Would you consider the Genesis a sports car?
01-25-2012, 04:49 PM
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Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring
Everyone has a different definition for that. Typically, the GC gets classified as a grand tourer rather than a dedicated, since it's a bit heavy by historical standards, is a 2 + 2 coupe, and the suspension isn't so hard it will beat you to death on a long trip, but that's a more technical definition.
By what most people consider a "sports car," absolutely. Personally, I'd say if you can corner reasonably hard and slaughter Camrys and Priuses with abandon, you're in the club.
By what most people consider a "sports car," absolutely. Personally, I'd say if you can corner reasonably hard and slaughter Camrys and Priuses with abandon, you're in the club.
01-25-2012, 07:43 PM
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Vehicle: 2011 Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec
Well, here's my opinion at least:
1. FR/FMR/MR layout
2. Good weight distribution
3. Good handling
4. Adequate performance
5. Aggressive styling
Yeah I'm a "purist", RWD feels like the proper layout to me to be considered a "sports car". I kind of laugh when Nissan calls their Maxima a "four-door sports car" *HAH!* Since the GenCoupe meets all my prerequisites, I'd consider it a sports car. Grand Tourer seems accurate too. Although, with the Track suspension, I don't know...it's a little harsh...these are Americans we're talking about
1. FR/FMR/MR layout
2. Good weight distribution
3. Good handling
4. Adequate performance
5. Aggressive styling
Yeah I'm a "purist", RWD feels like the proper layout to me to be considered a "sports car". I kind of laugh when Nissan calls their Maxima a "four-door sports car" *HAH!* Since the GenCoupe meets all my prerequisites, I'd consider it a sports car. Grand Tourer seems accurate too. Although, with the Track suspension, I don't know...it's a little harsh...these are Americans we're talking about
01-25-2012, 08:33 PM
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Vehicle: X3 Sprint, S-Coupe Turbo
I would say that these count as sports cars?
I could keep going, but you get the idea. rwd is NOT a prerequisite for a good sports car
I could keep going, but you get the idea. rwd is NOT a prerequisite for a good sports car
01-25-2012, 08:47 PM
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Vehicle: 2011 Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec
Hehe, that's why I said my opinion. RWD is still a prerequisite for a true sports car in my opinion, you haven't changed my opinion yet so feel free to keep going
01-25-2012, 11:08 PM
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Its okay, opinions can be wrong as well 
Just messin' dude
I'll just post some more delicate sports cars, yes, even RWD ones!1!!!one!
Lotus Elite and TVR Vixen
Lancia Stratos and Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS
Scoupe Turbo (obligatory) and Civic Type R
Pug 205 GTi and Toyota MR2
Mazda Miata and Honda S800
BMW M3 and BMW CSL 3.0
...so yeah, who wants a kidney?
Just messin' dude
I'll just post some more delicate sports cars, yes, even RWD ones!1!!!one!
Lotus Elite and TVR Vixen
Lancia Stratos and Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS
Scoupe Turbo (obligatory) and Civic Type R
Pug 205 GTi and Toyota MR2
Mazda Miata and Honda S800
BMW M3 and BMW CSL 3.0
...so yeah, who wants a kidney?
