Porsche 911
Whenever discussing automotive greats, it is absolutely necessary to include Porsche; not doing so would be an absolute crime and a complete waste of a conversation. With a rich and hallowed history in motor-sports and automotive firsts, such as the worlds first gasoline/electric hybrid, Porsche stands as one of the pillars for the four-wheeled society.
Over the years Porsche has developed a plethora of cars worth remembering, collecting, racing, or just plain experiencing. Among the most well known cars in the Porsche lineup is, of course, the 911 which has been around since 1964. Being one of the longest running models to have ever been produced, the Porsche 911 has followed a very successful, if not quirky, formula. The majority of the sports car nation have their bonnets up front and their boots in the back and most of those whom do not follow that formula have their engine centered squarely between the rear axels, if not a little forward. The 911's engine however likes to hang back and is centered behind the rear axle! This engine, I must add, hasn't changed since 1964 other than in it's size, use of good old technology, and an engine that has such a unique, raspy exhaust note that clearly sets it apart from any other.
Many cars with such a layout tend to be unstable when driven hard because all that weight from the engine sits in the back and, when pushed, the tail tends to want to swing around and overtake the front. The 911 however is somewhat of an anomaly in the handling arena because when others of the RR tribe are sent spinning of the road it hunkers down and flies around the corners as if it were glued there.
The Porsche 911 has made the list of "Ten Cars That Are Sure To Make You Scream Like a Fool" not only because it is one of my personal favorites of all time but also because of how dynamic a vehicle it really is. If you're in the market for a sports car and your willing and able to spend a minimum of nearly 80K, the 911 comes in so many flavors that there is most assuredly a piece of Porsche to fit your needs.
Over the years Porsche has developed a plethora of cars worth remembering, collecting, racing, or just plain experiencing. Among the most well known cars in the Porsche lineup is, of course, the 911 which has been around since 1964. Being one of the longest running models to have ever been produced, the Porsche 911 has followed a very successful, if not quirky, formula. The majority of the sports car nation have their bonnets up front and their boots in the back and most of those whom do not follow that formula have their engine centered squarely between the rear axels, if not a little forward. The 911's engine however likes to hang back and is centered behind the rear axle! This engine, I must add, hasn't changed since 1964 other than in it's size, use of good old technology, and an engine that has such a unique, raspy exhaust note that clearly sets it apart from any other.
The Porsche 911 has made the list of "Ten Cars That Are Sure To Make You Scream Like a Fool" not only because it is one of my personal favorites of all time but also because of how dynamic a vehicle it really is. If you're in the market for a sports car and your willing and able to spend a minimum of nearly 80K, the 911 comes in so many flavors that there is most assuredly a piece of Porsche to fit your needs.
Whether you want to look classy in your classic Porsche 911 Carrera, equipped with it's sturdy 3.6L flat six and 345 HP or your one of those raw speed freaks that needs a precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics, the 911 GT2 would be right up your alley with it's turbo charged ability to reach the "Mt. Everest-like" 200 MPH. The 911 line has a number of faces, from super car to convertible cruiser. It has done it with such style and consistency over the years that it has created a legacy for itself; a legacy that continues to stretch with each passing year.
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