Once upon a time, a sports car was little more than an engine with seats. Bodywork was minimal, no more than necessary to protect the mechanicals and the driver. Aerodynamics weren’t even a factor. That era ended in the late 1950s, just as Colin Chapman’s Lotus 7 emerged.
The Lotus 7 became legendary on the road courses of Europe for its handling abilities, thanks to its minimal weight and excellent center of gravity. The driver sat low to the ground, his rump just inches from the tarmac, and nearly all of the weight was positioned between the front and rear wheels. Aluminum was used for what little bodywork there was. The look of the 7 could best be described as a bobsled that sprouted wheels.
1600 lbs is getting a bit porky for a "Seven," but the Donkervoort does have some class to it. I'll still take a Caterham, myself!
Michaelangelo - Team Post-Killing Ninja I never trust any grey-market car coming out of Florida. You could take a dead manatee, stick some wheels on it and title it at the Florida DMV." - VadGTI
The Donkervoort 270RS set a Nordschleife lap record of 7 minutes and 18.01 seconds - nearly 15 seconds faster than the Porsche Carrera GT. Not bad for a 1.8T!
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I'd love to know how you determined the soul coefficient of a car through online photos.
I still like the stalkerv6. GM V6's = cheap parts, easy labor. 5-8lbs/hp depending on engine = quick.
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Makes me think of a Dork... or a Donkey Wart... 
