10 cars that were and remain icons of "coolness"

It so happened that in all walks of life a measure of the importance of a person is his clothing. Among motorists, this, of course, is a car. Here are the top ten "beauties" whose owners are considered cool.

Jaguar E-Type

Opens the top English roadster. In 2021, the “wild cat” family will celebrate its 60th anniversary. The model combined a unique combination of high speed, elegant design and affordable price.

Over the history of the legend, she participated in various automobile competitions. Including racing Le Mans. A novelty in the automotive industry of the early 60s was a serious competition for production leaders. The indicator that the car issued corresponded to the limited supercars Ferrari and Aston Martin.

During a test drive, car correspondents managed to accelerate the model to 242 kilometers per hour. In 1964, an improved version appeared. She received a 4,2-liter engine and a three-speed gearbox. And at the 1971 Geneva auto show. the public introduced the third series of E-Type. It was equipped with a 5,3-liter V-engine.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The second and third generation of corvettes were produced in the back of a two-door coupe. The C-2 family was also manufactured in the form of a convertible. The American manufacturer has built cars with a wide variety of powertrains from 5,0 to 7,4 liters.

Thanks to carburetors with three cameras, the internal combustion engine could develop a power of 435 horsepower. In 1963, the manufacturer released a limited series with a V-8 engine. It was a sports version with four carburetors. The device fell off all 550 horses.

The embodiment of American power was produced from 1963 to 1982. Until now, collectors are ready to give a large sum for this retro car.

Lamborghini Miura

Another icon of “coolness” is a sports car of Italian origin. Years of production: 1966-73 years. The model was named after the farm on which very ferocious bulls were raised.

Despite the modest size of the “heart” compared to contemporaries, the model turned out to be quite powerful. The 12-liter V-3,9 produced 350 horsepower. But thanks to the excellent aerodynamics, the car had a maximum speed of 288 kilometers / hour.

Younger versions were not only refined, which improved aerodynamics. Cars received improved suspension, wide rear wheels and a more reliable gearbox.

Porsche 911

Perhaps the most hyped brand is a purebred "German" with a symbolic name indicating the speed of emergency assistance. The model is produced from 1963 to the present day. According to the manufacturers, at first the number 911 was just the number of the next assembly. However, the model made a splash among fans of motorsport. Therefore, the management of the concern decided to leave the “intricate" numbers in the model name.

A feature of the sports coupe is the rear-engine layout. At the beginning of the history of the automotive industry, rarely did anyone decide on such an experiment. In most cases, cars with powerful engines mounted on the rear were unsuccessful.

Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

Also known as the "gull wing". Model of the German concern, produced in the postwar period. The novelty, presented at the New York Motor Show, stood out from other exhibits. First of all, it was an unusual door opening system.

By technical characteristics, the car was also of interest. Three-liter, six-cylinder power unit for 215 hp allowed the car to accelerate to 240 kilometers per hour in 8,9 seconds.

Sports and at the same time street roadster immediately fell in love with sophisticated motorists. Until now, the owner of this oldmobile can be called "cool", because the car was produced until 1963 and is now rare.

Ferrari 250 GTO

Another representative of the icons of style and significance is the Italian retro car. The model was produced from 1962 to 1964. GTO was created exclusively for racing in the Gran Turismo class.

In 2004, the model was included in the list of the best cars of the 1960s. And according to the Motor Trend Classic magazine, this model is the coolest of all Italian Ferrari cars.

BMW 3.0 CSL

The shark, nicknamed the "Batmobile", is another "stallion" emphasizing the status of its owner. Old cars embody the spirit of independence of the rock and roll generation. And this car is no exception.

A model with a three-liter engine quickly broke into the world of motorsport. In the second half of the seventies, the global auto industry comes to life after the financial crisis. A beautiful, aggressive-minded model wins the Sebring International Raceway, a 12-hour endurance race. For 20 years no one could repeat this.

Acura NSX

The sports car of the Honda subsidiary is a worthy competitor to the American "muscle" cars. The manufacturer uses light metal alloys. Low power (290 horses), comparatively "explosive" gasoline eaters of European analogues, the car turned out to be quite nimble. The 3,2-liter unit tore off the car and brought it to hundreds in just 5,9 seconds. The maximum speed is 270 km / h.

Shelby Cobra GT350

According to motorists, the coolest car in the world of American classics is Shabley. In films, the model is often presented as a standard of style. Carol Shelby has sued the right to call their cars Cobra. The peculiarity of the model is that it is still made in the style of racing cars of the 60s. At modern production facilities, the body is made of carbon fiber.

Dodge Viper GTS

The stylish American sports car of the 2 Series GTS looks no different from its predecessor. But the layout is completely different. The power of the car was 456 horsepower. The model was produced from 1996 to 2002.

A cool car for stylish guys - this is how the “muscular” and gluttonous American is positioned on this list. In the last year of production of the series, the company released 360 exclusive copies, as the final "memorable" version.