camaro SS is around 70 HP, I just didnt see the need to drop another $10-15k for a slightly bigger engine and a few niceities. Plus the fact that I drive 80 miles a day round trip to work, that V8 would have cost me a ton in gas!! The 323 hp V6 in my Camaro has PLENTY of get up and go. Plus with the money I saved in not going for the V8, I can spend my time tweaking my baby the way I want to.ShoTTyMcNaDeS

Yep.

[QUOTE="SUD123456"]

Depends entirely on the characteristics of the overall car.

Also, Camaros and Mustangs are not sportscars.

GOGOGOGURT

yes they are.

LOL. No they aren't. You may consider them sporty cars, but they are in no way shape or form sportscars. That's why they are called pony cars, not sportscars;)

Sportscar

V12 or bust motherf*cker.

It depends on the car. I'm a big fan of Nissan Z-cars (I've owned 3), and I love the 6-cylinder engines in those. I would consider it sacrilege if Nissan ever puts anything but a 6-cylinder in one. The Toyota Supra always had a 6-cylinder, and it was magic in that car. However, I much prefer a V8 in a Muscle/Pony car. I know that modern V6 engines are making over 300 horsepower in many cases (my 07 350z had 306hp), but a Mustang, Camaro (too heavy), or Challenger (way too heavy) should have a V8. This type of car needs to look right, feel right, and sound right to be good. Only a V8 can feel and sound right in them. I bought a 2013 Mustang GT 5.0 a couple of months back, and I love the engine in it. 420hp and 390 lb/ft of torque for 29 grand is a ridiculous deal.

There are some truly great 4-cylinder sports cars too. The Mazda MX-5/Miata is a terrific car. The Subaru BR-Z/Scion FR-S/Toyota GT-86 is the real deal. A real lightweight, rear-wheel drive, dedicated sports car. The Honda S2000 was a faster example of a 4-cylinder sports car done right.

[QUOTE="GOGOGOGURT"]

[QUOTE="SUD123456"]

Depends entirely on the characteristics of the overall car.

Also, Camaros and Mustangs are not sportscars.

SUD123456

yes they are.

LOL. No they aren't. You may consider them sporty cars, but they are in no way shape or form sportscars. That's why they are called pony cars, not sportscars;)

Sportscar

I used to feel this way too, until I drove some of the new pony/muscle cars. They really have become sports cars as well. The handling of my Mustang isn't far off that of my 07 350z at all. It's shocking how well it sticks to the road and how responsive it is. I know the 5th gen Camaros are good in this way too. The Challenger, not so much.

I would prefer a 1.3L Turbo'd Rotary over both :) But between a 6 and an 8.... I dunno, I actually like both.

I prefer coupes and hatchbacks with an inline-4 or V6.

i want a nice turbo on there