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Line 3: {{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2024}} [[File:2015 Mazda MX-5 ND 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP Rubinrot-Metallic Vorderansicht.jpg\|thumb\|[[Mazda MX-5]], one of the world's best-selling sports cars<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://wot.motortrend.com/mazda-produces-900000th-mx-5-recognized-worlds-best-selling-sports-car-28207.html \|title=Mazda Produces 900,000th MX-5, Recognized as World's Best-Selling Sports Car \|last=Diehlman \|first=Steve \|date=4 February 2011 \|work=Motor Trend \|quote=Today Mazda announced a new milestone for the popular MX-5 roadster, with the 900,000th unit rolling off the production line. In doing so, it is also recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling sports car. \|access-date=10 March 2016 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150920053935/http://wot.motortrend.com/mazda-produces-900000th-mx-5-recognized-worlds-best-selling-sports-car-28207.html \|archive-date=20 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{~~Cite~~cite web \|title=Best-selling convertible two-seater sports car \|url= https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-car-two-seater-sports}}</ref> ]] [[File:1996_Porsche_911_993_GT2_-_Flickr_-_The_Car_Spy_(4).jpg\|thumb\|1996 [[Porsche GT2\|Porsche 911 GT2]], a model [[Homologation (motorsport)\|homologated]] for [[sports car racing]]]] A '''sports car''' is a type of [[car]] that is designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance, such as [[Automobile handling\|handling]], acceleration, top speed, the thrill of driving, and [[Auto racing\|racing]] capability. Sports cars originated in [[Europe]] in the early 1910s and are currently produced by many manufacturers around the world. ==Definition== Definitions of sports cars often relate to how the car design is optimised for dynamic performance,<ref>{{cite magazine\|first1=Csaba \|last1=Csere \|first2=Tony \|last2=Swan \|title=10 Best Cars: Best Luxury Sports Car \|magazine=Car and Driver \|date=January 2005 \|url= http://www.caranddriver.com/bestcars/8924/10best-cars-best-luxury-sports-car.html \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071020043852/http://www.caranddriver.com/bestcars/8924/10best-cars-best-luxury-sports-car.html \|archive-date=20 October 2007 \|access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite book\|title=American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language \|edition=Fifth \|year=2011 \|publisher=Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing \|isbn=9780547041018 }}</ref> without any specific minimum requirements; both a [[Triumph Spitfire]] and [[Ferrari 488 Pista]] can be considered sports cars, despite vastly different levels of performance. Broader definitions of sports cars include cars "in which performance takes precedence over carrying capacity",<ref name="curbsideclassic.com">{{cite web \|title=The Best Definition of the Term 'Sports Car'? And the First American Sports Car \|date=8 February 2017 \|url= http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/history/the-best-definition-of-the-term-sports-car-and-the-first-american-sports-car/ \|access-date=23 May 2019}}</ref> or that emphasise the "thrill of driving"<ref>{{cite book \|last=Donovan \|first=Sandra \|title=Sports Cars \|publisher=Lerner Publications \|year=2007 \|url= https://archive.org/details/sportscars0000dono \|url-access=registration \|isbn=978-0-8225-5928-3 \|page=[https://archive.org/details/sportscars0000dono/page/4 4]}}</ref> or are marketed "using the excitement of speed and the glamour of the (race)track"<ref>{{cite book\|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=zFtu7gFTWEEC&pg=PA8 \|title=Sports Cars \|last=Mann \|first=James \|publisher=BMI Publishing \|year=2011 \|isbn=9780760340288 \|page=8 \|access-date=6 March 2015}}</ref> However, other people have more specific definitions, such as "must be a two-seater or a 2+2 seater"<ref>{{cite web \|title=Definitions: What is a Sports Car? \|url= http://sportsandexoticcars.com/what-is-a-sportscar/ \|website=sportsandexoticcars.com \|access-date=23 May 2019}}</ref> or a car with two seats only.<ref name="Merriam-Webster">{{cite web \|url= http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports+car \|title=Sports car \|website=Merriam-Webster.com \|quote=Full definition: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving \|access-date=10 March 2016 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170959/http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports+car \|archive-date=3 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/sports-car \|title= Sports car \|quote= Definition: a production car designed for speed, high acceleration, and manoeuvrability, having a low body and usually adequate seating for only two persons. \|publisher=Collins Dictionary \|access-date=10 March 2016 \|url-status= live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303183046/http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/sports-car \|archive-date= 3 March 2016}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, early recorded usage of the "sports car" was in ''The Times'' newspaper in 1919.<ref name = TT42255>{{cite news \|title=Motor Show. Development of the Sporting Car. \|newspaper=The Times \|location=London, England \|date=12 November 1919 \|page=6 \|issue=42255}}</ref> The first known use of the term in the United States was in 1928.<ref name="Merriam-Webster"/> Sports cars started to become popular during the 1920s.<ref>{{cite book \|quote=Only it seems after the [[World War I\|Great War]] can we expect to find a general acceptance of the fact that there were on the roads both [[touring car]]s and sports cars. \|first1=Michael \|last1=Klemantaski \|last2=Frostick \|first2=Michael \|date=1956 \|title=Racing Sports Cars \|publisher=Hamish Hamilton}}</ref> The term initially described two-seat [[Roadster (automobile)\|roadsters]] (cars without a fixed roof), however, since the 1970s the term has also been used for cars with a fixed roof (which were previously considered [[grand tourer]]s).<ref name="roadandtrack.com"/> Line 20: == Common characteristics == ===Seating layout=== [[File:~~Ferrari~~Porsche ~~458~~911 ~~Spider~~Carrera at2 ~~the~~- ~~Frankfurt~~Flickr ~~Motor~~- ~~Show~~The ~~IAA~~Car ~~2011~~Spy (~~6143716891~~5).jpg\|~~thumb~~thumbnail \|2~~-seat~~+2 layout ([[~~Ferrari 458\|Ferrari 458~~Porsche ~~Spyder~~911]])]] ~~[[File:Porsche 911 Carrera 2 - Flickr - The Car Spy (5).jpg\|thumbnail \|left \|2+2 layout ([[Porsche 911]])]]~~ Traditionally, the most common layout for sports cars was a [[roadster (automobile)\|roadster]] (a two-seat car without a fixed roof),.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url= http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=1949 \|title=Best All-Around Sports Car \|magazine=Road & Track \|date=March 2005 \|first=Sam \|last=Mitani \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070213215114/http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=1949&print_page=y \|archive-date=13 February 2007 \|access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref> ~~however~~However, there are also several examples of early sports cars with four seats.<ref name="curbsideclassic.com"/> Sports cars are not usually intended to ~~regularly~~ transport more than two adult occupants regularly, so most modern sports cars are ~~usually~~generally two-seat ~~layout~~ or [[2+2 (car body style)\|2+2 layout]] (two smaller rear seats for children or occasional adult use). Larger cars with more spacious rear-seat accommodation are usually considered [[sports sedan]]s rather than sports cars. The 1993-1998 [[McLaren F1]] is notable for using a three-seat layout, where the front row consists of a centrally-located driver's seat. === Engine and drivetrain layout === The location of the engine and driven wheels significantly influence the [[Automobile handling\|handling]] characteristics of a car and are therefore ~~important~~crucial in the design of a sports car.<ref>{{cite press release\|url= https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/christophorus/porsche-924-944-968-928-transaxle-era-history-museum-exhibition-12537.html \|title=When Porsche redefined itself \|work=Porsche Newsroom \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180427210401/https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/christophorus/porsche-924-944-968-928-transaxle-era-history-museum-exhibition-12537.html \|archive-date=27 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.drivingfast.net/developing-a-track-car/\|title=Engine & driveline \|website=drivingfast.net \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170514065502/http://www.drivingfast.net/developing-a-track-car/\|archive-date=14 May 2017 \|date=27 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url= http://auto.howstuffworks.com/how-does-engine-placement-affect-handling.htm \|title=How does engine placement affect handling? \|date=7 June 2013 \|website=auto.howstuffworks.com \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170603041953/http://auto.howstuffworks.com/how-does-engine-placement-affect-handling.htm\|archive-date=3 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url= http://www.adtsea.org/ADTSEA%20Documents%20Pages/Comparison%20of%20Engine%20Placement.html?ArticleID=f64057b7-2929-45ce-8914-1b78cad28efc \|title=Comparison of Engine Placement \|website=adtsea.org \|access-date=21 May 2017\|url-status=live\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150409001909/http://www.adtsea.org/ADTSEA%20Documents%20Pages/Comparison%20of%20Engine%20Placement.html?ArticleID=f64057b7-2929-45ce-8914-1b78cad28efc \|archive-date=9 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url= https://www.carthrottle.com/post/engineering-explained-why-engine-placement-is-important/ \|title=Engineering Explained: Why Engine Placement Is Important \|work=Car Throttle \|date=5 May 2015 \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170923114714/https://www.carthrottle.com/post/engineering-explained-why-engine-placement-is-important/ \|archive-date=23 September 2017}}</ref> Traditionally, most sports cars have used [[rear-wheel drive]] with the engine either located at the front ~~of the car~~ ([[front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout\|FR layout]]) or in the middle of the ~~car~~vehicle ([[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout\|MR layout]]). Examples of FR layout sports cars ~~are~~include the [[Caterham Seven\|Caterham 7]], [[Mazda MX-5]], and the [[Dodge Viper]]. Examples of MR layout sports cars are the [[Ferrari 488]], [[Ford GT]], and [[Toyota MR2]].<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ferrari-250-p.htm\|title=Ferrari 250 P\|date=14 May 2007 \|website=auto.howstuffworks.com \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170606081500/http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ferrari-250-p.htm \|archive-date=6 June 2017}}</ref> To avoid a front-heavy [[weight distribution]], many FR layout sports cars are designed so that the engine is located further back in the engine bay, as close to the [[Firewall (engine)\|firewall]] as possible.<ref>{{cite web \|work=AutoweekUSA\|title=Which is best: front engine, mid-engine or rear engine? - Video Bench Racing with Autoweek \|date=2 April 2013 \|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBuCjFnoj2M \|access-date=21 May 2017\|via=YouTube\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180427210356/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBuCjFnoj2M \|archive-date=27 April 2018\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release\|title=Honda S2000 -- Chassis \|url= https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-242ffd5358bd8e8b692fdf004c34c870-honda-s2000-chassis \|url-status=live\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180427210356/http://news.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=20010221001307 \|archive-date=27 April 2018 \|access-date=21 May 2017\|website=news.honda.com \|date=22 February 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url= https://blog.gaijinpot.com/new-mazda-miata/ \|title=2016 Mazda MX-5: Why It Matters And Where It Came From \|work=GaijinPot Blog \|date=8 September 2014 \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160529221105/http://blog.gaijinpot.com/new-mazda-miata/ \|archive-date=29 May 2016}}</ref> Since the 1990s, [[all-wheel drive]] has become more common in sports cars. All-wheel drive offers better acceleration and favorable handling characteristics (especially in slippery conditions), but is often heavier and more mechanically complex than traditional layouts.<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a18694/porsche-959-the-future-is-now/ \|title=Porsche 959: The Future Is Now\|date=22 October 2012\|work=Road & Track\|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170119155410/http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a18694/porsche-959-the-future-is-now/ \|archive-date=19 January 2017}}</ref> Examples of all-wheel drive sports cars are the [[Lamborghini Huracan]], [[Bugatti Veyron]], and [[Nissan GT-R]].<ref>{{cite web\|url= https://arstechnica.com/cars/2015/10/the-lamborghini-huracan-an-all-wheel-drive-adrenaline-delivery-system/\|title=The Lamborghini Huracán: An all-wheel drive adrenaline delivery system \|work=Ars Technica\|date=8 October 2015 \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170608110013/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2015/10/the-lamborghini-huracan-an-all-wheel-drive-adrenaline-delivery-system/ \|archive-date=8 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-porsche-911-carrera-4s-coupe-first-drive-review \|title=2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe - First Drive Review \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170512111350/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-porsche-911-carrera-4s-coupe-first-drive-review \|archive-date=12 May 2017}}</ref> [[Rear-engine design\|Rear engine]] layouts are not ~~commonly used~~typical for sports cars, with the notable exception of the [[Porsche 911]].<ref>{{cite web \|url= http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-mid-vs-rear-engine-debate-porsche-cayman-r-vs-911-gt3-feature \|title=The Mid- vs. Rear-Engine Debate: Porsche Cayman R vs. 911 GT3 - Feature \|access-date=21 May 2017\|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170512044518/http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-mid-vs-rear-engine-debate-porsche-cayman-r-vs-911-gt3-feature \|archive-date=12 May 2017}}</ref> ~~Although~~The [[front-wheel drive]] layout with the engine at the front ([[front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout\|FF layout]]) is generally the most common ~~layout~~ for cars, ~~in general,~~but it is not as common ~~amongst~~among traditional sports cars. Nonetheless, the FF layout is ~~often~~ used by [[sport compact]]s and [[hot hatch]]es such as the [[Mazdaspeed3]]. ~~Examples~~Sports ofcars FFwith ~~layout~~an ~~sports~~FF ~~cars~~layout ~~are~~include the [[Fiat Barchetta]], [[Saab Sonett]], or [[Opel Tigra]].<ref>{{cite web\|url= https://www.motorists.org/blog/pros-cons-rear-wheel-drive-front-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive/ \|title=Pros & Cons: Rear Drive, Front Drive Or All-Wheel Drive? \|date=5 February 2009 \|work=National Motorists Association \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160312072653/https://www.motorists.org/blog/pros-cons-rear-wheel-drive-front-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive/ \|archive-date=12 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.motoring.com.au/driving-wheels-front-rear-or-all-wheel-drive-7382/ \|title=Driving Wheels - Front, Rear or All-Wheel Drive? - motoring.com.au \|last=Kenwright \|first=Joe \|date=15 April 2010 \|website=motoring.com.au \|access-date=21 May 2017 \|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160927161111/http://www.motoring.com.au/driving-wheels-front-rear-or-all-wheel-drive-7382/ \|archive-date=27 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url= https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/fiat/barchetta/ \|title=Classic Car Reviews: Fiat Barchetta (1995 - 2005) \|work=Honest John \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160809020151/http://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/fiat/barchetta \|archive-date=9 August 2016 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|date=28 April 2011 \|url= http://www.classiccars4sale.net/classic-car-review/c2c-fiat-barchetta\|title=Fiat Barchetta - Classic Car Reviews \|work=Classic Motoring Magazine \|access-date=21 May 2017\|url-status=live \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170405171401/http://www.classiccars4sale.net/classic-car-review/c2c-fiat-barchetta\|archive-date=5 April 2017}}</ref> {{clear right}}▼ ▲{{clear right}} == Europe == {{undue weight\|section=y\|date=May 2019\|to=models from the United Kingdom}} Line 204 ⟶ 203: In 2017, Renault revived the Alpine brand for the 2017–present [[Alpine A110 (2017)\|Alpine A110]] mid-engine coupe. <gallery mode="packed" heights="150" style="text-align:left"> ~~File:HondaS2000-004.jpg\|[[Honda S2000]] (1999-2009)~~ File:Red Bugatti Veyron on the road (7559997596).jpg\|[[Bugatti Veyron]] (2005-2015) ~~File:Nissan GT-R 01.JPG\|[[Nissan GT-R]] (2009-present)~~ File:Festival automobile international 2014 - Alfa Romeo 4C - 009.jpg\|[[Alfa Romeo 4C]] (2013-2018) File:McLaren P1.jpg\|[[McLaren P1]] (2013-2015) File:2016 BMW i8.jpg\|[[BMW i8]] (2014-2020) File:Festival automobile international 2018 - Alpine A110 - 004.jpg\|[[Alpine A110 (2017)]] (2017-present) </gallery> Line 220 ⟶ 218: File:1913 Mercer Series J, Type 35 Raceabout (1418364979).jpg\|[[Mercer (automobile)#Type 35R Raceabout\|Mercer Type 35 Raceabout]] <br /> (1910-1913) File:53 Corvette.jpg\|[[Chevrolet Corvette (C1)]] <br /> (1953-1962) File:~~Dodge~~" ~~Viper~~14 RTFiat-10Chrysler SRT Viper GTS ~~1X7A6634~~(cropped).jpg\|[[Dodge Viper]] (1991-2017) File:Ford GT Culvers.jpg\|[[Ford GT]] <br /> (2005-2006) File:~~2014 Chevy~~Chevrolet Corvette ~~Stingray~~C8 inIAA ~~yellow~~2021 ~~at LA Auto Show~~1X7A0156.jpg\|[[Chevrolet Corvette (C7C8)]] <br /> (~~2013-~~2019-present) </gallery> Line 321 ⟶ 319: Toyota relaunched the Supra nameplate in 2019 after a 17-year hiatus for the [[Toyota Supra (J29/DB)\|Toyota GR Supra]] front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe.<ref>{{cite press release \|title=Toyota Premieres New Supra at Detroit Auto Show \|date=14 January 2019 \|work=Toyota Motor Corporation \|url= https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/26144480.html \|access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last=Ferris \|first=Robert \|title=Toyota brings back the Supra sports car after almost two decades \|url= https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/09/toyota-brings-back-the-supra-sports-car-after-more-than-20-years.html \|access-date=15 April 2023 \|work=CNBC\|date=14 January 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last=Valdes-Dapena \|first=Peter \|date=15 January 2019 \|title=Toyota brings back the fast and sporty Supra \|url= https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/14/business/toyota-supra/index.html \|access-date=15 April 2023 \|website=CNN}}</ref> Nissan also released the new [[Nissan Z (RZ34)\|RZ34]] generation of their Nissan Z in 2022.<ref>{{cite web \|last=Motavalli \|first=Jim \|title=Return of the Z, Nissan's Iconic Sports Car \|url= https://www.barrons.com/articles/return-of-the-z-nissans-iconic-sports-car-01632254503 \|access-date=17 April 2023 \|website=barrons.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last=Valdes-Dapena \|first=Peter \|date=22 May 2022 \|title=Nissan is launching a comeback. Here's what it's like road tripping in its newest sports car \|url= https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/22/business/nissan-z-review/index.html \|access-date=17 April 2023 \|work=CNN}}</ref> <gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> File:2012 Toyota 86 (ZN6) GTS coupe (2012-06-24).jpg\|[[Toyota 86]] (2012-2021)▼ File:Nissan GT-R 01.JPG\|[[Nissan GT-R]] (2008—) ▲File:2012 Toyota 86 (ZN6) GTS coupe (2012-06-24).jpg\|[[Toyota 86]] (2012-2021) File:Lexus LFA Yellow Las Vegas Speedway.jpg\|[[Lexus LFA]] (2010—2012) File:2019 Honda NSX 3.5 CAA-NC1 (20190722) 01.jpg\|[[Honda NSX (second generation)\|Honda NSX]] (2016–2022)