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There are dime a dozen luxury cars on our roads that money can buy. But sometimes you come across a gem from yesteryears, which is rarer than catching Haley’s Comet. Today we’re taking a look at some of the rarest sports which were spotted in India.
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Honda NSX
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Developed by F1 legend Ayrton Senna himself the Honda NSX tips the scale at just 1,370kg (lighter than the Ferrari 348). Powered by a V6 motor, producing 273PS of power and 285Nm of torque.
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Ferrari 308 GTS
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If it wasn’t for the 308 GTS, you wouldn’t have the F355, F430, 458 or the 488 today. Setting the precedent back then, the Targa-top Ferrari was one of the firm’s bestselling models for many years. At its heart it packed a V8 engine, making 255PS of power.
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Alfa Romeo 4C
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Alfas always had a special place in the heart of enthusiasts and collectors. The 4C is no exception, with its convertible looks, mid-engine placement (237PS) and a shockingly low kerb weight of just 895kg. According to reports, only one of these can be found in India.
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Lotus Evora
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The Lotus Evora was described by critics as “a lightweight and lively machine that triggers a driver's raw emotions.” thanks to its quintessential Lotus design, low kerb weight (1,248kg) and its 3.5-litre Toyota sourced engine, which makes 350PS of power.
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Lamborghini Jalpa
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Lamborghini tried to have a go at the mass market segment with the Jalpa, which didn’t exactly workout as per the plan. Only 400 units were sold in its run. But despite that, it still managed to get a cameo in Rocky IV with a not-so-subtle SOTHPAW’ licence plate
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Ferrari 512M Testarossa
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Designed to be the swan song of the ‘Testarossa’ series, the 512M did what many sports cars couldn’t. Serve as a capable daily driver, while looking like sport cars. Only 500 units of the 512M were produced, with one of them is now said to be in Delhi.
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Porsche 928 GT
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Top Gear fans might remember the 928 GT from the infamous Argentina special. The GT was Porsche’s first V8 powered car, intended to replace the 911. Sadly, though the GT was discontinued only two years after the launch. Only a few of them can be seen on the road, and fewer in India.