Your favorite - Supercar

Started by 2o6, February 04, 2014, 12:09:58 PM

2o6

I think I may have done this before.....but what is yours?

2o6

This started my love affair with cars.



Jaguar XJ220




I loved the smooth ovoid shape, and the fact it had a V6 rather than a big V8+ engine.

Eye of the Tiger

Does Ford Falcon turbo Ute count?
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Byteme

Ford GT 40 or Fort GT.  I'd take either. 

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Laconian

The Countach. I was a sci-fi geek before I got into cars. The Countach looked like a roadgoing spaceship.
Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

NomisR

McLaren F1 and the Pagani Zonda.  Both cars still looks good even though they were designed over 10 years ago.

Onslaught

Looks- Miura

The one I'd like to drive the most? F-40

Gotta-Qik-C7

The Countach started it and Lamborghini still builds my favorite Supercar ~ The Adventador.....
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CALL_911

I hate this question, because I don't know where to start. I think my favorite modern supercar would be the Lexus LFA. I have a thing for the F40 as well, and I can't ignore the Carrera GT.


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CALL_911



2004 S2000
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veeman

Nissan GT-R.

As a watch analogy, its like the seiko spring drive.  Incredible engineering in a class of its own. 

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Rupert

Novarolla-Miata-Trooper-Jeep-Volvo-Trooper-Ranger-MGB-Explorer-944-Fiat-Alfa-XTerra

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Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2014, 05:39:13 PM
I hate this question, because I don't know where to start. I think my favorite modern supercar would be the Lexus LFA. I have a thing for the F40 as well, and I can't ignore the Carrera GT.

Yes.
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Raza

Quote from: Laconian on February 04, 2014, 04:41:23 PM
The Countach. I was a sci-fi geek before I got into cars. The Countach looked like a roadgoing spaceship.

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Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2014, 05:39:13 PM
I hate this question, because I don't know where to start. I think my favorite modern supercar would be the Lexus LFA. I have a thing for the F40 as well, and I can't ignore the Carrera GT.

I agree with you.  It's quite difficult to choose one and my opinion changes all the time.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Tave

Mine is a tie between the McLaren F1 and XJ220, with an honorable mention to the Carrera GT.
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

FoMoJo

Perhaps not considered a supercar by today's standard, this has always appealed to me.  The opening sequence to 'The Prisoner' featured it.

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Raza

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 05, 2014, 10:39:09 AM
Perhaps not considered a supercar by today's standard, this has always appealed to me.  The opening sequence to 'The Prisoner' featured it.



That was a fantastic show. 
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Tave

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 05, 2014, 10:39:09 AM
Perhaps not considered a supercar by today's standard, this has always appealed to me.  The opening sequence to 'The Prisoner' featured it.



If we expand the definition to include pre-Miura hi-po sports cars my pick would be the XK120.
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

Gotta-Qik-C7

Quote from: 2o6 on February 04, 2014, 12:11:14 PM
This started my love affair with cars.



Jaguar XJ220




I loved the smooth ovoid shape, and the fact it had a V6 rather than a big V8+ engine.
I know I'm in the minority but I think that thing is butt ugly.........
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Tave

Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on February 05, 2014, 03:03:18 PM
I know I'm in the minority but I think that thing is butt ugly.........

I picked it and even I'll admit it's an acquired taste. :lol:
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

FoMoJo

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Quote from: Tave on February 05, 2014, 12:19:45 PM
If we expand the definition to include pre-Miura hi-po sports cars my pick would be the XK120.
I was considering it...it was a supercar of the time.  Drop dead gorgeous, though I would go for the XK 140...same style but more umph.  However, the Type D would certainly be considered a supercar...

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cawimmer430

I guess back in the day THIS was a sort of "supercar / exotic".  :wub:

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SJ_GTI

Not really a fan of classic supercars.

Favorite recent supercar is probably the Gallardo, but i am sure that will change in the future.

Tave

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 05, 2014, 03:27:19 PM
I was considering it...it was a supercar of the time.  Drop dead gorgeous, though I would go for the XK 140...same style but more umph.  However, the Type D would certainly be considered a supercar...



Oooooo!, the C-Type was a sexy beast as well:


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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

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