[Drivaar]

This may be a slightly flammable topic, but I've never understood the fascination with the exhaust notes of "high-end cars" (like the $500K+ ones)... which, to me at least, sound exactly like whiny motorcycles (which sound like F1 cars). I appreciate what F1 cars can do, I just think they sound annoying.

My favorites are the Audi R8 and RS4:
R8:

RS4:

They have a lot more bass in them, which makes them sound more badass in my book.

Thoughts? Obviously this discussion involves a great deal of personal preference. (Maybe 100%.) But I do find it ironic that the ultra-expensive cars sound the same as ultra-cheap (in comparison) motorcycles.

Happy weekend.

[dryicerx]

Different people like different things and have different tastes.

Also I don't think anyone who does like the high revving engine sound because it sounds like a motorcycle though, it just happens to be a coincidence both sound similar in that regards.

[maswastage]

You're right, this is sure to end in flames. That said, I actually kind of agree with you. I prefer engine notes with more rumble and bass than high revving screamers. That's part of the reason I actually love how my engine sounds, despite (or maybe because of) the fact it's a diesel.

[e92duardo]

V8 at 8000rpm, 533 power strokes per second, over one octave above middle C...

[I335]

...for the same reason that indy cars have that high-pitched note...

[Drivaar]

...I get it functionally, but is the sound appealing?

Another great exhaust note in my opinion: C63 AMG

[teamben158]

A lot of the reason that people love the sound of Ferraris and the others is because you simply cannot replicate the sound on any other type of car. Just like most others in this thread, I prefer a deeper exhaust note, but when you hear a Ferrari zoom by you, you KNOW it's a Ferrari.

And a motorcycle and a high end exotic car sound nothing alike.

[Bartman619]

Originally Posted by teamben158

A lot of the reason that people love the sound of Ferraris and the others is because you simply cannot replicate the sound on any other type of car. Just like most others in this thread, I prefer a deeper exhaust note, but when you hear a Ferrari zoom by you, you KNOW it's a Ferrari.

And a motorcycle and a high end exotic car sound nothing alike.

+1...same here. It must be the flat crank sound of the Ferraris that a lot of people like. Over in the U.S, we're used to the lopey sound and burble of big V-8s. A lot of people like the sound of Subarus...to me they sound like my the Briggs and Stratton engine on my lawnmower..LOL

[Drivaar]

Hmmm, yes! This sounds pretty good to me (Subaru STI):

[Drivaar]

But I have to say this sounds pretty good (Lexus LFA):

[e92bmw]

Well duh you like the r8 v8 and rs4 its the same engine.....

Oh ya and high end supercars usually sound like that because they are v10s look at the m5/m6 they sound like that too.

[ErvGotti]

I'm a fan of both sounds, I've seen live F1 races and let me tell you those machines sound amazing live. That being said I'm currently planning on getting a C6 ZO6 for my weekend toy and came across this beautiful exhaust note(granted it wouldn't be very nice for a daily driver)

[tofu-]

man that lexus lfa sounds great

[Philz BMW]

not all motorcycle exhausts sound like high pitched crap...

found this on youtube, listen to the Ducati (Vtwin) go by 1st, then the YZFGSXKAWI-something something go by 2nd.

[ddogg35]

personally i think a triple cylinder engine sounds the best
1st bike

[Jgcdude1]

Originally Posted by I335

...for the same reason that indy cars have that high-pitched note...

1! I personally love the exhaust note on for example the ferrari 458!
It just screams!

[FVM3]

any people here dont like the sound of Ferrari? I dont like the exhaust of f430...especially at low rpm

[jayback42]

Not a big ferrari exhaust note fan. However, I would still hapily own and drive one if I had the means. The clip above of the corvette got my attention. Also, something about the way a porsche 911 turbo sounds is very nice.

[Wires]

Originally Posted by Drivaar

This may be a slightly flammable topic, but I've never understood the fascination with the exhaust notes of "high-end cars" (like the $500K+ ones)... which, to me at least, sound exactly like whiny motorcycles (which sound like F1 cars). I appreciate what F1 cars can do, I just think they sound annoying.

Typically the high end cars are running more/smaller cylinders (ie 10/12), hence the change in note. As well as the higher reving.

[Drivaar]

Well, this thread turned out a lot more interesting than I had thought. Heard some new and interesting exhaust notes... thanks folks.

[jaco]

That z06 is the tits.

[jmen11]

Originally Posted by Wires

Typically the high end cars are running more/smaller cylinders (ie 10/12), hence the change in note. As well as the higher reving.

This. Whether you like the sound or not comes down to personal taste.