SPORTS CAR or SPORTS SEDAN?
How would you RX-8 owners categorized your car?
I think it's a sports sedan... |
Re: SPORTS CAR or SPORTS SEDAN?
Originally posted by Seks How would you RX-8 owners categorized your car? I think it's a sports sedan... Just because it's not a Porsche doesn't mean it isn't a sports car. And just because there are other cars that will outrun it doesn't mean it isn't a sports car. BUT, it was meant to be practical, moreso than most of the cars people compare it to, so it definitely has some features of a sedan without actually being one. And that's something I'm very glad for because it is what I require. |
How would you S2000 owners categorized your car? Sports car or girly car
I think it's a girly car... |
Re: SPORTS CAR or SPORTS SEDAN?
Originally posted by Seks How would you RX-8 owners categorized your car? I think it's a sports sedan... Sports car. The RX-8 has sports car handling and braking performance figures. It also has the sports car look and feel. "It's a sports car with four doors" I think this suicide door trend could catch on. Most people on the street that I have talked to like the idea. |
Re: SPORTS CAR or SPORTS SEDAN?
Originally posted by Seks How would you RX-8 owners categorized your car? I think it's a sports sedan... I'm guessing you haven't driven it yet- it's definitely a sports car. |
Originally posted by jmanolov How would you S2000 owners categorized your car? Sports car or girly car I think it's a girly car... If you yourself want to start something, ok... You do realize this "girly car" can beat your rx-8? I just hope one day, one of those "girly cars" will teach you a lesson :) "Today, I got spanked [actually about even] by a Toyota Solara V6 AT. It's 225hp and 3241lbs. Without any technical explainations - the RX-8 should NOT trail behind a Solara!!!! It's 13hp less and 241lbs heavier with an auto tranny." ^^^^^^^^^ :D DO I HEAR 250? DO I HEAR 238? DO I HEAR...? |
A sports car with functionality.
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Re: Re: SPORTS CAR or SPORTS SEDAN?
I'm guessing you haven't driven it yet- it's definitely a sports car. So, yes you're right, I haven't driven one yet. I disagree. I think it's a sports car with the practical features of a sedan. |
Another proud owner chiming in.
Sports Car -- no question. Thanks for asking. |
It is a sports touring car.
Like g35 coupe, BMW z4. It may not exactly be like the Z or S2000, but it is much more usefull and cheaper. |
Sporty coupe (ala G35), but with more aggressive look. The Miata and RX7 is/will be Mazda's sports cars.
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It's both.
A sedan is a car with 4 doors and 4 seats. A sports car is a car with excellent driving dynamics (good handling, good grip, fun to drive, good braking, etc). These are not mutually exclusive quantities -- they both describe characteristics of a car. The RX-8 has 4 doors and 4 seats, which makes it a sedan. It also has excellent driving dynamics, which makes it a sports car. So the RX-8 is both a sports sedan and a sports car. A Sports sedan has both "sedan" and "sports car" qualities. |
Umm.. "Sports Car Like No Other"?
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All of you chiming in saying the RX8 is a sports car - if that's true - why isn't the Evo a sports car?
I went to MRIU and got all the RX8 propaganda... I am just trying to figure out what definition of sports car includes the 8 but not the Evo... seems kinda markety hypey. Still think it's a cool car of course, hope to see some out autoxing, though the S2K is going to be tough to beat. -bd |
Originally posted by Butt Dyno All of you chiming in saying the RX8 is a sports car - if that's true - why isn't the Evo a sports car? I went to MRIU and got all the RX8 propaganda... I am just trying to figure out what definition of sports car includes the 8 but not the Evo... seems kinda markety hypey. Still think it's a cool car of course, hope to see some out autoxing, though the S2K is going to be tough to beat. -bd You really need to do some research on the 8. Your answers lie in the facts. This forum can help, but the 101 course in RX-8 really should be self-taught in many different websites. |
I agree with nk_Rx8 definately a sports coupe.
But if you want to "label" this either a sports car or sports sedan, it's more like a sports car. It has the sexy looks, and performance characteristics (handling and braking) of a sports car. Most importantly, it's fun to drive. Isn't that what a sports car is supposed to be? |
The RX8 is a sports coupe and a very good one.
It is too softly sprung, has too much roll, not enough feedback (steering, clutch, shifter, seat-of-the-pants) to be a sports car. It is incredibly well done, pretty and fun. But it has too many compromises sacrificing performance for comfort and convenience to be a sports car. And yes, I have driven one. My toy car is a modified Corvette Z06. The RX8 is my wife's who adores her new friend. Then again, Audi A4 owners I know claim their car is a sports car. If so, the RX8 is easily a sports car. |
Originally posted by Butt Dyno All of you chiming in saying the RX8 is a sports car - if that's true - why isn't the Evo a sports car? I went to MRIU and got all the RX8 propaganda... I am just trying to figure out what definition of sports car includes the 8 but not the Evo... seems kinda markety hypey. Still think it's a cool car of course, hope to see some out autoxing, though the S2K is going to be tough to beat. -bd |
So your contention is that a car's heritage has something to do with whether or not it's a sports car?
Is the Cayenne a sports car because it comes from Porsche who previously only made sports cars? No... probably not... soft suspension, 4 doors, not really a sports car, more of an SUV... Hrm... "RX8 101"... good one... I've been on the board for a year, how about yourself? I am merely trying to ascertain what the definition of "sports car" is. Something more specific than "I know it when I see it" would be nice. If the 8 is a sports car, is the 330i a sports car? -bd |
Depends on your definition of SPORTS CAR. I think since this definition varies so much from person to person about the exact requirements, what type of performance etc... it's very difficult to say if the RX-8 is or is not a sports car.
That said, this is a stupid question to pose. |
Originally posted by Hercules That said, this is a stupid question to pose. |
Originally posted by Butt Dyno So your contention is that a car's heritage has something to do with whether or not it's a sports car? Is the Cayenne a sports car because it comes from Porsche who previously only made sports cars? No... probably not... soft suspension, 4 doors, not really a sports car, more of an SUV... Hrm... "RX8 101"... good one... I've been on the board for a year, how about yourself? I am merely trying to ascertain what the definition of "sports car" is. Something more specific than "I know it when I see it" would be nice. If the 8 is a sports car, is the 330i a sports car? -bd ;) ;)JK ;) ;) OK, alright. The EVO is sportscar, through & through. The RX-8 is a POS SUV. But then, WTF do I know? BTW, Happy anniversary! I'm anxiously awaiting your 15th post... |
Originally posted by Racer X-8 OK, alright. The EVO is sportscar, through & through. The RX-8 is a POS SUV. But then, WTF do I know? BTW, Happy anniversary! I'm anxiously awaiting your 15th post... Do I get confetti for the post? *noisemaker* -bd |
The RX8 is a sporty car.
If the RX8 is a true 'sports' car, then so is the RSX-S and the previous gen Eclipse GSX. |
[i]If the RX8 is a true 'sports' car, then so is the RSX-S and the previous gen Eclipse GSX. [/B] Explain |
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