There are so many different car and truck labels out there pretty much leaving the general population confused as to what they own or are purchasing. I don't want to steal Wiki's thunder but I will give ya'll a quick run down and food for thought.
I will not be a comment driven blog but some people and I have had an on going discussion on the subject... What is my car? Here are some terms I am sure you have heard; sports car, muscle car, performance car, gran touring (GT), pony, etc. Well whats in a name? Apparently not much anymore.
If you own a Mustang, what do you have. Well if it were the 60's you would have a pony car. In 2012 you have a sports car or a muscle car. Maybe a performance car? Is it still a muscle car if it has the 6 cylinder motor or a sports car because it has a back seat and an automatic transmission. Rear wheel drive, front engine, mid engine? Well lets just say, who made those rules anyway. If a car is fast and handles well it is a performance car. If you could use the car for a motorsport it is a sports car. If it has a lot of horse power its a muscle car. So most cars in these categories display all of these traits so call them what you will. Leave the pony car label to the 3 its intended. Careful in Europe throwing the GT word around, they like to fight over football (soccer) and touring cars.
This will probably come up again but I don't want to ramble. Personally I drive a foxbody coupe, performance, pony car with plenty of muscle, being modified to race in sports car club events. Is it confused or versatile? I say have fun with your car, legally, and don't waste to much time debating differences in opinion. If it makes you feel better, while driving a Neon with an intake and exhaust, to call it a sports car, just be ready to back it up. Just quit speeding thru the neighborhoods and parking lots, to prove how you can go over 25.
What is a roadster anyway?
Stay tuned, it could get worse.
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