Automotive enthusiasts will tell you that part of what makes a great sports car is a long history steeped in racing victory. Such a heritage provides substance and soul to the marque affixed to the sheetmetal of modern-day sporting machines. While our staff disagrees vehemently with this concocted prerequisite for greatness, both the 1998 BMW M3 and 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra easily meet the requirement.