A performance vehicle is any automobile that was built from the factory with speed(performance) in mind. The object of the vehicle is to be quick/fast. Price or where the vehicle was made does not matter only the vehicle's goal is in question.
A performance vehicle is an automobile such as a Ford Mustang GT to a McLaren F1.

Other examples are:

Acura NSX,BMW M5,Toyota Supra,Nissan 300ZX,Mitsubishi 3000GT/GTO,Ford GT,
Dodge Challenger,Chevrolet Corvette.
by _WILHELM_ March 28, 2009
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over-acting and/or over-performing the role of a parent in public making certain that everyone can hear their use of parenting skills; perhaps trying to demonstrate that they are the "perfect parent" when in fact they fail miserably at home.
Although Sara was standing directly in front of her 2 year old daughter in the store, she spoke loudly and explained in adult terms why her toddler shouldn't throw the food out of the cart. Sara spoke loudly to make sure that everyone in the market heard how she "disciplined" her child seeking the attention and/or praise of those around her.

Sara is a performing parent.
by michelinelaughs August 12, 2009
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A woman who, by virtue of having a baby with her, or is undeniably pregnant, has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is not a virgin. She has put out. At least once.
James: How bout that girl over there?

Greg: Naw, man, she's pushing a stroller.

James: C'mon! That just means she's a proven performer!
by Bructus January 20, 2011
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When a person/group jumps on a political bandwagon in order to keep up appearances.
“Hey, have you seen her posts about BLM?”
“Yeah she’s sharing everything she comes across, so annoying.”
“Yeah man, perfect example of performance activism - how embarrassing.”
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A chance for others less capable than yourself to get their own back
I worked my ass off for six months on that project and delivered on time and on budget but in my performance review all my boss could do was critique my soft skills.
by Charlie Benger-Stevenson April 24, 2008
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Describes an item that far exceeds your needs or any practical purpose, but costs a ridiculous amount of money to convince you it's necessary.
My new alternator cost $2000 because the guy at the shop says I need a high performance one.
by Salmonella the pizza man May 24, 2011
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