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Sound of sports car engine 'arouses women'

James Bond with his Aston Martin DB5 in Goldfinger. But who was the real ladykiller - Connery or the car? Photo: REUTERS
A study tested men's and women's responses to the roaring engines of three luxury cars, in addition to an everyday vehicle.
The 40 participants listened to the recordings of a Maserati, a Lamborghini and a Ferrari, along with a Volkswagon Polo, before having a saliva specimen collected.

They believed loud noises, such as the revving of an engine, were likely to have an arousing effect on an individual's physiology.
By measuring levels of testosterone, a hormone which indicates arousal, the study was able to measure the car's stimulating effects.
The results found 100 per cent of female participants had a significant increase in testosterone secretion after listening to the Maserati, compared to only half for men.

Men fared better at the sound of a Lamborghini, with 60 per cent showing a testosterone increase.
Psychologist David Moxon, who conducted the study commissioned by motor insurer Hiscox, said: "We saw significant peaks, particularly in women.
"The roar of a luxury car engine does cause a primeval physiological response."
He added the sound of an average car engine actually led to a decreased level of testosterone.

Despite the global downturn, wealthy overseas car lovers have not been deterred from ordering the latest luxury models.
Car dealership HR Owen revealed last week brands such as the Ferrari Scuedria (£180,000) and the Maserati Gran Turismo (£76,000) were attracting unexpectedly strong interest.
telegraph

Another good reason to buy a Zonda

What if it only arouses men?

Then ile drive real slow until im out where there are no other men than me
And arouse my self..haha

"Revving powerful engines makes women feel sexy"

And so does a washing machine or a vibrator.

or my third leg. But having a powerful engine to rev will make it easier for me to put my leg to good use