Ekona Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Be it new or historical, some cars can or will always be *the* car that manufactures want to beat, or which fans consider to be the ultimate example. I'll start off, add your own categories or change mine, if you think you've got a better reason '80s Supercar: Ferrari F40. First to top 200mph, reputation as tough to drive, carbon everywhere. Modern Premium Sports Coupe: Porsche 911, regular Carrera S. Classic lines, practical, easy to drive t a challenge to master. '90s Japanese Tuner Car: R34 GT-R. Definitive version of the PlayStation generation car. I don't even really like no1 or no2, but they're the Definitives.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Modern soft-top sportscar: Mazda MX5 (Mk1 ideally) Original Hypercar: McLaren F1 Rally Rep: Evo 6 Tommi Mak edition There have been better iterations of all of the above but these are the definitives for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 SUV - RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Hot Hatch (if you're a driving purist) - mk2 Renaultsport Clio V6 Hot Hatch (if you like newer cars or are more overall performance oriented) - 2017 Ford Focus RS Edited March 20, 2017 by Aashenfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 American Muscle - Mustang Track toy - Caterham 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Be it new or historical, some cars can or will always be *the* car that manufactures want to beat, or which fans consider to be the ultimate example. I'll start off, add your own categories or change mine, if you think you've got a better reason '80s Supercar: Ferrari F40. First to top 200mph, reputation as tough to drive, carbon everywhere. Modern Premium Sports Coupe: Porsche 911, regular Carrera S. Classic lines, practical, easy to drive t a challenge to master. '90s Japanese Tuner Car: R34 GT-R. Definitive version of the PlayStation generation car. I don't even really like no1 or no2, but they're the Definitives.. For me the Supra was the definitive Playstation car of choice, much faster than the GT-R Im pretty sure a Lotus Elise exists as a definitive lightweight road car of choice - simplify , then add more lightness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Original (and personal fave) Hot-hatch; Mk1 Golf Gti. Looks life a cheap run around but lightning quick...for the early 80s at least. British Muscle has to be the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Be it new or historical, some cars can or will always be *the* car that manufactures want to beat, or which fans consider to be the ultimate example. I'll start off, add your own categories or change mine, if you think you've got a better reason '80s Supercar: Ferrari F40. First to top 200mph, reputation as tough to drive, carbon everywhere. Modern Premium Sports Coupe: Porsche 911, regular Carrera S. Classic lines, practical, easy to drive t a challenge to master. '90s Japanese Tuner Car: R34 GT-R. Definitive version of the PlayStation generation car. I don't even really like no1 or no2, but they're the Definitives.. For me the Supra was the definitive Playstation car of choice, much faster than the GT-R Im pretty sure a Lotus Elise exists as a definitive lightweight road car of choice - simplify , then add more lightness I lacked the skill to control the supra when it was fully tuned, whereas the GTR34 was fairly controllable for those of little skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hot hatch: VW Golf GTi, mk2. Just pips the original as it was muchly the same car, just that little bit better and more iconic in every aspect. Lightweight road/track toy: Lotus 7. It'll always be better and purer than the Elise, plus the Lotus is the original where he really did just add lightness. Nearly went for Supra over R34, but just couldn't bring myself to. I'd rather own the Supra, but out of the two I'd give it to the Datsun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Be it new or historical, some cars can or will always be *the* car that manufactures want to beat, or which fans consider to be the ultimate example. I'll start off, add your own categories or change mine, if you think you've got a better reason '80s Supercar: Ferrari F40. First to top 200mph, reputation as tough to drive, carbon everywhere. Modern Premium Sports Coupe: Porsche 911, regular Carrera S. Classic lines, practical, easy to drive t a challenge to master. '90s Japanese Tuner Car: R34 GT-R. Definitive version of the PlayStation generation car. I don't even really like no1 or no2, but they're the Definitives.. For me the Supra was the definitive Playstation car of choice, much faster than the GT-R Im pretty sure a Lotus Elise exists as a definitive lightweight road car of choice - simplify , then add more lightness I lacked the skill to control the supra when it was fully tuned, whereas the GTR34 was fairly controllable for those of little skill. You needed MPSS on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 80's SuperCar - Mclaren F1 80's Everyday hero - Peugeot 205 GTi 90' SuperCar - Pagani Zonda 90's Everyday hero - Nissan Pulsar GTi 00' Supercar - Bugatti Veyron 00' Everyday hero - Nissan 350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 00' Supercar - Enzo or CGT. Enzo becaise it was flappy paddle, CGT because manual! 00' Everyday hero - Megane RS 225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 What about the ultimate sleeper? I think the Lotus Carlton would be hard to beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Ultimate pretty car - Jaaaaaag F-Type (or DB9, but they were designed by the same man) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nope, E-Type or Dino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 E-Type is classic no question, but prettier than my 2 ............ nope ps - whats Dino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Gotta take some issues here, a 2 seat cant really be an everyday hero (the 350Z is far from a giant killer either) and the Clio V6 isnt really a hot hatch at all, it has an engine where the boot should be. Not picking on Aashenfox either but the Golf Gti, 205, R5GTT et al are faaaaar more iconic than a (mk3 remember) FRS will ever be. And having just seen the last reply, this isnt about what "you" think, its about icons, game changers, seminal cars, decisions that people simply cant argue with. An F type is pretty for sure, but ask 100 people which is prettier and I bet 99 will go with the XKE, even Enzo himself did. European taxi: E class Mercedes Techological marvel: Bugatti Veyron Off roader: Land Rover Edited March 20, 2017 by docwra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Modern soft-top sportscar: Mazda MX5 (Mk1 ideally) Original Hypercar: McLaren F1 Rally Rep: Evo 6 Tommi Mak edition There have been better iterations of all of the above but these are the definitives for me. Lancia Delta or Audi Quattro were the cars that spawned just about every 4 wheel drive rally rep, so they would be the icon or game changers imho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Ultimate bedroom pinup? I'd go with countache or diablo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Lancia Delta or Audi Quattro were the cars that spawned just about every 4 wheel drive rally rep, so they would be the icon or game changers imho. I considered the Quattro but the road car version was a bit watered down IMO, Id certainly accept "4WD performance car" though. Delta, much as I love it had too many normal versions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Original chelsea tractor - Range Rover Most pointless 4 x 4 Lamborghini LM002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Best moon going car - lunar rover Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Best car for insurgents to mount a machine gun in the back of - Toyota Landcruiser Best car for Communist dictator to travel in - Zil limousine Best car for delivering Tofu - Toyota Corolla 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Best kit car, oh theres a tricky one (i really couldnt decide between the 3): AC Cobra Lancia Stratos Porsche 356 Answers on a postcard please Best car for the masses, Porsche, sorry i mean Beetle Best van Transit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 From my era, Lotus Elan Triumph TR6 (Or TR5A) Jensen Interceptor E-Type Lotus Cortina Mk 1. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.