Way back to the 90's

[DesmoRob]

They discovered, among other nasty things, the shape of the car was among the worst they could have picked for a 400 km/h car, producing tons of drag and lift.

I think a shape like the Ferrari Enzo's would have been far more appropriate for such a car.

[clutch-monkey]

just beats the veyron in the ugliness stakes though

[LeonOfTheDead]

that's hilarious.
also; designers who think a wedge/pointy shape is most aerodynamic.

I think a shape like the Ferrari Enzo's would have been far more appropriate for such a car.

perhaps just some windtunnel testing before of green lighting the design would have help.
or even a cheap simulator for a crappy pc.
aerodynamic is a pretty complex subject for everyday cars, let alone for a 400 km/h rocket.

[cargirl1990]

I meant this: the Veyron was drawn as a non working concept car.
As a concept car it was supposed to have about 555 bhp iirc, and therefore a top speed of about 350 km/h.
Then they went nut and decided to produce it, only with twice the power (for the record, each Veyron is produced with no less than 1060 bhp so to guarantee those bloody 1001 bhp in all conditions).
They discovered, among other nasty things, the shape of the car was among the worst they could have picked for a 400 km/h car, producing tons of drag and lift.

ah, i see. almost like an automotive journalist. i'd probably do that as a profession.

[slotsitges]

Always 355

[Cyco]

355 in Titanio Silver, or dark blue

[kingofthering]

Porsche 911 Turbo in black, like the one in Bad Boys. Now that is f-king bad-ass.

However, I wouldn't mind a red F355 Berlinetta. The Lambo is nice, but it was never my cup of tea, the Viper is nice, but I prefer the 2nd gen, and the Prowler a poseur.

[csl177]

The only car on the list that's not fanboy porn is the 993, which coincidentally is the most practical of the lot. Currently priced within reach (compared to the Lambo, Ferrari or Viper) for daily use, and as dependable as sunrise. C4 first choice, with Tiptronic.

The Prowler has no place in the discussion.

[Lotec_Sirius]

Best decade for sports cars So many good ones, but out of these 5, I would have a blue F355 Berlinetta. The design of the 355 is truly flawless, simple yet perfect, I can not think of a car that is easier on the eyes.

My 2nd choice would be a Diablo GTR.

[clutch-monkey]

just when i was leaning towards the 355. someone shows me this.

[Ferrer]

just when i was leaning towards the 355. someone shows me this.

Can't we have like both or something...

[DesmoRob]

that is a tasty looking porsche. 993 still have really high value. They are often more expensive than the newer 996 cars.

[cargirl1990]

Now thats a Porsche! Beautiful engine too!