LIGHT SPORTS CARS

LIGHT SPORTS CARS 

1) 2015 Nissan 370Z

The 2015 Nissan 370Z carries on the proud Z car lineage that helped to ingratiate Nissan with American sports car fans since 1970. The Nissan 370Z weighs 3,232 lbs and provides sleek styling as well as the availability of the Nismo edition, an in-house hot rod model that provides a limited-slip rear differential, larger brakes, a more aggressive body kit and track-tuned suspension. A 3.7-liter V-6 powers the 2015 Nissan 370Z, and this mill provides 332 horses and 270 lb-ft of torque, managed by either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. The Nismo edition cranks up the output to 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque. The 2015 Nissan 370Z is capable of pushing the needle past 60 miles per hour in a scant five seconds.

2) 2015 Porsche Cayman

The 2015 Porsche Cayman is a two-seat compact coupe that challenges the pricier Porsche 911 in terms of pure sports car capability. A low curb weight of 2,888 lbs goes a long way towards helping the Porsche Cayman achieve its impressive precision and poise on the track, and it can be also equipped with Porsche’s Sport Chrono package, which adds in a launch control system, the ability to dial back the vehicle’s electronic nannies and a lap timer. The 2015 Porsche Cayman boasts a 2.7-liter, six-cylinder entry-level engine, one which generates 275 horsepower and 213 lb-ft of torque. The Cayman S model swaps in a 3.4-liter, six-cylinder unit that offers 325 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, while the Cayman GTS adds an extra 15 ponies to the mix. Transmission choices include a traditional six-speed manual as well as a seven-speed PDK automated manual. The Porsche Cayman GTS can launch itself to 60 miles per hour in a very quick 4.1 seconds

3) 2015 Honda CR-Z

The 2015 Honda CR-Z is an unusual automobile, a hybrid sports car on a diet that aims to be fun to drive despite not producing gobs of power. The Honda CR-Z weighs a respectable 3,164 lbs – much lighter than the majority of its battery-powered rivals – and as such, the front-wheel drive, two-seat hatchback offers quick steering and a sporty suspension system. The 2015 Honda CR-Z is outfitted with a variation on Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system. A 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine teams up with an electric motor to provide a total of 130 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. Unlike other hybrids, the CR-Z offers both a six-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable automatic unit that features virtual gear ratios accessible via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The CVT gearbox option does sacrifice  a little of the car’s torque, though. The two-seat Honda hatchback accelerates to 60 miles per hour in 8.8 seconds.