Bret
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Ok on another forum there was a lot of friendly debate about what classifies as a true GT. Now personally I think a great example of some fine Grand Touring cars came out in the June O7 issues of Hemmings "Sports & Exotic" Car magazine. Where they gave some pretty good insight polling their staff as to what makes a GT and put together the following "Top 10 GT's" in the whole world list.
In no particular - order but to be PC they didn't say what was best from one to ten.
Lamborghini Expada 68-78
Aston-Martin DBS 67-72
Porsche 928 78-95
Citroën SM 70-74
Toyota Supra 94-98
Maserati Khamsin 74-80
Jensen Interceptor/FF 66-76
ISO Grifo 65-74
Ferrari 365GTC/4 71-72
Alfa Romero Montreal 71-75
I’m a bit surprised by the addition of the Toyota Supra (94-98) the newest car of the bunch over a lot of other modern marquees. And am a bit surprised at the addition of the Citroën SM with its seemingly underpowered V6 (leastways in this company). I am also similarly bewildered at the addition of the Alfa Montreal – but then I don’t know enough about either of them to say that they shouldn’t be on the list.
As for the rest I like the DBS (always been an Aston Fan) but I would think that some more modern Aston Martins should’ve made the list. The best & sexiest has to be the Ferrari 365 GTC/4.
However it should be pointed out that the author of the article notes that according to the FIA almost anything with two doors (including his mom's 85" Pontiac Grand Prix) can be made into a GT with a set of racing tires.
But I tend to agree that a proper Grand Touring car should have performance (sports car – with some speed and/or agility) with a focus on comfort (Luxury if you will) for at least the driver & passenger (or even a 2+2) and have enough room for luggage for a weekend getaway for two.
So what are your thoughts on Grand Touring Cars?
Bret
Oh yeah PS - worth noting the Porsche 928 was the only car that was unanimously picked by the staff when asked to put together a short list. Just had to slip that one in there. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif
In no particular - order but to be PC they didn't say what was best from one to ten.
Lamborghini Expada 68-78
Aston-Martin DBS 67-72
Porsche 928 78-95
Citroën SM 70-74
Toyota Supra 94-98
Maserati Khamsin 74-80
Jensen Interceptor/FF 66-76
ISO Grifo 65-74
Ferrari 365GTC/4 71-72
Alfa Romero Montreal 71-75
I’m a bit surprised by the addition of the Toyota Supra (94-98) the newest car of the bunch over a lot of other modern marquees. And am a bit surprised at the addition of the Citroën SM with its seemingly underpowered V6 (leastways in this company). I am also similarly bewildered at the addition of the Alfa Montreal – but then I don’t know enough about either of them to say that they shouldn’t be on the list.
As for the rest I like the DBS (always been an Aston Fan) but I would think that some more modern Aston Martins should’ve made the list. The best & sexiest has to be the Ferrari 365 GTC/4.
However it should be pointed out that the author of the article notes that according to the FIA almost anything with two doors (including his mom's 85" Pontiac Grand Prix) can be made into a GT with a set of racing tires.
But I tend to agree that a proper Grand Touring car should have performance (sports car – with some speed and/or agility) with a focus on comfort (Luxury if you will) for at least the driver & passenger (or even a 2+2) and have enough room for luggage for a weekend getaway for two.
So what are your thoughts on Grand Touring Cars?
Bret
Oh yeah PS - worth noting the Porsche 928 was the only car that was unanimously picked by the staff when asked to put together a short list. Just had to slip that one in there. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif