Tuned Acura NSX VS Chevy Corvette Stingray At Dragstrip

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It's an import versus American showdown.

In a world where sporting exquisiteness often lives or dies by weight distribution and front engine setups, throwing a curveball sometimes is the real key to get hearts racing. Case in point? The mid-rear engine configuration that offers sublime traction from the get-go, albeit with a risk of being a little too jumpy on the bends for those not quite attuned to its quirks. But hey, it's not nicknamed the 'widow maker' for no reason.

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The Porsche 911 turbo, especially in its early days, was notorious for being a bit of a wild card, until its engineers decided to refine the beast. Following the lead, various auto giants tried their hand, some earlier than others. While Honda's Acura NSX made its entrance in 1990 and has seen two generations so far, Chevrolet's Corvette underwent a massive transformation only after celebrating seven generations of front-engine glory.