[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by lfb666

Posting a definition of "Exotic Cars" on the web is probably the quickest way to attract controversy among motorheads. ....
1-A top speed that exceeds 140 MPH
2-Paint color is predominantly black, white, yellow, red or silver
3-Has over 210 Bhp in the power department
4-Has a straight 6 or 8, boxer 4, 8 or 12, V8, V10 or V12 engine
5-Worth more than it's original asking price (taking inflation into account)
6-Has twin turbos
7-The model in general has won internationally recognized races
8-Wears tires more than 7" wide
9-Acceleration to 60 Mph in less than 7.5 seconds
10-Is by definition a supercar i.e. Mclaren F1
11-Is by definition an expensive car when bought from new
12-The particular model in general has been raced by an official race car team.
13-Was made in a limited production run of 3000 or less.
14-Is very rare in its own right regardless of numbers originally produced
15-Has been professionally, substantially modified in the performance department compared to more ordinary models of the same make.
16-Is or was originally a manufacturers prototype or concept car
17-Is widely recognized as a dream car or a highly desirable classic
18-Has been built using some or many light weight materials
19-Is a Porsche, Lamborghini, or Ferrari
20-Is considered to be an automotive icon of its year
21-Has an air of mystery, a certain "Je ne sais quoi" that your run of the mill weekly shopping carrier will never have.
22-Is very expensive to run and maintain
23-Was intended to have only two occupants or is a 2+2 coupe.

and so the debate begins......

power to weight is more important in how a car bahaves and deserving of the term 'exotic'.

you could get some weird cars defined as exotic under these rules...
a modified Panda 4x4 for example :-)

ah well, this is what happens when anal-retentives try to define what is SUBJECTIVE criteria.

Where is 'soul', 'feeling', 'feedback' ? ALL missing and yet ALL important in any car that is a true exotic.

Sorry, I'll leave this now, to drive an 'exotic' .... btw you missed out TV star ( as is mine )