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What is a supercar??? Let's define....

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by patpong, Oct 27, 2004.

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  1. patpong

    patpong Formula 3

    Jul 6, 2004
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    #1 patpong, Oct 27, 2004
    Here I try....

    *******
    It is an extraordinary car which its main purpose in designing and making is dedicated to performance, nothing but performance... not to compromise for anything, not for comfort, not for marketing or sale, but to performance....
    *******


    Let see your definitions.....
     
  2. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

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    #2 GTE, Oct 27, 2004
    Well, only two criteria in my book:

    Extreme performance
    Extreme looks


    there´s your supercar.
     
  3. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #3 parkerfe, Oct 27, 2004
    I read an article yesterday in a 1978 Australian car magazine that was a comparison of "supercars" between the Boxer, Countach and Porsche TT. So I guess those writers considered those three cars "supercars" back in the late 70s.
     
  4. Ron328

    Ron328 F1 Rookie
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    Mar 10, 2003
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    #4 Ron328, Oct 27, 2004
    "Supercar" - Over 200 mph top speed (15-20 years ago over 180mph), expensive, exclusive, and (very) limited production.

    Extreme looks...could either be beautiful or ugly. Depends on the eye of the beholder.
     
  5. dmeyer

    dmeyer Formula Junior

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    #5 dmeyer, Oct 27, 2004
    Extreme performance and extremely limited production.
     
  6. Scuderia_Ferrari

    Scuderia_Ferrari Formula Junior

    Sep 13, 2004
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    #6 Scuderia_Ferrari, Oct 27, 2004
    This is what I consider a supercar now;

    0-60 mph in under 4.0 seconds
    1/4 mile in under 12.0 seconds
    Top speed of or over 200 mph

    Limited production is a plus aswell.
     

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