Auto Zone For Speed Lovers

Sports cars are fascinating vehicles. Their features make them stand out among other car types. But there still is competition among sports cars. It is fascinating to talk about these sports cars and why they stand out above their contemporaries.

Here are some of the 2006 vehicles that made the list of best sports car and the qualities that made them above average.

- Audi A3 2.0T

This car goes beyond the beauty of its exterior. Car enthusiasts appreciate the car's responsiveness and agility. 

Audi A3 2.0T comes with an intercooled, turbo charged engine with 2.0 liter capacity and 16 valves. The car promises to deliver power up to 197 mph at 5100 rpm. 

Other features include a six speed manual transmission, front-wheel type of driveline, 101.5 in. wheelbase and curb weight of 3300 - 3350 lbs. 

- Chevrolet Corvette

The car's V-8 engine (7.0 liter) with 16 valves allows for greater speed, and because the car is lighter than regular cars, the Chevrolet Corvette is capable of accelerating up to 125 mph in 12 seconds within one-fourth of a mile. 

The car's braking system is impressive. The car's reflex is also astounding. 

The car comes with the following specifications: rear-wheel type of driveline, and curb weight within 3100 - 3300 lbs.

-Honda Accord

The car comes with its fresh look: revised interiors, rear and front styling, and better sound-minimizing capability. 

Honda Accord still boasts of its qualities such as high value for resale, excellent construction and reliability.

V6 Accords are equipped with a new stable system and improved suspension.

This car also has the following specifications: front- wheel type of driveline, 3100 to 3600 lbs. curb weight, up to 107.9 in. wheelbase and 5 or 6 speed manual transmission. 

- Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster speaks well about its balance. Pair this quality with an increase in power delivered by its 24-valve DOHC engine with 2.7 liters capacity. 

The braking system is as remarkable as is the car's over-all aggressive appeal. 

Other features of the car include: 

A rear-wheel type of driveline, 95.1 in. wheelbase, and curb weight within 2900 -3100 lbs. 

Truly, sports cars did evolve and they will continue to evolve as long as there is competition. Car enthusiasts can expect more remarkable features in sports cars as years go by. 

Sports car racing strategy is typical of other car racing techniques.  Below are seven fundamental steps to keep in mind when joining a car race:

Engine Start – prepare the engine by lifting the start switch latch that is usually located at the driver’s side.  The engine should be in operation once the announcer has started the countdown.  Lightly step on the accelerator and feel the engine running.  Another way of making sure that the engine is ready is by looking at the tachometer - it changes and moves from zero once the switch has been started. 

Throttle – racing a sports car means 750 to 850 horsepower.  Imagine the feeling behind that little wheel; it’s the breathtaking feel of total power.  The secret for continuous power is for the car to have enough gas to rev up the whole machine.  Fishtailing could be one of the problems when racing and to keep this from happening use a little effort to control the accelerator.

Engine Transmission – an automatic transmission sports car allows the system to automatically set the clutch.  This is for amateur sports car racers so that they do not have to change gears manually.  The sports car will be smart enough to operate the transmission for the driver.  The traditional H symbol is used for manual transmission sports car.

Walls – during the race, it is unavoidable to bump the sidewalls.  This is not a cause for alarm.  The sports car driver just has to shift the gear into reverse to move away from the wall.  Sooner or later the car should be back on track.  

            

Comfy on the Track – always stay beneath the white line of the lane while at 100 miles per hour.  This is so the driver can keep the other cars from turning into the back end of the sports car.  Once the speed of other cars is met, tag along back on the track.

Presence of Mind – stay focused and keep both hands on the steering wheel.  Steer the wheel at a slow but sure pace, do not exaggerate the turn.

Halt during Emergency – part of keeping focused is always remembering that there is an emergency button in every sports car when there is a need to stop.  It is situated in the center of the dash and is used when the car needs a motion stop.  This button immediately stops the car stimulator.  

Bear in mind that even in this situation, the sports car can still be driven until the end of the race.  Be alert and try mastering the race track if time permits, but always think of safety.