What makes a car cool? Is it cutting edge technology, timeless and good looks, or ultra high performance? It’s all of those features and then some. In addition to a combination of those factors, we’d like to think that a cool car can be defined as something that has influenced our attitude and thinking towards how we perceive what a car is and stands for. Some of them have an intangible quality that has captivated our hearts and minds.Read more after the break...
Nissan R35 GT-R,It has a proud legacy preceding it which made its debut a very highly anticipated affair. It is crammed full of the latest technology and showcases what Japanese super sports cars are truly capable of. At half the price of the best offerings from Modena and Maranello, The GT-R outperforms them in both straight line and the twisties. We love the fact that it pokes a finger in the eye of European Supercar Makers so effortlessly.
Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT,As if 373kW wasn’t enough for a corner-fearing Hulk Hogan mobile, US Hyper-tuners Hennessey hooked up the Viper’s V10 with a pair of massive turbos to produce a 746kW version – and one of the quickest cars ever produced. Life insurance mandatory.
BMW M3 CSL,The E46 M3 was hardcore in standard form. Add a carbon roof, tires that only work in the dry, and lose 95kgs in weight for the full track-trimmed taste. But if you think the CSL is in supercar dream territory because of the limited production run and price, then think again; we’ve seen 2003 models going for $45,000, and in a few years should drop even further.
Brabus Rocket,The CLS is Merc’s most wicked model in years. It looks like a sleek coupe, but actually has 4 doors. The loons (who we love) at Brabus have turned it into a Rocket with clever fettling of the 6.2 liter twin turbo AMG V12, making this car the world’s fastest four door saloon. Guinness trapped the beast at 365.6km/h with a 0-100 time of under four seconds. Brabus have had to restrict the top speed to 350km/h as no production tire can take the abuse at those speeds. This car has an MBA degree – Master of Business Acceleration - and we adore it.
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO,Richards Burns, Tommi Makinen, a crackling turbo, and masses of 4WD grip are just some of the things that jump to mind when you mention this car. The Lancer was about as fun as knitting until the EVO version arrived. It soon made its name in rallying and has since gone through nearly 10 guises – the maddest being the 298kW EVO VIII MR FQ 400. FQ stands for “friggin quick”, by the way. Allegedly.
Nissan S15 200SX,With a factory fitted 2 liter turbocharged engine and great handling, this car represents affordable access to the sport of Drifting. There are probably at least a dozen going sideways as you read this! The car is simple and easy to modify, yielding great results in the fun factor department – there are even a few rolling around with V8s under the hood
Toyota Corolla AE86,Sometimes being cool means being ugly. In this case, a humble mid-eighties horrible Toyota with a strong twin cam engine and rear wheel drive that is bullet proof and fantastic at driving sideways. The twin cam AE86 hatched Drift culture as we know it today and anyone who has seen the 2005 movie Initial D knows exactly why the old skool Corolla is cool.
Vauxhall Monaro,Also known as the Chevrolet CR8 and Chev Lumina in other countries, the Aussies are responsible for shoving in a V8 Corvette engine into a 21st century family sedan and this is the end result. A 6 liter V8, rear wheel driven, four seater, cheap servicing, AND Vauxhall bolted on a supercharger at no extra charge! 373kW and 677Nm = born to smoke! If only Chevy had similar treatment for the CR8 at the same price
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