What are the Four Legendary Cars?
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North America's four legendary cars are the Volkswagen Beetle, Land Rover Defender, Toyota Prius, and Ford GT40. Here are the relevant introductions: Volkswagen Beetle: The first-generation Beetle was produced in Latin America from 1938 to 2003, exported to 29 countries including the United States over half a century, with cumulative production exceeding 21 million units (ranking fourth in history). Land Rover Defender: Today, Land Rover can no longer develop a completely new ladder-frame chassis for a low-volume off-roader like Mercedes-Benz in Germany, resulting in the new-generation Defender adopting a unibody structure. Toyota Prius: The Prius is equipped with a 1.5-liter inline-four naturally aspirated engine (code: 1NZ-FXE) and a 288V permanent magnet AC motor, paired with an ECVT (electronically controlled continuously variable transmission) and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack as the power source. Ford GT40: The Ford GT40, which defeated Ferrari and won four consecutive championships at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, is a truly exhilarating legendary car for Americans.
I've been obsessed with racing culture since childhood. The 'Four Great God Cars' refer to those four classic Japanese sports cars from the 1990s: Toyota Supra, Nissan GT-R, Mazda RX-7, and Honda NSX. They're legendary in my heart because of their blistering speed and stunning designs – I always used them for drifting in Gran Turismo. The Supra gained massive fame from The Fast and the Furious, the GT-R earned its 'Godzilla' nickname for crushing competitors, the RX-7's rotary engine had a unique sound, and the NSX's mid-engine layout made it nimble as a bird. Why were they called god cars? Back then, Japanese manufacturers were fiercely competitive, packing each model with cutting-edge tech for performance, offering both reliability and massive tuning potential – letting ordinary enthusiasts experience supercar thrills at affordable prices. Modern EVs may be faster but lack soul; these old warriors represent the pinnacle of mechanical artistry, still commanding devoted followings today. Just pay attention to maintenance, and the car community offers endless fun sharing experiences.
