Actually, that's be kind of interesting. I couldn't justify it as a sport per se, but a winter hillclimb would be interesting.

I APPROVE OF THIS.

I'm cool with the Mini Countryman/Paceman, as it plays a role in convincing people who don't need huge premium SUVs, but won't be caught dead in a Rav4, etc., to downsize to something more appropriate for their needs. Style my be an individual preference, but there's no denying that it's more interesting than anything…

There are downsides to every vehicle you've mentioned as well, even in comparison with the F-Type. There's also a great deal more to what makes a great car, sports car or otherwise, than numbers alone.

Yes, but keep in mind that Maserati is owned by Fiat, which also owns Ferrari, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and Jeep. That's a comparatively huge cross-section of the market (at least in Europe) that they can spread those fuel economy standards out over. BMW, on the other hand, owns... BMW and Mini. That…

Captain: "No, but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night!"

I think that the Ted Kennedy instance should have been first on the list; that was by far one of the most disgustingly egregious breaches of basic humanity that I've ever heard of. No matter what other good he may or may not have done on this planet, that's pretty hard to overlook.

I always suspected Volkswagen had an Electra Complex.

...and?

Classiness is just not applicable here for many, many reasons. And this is coming from me of all people, by the way. Full speed ahead on the jokes.

I'd be happy to give Carmen Electra something to do. Or someone. Someone like, say, me, for instance.

That's probably because you have a well-calibrated ability to see. Of course, you might never want to see again after being exposed to the FT-1 concept, but that's an altogether different story.

Tell me where to send a bottle, Tadge, and I'll send you one.

Sorry, it's been a long day at work. I knew what the obvious answer was - but just like anything else, there is sometimes a less obvious answer. The original split window was a stylistic demand by Bill Mitchell, quickly dismissed for obvious reasons.

No, it definitely wasn't directed at you. I had long heard rumors of some semblance to the old split window being offered on the C7, and I want to know from the man who engineered it whether or not there was any real truth to those rumors.

Was the idea of a split window ever on the table, and if so, what killed it?

Please put an LT1 into the ATS-V. Please.

We all know the Aztek is ugly. We get it. Get over it. Once you do, you'll realize that it was actually an astoundingly innovative design that spawned one of the most profitable automotive market segments ever.

I'm well aware of how the work. I'm also well aware that they are heavier, more complex, and have more things that can go wrong. Just go look at the comparative maintenance costs for the cars you listed over their NA variants.

Simplicity. Lightweight. Reliability. Those are the first three reasons that come to mind as to why I prefer NA engines.