supercars on the road

Post by **TheStig** » 17 Aug 2006, 21:02

Sweet-16 wrote: just because they're american doesn't mean they aren't able to be classified as exotic. the new Z06s have 505bhp; 35 less than a murcielago, but also much more fuel efficient than a murcielago.

Here we go with the fuel efficient crap again...

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 17 Aug 2006, 21:34

you dont buy exotic or muscle cars for fuel economy

Hecubus · Post by **Hecubus** » 17 Aug 2006, 21:58

Whatever your definition is, the Corvette's still faster than the Lambo. The fuel efficiency, and the ability to not fall apart after some light abuse is just a bonus.

vanyots · Post by **vanyots** » 17 Aug 2006, 22:07

The pricetag is the definition!

That's what keeps modern Corvettes out of the exotics class!

And on the subject... These days i saw a Mercedes SLR McLaren, it had quite wide rear tires.

Porsche-AG · Post by **Porsche-AG** » 18 Aug 2006, 04:05

@ GT3x24x7: Not consider a BMW a supercar? The M6 and M5 both have 507 hp! That's 7 hp more than the Lamborghini Gallardo SE, which is no doubt a supercar.

@ vanyots: The pricetag isn't necasarily the definition, because if you won a Porsche in a draw, would you consider that Porsche to be priced as free, making it not a supercar? And we are not talking about what are 'exotic' cars, we are talking about supercars, cars with many horses under the hood. I agree that Corvettes are not exotic, but they are definetly supercars.

Post by **TheStig** » 18 Aug 2006, 08:12

The Gallardo SE has 520 bhp

the normal Gallardo has 500.

There is a fine line between a Supercar and a Exotic.
A exotic can be a supercar but not alsways is, and a supercar is not always a exotic.

I consider a BMW M5 or a M6 not a exotic, I do like them alot (love the prev gen M5) They are in their own class of cars, I personally don't consider them exotics. a supercar is closer but I'm not sure if it fits the bill perfectly. cause they are still huge luxury cars wich have a huge engine.

A corvette would be a supercar, it is a true sportscar with alot of power.

WhereIsTheNsx · Post by **WhereIsTheNsx** » 18 Aug 2006, 11:47

so what classifies an exotic, is it the amount produced per year

boganbusman · Post by **boganbusman** » 18 Aug 2006, 11:53

WhereIsTheNsx wrote:so what classifies an exotic, is it the amount produced per year

That's exactly how I see it.

If people can't have something, they want it more, and therefore it becomes 'exotic'.
But a supercar can just be any insanely fast/outrageous car, in my opinion.

t3ice · Post by **t3ice** » 19 Aug 2006, 07:39

Hehe....

BTW I just saw to corvettes parked next to each other.....weird

SliM_880 · Post by **SliM_880** » 19 Aug 2006, 18:31

lol u think thats weird.... i saw in abudhabi a rolls royce phantom parked next to a yellow gallardo beside a villa...

Hecubus · Post by **Hecubus** » 20 Aug 2006, 03:47

On the highway yesterday, we were passed by a Carrera GT, which had me a little giddy. It ended up driving off into the boonies, but we couldn't exactly keep up (we were in my friend's Escort).

xturbo · Post by **xturbo** » 20 Aug 2006, 04:27

anyone has got pics of the new Porsche 911 Turbo???

SliM_880 · Post by **SliM_880** » 20 Aug 2006, 04:50

i saw a lotus elise 3 days ago here in the us... i love that car...

Post by **TheStig** » 20 Aug 2006, 19:43

xturbo wrote:anyone has got pics of the new Porsche 911 Turbo???

google does.

Firestran · Post by **Firestran** » 22 Aug 2006, 01:30

xturbo wrote:anyone has got pics of the new Porsche 911 Turbo???

Why are you even asking they all look the same

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 25 Aug 2006, 19:37

today while driving ome from school i saw a white ford gt with blue stripes it was cool didnt have time to get a pic tho

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 26 Aug 2006, 07:51

ZOMG, I SAW A FERRARI TODAY!!!11

Not really, it was an old beat up Turcel with Ferrari badges on the quarter panels.

bam_bam · Post by **bam_bam** » 26 Aug 2006, 12:35

I know this isnt a supercar , but its quite a funny lil story ....

Me and my mate , Dave were walking around at about 1am as usual . We were just having alil chat and chillin out . We were in mid conversation when I just stopped . Dave was unaware of this and carried on walking . 50 yards down the road he turns around . Only to find me just gorping at this Evo VIII parked out side the bakery . It took him 10 minutes to get me to move on lol

.

Mixing And Tuning · Post by **Mixing And Tuning** » 26 Aug 2006, 17:22

I Really Saw A 360 Mondena! I Was In My Town And I Saw One Drive Along The Streets!

2furio · Post by **2furio** » 26 Aug 2006, 17:49

WhereIsTheNsx wrote:so what classifies an exotic, is it the amount produced per year

Plus, an exotic is a sports cars. It must have 2 doors. If it's a sedan, it's not an exotic...

Fishwhiz · Post by **Fishwhiz** » 26 Aug 2006, 19:17

ive seen a few very old farrari pinfarinas.

xturbo · Post by **xturbo** » 27 Aug 2006, 03:09

this nice mercedes parking near my house...

t3ice · Post by **t3ice** » 27 Aug 2006, 05:49

Hehe,,its got funny rims...

Sweet-16 · Post by **Sweet-16** » 02 Sep 2006, 01:27

pickin' my dad up from work today:

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A8
2 Ram SRT-10s
BMW Z8

it's not really a super car, but i also saw a 3rd gen MX5

Sweet-16 · Post by **Sweet-16** » 02 Sep 2006, 01:28

xturbo wrote:this nice mercedes parking near my house...

that's the new SLK230 Kompressor, i believe..