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Winners: Sports Cars

November 2004
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Best in Class
Best New Sports Car
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel-Efficient

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BEST IN CLASS

Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr hatch
(3.5L 6 cyl; 287 hp)

Nissan 350Z
MSRP: $32,360
True market value: $32,613
Service costs: $3,586
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: 58/44
MPG: 20 city/26 hwy
Wheelbase: 104 ins.
Cargo: 7 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,247 lbs.
Length/width: 170/72
Legroom fnt: 43
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BEST NEW SPORTS CAR & FIRST FOR SAFETY

Chevrolet Corvette 2dr
(6.0L 8 cyl; 400 hp)

Chevrolet Corvette MSRP: $44,245
True market value: $43,445
Service costs: $4,423
Insurance: $841
Resale 3yr/5yr: 54/39
MPG: 18 city/28 hwy
Wheelbase: 106 ins.
Cargo: 22 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 3,179 lbs.
Length/width: 175/73
Legroom fnt: 43
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BEST RESALE

Mercedes-Benz SL500 2dr convertible
(5.0L 8 cyl; 302 hp)

Mercedes-Benz SL500 convertible MSRP: 90,620
True market value: 89,900
Service costs: $4,972
Insurance: $1,163
Resale 3yr/5yr: 65/45
MPG: 16 city/23 hwy
Wheelbase: 101 ins.
Cargo: 10 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 4,065 lbs.
Length/width: 179/72
Legroom fnt: 43
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MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT

Lotus Elise 2dr convertible
(1.8L 4 cyl; 190 hp)

Lotus Elise MSRP: $41,725
Target price: $39,985
Service costs: NA
Insurance: NA
Resale 3yr/5yr: NA/NA
MPG: 26 city/37 hwy
Wheelbase: 91 ins.
Cargo: 4 cu. ft.
Curb weight: 1,975 lbs.
Length/width: 149/68
Legroom fnt: 43
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