Are Modern Supercars a Silly Game of Numbers, or Real Driving Machines?
In a World Where Supercars Are Powered by Clever Software and Even Batteries, Have We Missed the Entire Point of Driving Satisfaction?
This is an argument we all often have with people who prefer manual transmissions over automatics, or vice versa. Personally, yours truly belongs to the much hated group of “paddle shifter lovers,” but that’s only because I grew up racing shifter karts with sequential gearboxes. At least that’s my excuse.
We can argue about which transmission is a better choice until the second coming, but more importantly, we’re curious if auto manufacturers have forgotten what really matters in a sports car, or even a supercar?
Take for example this video by the DRIVETRIBE, where the Porsche 911 Turbo is compared to the Honda (Acura) NSX, and the Nissan GT-R. The three produce a staggering amount of powerful from their relatively small and turbocharged engines, and one of them even uses batteries to go super fast.
Furthermore, all three contenders are highly advanced when it comes to clever engine, suspension, transmission, and all other kinds of technologies. The NSX is a blistering fast machine, but relatively vague in the soul department, though not as soulless as the video game-like GT-R. Lastly, the Porsche 911 Turbo could be considered the true driver’s car, but it also has lost some of its soul to emissions, fuel-efficiency, and Porsche’s obsession with 0-60 mph times.
Which one of these three is the real deal, or the best one to own?
Chime in with your thoughts on the forum. >>
