New sports cars made their mark in 2007 and expect things to continue into 2008. Many of the world’s car makers announced that they would be introducing more in the new year.
The fact is regardless of what seems to be the condition of the economy. Want a truism? There are always guys out there who can afford those $200,000 Lamborghinis.
Significant models for 2008 will be a redesigned Audi TT and Dodge Viper SRT10 in both coupe and Roadster forms.
A car that has been anxiously waited for and coming out -- finally! -- is Nissan’s GT-R. It will come with a twin-turbo V6 engine and will reach 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. Now that’s quick! Look for it in showrooms in the Spring as a 2009 model.
Other cars include the Audi R8 and Tesla EV Roadster for those who want power (and how!) and be green.
Here’s a list of the hottest of the hottest for 2008.
• Aston Martin DBS
• Audi R8
• Audi TT
• Bentley Continental GT Speed
• Chevrolet Corvette
• Dodge Viper SRT10
• Ferrari F430 Scuderia
• Lamborghini Revention
• Lotus Elise/Exige
• Maserati Gran Turismo
• Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
• Nissan GT-R
• Porsche 911 GT2
So, who is buying these cars? A group called Power Information Network says that the demographics are young, with the average age of a buyer being 42. The thing is, though, that the average age of the buyer has been slowly getting older. The average age of Porsche buyers, for example, was 42.7 years old in the 1970s and was 51.2 in the 1990s. The average age of a Corvette buyer in the 1970s was 38.1. That rose to 49.6 in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
Pundits are saying that because of the age creep, these cars are getting more technology like computer controlled suspensions, advanced chassis control, dual-clutch semi-automatic shifters and luxury car convenience features. Why not? In order to afford these cars now a days, you have to be established and in your 50s.
Our take? When seven figures is your take-home yearly salary (never mind your bonuses!), factors like 'gas mileage' really are at the bottom of one's priority list when car shopping. Or leasing.
via Forbes Auto