It’s quite the spectacle, isn’t it? Automakers boasting about their ‘light is right’ sports cars, as if we’ve never heard that before. It’s like watching a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat, except this time, it’s a featherweight sports car. Dodge, the king of brute force, tries to pass off more horsepower as the ultimate measure of fun. But here’s the real secret – it’s not about raw power; it’s about being agile and light. These cars, with their curb weights lighter than a feather, they’re like a ballet on wheels, aren’t they? And the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, a solid effort by the South Koreans, oh, how I laugh at the mere mention of its ‘power and well-balanced handling.’ As for the BMW 135i, it’s a featherweight in the sports car world, no wonder it’s so engaging. But the Audi TT, oh my, with its 228 horsepower, it’s as light on its feet as a ballerina. The Porsche Boxster? A magical creature, no doubt, but with its 3,020-pound frame, it’s like a supermodel with a snack attack. Pontiac Solstice GXP, you tried to be light but couldn’t escape the weighty stigma of being GM’s answer to the Mazda Miata and Honda S2000. And the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, with its turbocharged engines, it’s a lightweight sports coupe that’s all show and no go. The Honda S2000, a rear-drive sports car with a heart of gold and a featherweight frame. The BMW Z3, you’re like a James Bond without the gadgets, relying on your lightweight charm. The Mazda MX-5 Miata, a featherweight wonder that proves less is more. And finally, the Lotus Elise, with its 1,984-pound frame, it’s like a supercar that’s dieting. It’s a world of lightness and agility, where heavy is the enemy and lightness is the ultimate goal.
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