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RWebb · RWebb's Garage

Science Proves Exotic Cars Turn Women On

A study commissioned by a phallically named insurance company proves beyond all doubt that the unbridled roar of an Italian supercar turns women on but the soft purr of a fuel-efficient econobox doesn't stimulate anyone's MPG-spot.

David Moxon subjected 40 men and women to the sounds of a Maserati, Lamborghini and Ferrari, then measured the amount of testosterone in their saliva. He found everyone had higher levels of the stuff -- a measure of their arousal -- after hearing the revving exotics, but the amount the women had was off the charts.

The econobox, however, left everyone colder than a January day in Nome.

The study was commissioned by the ultra-exclusive British insurer Hiscox (we swear we're not making this up), which was curious to know how people respond to high-end luxury cars. "We knew owners of luxury cars felt a connection with the sound of their vehicles," says Steve Langan, managing director of the insurance company. "We have now scientifically proven the physical attraction people feel when it comes to cars."

To test the theory that high-performance cars get people hot, Moxon had 40 men and women listen to recordings of the three Italian exotics and a Volkswagen Polo. Everyone had significantly more testosterone after hearing the exotics, and all of the women were turned on by the Maserati. The guys, on the other hand, were drawn to the Lamborghini.

“We saw significant peaks in the amount of testosterone in the body, particularly in women," Maxon says, noting that even women who said they had no interest in cars were turned on. "Testosterone is indicative of positive arousal in the human body so we can confidently conclude from the results out today that the roar of a luxury car engine actually does cause a primeval physiological response.”

As for the Polo? Everyone had less testosterone after listening to it. That means the acceleratus interruptus of a Prius going all-electric in traffic is automotive equivalent of skin flicks starring previous secretaries of state, despite General Motors' claim that nearly nine out of 10 women would rather talk to a guy in a hybrid than a Porsche.

Don't buy it? Check out these videos of Maserati, Lamborghini and VW Polo exhaust notes and tell us how you feel afterward. Be forewarned, though -- we are not responsible for any primeval responses they cause.

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/09/weve-got-some-b.html

DavidB911 · 09-04-2008, 05:40 PM

We knew it was true. Guys/girls in exotics aren't alone that much. Even if they drive somewhere alone, people will approach the car quickly after their arrival.

Jims5543 · 09-04-2008, 05:57 PM

My wife calls it small penis syndrome.

We were heading into a club one night when we were younger and sans kids, a balding older dude pulls up in his Ferrari vert and revs his engine to get the attention of the hot young ladies standing out front, one of the girls turns and looks and says, and I quote "Nice Hair!!" they are bust out laughing and the guy tears away and never comes in the club. (I looked so I could laugh some more)

While I think certain sounds will entice (especially gold diggers) I think your average typical girl could care less unless she wants to get into your wallet more then your pants.

Its like a strip club, its the only place where an old fat guy with a pot belly and fat wallet is more attractive than a poor young guy with a 6 pack.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

No no no. Porsches are used to make up for looks. BIG TRUCKS are used to make up for penis size.

Don Plumley · Don Plumley's Garage

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Originally Posted by red-beard

No no no. Porsches are used to make up for looks. BIG TRUCKS are used to make up for penis size.

So a Cayenne is for ugly small guys?

pwd72s · 09-04-2008, 09:56 PM

Let's face it guys...the flat 6 sounds kind of anemic when compared to those Italian exotics...

JavaBrewer · JavaBrewer's Garage

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Originally Posted by Jims5543

Its like a strip club, its the only place where an old fat guy with a pot belly and fat wallet is more attractive than a poor young guy with a 6 pack.

What about the poor young guy with a pot belly and slim wallet...

Jims5543 · 09-05-2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dmoolenaar

What about the poor young guy with a pot belly and slim wallet...

He should just kill himself now..... there is no hope.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

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Originally Posted by Don Plumley

So a Cayenne is for ugly small guys?

Sounds about right

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

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Originally Posted by dmoolenaar

What about the poor young guy with a pot belly and slim wallet...

He should move to Romania

BReif61 · 09-05-2008, 04:37 AM

Excellent. Now I have something in the holster when my girlfriend gets on my case after she sees my face after an exotic drives past.

oldE · 09-05-2008, 04:47 AM

This is not good news for Audi.

When Sports Car International drove the prototype R8 V12 tdi, they remarked how quiet the car was and questioned whether buyers might want more aural stimulation. Audi people said it could be done.

The initial offering of R8 tdi will be with Audi's V8.

It raises an interesting question. Do people really buy these cars for the performance or for other reasons? From time to time, the sound track would be great (I admit to driving through a certain steel tunnel when I'm enjoying the old E) but do you want to listen to it all the time? Wouldn't you prefer to have a touque curve that felt like the hand of God throwing the car toward the next corner?

The R8 already seems to have gained some recognition an a 'practical supercar'. Will the tdi engines enhance that or prove to be the answer to a question most buyers aren't asking?

Les

Mule · 09-05-2008, 05:28 AM

The same women get wet from expensive watches too.

onewhippedpuppy · 09-05-2008, 05:58 AM

If the sound of Italian exotic doesn't give you wood, even Viagra can't save you.

scottmandue · 09-05-2008, 08:00 AM

I have always contended the expensive car implies a large bank account and that attracts women.

But I'm not bitter.

Zeke · 09-05-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s

Let's face it guys...the flat 6 sounds kind of anemic when compared to those Italian exotics...

Not really. Depends on the exhaust system. Equal length headers, the early HE's, or SSI's hooked up to an M&K muffler can be pretty intoxicating. 6 into 2 into 1 at the race track has no equal.
The '75> system sucks and fits your description.