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The Best Budget Sports Cars Of 2016

By Mark

Would you like to invest in a new sports car this year? Are you a little concerned about the £50,000+ price tag? Then you’ll want to take a look at some of the models on this page. We’ve searched the motoring world to find affordable designs that most people could afford. Of course, depending on your income, you might have to look at the second-hand market.

However, that is no longer an issue now there are hundreds of reputable online sellers. In most instances, you could save more than 40% on a top model if you choose to buy something more than three years old. That said, most of the cars we’re going to mention today are cheap enough to purchase new.

Toyota GT86 Coupe

The Japanese manufacturer Toyota has built a strong reputation for durable designs. They’ve also worked hard to develop some of the cheapest sports cars on the market today. The new GT 86 Coupe model costs between £22,700 and £28,650 depending on which edition you select. It’s also one of the most entertaining cars to drive on the roads today.

The car offers excellent handling and rear-wheel drives to ensure all passengers are safe. It comes with a driver, passenger, and rear airbags as standard. Buyers will also benefit from low fuel consumption and cheaper insurance when compared to some of the other models on this list. The interior might feel a little cheap, but you get what you pay for in this world.

Subaru BRZ Coupe

Subaru has become the top manufacturer for midlife crisis car purchases. Indeed, most of the people you see driving them are male, and between the ages of thirty-five and fifty. Even so, you shouldn’t let that fact get in the way of a good deal.

The latest BRZ Coupe models are available for between £22,495 and £25,495. With a modestly powerful engine, the design is perfect for those who enjoy the open road.

However, it’s probably not the best choice for those who undertake short commutes. The 2.0-litre version is by far the most sought after at the current time. People who like Subaru cars will need to check with local dealers for the best prices and packages. Unfortunately, Subaru doesn’t have a huge network in the UK, and so most drivers will need to search online.

Audi A3 TDI Sport

Audi is renowned for creating some of the most luxurious cars in existence. Their A3 TDI Sports model is certainly no exception. The only issue is that some of the advanced editions are more expensive than most people can handle. So, it’s unsurprising the guys at http://www.hiltongarage.co.uk are on the lookout for used models.

All second-hand dealers know that Audi cars never stay on their forecourts for long. The design comes with a driver, front passenger, and front side airbags with a head-level system. That means it’s one of the safest suggestions mentioned on this page. If you’re concerned about the risks you face on the roads today, the Audi A3 Sport would be a good choice.

Peugeot RCZ R Coupe

Peugeot isn’t famous for making excellent sports cars. However, they’ve proved they can compete with the best designers in recent times. The new RCZ R Coupe model received fantastic reviews from owners and experts upon its release. At only £32,250, it’s around £100,000 cheaper than the latest Porsche 911 Coupe.

The standard model offers an extra 70bhp, stiff suspension, and excellent grip. It can handle corners with ease, and it’s quite spacious. The Peugeot model would suit people who want a sports car, but who also need a functional vehicle. It’s affordable to purchase, and it’s cheaper than you might think to keep it on the road. If you want something fast and reliable, look no further.

We’ve come to the end of your list of recommendations. Our team hopes readers will benefit from learning about some of the budget solutions available right now. While you probably shouldn’t apply for a loan to pay for a new Ferrari, most people can still afford something impressive. Just perform a lot of research and make sure you always negotiate. That is important if you plan to purchase any of these vehicles from a used seller. They always have room to move on the price, and only a fool would accept their first quote. Do yourself a favour and take a mechanic along for any viewings to ensure you don’t buy something that headed for the scrapheap.

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What’s The Most Reliable Sports Car?

By Jodie

It’s a common question asked especially in the second-hand car market and we now have the answer – the Mazda MX-5 has been voted the most reliable sports cars according to 2012 feedback from 52,563 people in The Which? 2012 Car Survey. People voted the Mazda MX5 the most reliable sports cars both new and second-hand with a 90% reliability score.

The Mazda MX-5 is the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car and it’s easy to see why – affordable, reliable, great looks and such fun to drive, the Mazda MX-5 is the modern-day MG Midget but with the added benefit of being an extremely reliable sports car.

Early MX-5 models have excellent records of reliability so those looking to buy a reliable second hand sports car would find it hard to find anything more suitable than an MX5 mk1 or mk2. In The 2012 Which? survey these models scored five star ratings for not breaking down.

Modified Mazda MX5’s

There’s so many different types of Mazda MX5 out there with many owners choosing to customise their MX5 from chrome bars to full on paint jobs and here we showcase some of our favourites:

Ferrari 458 Italia

By Mark

A cool collection of Ferrari 458 Italia pictures and videos. The name derives from the powerplant: a 4.5-litre V8 which Ferrari claims has the highest specific output of any normally aspirated car engine.

It certainly has more in common with superbikes than cars; at 127bhp per litre, the specific output is greater than that of many turbocharged engines. The high-revving 4498cc V8 has very light internal parts and tiny piston skirts, resulting in low rotation inertia and a 12.5:1 compression ratio. It puts out 562bhp at 9000rpm, 500rpm higher than the 430. That makes it the highest-revving Ferrari road car ever.

It means the 458 Italia will be ferociously fast, and Ferrari claims it will sprint to 62mph in under 3.4sec on its way to a top speed of “over 200mph”. While advanced engine electronics and lightweight parts underpin the extra performance, this will be the first mid-engined application of Ferrari’s direct injection fuel system, which appeared first on the front-engined California. It also runs Ferrari’s now-traditional flat-plane crankshaft.

The 458’s engine will be one of the most flexible in Ferrari’s history, too, with 398lb ft of torque arriving at 6000rpm. While that sounds peaky, it’s only two-thirds of the way through the 458’s rev range, and over 80 per cent (318lb ft) is available from 3250rpm.

The direct fuel injection has also helped cut CO2 emissions, producing a claimed 320g/km of CO2, even though it is faster and produces significantly more power than the 483bhp F430 and the 508bhp 430 Scuderia.

Dual-clutch ’box
Ferrari learned a lot developing the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox for the California and it has had to do even more development to fit the unit into the 458 Italia’s engine bay, under the curvaceous glasshouse.

The dual-clutch unit from the California has been modified with different ratios and now shifts even faster than the 430 Scuderia’s 0.06sec. The gearbox’s shift style is likely to be slightly more aggressive than the California’s.

The E-Diff differential and the F1-Trac skid control system have long been the flagship carryover technologies from Formula 1, but the 458 Italia takes them even further and adds another piece of F1-derived technology to the brakes.

Instead of using individual ECUs for the E-Diff and F1-Trac, the 458 Italia has one ECU to control both (as well as the ABS system), resulting in streamlined processing and communication. Ferrari claims a 32 per cent increase in acceleration over the F430 (itself no slouch) out of corners.

The brakes feature a new system called ‘prefill’. When the driver’s foot lifts off the throttle, the pistons in the calipers move the pads towards the discs; that helps to reduce the stopping distance from 62mph to just 32.5 metres.

Aluminium chassis
Ferrari has used its experience from designing the 430 Scuderia’s suspension to create the 458 Italia’s double wishbone front set-up and multi-link rear end, all bolted directly to the aluminium chassis. It’s been developed with the help of Michael Schumacher, who was spotted testing the car.

Ferrari has close ties to aluminium specialist Alcoa, which has built a factory near Modena to produce chassis for the firm. The 458 Italia’s frame uses ideas from both the 430 Scuderia and the Mille Chili concept car.

It uses more advanced bonding techniques than the 430 did, along with manufacturing processes more in line with the aero industry.

F1 wind tunnel
While the 458 was designed by Pininfarina, the shape has been developed using Ferrari’s F1 wind tunnel. The bases of the black intakes in the front bumper deform at speed, closing up the intakes and reducing drag. These intakes also provide downforce and feed air though the radiators ahead of the front wheels.

The car’s shape makes air curve around the cabin and run over the integrated tail spoiler. The flat undertray enhances the effects of the rear diffuser to create 140kg of downforce at 125mph.

Inside, the 458 Italia will take the opportunity created by the more luxurious California to become the sportiest V8 in the family. Ferrari says the steering wheel and dashboard are “new innovations in production cars”; expect a development of the firm’s wheel-mounted manettino switch.

The Ferarri 458 will be built alongside the California in a new production facility at Maranello. The car will be launched at the Frankfurt motor show next month and is expected to go on sale in the UK next spring. It will be more expensive than the F430, so expect prices to start at around £150,000.

Ferrari 458 Italia in action…..