Does it really matter? I grew up around foreign cars and I stress “cars.”
The American car/truck manufacturers have always been good at making trucks (Chevrolet C/K1500/2500/3500, Ford F150/250/350, and Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500). Why have foreign car/truck manufacturers always done better in the car market?
When you think Supercar, what manufacturer comes to mind? Ferrari… Lamborghini… Porsche… I would be willing to bet it wasn’t Chevrolet.
But look at the stats (2009):
Make/Model 0-60 1/4 mi top speed skidpad slalom Price
Corvette Z06 3.4 11.7@ 124 193 .99 70.6 $79,595
F430 3.8 12@ 120 196 .94 71.9 $248,903
Gallardo 3.8 12.1@116.9 195 .99 70.6 $255,761
911 Carrera S 4.1 12.6@111.9 182 1.0 72.5 $94,815
Some would define Supercar as a high-end sportscar that can out perform most/all of its contemporaries. Growing up in the good ole U.S.A, I am not sure I completely agree with that. I do agree that it is a vehichle that can out perform its contemporaries, but high-end? There is something to be said for Raw/Brutal/Unforgiving Horsepower. Match that up with a great Tranny, and some super soft tires and you have the makings of a Supercar.
