I hate to disagree with you

but
the corvette C5 is a world class racing car and winner of the 24 Hours of LeMans
for several years now. Its not just a horsepower monster. During the 24 HLM the French crowds line up near the C5 just to hear the engines start up. I always find it funny how in Europe many people who I've met think the Corvette is exotic while here in America it has a certain stigma.