There are definitely some very fast cars out there. The 1994 Dauer 962 LeManswas clocked at 2.6 seconds from 0 to 60. An while the Ferarri came in at 3.5 seconds, the Chevy Corvette is coming in faster at 2.9 seconds from 0 to 60. No matter how you look at it, this is some serious speed.

So, what exactly makes up a fast car?

The appearance of the vehicle, the structure, the curves, and the smooth lines all are responsible, in some part, to the speed of the car. This sleek design is what will enable the wind and air to smoothly go over the car, and not allow any drag to occur. This will help it to achieve top speeds.

Once of the other reasons sports cars can go fast is their weight. Many sports cars will cut certain areas out of the vehicles to eliminate weight. Take just a few examples I am sure you are aware of: smaler truncks (if any), smaller back seats (if any), and a very tight fit when inside the vehicle. All of these reductions in the areas of the car help to remove the weight of the car and make the car go faster.

The one other area of consideration for fast sports cars is most of these are rear wheel driven. What good is a car if it can not keep the straight line speeds when it heads into a corner? By having a real wheel drive vehicle, you are better to handle the car in a curve, and keep the speeds up. There is just greater traction with a rear wheel drive, and the weight is also distributed more evenly throughout the car.

While there are many aspects which go into deciding on a sports car, we all know it comes down to one thing: Speed!