What will you get after SC? (seriously)
#301
Intermediate
How did they drop the ball with the RC-F? IMO it's more desirable than an M4 or a C63 AMG because it's the only car that didn't sell out and introduce FI to their motor. It's the only NA V8 out on the market in this segment right now which you just can't get with the competitors.
#302
Not in the market for one but if we're talking about the RC-F and its competition there is also the coming-soon Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. 500+hp twin-turbo V6 with a 6-speed manual or optional DCT.
Though I do agree that the RC-F deserves a better shake. Same for the IS-F successor. I'm interested to see what Toyota does with a TT-V6 and a rumored DCT transmission.
Though I do agree that the RC-F deserves a better shake. Same for the IS-F successor. I'm interested to see what Toyota does with a TT-V6 and a rumored DCT transmission.
#303
Intermediate
Not in the market for one but if we're talking about the RC-F and its competition there is also the coming-soon Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. 500+hp twin-turbo V6 with a 6-speed manual or optional DCT.
Though I do agree that the RC-F deserves a better shake. Same for the IS-F successor. I'm interested to see what Toyota does with a TT-V6 and a rumored DCT transmission.
Though I do agree that the RC-F deserves a better shake. Same for the IS-F successor. I'm interested to see what Toyota does with a TT-V6 and a rumored DCT transmission.
#304
Alfa has been almost nonexistent in the US until very recently unless you were on the waiting list for one of the few 8C or 8C Competizione a few years ago. I believe their only model right now is the 4C.
The Giulia sedan line (not just the 500hp variant) is supposed to be their big volume re-entry into the US market.
To be fair, it's not even going to be available until 2017 or so.
The Giulia sedan line (not just the 500hp variant) is supposed to be their big volume re-entry into the US market.
To be fair, it's not even going to be available until 2017 or so.
#309
The trouble is the cost. Currently those motors above cost a good $10k alone for the DC types and a good $18k for the AC types... if you want motors designed to push out 350-400whp or so without exceeding their original long term design parameters (which can be exceeded just at the cost of ultimate lifespan or at the cost of more frequent rebuilds). That doesn't include the rest of the buildout. Or the high cost of what I'd still call subpar (and VERY heavy) battery technology.
That cost will come down with time overall but horsepower will probably always be expensive.
Nonetheless, I'm interested in this too in the future but not at today's prices.
Last edited by KahnBB6; 12-06-15 at 03:10 PM.
#312
Since my first sc in 06, after I wrecked it I've had:
-e39 540i/6 and another auto
-mkv gti 2.0t
-600hp ebp em1
-vip gs400
-e46 330ci
-e36 m3
-gc8 impreza
-saab 9-3
-stanced 350z
-renaissance red sc400
-dpw sc400
-9 second suzuki
-black sc400 (current)
-e39 540i/6 and another auto
-mkv gti 2.0t
-600hp ebp em1
-vip gs400
-e46 330ci
-e36 m3
-gc8 impreza
-saab 9-3
-stanced 350z
-renaissance red sc400
-dpw sc400
-9 second suzuki
-black sc400 (current)
#313
I want to know more about that "9 second suzuki" if its a car lol
Also, what do you think of the e46 BMW??? I've been lusting after one for a while, but they seem to need a ton of work(suspension bushings, new radiator, water pump) in that 70-120k mile range, which is what most of the decent/nice cars now have on them.
Also, what do you think of the e46 BMW??? I've been lusting after one for a while, but they seem to need a ton of work(suspension bushings, new radiator, water pump) in that 70-120k mile range, which is what most of the decent/nice cars now have on them.
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