Oppo QOTD: What is the Most Intimidating Sports Car?

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 04/15/2014 at 11:10 • Filed to: GRRRR IM VERY ANGRY, QOTD, Intimidation, Sports Car, Mustang, Corvette, Z4

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Like many here, I hate being stuck behind someone lolly-gagging around in the fast lane. What sports car screams "GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY".

Needless to say the Crossfire isn't intimidating anyone I happen to drive up on. I'm not to sure either car I want next will be much better.

So tell me Oppo what will make someone actually look in their rear view mirror and then move over? Hell, maybe I'll just get the BMW and leave the brights on all of the time … that should do the trick.

* Yes this post is completely because my commute today sucked. Stuck behind a CRV, then a Accord and then a bro Harley F-250.

CalzoneGolem > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:12

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No sports car can intimidate me in my bro truck.

Jagvar > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:13

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E46 M3, because I know that the driver is probably some roided-up bro.

jkm7680 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:14

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Charger Srt, Gt500 Mustang, Rs7, Lfa. Not sports cars but still intimidating

Milky > CalzoneGolem 04/15/2014 at 11:14

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I think one car could do the trick, just wish it wasn't so expensive.

William Byrd > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:15

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Probably a big muscle car. Vettes and other really low cars don't intimidate much because the soccer Mom in the left lane can't see much but perhaps the top of the roof from the rearview of her Sienna.

I'd vote Mustang, Challenger, etc. I had a 2011 white Mustang GT with black stripes, it both got some nice thumbs up and some hurried lane changes as I came up behind people.

Of course, the real answer is Crown Victoria, Caprice, Impala, Taurus, Tahoe/Suburban, SS, etc. I have a Suburban and I'm amazed at the panicked lane changes people make just out of caution.

flimflamman > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:15

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A modern Charger looks a little intimidating from a rear-view, and plus the fact that it could be a LEO.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:15

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Patrick Frawley > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:17

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Porsche 917. Tiny light car with a giant engine in back. Crumple zone consists of the driver's feet. Original version was an aerodynamic disaster.

And the best drivers of the day threw it around like a sprint car when they weren't getting killed in it.

In all my daydreams of fast machinery, that's the one I face with very real trepidation.

Takuro Spirit > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:18

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/Thread

Frank Grimes > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:19

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slowly raises hand and quietly timidly asks miata?

CalzoneGolem > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:19

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I can't even see it from atop my 6" lift and completely unnecessarily large tires.

Makoyouidiot > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:20

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crown vic

AthomSfere > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:20

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Actually, Mustang. Most of the worst drivers in sports cars seem to be Mustangs. Past experiences make me weary for the next tail-gater in a Mustang.

Sporty cars: Civics are way up there too, especially with rear mounted cannons blasting the Brrrrrrrrrng-nbrrrrrrrrrrng and weaving lane to lane.

Milky > William Byrd 04/15/2014 at 11:21

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"panicked lane changes" ... I never knew such a thing even existed. Time to get a Suburban.

Milky > Jagvar 04/15/2014 at 11:21

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True, not to mention you can't miss that color either.

DConsorti > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:22

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amateurs:

Imagine this growing in your rear view:

crowmolly > William Byrd 04/15/2014 at 11:22

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I agree. To the original question I'd probably say the Viper. The other cars are probably more likely to get a "wow, look at that" than intimidation.

That belongs to:

Drove around in one of these for a few weeks and every time we (two large bald guys not talking wearing sunglasses) hit the left lane on the highway it was like Moses parting the fucking red sea.

Milky > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/15/2014 at 11:22

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IMO the Viper lost some of its badass-ness with the new gen. Still 100% beautiful, but not quite as badass.

William Byrd > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:22

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One in a thousand unfortunately. I imagine any of the other referenced vehicles would work if they are white or black. haha

JR1 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:23

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Loud, Side Pipes, Red/Black, 427. I'd pee my pants if this was behind me

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:23

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Charger SRT8. Because it's massive, and for a second, you think it's a cop.

Milky > jkm7680 04/15/2014 at 11:23

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Thats the trouble, there are some intimidating cars. Just not many sports cars that are intimidating.

KurtAKX > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:23

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William Byrd > crowmolly 04/15/2014 at 11:23

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I think I found my new commuter car.

camaroboy68ss > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:24

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1967-68 Camaro with the Rally Sport option that adds the awesome hideaway headlights.

Milky > Takuro Spirit 04/15/2014 at 11:24

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Haha, you're right. Literally scare people out of your way.

KurtAKX > KurtAKX 04/15/2014 at 11:25

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Patrick Frawley > Patrick Frawley 04/15/2014 at 11:25

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Oh, wait. Intimidating other drivers?

This would probably work:

Milky > Frank Grimes 04/15/2014 at 11:25

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Love the Miata … but its not the answer today :(

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:25

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MONTEGO

KurtAKX > crowmolly 04/15/2014 at 11:26

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I had one for about three years in Michigan State Police blue. Very effective for commuting at high-traffic times of the day.

Milky > AthomSfere 04/15/2014 at 11:26

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My only issue with the 'stang is that there are a lot out there, can you be intimidated but something you see so regularly?

Milky > Makoyouidiot 04/15/2014 at 11:27

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Easily one of the most intimidating cars …. but not a sports car.

Milky > DConsorti 04/15/2014 at 11:29

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I would promptly get the fuck out of the way.

But you can't DD something with a blower like that.

sefeing, actually bought an E46 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:29

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Anything's a sports car if you try hard enough.

Scarier than the Crown Vic. MUCH.

Milky > William Byrd 04/15/2014 at 11:29

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So just get a police paint job …. makes sense.

Milky > JR1 04/15/2014 at 11:30

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This might just be the best answer yet.

mycarneverruns87 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:30

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How about a 1968 Mustang with a bullitt-esq grille treatment? Looks mean to me...I would most definitely let it by to hear it!

Scary__goongala! > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:31

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both looks and drives like it wants to kill you.and that paint hnnnnng

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 04/15/2014 at 11:31

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Intimidating? Yes. Sports car? Not so much.

Milky > KurtAKX 04/15/2014 at 11:32

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Not sure it qualifies as a sports car, but its one of the best answers because its so badass.

Milky > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/15/2014 at 11:33

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Ha, slightly biased answer.

Milky > camaroboy68ss 04/15/2014 at 11:34

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Definitely a good answer.

Also, is that yours?

Milky > sefeing, actually bought an E46 04/15/2014 at 11:34

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Love this frame of thinking - "Anything's a sports car if you try hard enough."

Milky > mycarneverruns87 04/15/2014 at 11:35

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Good answer, and not as common as a modern Mustang.

Milky > Scary__goongala! 04/15/2014 at 11:35

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This 100% x 2. You win.

Milky > Patrick Frawley 04/15/2014 at 11:37

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Haha, yea that would work.

KurtAKX > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:38

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...unless you count 'making people nervous' as a sport.

Scary__goongala! > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:38

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woo hoo!!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:40

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What me?

NEVER

Milky > KurtAKX 04/15/2014 at 11:40

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Well played sir….

Milky > Scary__goongala! 04/15/2014 at 11:41

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Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:42

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Not as angry looking as the previous gen but I'd still get out of the way if one showed up behind me.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:42

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Can't say I disagree, but by what measure? Weight? Number of doors?

Guess I'll have to echo the people saying Viper.

Makoyouidiot > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:42

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Well, if only sports cars are allowed, then I'd have to go with Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

camaroboy68ss > Milky 04/15/2014 at 11:46

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yeah it's mine.

William Byrd > Milky 04/15/2014 at 12:11

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Why stop there!

"It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas."

AthomSfere > Milky 04/15/2014 at 12:13

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Sure, just like micro-organisms...

In reality though, anytime I get to an intersection I am looking for things that look hazardous, a red light runner, kids crossing the street, inattentive drivers. Mustangs always get a good checking out to be profiled for likelihood if danger.

Sn210 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 12:28

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I'd say the Sagaris, but by the time you notice it's in your rear view mirror, it's already killed you

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 04/15/2014 at 12:32

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Well weight & door count, even saying Challenger though would be stretching the term 'sports car' IMO.

The Viper on the hand, completely badass.

Milky > camaroboy68ss 04/15/2014 at 12:32

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Looks great, may the car gods grace you with many a happy mile ahead.

Milky > AthomSfere 04/15/2014 at 12:36

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Lol I think we actually see mustangs the same way. So it might technically be a correct answer, its not the right answer for me.

Milky > Sn210 04/15/2014 at 12:36

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If only they were sold state side …. so much want.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 04/15/2014 at 12:50

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Yeah, the line between sports car and muscle car is hard to draw sometimes. Where does the Mustang fall?

My M3 has four doors. Is it still a sports car? I'd argue it is.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 04/15/2014 at 13:01

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Two doors, big engine... what are the other "sports car" requirements?

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 04/15/2014 at 13:07

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Ha, well the mustang and 4door M3's are hard to categorize.

But IMO you don't even need a big engine. As a general statement I'm going to say less than 3500lbs to take your big rig off the list.

DConsorti > camaroboy68ss 04/15/2014 at 13:09

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CAn't help but feel a little jealous! Nice car!

DConsorti > Scary__goongala! 04/15/2014 at 13:11

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let's take this up a notch

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 04/15/2014 at 13:16

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I agree with you on the big engine, especially since many of the original sports cars didn't have much power. Small and light make right.

LOTS of modern cars fall off the list at 3500 lbs (including the E9x M3, and the 918 Spyder!).

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 04/15/2014 at 13:27

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Bahh weight was stupid thing to go by I guess … damn cars are getting chubby.

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > Milky 04/15/2014 at 13:31

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It is not a real sports car, but it will intimidate the shit out of everything, look how angry it is!

Stevo777 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 13:32

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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, went to a Maserati dealership a few weeks ago and saw one in this exact color. For me it looked pretty intimidating.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 04/15/2014 at 13:42

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Unfortunately. Modern safety regs + reduced NVH measures + tech and creature comforts make it a real challenge to make a lightweight car (that will sell) these days.

Batteries aren't light, either.

I think weight should be factored into the definition at some point, just not sure where these days. The Veyron is 4,162 lbs...

Milky > Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa 04/15/2014 at 13:43

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Damn that thing is gorgeous …. when the hell is Alfa going to finally come back to the U.S.!?!?!?!!!?1/!?1?

Milky > Stevo777 04/15/2014 at 13:46

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Don't know how I forgot about these …. someday you will be mine.

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 04/15/2014 at 13:51

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Well it does have a gigantic engine. It just crazy to think my 3,060 pound crossfire is portly compared to my friends miata, but light compared to everything else.

Blue 300 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 15:32

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Today I had a Shelby GT500 (like the one in your picture) behind me. It was pretty mean looking even though he was driving like a grandma. Still, I was afraid.

PS9 > Milky 04/15/2014 at 15:44

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"What'chu say about me, punk?"

GRawesome > Milky 04/15/2014 at 16:32

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People tend to move over when I come up behind them in my Challenger. Not sure though if they think I'm a cop because of the cop chargers or the black challenger is just menacing and they think I am an axe murderer.

Not my car pictured, but for illustrative purposes imagine this in all black:

Milky > PS9 04/15/2014 at 16:45

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Haha allright, all right, I suppose a few miatas are intimidating.

Milky > GRawesome 04/15/2014 at 16:49

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This is a good answer. You loose the cop car look-a-like aspect of the Charger, but gain about 10x better looks.

LongbowMkII > PS9 04/17/2014 at 10:08

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Awww its sleepy. Youve got to move over so it can get into bed for nappy time.

4age20vsilvertop > Milky 04/17/2014 at 10:27

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Not exactly a sports car, but...