25 Greatest Sports Cars of All Time
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Built by Subaru and debuted in 2007 at the Tokyo Auto Show, the Subaru Impreza WRX Sti is a high-performance car that can be easily identifiable by its hood vents and rear spoiler. Powered by a 2.0 L or a 2.5 L turbocharged engine, it produces 300 bhp, a 0-60 mph sprint in 4.0 seconds and a top speed of over 175 mph. In disguise of a street car, this four-wheel drive car is already equipped with racing performance properties in most of its parts in transmission, suspensions, brakes, etc.
Ford Shelby GT500
Manufactured by a joint venture between Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and Carroll Shelby and launched in May 2006, the Ford Shelby GT500 is higher performance variant of the Ford Mustang. Powered by a 5.4 L supercharged V8 engine, it produces 500 hp with a 0-60 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds. The GT500 model revives the Mustang prestige with improved suspension tuning, 6-speed manual transmission and aggressive look as usual.
Lotus Elise Series 2
Manufactured by the British automaker, Lotus Cars and launched in 2001, the Lotus Elise Series 2 is a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive, two-seat sports car sports car. Though it is powered by a modest 1.8 L I4, it can accelerate from 0-60 mph pretty fast in 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 150 mph. With an aggressive design, light weight, fiberglass body shell and excellent handling, this car is one of the powerful cars around.