| Five Most Legendary Sports Cars From Around The World |
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The twentieth century has seen a vast range of classic sports vehicles from around the world. These cars have not lost their impact ever since there launch. They have become legendary. Why legendary? These cars were ahead of their times with respect to technology and design.
All the auto enthusiasts wanted to lay their hands on one of them. Here is a brief about the five most amazing sports cars and what made them so. Lamborghini Countach: The Italian brand Lamborghini produced this model from 1974 to 1990. It became a rage and was considered the best among the sports vehicles and an inspiration for other high-end sports car manufacturers. The Countach also received many awards for its design and technology. Typical feature of this model are the unconventional doors. It has just two doors and had to be lifted up to be opened. They resembled the wings giving the car its classic look. The name Countach was taken from the Piedmontese language. Countach is an expression of excitement. It means awesome, just exactly the way this model is. Mercedes- Benz 300 SL (Gullwing). This sensation was manufactured in 1953. At that time it created a stir on the road with a speed of 200km/hr. The 'gullwing' doors that were introduced in 1954 are copied by many sports cars today. This car was a perfect blend of form and function. After 55 years, Gullwing Mercedes has come up with its rightful heir Mercedes- Benz AMZ SLS. McLaren F1. It is known as the most power supercar of all times. This British beauty of 1993 is one of the critics' favorite and always manages a position among the top most vehicles. It is heavily loaded with amazing features. The most unique feature of this model is the centrally fitted carbon fiber seat and the formula one sourced harness for the driver. It provides enough room for the driver on both sides with no distraction. Its striking colors- orange and papaya are a tribute to the famous motoring engineer Bruce McLaren. Ferrari 250 GTO. This car was built in between 1962 to 1964. It is not meant for the comfort seekers. It has a roaring engine and smells of burnt fuel and oil. It is a machine for the race track! It covers 0 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds and has a speed of 174 mph. Audi Quattro. It was considered the best all-terrain vehicle. Audi Quattro was a favorite among the rally drivers. It was a perfect piece for the mountains. It had a 600hp engine which reached 100kmph in 2.8 seconds. These cars are a treat to the motor enthusiasts and have become immortal in time. Related Articles
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