Totally unsporty "sport" models

[cerb4.5lee]

Hoofy said:

Leins said:

Hoofy said:

Funkycoldribena said:

Hoofy said:

Nice volley back at me there.

He's on the ball,boy.

It was a bit backhanded, though.

I'm not trying to court controversy

Some might say that was top spin.

Love it!

[Leins]

cerb4.5lee said:

Hoofy said:

Leins said:

Hoofy said:

Funkycoldribena said:

Hoofy said:

Nice volley back at me there.

He's on the ball,boy.

It was a bit backhanded, though.

I'm not trying to court controversy

Some might say that was top spin.

Love it!

That means nothing to me!

[jas xjr]

Hoofy said:

Leins said:

Hoofy said:

Funkycoldribena said:

Hoofy said:

Nice volley back at me there.

He's on the ball,boy.

It was a bit backhanded, though.

I'm not trying to court controversy

Some might say that was top spin.

You cannot be serious

[sparks_E39]

CampDavid said:

My 740i Sport. Not sporty in the traditional sense, more than happy on a wet Nurburgring though

I want one of these, just can't find a good one

[sealtt]

sparks_E39 said:

CampDavid said:

My 740i Sport. Not sporty in the traditional sense, more than happy on a wet Nurburgring though

I want one of these, just can't find a good one

Not surprised, they've all been tracked to within an inch of their life. That's the problem with older sports cars.

[WilliamWoollard]

As mentioned previously, the hilariously titled Mitsubishi Shogun Sport. Anyone that's ever driven one will understand just how ridiculous the name is.



2.5 diesel - check.
115 bhp in 2 tonne of truck - check
Basically a pick up underneath - check
0-60 in 18 seconds - check
Top speed - 90mph - check
Leaf springs - check

Mmmmm, sporty!

[Jim the Sunderer]

WilliamWoollard said:

As mentioned previously, the hilariously titled Mitsubishi Shogun Sport. Anyone that's ever driven one will understand just how ridiculous the name is.



2.5 diesel - check.
115 bhp in 2 tonne of truck - check
Basically a pick up underneath - check
0-60 in 18 seconds - check
Top speed - 90mph - check
Leaf springs - check

Mmmmm, sporty!

Hare coursing's a sport... daags.

[ChrisR99]

2008 Audi A3 Sportback Sport. What a load of rubbish that car was!

[jas xjr]

Hol said:

Nothing makes you think Sport like a transit van, with stripes and aircon.

I used to spend a lot of time driving vans, I would have loved air con

[Hoofy]

Leins said:

That means nothing to me!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topspin

[Hoofy]

jas xjr said:

Hoofy said:

Leins said:

Hoofy said:

Funkycoldribena said:

Hoofy said:

Nice volley back at me there.

He's on the ball,boy.

It was a bit backhanded, though.

I'm not trying to court controversy

Some might say that was top spin.

You cannot be serious

Is that what you've de-deuced?

[Negative Creep]

MC Bodge said:

KTF said:

This is from the BMW UK site describing the 1 series Sport

"The front of the new BMW 1 Series 5-door Sport model indicates its true athletic character. The bumper, air inlets, exterior mirrors and bars of the kidney grille are all High Gloss Black, giving the car a wider, more powerful stance. This feel is continued when viewed from the side, with 16 or 17-inch (depending on model) alloy wheels in the ‘Sport’ design, and at the rear, with a Chrome Black exhaust pipe finisher and High Gloss Black bumper.

Getting inside, you will firstly step on a ‘BMW Sport’ entry sill, before settling into a Sport seat in Anthracite, with unmistakably sporty Grey or Red highlights. This upholstery is complemented by a trim that perfectly frames the interior in High Gloss Black with Red highlights. In the cockpit, you’re greeted with exclusive highlights in the instrument panel and a Sport leather steering wheel with distinctive red stitching. Before you start the engine, you know you’re in for an exhilarating ride."

And the 1 series M Sport:

"‘M’ has always represented something special, and the new BMW 1 Series 5-door M Sport model continues this flawless reputation. The design of this already dynamic-looking car has been taken up a gear with features such as the 17 or 18-inch double spoke M light alloy wheels and the M aerodynamic package which lends a sublime athleticism to the contours of the car.

In the exclusive M Sport Estoril Blue metallic paint finish, with BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow or Chrome finishing touches, every inch of the exterior looks dipped in perfection. The M Sport suspension improves road-holding and the LED lights increase safety and presence on the road, day or night.

Inside, the exclusivity of the M Sport model continues, with Sport seats in a cloth/Alacantra combination, an M multifunction steering wheel and an Aluminium Hexagon interior trim with a blue or black highlight. The cockpit feels sportier than ever, with a shortened gear lever featuring the M logo, which gives a hint of the incredible M driving experience that awaits."

...... Also what the hell is 'unmistakably sporty Grey or Red highlights' other than marketing BS.

Do you think that people are paid to write that sort of execrable nonsense?

Or is it some sort of charitable venture to keep the deluded occupied?

Read it in the voice of Alan Partridge and it becomes far more amusing

[Clivey]

RobM77 said:

Hugo a Gogo said:

maybe I'm daft, but I thought the 'sport' in sports utility meant you could use it for doing sports, taking your mountain bike, windsurfer, skis, skateboards etc

That's the intention of the manufacturer and it's how SUVs are marketed. The irony is that they're bloody useless at those things. I'm a keen windsurfer, SUPer and cyclist and I can't think of a worse vehicle for it - I don't know a single person in those sports who has an SUV - most have estate cars. On an SUV or RR etc the roof's too tall to load things and the boot is tall and short, which is the opposite of what you need to sling a bike or masts, sails etc in the back.

Agree with Hugo. Rob; I could easily fit 4 mountain bikes in the back of my Discovery, upright, with the wheels still on...or, if you're on the way back from Le Mans and want to fit as much booze as possible in the car, you can do this:

[Hugo a Gogo]

not so much just fitting stuff in, but getting to the off road trails etc for your extreme sports

[Ian_UK1]

This has to be somewhere near the top of the list.....

The Leyland Princess Sport (OK it was an 'ST' - short for Sport)!

What were they smoking...?



http://www.leylandprincess.co.uk/1800st.htm

[a7x88]

Surely the Ford ecoSport wins this?? Nothing in the range does 0-60 in under 12 seconds

Edited by a7x88 on Tuesday 26th May 14:40

[Hol]

Ian_UK1 said:

This has to be somewhere near the top of the list.....

The Leyland Princess Sport (OK it was an 'ST' - short for Sport)!

What were they smoking...?



http://www.leylandprincess.co.uk/1800st.htm

Sport Tourer - as apposed to Grand Tourer??

[Dog Star]

CCM604e said:

On a similar vein but a bit OT, mate of mines first car was a Citroen AX 'Nightlife'

Pah! I raise you the Renault 21 "Manager"

[framerateuk]

I had a Fiat Punto "Active Sport" 1.2l. Which basically meant it had alloy wheels and electric windows. There was nothing sporty or active about it! Though it did rev quite freely unlike the 1.2l ecoboxes around these days.

[Roadster25]

Hol said:

Ian_UK1 said:

This has to be somewhere near the top of the list.....

The Leyland Princess Sport (OK it was an 'ST' - short for Sport)!

What were they smoking...?



http://www.leylandprincess.co.uk/1800st.htm

Sport Tourer - as apposed to Grand Tourer??

Special Tuning I believe.