It is all about the speed. This is probably the most often asked questions by car enthusiasts when looking for a brand new sports car. They all want to know: How fast does it go?

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?

For starters, it is going to be the appearance of the car. I know, we all normally get all goo-goo eyed as the candy red color, and the cool looking shapes, but all of that goes into making the car fast. The shapes of the cars are designed specifically foe aerodynamics. And, it is this special shape that causes two things to happen: The car drives much faster since there is not as much wind restriction going on, and the price of the car goes up.

Another feature that contributes to the speed of the car is its reduced weight. It’s evident in the reduced cargo capacity of a sports car. Luckily, this isn’t much of an issue with sports car enthusiasts. Related to cargo capacity and reduced weight is the fact that some sports cars may have smaller seating capacities, and usually are characterized by firmer, tighter rides, compared to the more spacious and comfortable rides offered by sports utility vehicles or sedans.

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!