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	Due to certain restrictions in the North American market usually involving safety regulations, many sports cars are not available for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In Britain, Europe and the Arab market (e.g. UAE), a more flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies like [[TVR]], [[Noble\|Noble]], [[Pagani]], etc. to succeed.		Due to certain restrictions in the North American market usually involving safety regulations, many sports cars are not available for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In Britain, Europe and the Arab market (e.g. UAE), a more flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies like [[TVR]], [[Noble\|Noble]], [[Pagani]], etc. to succeed.
			== History ==
			The sports car traces its roots to early 20th century [[touring car]]s. These raced in early [[rally]]s, such as the Herkomer Cup, ''Prinz Heinrich Fahrt'', and [[Monte Carlo Rally\|Monte Carlo]].<ref name="Georgano">{{cite book\| last = Georgano \| first = G. N. \| title = Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930 \| publisher = Grange-Universal \| date = 1985 \| location = London }}</ref>

			The first true sports cars (though the term would not be coined until after World War One) were the 3 litre 1910 [[Vauxhall Motors\|Vauxhall]] 20 hp (15 kW) and 27/80PS [[Austro-Daimler]] (designed by [[Ferdinand Porsche]]).<ref name="Georgano"/>

			These would shortly be joined by the French [[Doriot, Flandrin & Parant\|DFP]] (which became sporters after [[tuning]] by H.M. and [[W. O. Bentley]], the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost]]. In the U.S. (where the type was variously called [[roadster]], [[speedster]], [[runabout]], or raceabout, there was [[Apperson]], [[Kissel Motor Car Company\|Kissel]], Marion, Midland, National, [[Overland Automobile\|Overland]], [[Stoddard-Dayton]], and Thomas among small models (which today would be called sports cars), while Chadwick, [[Mercer]], [[Stutz]], and [[Crane-Simplex\|Simplex]] were among large ones (which might today be called sports [[sedan (car)\|sedan]]s or grand tourers).<ref name="Georgano"/>

			In 1921, [[Ballot]] premiered its 2LS, with a remarkable 75 hp (56 kW) DOHC two liter, designed by Ernest Henry (formerly of [[Peugeot]]'s [[Formula One\|Grand Prix]] program), capable of 150 km/h (90 mph); at most, one hundred were built in four years. This was followed by the SOHC 2LT and 2LTS. The same year, [[Benz]] built a [[supercharger\|supercharged]] 28/95PS four for the [[Coppa Florio]]; [[Max Sailer]] won.<ref name="Georgano"/>

			[[Simson]] in 1924 offered a Paul Henze-designed 60 hp (45 kW) DOHC 2 liter four, the Simson Supra Type S, in a long-wheelbase 120 km/h (60 mph) tourer and 115 km/h (71 mph) twin-[[carburettor]] sporter; only thirty were sold, against around three hundred of the SOHC model and 750 of the [[pushrod]]-six Type R. Duerkopp's Zoller-blown two liter in 1924, as well.<ref name="Georgano"/>

			There was a clear cleavage by 1925. As four-seaters were more profitable, two-seaters increasingly turned over to specialst manufacturers, led by [[Alvis]], [[Aston-Martin]], and [[Frazer-Nash]], with shoestring budgets, fanatic followers, and limited sales (today exemplified by Aston and [[Morgan Motor Company\|Morgan]]): between 1921 and 1939, 350 Astons were built; 323 Frazer-Nashes in the period 1924-39.<ref name="Georgano"/>

			By the end of the 1920s, [[AC Cars\|AC]] produced a 2 liter six, the 3.5 liter [[Nazzaro]] had a three-valve OHC (only until 1922), while French makers [[Amilcar]], Bignan, [[Hispano-Suiza]], and Samson had the typical small four-cylinder sporters and [[Delage]], [[Hotchkiss]], and [[Chenard-Walcker]] the large tourers. [[Benz]] introduced the powerful SS and [[Mercedes-Benz SSK\|SSK]], and [[Alfa Romeo]], the Vittori Jano-designed [[Alfa Romeo 6C\|6C]].<ref name="Georgano"/>

			Two companies would offer the first really reliable sports cars: [[Austin Motor Company\|Austin]] with the [[Austin 7\|Seven]] and [[Morris Garages]] (MG) with the [[MG Midget\|Midget]]. The Seven would quickly be "rodded" by numerous companies (as the [[Volkswagen Beetle\|Type 1]] would be a generation later), including Bassett and Dingle (Hammersmith, London); in 1928, a Cozette blower was fitted to the Seven Super Sports, while [[Cecil Kimber]] fitted an 847 cc [[Morris Minor\|Minor]] engine, and sold more Midgets in the first year than MG's entire previous production.<ref name="Georgano"/>

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	* [[Ferrari Enzo]]		* [[Ferrari Enzo]]
	* [[Ford GT]]		* [[Ford GT]]
			* [[Lexus LF-A]]
	* [[Maserati MC12]]		* [[Maserati MC12]]
	* [[Mclaren F1]]		* [[Mclaren F1]]

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	Many major manufacturers have a sports car that serves as the 'flagship' image car of the company. Also known as a ''[[halo car]]''. Examples:		Many major manufacturers have a sports car that serves as the 'flagship' image car of the company. Also known as a ''[[halo car]]''. Examples:

			* [[Audi R8]]
	* [[BMW M1]], [[BMW Z8]]		* [[BMW M1]], [[BMW Z8]]
	* [[Chevrolet Corvette]]		* [[Chevrolet Corvette]]
	* [[Dodge Viper]]		* [[Dodge Viper]]
			* [[Ferrari Enzo]]
	* [[Ford GT]]		* [[Ford GT]]
	* [[~~Honda NSX~~]]		* [[Maserati MC12]]
	* [[~~Mazda RX-7~~]]		* [[Mclaren F1]]
	* [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]]		* [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]]
			* [[Nissan GT-R]] R35
	* [[Porsche Carrera GT]]		* [[Porsche Carrera GT]]


	==See also==		==See also==

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	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	Due to certain restrictions in the North American market usually involving safety regulations, many sports cars are not available for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In Britain, Europe and the Arab market (e.g. [[UAE]]), a more flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies like [[TVR]], [[Noble ~~(car)~~\|Noble]], [[Pagani]], etc. to succeed.		Due to certain restrictions in the North American market usually involving safety regulations, many sports cars are not available for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In Britain, Europe and the Arab market (e.g. UAE), a more flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies like [[TVR]], [[Noble\|Noble]], [[Pagani]], etc. to succeed.

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	== Examples ==		== Examples ==
	Well known specialist ~~[[brand]]s~~ or marques, modern and classic, are:		Well known specialist brands or marques, modern and classic, are:

	* [[AC (car)\|AC]] (UK)		* [[AC (car)\|AC]] (UK)
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	* [[Westfield Cars\|Westfield]] (UK)		* [[Westfield Cars\|Westfield]] (UK)

	Almost all major car manufacturers also make some form of high performance car, sometimes very successfully such as [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] with the [[Ford GT\|GT]], [[Mazda]] with the [[Mazda Miata\|MX-5/Miata]], [[RX-7]]/[[RX-8]], [[BMW~~]] [[~~M Cars]], [[Chevrolet]] with the [[Chevrolet Corvette\|Corvette]], [[Honda]] with its [[S2000]], and [[Nissan]] with the [[Z-car]], [[Mercedes-Benz]] with [[Mercedes-AMG\|AMG]].		Almost all major car manufacturers also make some form of high performance car, sometimes very successfully such as [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] with the [[Ford GT\|GT]], [[Mazda]] with the [[Mazda Miata\|MX-5/Miata]], [[RX-7]]/[[RX-8]], [[BMW M\|M Cars]], [[Chevrolet]] with the [[Chevrolet Corvette\|Corvette]], [[Honda]] with its [[Honda S2000\|S2000]], and [[Nissan]] with the [[Nissan 350Z\|Z-car]], [[Mercedes-Benz]] with [[Mercedes-AMG\|AMG]].

	Many major manufacturers have a sports car that serves as the 'flagship' image car of the company. Also known as a ''[[halo car]]''. Examples:		Many major manufacturers have a sports car that serves as the 'flagship' image car of the company. Also known as a ''[[halo car]]''. Examples:

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	* [http://dubaisportscars.info/ Photos of sports cars in Dubai]		* [http://dubaisportscars.info/ Photos of sports cars in Dubai]
	* [http://www.europaluxury.com/index/autos-%26-vehicles/sports-cars/ Most prestigious european sports cars]		* [http://www.europaluxury.com/index/autos-%26-vehicles/sports-cars/ Most prestigious european sports cars]
			* [http://www.sportscar-official.com World fastest cars]

	[[Category:Sports cars\| ]]		[[Category:Sports cars\| ]]
	[[Category:Sports car manufacturers\| ]]		[[Category:Sports car manufacturers\| ]]

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	A car may be ''sporting'' without being a sports car. Performance modifications of regular cars, such as [[sport compact]]s, [[sports sedan]]s, [[muscle car]]s, [[hot hatch]]es and the like do not generally fall in the pure sports car territory, but share common sports car traits. Often, performance cars of all configurations are grouped under the general term ''Sports and [[GT car]]s'' or occasionally ''performance cars''		A car may be ''sporting'' without being a sports car. Performance modifications of regular cars, such as [[sport compact]]s, [[sports sedan]]s, [[muscle car]]s, [[hot hatch]]es and the like do not generally fall in the pure sports car territory, but share common sports car traits. Often, performance cars of all configurations are grouped under the general term ''Sports and [[GT car]]s'' or occasionally ''performance cars''

	A large, powerful [[internal combustion engine\|engine]] is not required for a sports car, even though many possess them. Most early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as contemporary American muscle cars, but were known for having exceptional handling characteristics due to their combination of light weight, carefully engineered/balanced chassis, and innovative suspension designs. [[~~Lotus Cars\|~~Lotus]] is often cited as an example of this approach today. On tight, twisting roads, such a car usually has higher effective performance than a heavier, more powerful car with less cornering ability.		A large, powerful [[internal combustion engine\|engine]] is not required for a sports car, even though many possess them. Most early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as contemporary American muscle cars, but were known for having exceptional handling characteristics due to their combination of light weight, carefully engineered/balanced chassis, and innovative suspension designs. [[Lotus]] is often cited as an example of this approach today. On tight, twisting roads, such a car usually has higher effective performance than a heavier, more powerful car with less cornering ability.


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	* [[Light Car Company]] (UK)		* [[Light Car Company]] (UK)
	* [[Ligier]] (France)		* [[Ligier]] (France)
	* [[~~Lotus (car)\|~~Lotus]] (UK)		* [[Lotus]] (UK)
	* [[Marcos (automobile)\|Marcos]] (UK)		* [[Marcos (automobile)\|Marcos]] (UK)
	* [[Maserati]] (Italy)		* [[Maserati]] (Italy)

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	While opinions differ as to the exact definition, most sports cars are [[rear-wheel drive]], have two seats and two doors and are designed to provide excellent [[Car handling\|handling]], acceleration, and good looks. A sports car can be described as a car whose dominant design consideration is driving performance. A sports car's main emphasis is on performance by superior road holding, braking, maneuverability, low weight and power rather than comfort, passenger space, and economy.		While opinions differ as to the exact definition, most sports cars are [[rear-wheel drive]], have two seats and two doors and are designed to provide excellent [[Car handling\|handling]], acceleration, and good looks. A sports car can be described as a car whose dominant design consideration is driving performance. A sports car's main emphasis is on performance by superior road holding, braking, maneuverability, low weight and power rather than comfort, passenger space, and economy.

	Sports cars can be luxurious<ref>{{cite web\|author=Csaba Csere and Tony Swan\|title = 10Best Cars: Best Luxury Sports Car\|publisher = [[Car and Driver]]\|date=2005-01\|url = http://www.caranddriver.com/bestcars/8924/10best-cars-best-luxury-sports-car.html\|accessdate = 2006-10-07}}</ref> or spartan, but driving performance is key. Drivers regard brand name and the subsequent racing reputation and history ([[Ferrari]], [[Porsche]], [[~~Lotus Cars\|~~Lotus]], etc.) as an important indication of sporting quality, but brands such as [[Lamborghini]] which do not race or build cars exclusively for racing are also highly regarded.		Sports cars can be luxurious<ref>{{cite web\|author=Csaba Csere and Tony Swan\|title = 10Best Cars: Best Luxury Sports Car\|publisher = [[Car and Driver]]\|date=2005-01\|url = http://www.caranddriver.com/bestcars/8924/10best-cars-best-luxury-sports-car.html\|accessdate = 2006-10-07}}</ref> or spartan, but driving performance is key. Drivers regard brand name and the subsequent racing reputation and history ([[Ferrari]], [[Porsche]], [[Lotus]], etc.) as an important indication of sporting quality, but brands such as [[Lamborghini]] which do not race or build cars exclusively for racing are also highly regarded.

	A car may be ''sporting'' without being a sports car. Performance modifications of regular cars, such as [[sport compact]]s, [[sports sedan]]s, [[muscle car]]s, [[hot hatch]]es and the like do not generally fall in the pure sports car territory, but share common sports car traits. Often, performance cars of all configurations are grouped under the general term ''Sports and [[GT car]]s'' or occasionally ''performance cars''		A car may be ''sporting'' without being a sports car. Performance modifications of regular cars, such as [[sport compact]]s, [[sports sedan]]s, [[muscle car]]s, [[hot hatch]]es and the like do not generally fall in the pure sports car territory, but share common sports car traits. Often, performance cars of all configurations are grouped under the general term ''Sports and [[GT car]]s'' or occasionally ''performance cars''

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	Due to certain restrictions in the North American market usually involving safety regulations, many sports cars are not available for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In Britain, Europe and the Arab market (e.g. UAE), a more flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies like [[TVR]], [[Noble\|Noble]], [[Pagani]], etc. to succeed.		Due to certain restrictions in the North American market usually involving safety regulations, many sports cars are not available for sale or use in the United States and Canada. In Britain, Europe and the Arab market (e.g. UAE), a more flexible attitude towards small-volume specialist manufacturers has allowed companies like [[TVR]], [[Noble\|Noble]], [[Pagani]], etc. to succeed.
			== History ==
			The sports car traces its roots to early 20th century [[touring car]]s. These raced in early [[rally]]s, such as the Herkomer Cup, ''Prinz Heinrich Fahrt'', and [[Monte Carlo Rally\|Monte Carlo]].<ref name="Georgano">{{cite book\| last = Georgano \| first = G. N. \| title = Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930 \| publisher = Grange-Universal \| date = 1985 \| location = London }}</ref>

			The first true sports cars (though the term would not be coined until after World War One) were the 3 litre 1910 [[Vauxhall Motors\|Vauxhall]] 20 hp (15 kW) and 27/80PS [[Austro-Daimler]] (designed by [[Ferdinand Porsche]]).<ref name="Georgano"/>

			These would shortly be joined by the French [[Doriot, Flandrin & Parant\|DFP]] (which became sporters after [[tuning]] by H.M. and [[W. O. Bentley]], the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost]]. In the U.S. (where the type was variously called [[roadster]], [[speedster]], [[runabout]], or raceabout, there was [[Apperson]], [[Kissel Motor Car Company\|Kissel]], Marion, Midland, National, [[Overland Automobile\|Overland]], [[Stoddard-Dayton]], and Thomas among small models (which today would be called sports cars), while Chadwick, [[Mercer]], [[Stutz]], and [[Crane-Simplex\|Simplex]] were among large ones (which might today be called sports [[sedan (car)\|sedan]]s or grand tourers).<ref name="Georgano"/>

			In 1921, [[Ballot]] premiered its 2LS, with a remarkable 75 hp (56 kW) DOHC two liter, designed by Ernest Henry (formerly of [[Peugeot]]'s [[Formula One\|Grand Prix]] program), capable of 150 km/h (90 mph); at most, one hundred were built in four years. This was followed by the SOHC 2LT and 2LTS. The same year, [[Benz]] built a [[supercharger\|supercharged]] 28/95PS four for the [[Coppa Florio]]; [[Max Sailer]] won.<ref name="Georgano"/>

			[[Simson]] in 1924 offered a Paul Henze-designed 60 hp (45 kW) DOHC 2 liter four, the Simson Supra Type S, in a long-wheelbase 120 km/h (60 mph) tourer and 115 km/h (71 mph) twin-[[carburettor]] sporter; only thirty were sold, against around three hundred of the SOHC model and 750 of the [[pushrod]]-six Type R. Duerkopp's Zoller-blown two liter in 1924, as well.<ref name="Georgano"/>

			There was a clear cleavage by 1925. As four-seaters were more profitable, two-seaters increasingly turned over to specialst manufacturers, led by [[Alvis]], [[Aston-Martin]], and [[Frazer-Nash]], with shoestring budgets, fanatic followers, and limited sales (today exemplified by Aston and [[Morgan Motor Company\|Morgan]]): between 1921 and 1939, 350 Astons were built; 323 Frazer-Nashes in the period 1924-39.<ref name="Georgano"/>

			By the end of the 1920s, [[AC Cars\|AC]] produced a 2 liter six, the 3.5 liter [[Nazzaro]] had a three-valve OHC (only until 1922), while French makers [[Amilcar]], Bignan, [[Hispano-Suiza]], and Samson had the typical small four-cylinder sporters and [[Delage]], [[Hotchkiss]], and [[Chenard-Walcker]] the large tourers. [[Benz]] introduced the powerful SS and [[Mercedes-Benz SSK\|SSK]], and [[Alfa Romeo]], the Vittori Jano-designed [[Alfa Romeo 6C\|6C]].<ref name="Georgano"/>

			Two companies would offer the first really reliable sports cars: [[Austin Motor Company\|Austin]] with the [[Austin 7\|Seven]] and [[Morris Garages]] (MG) with the [[MG Midget\|Midget]]. The Seven would quickly be "rodded" by numerous companies (as the [[Volkswagen Beetle\|Type 1]] would be a generation later), including Bassett and Dingle (Hammersmith, London); in 1928, a Cozette blower was fitted to the Seven Super Sports, while [[Cecil Kimber]] fitted an 847 cc [[Morris Minor\|Minor]] engine, and sold more Midgets in the first year than MG's entire previous production.<ref name="Georgano"/>

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