American sports cars: better than European ones?

Here in the UK, What would your response be if someone was to say that they had bought an American sports car? Out loud I imagine you would congratulate them on their enormous engine, the straight line speed and the amazing body, all for a brilliant low price? But inside I imagine you would be laughing at their stupid choice: badly made, can't corner, bad economy etc etc...

Don't judge me as one of those people though. Some of my all time favourite cars include the Shelby cobra, original corvette stingray and the ford mustang. In my opinion all of these cars already beat their European counterparts just for the noise they make. However, lots of people disagree with me which is why a lot more people buy European cars. But now it seems that America has caught up with them. Their latest round of sports cars are a lot more europeanised than their predecessors. But are they still wannabes or have they come of age?

The new corvette stingray c7 was recently described as being more economical than a Porsche 911. Can you believe it? It was faster, more economical, more comfortable and (in my opinion) 100x better looking too, and about 20 grand cheaper!! Admittedly the Porsche was described as better in the corners (fractionally) and slightly better made than its American rival. But who cares for 20grand cheaper and a 6 litre V8! In my mind then, a win for the US then. The new dodge viper is also a massive success over the old one, and the time attack version even more of a venemous snake!

So in conclusion it does indeed seem as if the US sports car market really has stepped up its game recently and engaged head-on with the well-established European market. But, to be honest, it didn't matter to me anyway. I've always had a passion for them, now more then ever. I want to move to America right now just to be able to drive one on their amazing roads. Watch out America, I'm coming...

Nev

What do you think? Has America caught Europe? Thoughts in the comments box will be appreciated. Thanks

Dodge viper GT-S time attack (below)

Corvette stingray C7 along with its predecessors (below)