The Nissan S30 was the first of the Z sporty double seater coupes manufactured by Nissan Motors during the period of 1969 to 1978. In Japan, it was sold as Nissan Fairlady Z, while in the rest of the markets it was called the Datsun 240Z, which later was renamed as 260Z and 280Z. This car was designed under the leadership of Yoshihiko Matsua, who headed the Styling Studio of Nissan’s sports cars.
Jaguar’s symbolic XK120, a sports car was manufactured from during the late and early 1950s. It succeeded the classic SS 100 whose manufacturing was stopped in 1940, soon after the 2nd World War began. The London Motor Show in 1948 saw the launch of the XK120. Soon after its introduction it became a rage and was able to set a new benchmark in car production.
The start of the Seventies saw newer innovation and intervention in the design and structure of the Baracuda. It was branded as the “Cuda” and the new design was strikingly different from the preceding models with sleeker and sportier features. It was Hemi-powered and was sold without warranty.
The 440-6 and 426 Hemi made the performance of the Barracudas highly proficient. The engine was easy to modify to a degree and in either way; original or modified, one could in effect have a five sit race car. In the year 1971, more alteration took place with a different frame and taillights. This Hemi-powered design is considered to be legendary version and is much sought after by automobile collectors of today.
The two-seat Opel GT is a beautiful sports car that was first unveiled as a styling exercise at the Paris and Frankfurt motor shows in 1965. The car was introduced by Opel in 1968 as a production model.
The style of the car is similar to the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. The 1.1L straight-4 engine of the car produced 67hp. However, the optional 1.9L Cam-In-Head engine became more popular among the car lovers. The initial models had higher compression cylinder head with “H” code.
The Cadillac Allante was the first hyper luxury roadster that hit the market in 1987 and was sold successfully till 1993. The Allante was designed to restore the position of Cadillac as a competitor of the Mercedes-Benz 560SL.
Towards the end of 1960, both Volkswagen and Porsche were feeling the absence of some new models. In order to fulfil their contract with Porsche, Volkswagen had to give the 914 project to Porsche which was under the charge of Ferdinand Piech. The Porsche 914 was originally intended to be sold with a four cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and as a Porsche with six cylinder engine, but considering the risk of two models sharing the same body, both versions of the car were sold as Porsche in North America.
The Toyota 2000GT was designed and developed by Yamaha and was manufactured in very limited numbers. The production which started in the year 1967 and continued till 1973 saw a total of 300 2000 GTs being produced. The sports car made its first appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show of 1965 and was a revolutionary car when you talk about the automotive world of Japan.
Aston Martin was founded in the year 1913 and did not take much time to get in the list of some of the most respected sporting car makers of the world. The company not only built sports and race cars but also built some stylish street cars. The 1934 Aston Martin 15/98 arrived in the market in 1936 with an aim to diversify the company’s product line.
The 1934 model was made available as a large Saloon or Tourer and as a sports car with short-chassis. The Saloon was not as desirable as some of the other Aston Martin models but was very stylish and had an elegant look. However, the body of the car was heavier as its mechanicals were not given enough time to develop.
The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder termed as the “attainable exotic” is a beautiful car that combines great design and high performance with an innovative convertible top and brilliant value. The car has a dual exhaust system that generates a powerful sound. It has a 3.8 liter V6 engine with a horsepower of 265. The alloy wheels are standard 18 inches. The transmission is both manual as well as automatic.
Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) system increases the power and efficiency across a wide range of engine speed. There are also shifters featured in this car which allow us to have control on the manual gearshift. A firm platform and independent suspension makes the Spyder very sporty.
The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder comes with three different interior colors in order to get a richer appearance and a great feel. Plus, all its models come with anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution. The instrument panel has easily accessible controls and sports a LED illumination.
Antique cars like 1980 Triumph TR7 have always been a craze among sports lovers. This sports car was manufactured by the Triumph Motor Company, part of British Leyland in the United Kingdom. The production of this car lasted only between September 1974 and October 1981.
In the beginning, 1980 Triumph TR7 was made at the Speke in the Liverpool factory, then it was made in Canley at Coventry in 1978 and finally, its production was done at the Rover plant in Solihull in 1980. 1980 Triumph TR7 was launched in January 1975 in the United States and immediately became popular among sports car lovers.
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