[darcane]

Originally Posted by tjts1

I note that you trimmed off the second half of that statement:

2014 model unmatched in combo of 455 hp and EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway

Which is, in fact, accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Making bold, slightly misleading statements is standard fare for marketing departments everywhere, this really isn't anything to get all worked up about. But the fact is, the Corvette s a fantastic sports car with a large, powerful engine that achieves very impressive fuel economy.

As for what cars are and are not sports cars... Simply having a live axle doesn't disqualify a car in my book. To me, a "sports car" must be good at driving on a road coarse, and its performance there defines it more than what specific design criteria was met. I would be surprised if there is any stock, production car that can post faster lap times at the Nurburgring that will use less gas on the drive home.