Sports car (English Wikipedia)

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"2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe - First Drive Review". 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
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"2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: Blurring the line between grand tourer and sports car". cnet.com/roadshow. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.

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Valdes-Dapena, Peter (15 January 2019). "Toyota brings back the fast and sporty Supra". CNN. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
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collinsdictionary.com

"Sports car". Collins Dictionary. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016. Definition: a production car designed for speed, high acceleration, and manoeuvrability, having a low body and usually adequate seating for only two persons.

curbsideclassic.com

"The Best Definition of the Term 'Sports Car'? And the First American Sports Car". 8 February 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2019.

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Ingenbleek, Jean-Francois; LeMaire, Jean (November 1988). "What is a Sports Car?" (PDF). ASTIN Bulletin. 18 (2): 175–187. doi:10.2143/AST.18.2.2014951. Retrieved 10 March 2016.

drivingfast.net

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"2016 Mazda MX-5: Why It Matters And Where It Came From". GaijinPot Blog. 8 September 2014. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2017.

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guinnessworldrecords.com

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hemmings.com

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"Classic Car Reviews: Fiat Barchetta (1995 - 2005)". Honest John. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016.

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O'Callaghan, David (30 June 2021). "A Japanese Sports Car Conspiracy". .hotcars.com. Retrieved 15 April 2023.

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jalopnik.com

"Is the 911 a sports car or a grand tourer?" "2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S: First Drive". 29 March 2010. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
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kbb.com

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"Mercedes Simplex 60 hp (1903 - 1905)". mercedes-benz.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.

merriam-webster.com

"Sports car". Merriam-Webster.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016. Full definition: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

mg.co.uk

"History & Heritage". MG Motor UK. Archived from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.

motorbiscuit.com

Homer, Desiree (4 December 2020). "The Sad Reason Why Sports Cars Are Dying". MotorBiscuit. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

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motorists.org

"Pros & Cons: Rear Drive, Front Drive Or All-Wheel Drive?". National Motorists Association. 5 February 2009. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2017.

motorsportmagazine.com

"What is a Sports Car?". Motor Sport Magazine. 1954. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2022. The question 'What is a sports car?' is as old as the sports car itself! ... It would seem that under certain circumstances anything passes as a "sports car" and that the definition is as indefinite as ever it was.
"A History of the World's Sports Cars, by Richard Hough". Book Reviews. Motor Sport Magazine. January 1962. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
"The Sixty Mercedes". Motor Sport Magazine. January 1982. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017. The 60 h.p. Mercedes, then, must rank as the forefather of all the splendid sports-cars that followed.
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"Rare find - a twin-cam 2LS Ballot". Motor Sport Magazine. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
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Diehlman, Steve (4 February 2011). "Mazda Produces 900,000th MX-5, Recognized as World's Best-Selling Sports Car". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016. Today Mazda announced a new milestone for the popular MX-5 roadster, with the 900,000th unit rolling off the production line. In doing so, it is also recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling sports car.

motortrend.com

"Godzilla by the Numbers: 2009-2017 Nissan GT-R". Motor Trend. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

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Classen, Robin. "Opinion: Japan's gentlemen's agreement was the worst thing for JDM performance cars". Life. Retrieved 15 April 2023.

nissanusa.com

"Nissan Skyline to GT-R: The Evolution of a Supercar". Nissan USA. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

porsche.com

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"When Porsche redefined itself". Porsche Newsroom (Press release). Archived from the original on 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2017.

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revsinstitute.org

"1912 Hispano Suiza T-15 Alfonso XIII SWB". revsinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
"1912 Mercer Raceabout". revsinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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roadandtrack.com

"No One Knows What "Sports Car" Actually Means Anymore". 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
Mitani, Sam (March 2005). "Best All-Around Sports Car". Road & Track. Archived from the original on 13 February 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
"Porsche 959: The Future Is Now". Road & Track. 22 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 January 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Le Mans – How It Began". Road & Track. 17 May 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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Kott, Douglas (21 April 2022). "The Mazda RX-8 Challenges the Meaning of Sports Car". Road & Track. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

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Hood, Bryan (7 October 2022). "How the Lexus LFA Became a Legend—10 Years After It Was Discontinued". Robb Report. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

simoncars.co.uk

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sportsandexoticcars.com

"Definitions: What is a Sports Car?". sportsandexoticcars.com. Retrieved 23 May 2019.

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"MG Sports and Racing". Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.

supercars.net

"1903 Mercedes 60HP Simplex Review". Supercars.net. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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theglobeandmail.com

"Review: Scion FR-S: This is what a sports car should be". The Globe and Mail. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

thesupercarblog.com

"Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale: Is this the Most Beautiful Supercar Ever?". thesupercarblog.com. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2019.

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ultimatecarpage.com

"1911 - 1912 Hispano Suiza Alfonso XIII Roadster". ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
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vanityfair.com

"Four-Wheeled Future: The Return of the Affordable Japanese Sports Car". Vanity Fair. 6 February 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

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Diehlman, Steve (4 February 2011). "Mazda Produces 900,000th MX-5, Recognized as World's Best-Selling Sports Car". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016. Today Mazda announced a new milestone for the popular MX-5 roadster, with the 900,000th unit rolling off the production line. In doing so, it is also recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling sports car.
Csere, Csaba; Swan, Tony (January 2005). "10 Best Cars: Best Luxury Sports Car". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
"Sports car". Merriam-Webster.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016. Full definition: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving
"Sports car". Collins Dictionary. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016. Definition: a production car designed for speed, high acceleration, and manoeuvrability, having a low body and usually adequate seating for only two persons.
"No One Knows What "Sports Car" Actually Means Anymore". 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"What is a Sports Car?". Motor Sport Magazine. 1954. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2022. The question 'What is a sports car?' is as old as the sports car itself! ... It would seem that under certain circumstances anything passes as a "sports car" and that the definition is as indefinite as ever it was.
"2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: Blurring the line between grand tourer and sports car". cnet.com/roadshow. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Is the 911 a sports car or a grand tourer?" "2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S: First Drive". 29 March 2010. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
Mitani, Sam (March 2005). "Best All-Around Sports Car". Road & Track. Archived from the original on 13 February 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
"When Porsche redefined itself". Porsche Newsroom (Press release). Archived from the original on 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Engine & driveline". drivingfast.net. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"How does engine placement affect handling?". auto.howstuffworks.com. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Comparison of Engine Placement". adtsea.org. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Engineering Explained: Why Engine Placement Is Important". Car Throttle. 5 May 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Ferrari 250 P". auto.howstuffworks.com. 14 May 2007. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Which is best: front engine, mid-engine or rear engine? - Video Bench Racing with Autoweek". AutoweekUSA. 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2017 – via YouTube.
"Honda S2000 -- Chassis". news.honda.com (Press release). 22 February 2001. Archived from the original on 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"2016 Mazda MX-5: Why It Matters And Where It Came From". GaijinPot Blog. 8 September 2014. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Porsche 959: The Future Is Now". Road & Track. 22 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 January 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"The Lamborghini Huracán: An all-wheel drive adrenaline delivery system". Ars Technica. 8 October 2015. Archived from the original on 8 June 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe - First Drive Review". 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"The Mid- vs. Rear-Engine Debate: Porsche Cayman R vs. 911 GT3 - Feature". 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Pros & Cons: Rear Drive, Front Drive Or All-Wheel Drive?". National Motorists Association. 5 February 2009. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
Kenwright, Joe (15 April 2010). "Driving Wheels - Front, Rear or All-Wheel Drive? - motoring.com.au". motoring.com.au. Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"Classic Car Reviews: Fiat Barchetta (1995 - 2005)". Honest John. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016.
"Fiat Barchetta - Classic Car Reviews". Classic Motoring Magazine. 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
"A History of the World's Sports Cars, by Richard Hough". Book Reviews. Motor Sport Magazine. January 1962. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
"Mercedes Simplex 60 hp (1903 - 1905)". mercedes-benz.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
"The Sixty Mercedes". Motor Sport Magazine. January 1982. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017. The 60 h.p. Mercedes, then, must rank as the forefather of all the splendid sports-cars that followed.
"1912 Hispano Suiza T-15 Alfonso XIII SWB". revsinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
"1911 - 1912 Hispano Suiza Alfonso XIII Roadster". ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
"1913 - 1920 Bugatti Type 13 Torpedo". ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
"History & Heritage". MG Motor UK. Archived from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
"Le Mans – How It Began". Road & Track. 17 May 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
Meredith, Laurence (7 July 2014). "Great Cars of the 1920s and 1930s". Motor Sport Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
"MG Sports and Racing". Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
Petrány, Máté (4 June 2013). "Why Ralph Lauren's $40+ Million Bugatti Is Worth Every Penny". Jalopnik. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
Bugatti. "Bugatti at 24 Hours of Le Mans: Chiron completes parade lap before start of race". bugatti.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
"the Bugatti revue: Bugattis racing at Le Mans". bugattirevue.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
"Porsche Historical Background: 1948-2007". press.porsche.com (Press release). Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
"Cecil Clutton". Motor Sport Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
"Sports-Car Bodywork". Motor Sport Magazine. 4 August 2014. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
"1912 Mercer Raceabout". revsinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
"1914 - 1917 Stutz Bearcat". ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
"1914 Simplex". revsinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.

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"Which is best: front engine, mid-engine or rear engine? - Video Bench Racing with Autoweek". AutoweekUSA. 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2017 – via YouTube.