10 sports cars you should try at least once in your life - Sports Cars

THE passionate cars are a special breed: they are in love with engines at eight years old, as if they were seventy. There are those who can afford a million-euro car collection (Ralph Lauren), or those who work twelve hours a day to maintain a Mitsubishi EVO VI.

I knew many and very different: those who love to photograph them, those who know their history, those who have learned the price list by heart, or those who are crazy about minivans. In addition, there are riders who know every Clio model inch by inch and probably have a Lancia Delta temple at home.

Finally, the most famous categories are: Porschists, Ferraristi, SUVs and Purists.

However, there is a characteristic that unites all these categories of fanatics:love of driving.

Some sports cars cater to the tastes of all these types of enthusiasts, and there is no one who cannot get carried away.

These ten cars that every car enthusiast should drive at least once in his life.

Peugeot 106 Rallye

Rallye 1.3 with 103 hp it weighed only 765 kg, which today is considered unacceptable for compact cars, and thanks to the power-to-weight ratio and chassis with a "live" rear, it had sufficient speed and carrying capacity. fun.

Porsche Carrera 911

No matter what, Carrera is Carrera. My favorite (not only mine) is the 993, the last of the old and the first of the new, with a lineup that, in my opinion, is second to none. The 911 is an icon, and driving this car with the nose up and the rear squeezing every time you open the throttle is a unique experience. Beware of load transfer.

Lotus elise mk1

Elise offers one of the purest and most instinctive sensations you can experience behind the wheel. Direct steering, fantastic sound, exotic lines and light weight: a temple of simplicity. There are more extreme cars (Caterham, Radical, Ariel), but the Elise is the only one that can also be used as a vehicle.

BMW M3 E46

All M3s are great cars, some bigger, some smaller. But the E46, with its 343 hp inline-six. and breathtaking line reached unprecedented heights. The frame was perfectly balanced, excellent in both clean riding and drifting, and the "motorcycle" engine, revving up to almost 8.000 rpm, was something of a sensation.

Fiat Panda 100 HP

What does the panda do in this ranking? If you're wondering, it's because you've never tried it. 100 HP is a life lesson: you don't have to have a lot of fun to be crazy. Short-throw gearbox, tight set-up, modest tires and plenty of power. There is nothing more fun than trying to keep the right pedal as long as possible so as not to lose speed. This can be addictive.


Delta HF Integral

"Deltona" is a legend, and it does not rain on this occasion. But many might be disappointed: its traction just matches its looks, and the performance of the compact today dwarfs its modest 210bhp. but its physical driving, its full grip, and its turbo lag offer an "old school" and all-analogue driving experience.

Ferrari (any)

Everyone in life should try a Ferrari, and there is no need to explain why. Given the choice, I would opt for a V12 with a manual transmission: there is something magical about this metal “H” ring and this knob. The 550 Maranello would be ideal, but with a Ferrari you will always be safe.

Mazda MX-5

The Mx-5 is the most beloved sports car on the planet (and by journalists), I've said it all. This is a car that does not need to go fast to have fun, which happens less and less. All controls are flawless, from the steering and gearbox to the pedals. The first series offers less grip, more physical drive and a lot more fun, especially when moving sideways.

Nissan GTR

The GTR may look like a machine gun on the obverse, and to some extent it is; but his talents go far beyond sheer speed. Its raw power is encapsulated in an incredible chassis that can hide, if not reduce, a significant amount of vehicle weight and offer you a totally fun driving experience. Brutal and super effective.

Chevrolet Corvette

American horses, that's what they say, right? A V8 with rods and rockers has its reasons, all things considered. Lots of low rpm torque and speedboat racing sound. The Corvette, however, handles turns well too. Shifting manually and developing sensitivity with the right foot is part of the fun. If you need to choose one: ZR1 with displacement compressor.