Off Topic A place to kick back and discuss non-Monte Carlo related subjects. Just about anything goes.

Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-21-2011, 08:14 AM
Space's Avatar
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beach`in Florida
Posts: 33,585
Smile Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars

Hi Member's, which one to you like/want/desire/dream about ?
Doing our best to keep you informed so you know what's out there on the highways of your Life..
Post & let us know your favorite one `OK ~> Thanks
=========================================
Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars

In this time of hybrid and electric overload, we have one simple question: What’s to become of the sports car? We gaze into the future to find out.

By the R&T Staff
April 15, 2010

Slideshow >>
Up First >>


Not only has the death of the sports car been greatly exaggerated, it’s a baldfaced lie. As testament to the health of the species, we offer a look at near-future cars such as the Über-hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder Concept and baby Boxster, the Corvette C7, the Ferrari F70, the outrageous 1000-bhp Hennessey Venom GT and much more.
Select a sports car below for more information:




2013 Porsche “New 356”




2013 Porsche 918 Spyder




2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7




2014 Audi R4 e-Tron




2015 BMW Vision Supercar




2014 Nissan GT-R




2014 Alfa Romeo Spider




2011 Hennessey Venom GT




2014 Dodge Demon




2012 Ferrari F70




2012 Porsche 911




2013 Jaguar XE




2012 Mazda RX-7




2013 Lotus Elise




2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster



Pages: 1 Photos
 

Last edited by Space; 04-22-2011 at 06:42 AM.
  #2  
Old 04-21-2011, 08:18 AM
Space's Avatar
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beach`in Florida
Posts: 33,585
Default

My Choice for the $'s & Power is GM's Corvette 4-Sure : )
Sports Cars of the Future: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 - New and Future Cars


Most likely, the front-engine C7 will sport a 5.5-liter V-8 with the same power output as the Corvette’s current engine.

By Shaun Bailey / Photo-illustration by Larson


Slideshow >>
More Sports Car Futures >>


Photos: Sports Car Futures >>
The future for America’s sports car sees the Corvette becoming lighter, slicker and moderately more compact, powered by an equally powerful but smaller V-8. This has been determined by the need to improve efficiency according to government mandate, yet responding to consumers’ desires for even greater performance. A list of priorities from the average Corvette owner puts perform­ance at the top, with fuel efficiency somewhere just above the desire for rear seats and a better tow rating.
Had GM not filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the next Corvette, the C7, was going to be a mid-engine design. That plan, however, has been put on hold, perhaps until the C8. In the meantime, the new C7 will retain a front-engine design, but the car will lose weight while its engine will become more effective at extracting energy from fuel. That doesn’t mean Chevy’s small-block is going to get overhead cams, but it will become slightly more sophisticated, likely with the addition of direct injection. That technology, along with a bump in compression, is good for additional power. Most likely the C7 will sport a 5.5-liter V-8 with the same power output as the current 6.2-liter LS3 (a hint at this displacement comes from the GT2 race car).
The new Vette’s performance will be aided further by a diet of composites, aluminum and magnesium, dropping the car’s curb weight to about 3000 lb. The 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition should give a good indication of what Chevy is capable of with the Corvette. Improved aerodynamics will also help the Vette punch a smaller hole through the air, aiding acceleration, top speed and mpg. Speaking of the Z06, there’s a good chance the next generation will be supercharged like the current ZR1. And the Performance Traction Management system soon will no longer be exclusive to the ZR1.
 

Last edited by Space; 04-21-2011 at 08:58 AM.
  #3  
Old 04-21-2011, 09:03 AM
Space's Avatar
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beach`in Florida
Posts: 33,585
Default


Like the improvement in Looks & I'm sure it's more powerful 2

Do you like the Demon ? Different 4-Sure

Like the new RX7 ? Yes I `do

I've always liked the `Audi & this one is nice
 
  #4  
Old 04-21-2011, 10:37 AM
Space's Avatar
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beach`in Florida
Posts: 33,585
Default

 
  #5  
Old 04-21-2011, 06:53 PM
Montess2k's Avatar

Monte Of The Month -- January 2011
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Staten Island, New York
Posts: 1,035
Default

I just want a Maloo...Haul A$$ And Stuff all at the same time....

Joe
 
  #6  
Old 04-21-2011, 08:10 PM
AwesomeSS's Avatar
THE JUDGE
Monte Of The Month -- November 2015
Monte Of The Month -- March 2012
10 Year Member
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 13,335
Default

The Nissan GT-R is pretty sweet - I've always liked the Skylines.
 
  #7  
Old 04-21-2011, 08:54 PM
Taz's Avatar
Taz
Taz is offline

Monte Of The Month -- March 2014
15 Year Member
10 Year Member5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Windsor
Posts: 18,646
Default

Great thread Space!

I got a little confused in the first post. Some of the pictures are in the wrong order.

I love that Corvette. That front end looks bad ***!
 
  #8  
Old 04-21-2011, 09:35 PM
AwesomeSS's Avatar
THE JUDGE
Monte Of The Month -- November 2015
Monte Of The Month -- March 2012
10 Year Member
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 13,335
Default

The Vette looks cool but I'm not liking the grill work on the front.
 
  #9  
Old 04-22-2011, 06:46 AM
Space's Avatar
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beach`in Florida
Posts: 33,585
Default

Originally Posted by Taz
Great thread Space!

I got a little confused in the first post. Some of the pictures are in the wrong order.

I love that Corvette. That front end looks bad ***!

Sorry `Lou, but now you know how I feel , I'm ConFuzed all the time...It's my bad (again) I 4-got to edit the above list of SuperCars : (
The Vette is just a illustration pic/Concept...I don't like the grill, but like the lights....Vette's R just a Dream Car to me unless I win the lotto : )

`Joe, great choice 4-Sure as always : )
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Space
Off Topic
5
11-19-2012 10:40 PM
Space
Off Topic
6
05-14-2012 09:32 AM
Space
Off Topic
8
11-27-2010 08:54 PM
Space
Off Topic
6
07-30-2010 02:43 PM
BeachBumMike
Off Topic
4
08-07-2007 11:36 AM



Quick Reply: Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:01 AM.