How
to build a sports car using foam.
A sports car is a term
used to describe a class of automobile, typically of two
seats and two doors, with precise handling, brisk acceleration,
sharp braking, and attractive aesthetics. A sports car
makes trade offs in practical considerations such as passenger
space, comfort, and cargo capacity in favor of those traits
which enhance the joy of driving it.
Sports cars can be either luxurious or spartan, but driving
mechanical performance is the key attraction. Many drivers
regard brand name and the subsequent racing reputation
and history as important indications of sporting quality
(for example, Porsche and Lotus), but some exotic car
brands, such as Lamborghini, which do not race or build
racing cars, and Ferrari, are also highly regarded by
sports car enthusiasts.
A sports car does not require a large, powerful engine,
though many do have them. Many classic British sports
cars lacked powerful engines, but were known for exceptional
handling due to light weight, a well-engineered, balanced
chassis, and modern suspension (for example, Lotus Seven,
Austin 7 Speedy). On tight, twisting roads, such a sports
car may perform more effectively than a heavier, more
powerful car... |
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