Sports Car : What is it?
| A sports car is designed and made for performance driving. It is known for its exceptional speed, acceleration, ergonomics, braking maneuverability, high power, low weight, fuel economy, and superior road handling. It typically features rear-wheel driving system, two seats, and two doors. It is commonly used in car racing events and other situations where speed is of utmost importance.
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Kinds of Sports Cars include the following: |
Sports-prototype sports car
- A sports-prototype sports car is made for sports car racing.
- Its automotive design is a few steps up from a road super car.
- It is a purpose-built sport car designed with enclosed wheels and a closed or open cockpit.
- It is constructed with two seats and a bodywork covering the wheels, making it more technically advanced and generally faster than a single-seat model.
- It usually features rear-wings, dual-shift gearbox, fan-assisted aerodynamics, and ground effect “venture” tunnels.
- It is classified into two subtypes: P1 and P2 sports cars.
- A P1 sports car weighs not less than 900 kilograms. It has a 6000cc naturally aspirated engine and 4000cc turbocharged engine.
- A P2 sports car, on the other hand, weighs around 750 kilograms. It has a 3400cc naturally aspirated engine and a 2000cc turbocharged engine.
Grand touring (GT) sports car
- A grand touring sports car is made for Gran Turismo racing, the most popular sports car racing in the world.
- Its design is based on the road touring version.
- It usually features rear-wings, dual-shift gearbox, fan-assisted aerodynamics, and ground effect “venture” tunnels.
- It is classified into two subtypes: GT1 and GT2.
- A GT1 sports car is a purpose-built sports-prototypes model featuring an exterior closely similar to the sports-prototype model. It has different internal fittings, however.
- A GT2 sports car, on the other hand, is a pure grand touring car featuring very few internal modifications.
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Exterior and interior styling: Choose a sports car with an excellent ergonomic design in both the exterior and interior.
Safety features: Choose a sports car equipped with safety features such as seatbelt, front and side airbags, electronic stability system, and rollover mitigation system.
Crash test score: Choose a sports car with a high crash test score that ensures its strong safety record. |
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