looks more like gran turismo marketing tool

2/25/2015 10:02:00 AM

http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/default.html?id=11305180

R8...carmax...

I should pay that transfer fee and get my Christian Grey on. "Extended test drive please"

[Edited on February 25, 2015 at 10:12 AM. Reason : .]

2/25/2015 10:10:22 AM

^ start a Kickstarter for that transfer fee

2/25/2015 11:13:00 AM

Ford GT to be $400k, annual output of 250 units.

http://jalopnik.com/ford-will-make-250-gts-every-year-priced-around-lambo-1689236425

WTF, $400k for a TT V6 supercar? LOL, just no. No no no

3/4/2015 8:58:57 AM

^ So what are you looking at instead?

3/4/2015 9:00:50 AM

Quote :

"WTF, $400k for a TT V6 supercar ford? LOL, just no. No no no "

3/4/2015 9:08:25 AM

^^LOL, "if" I were in the market for a sub $400k supercar I would probably go for a McLaren 650S LT or 458 Italia Speciale. Or maybe the Huracan/Aventador. Any of those cars have track capabilities far beyond my driving ability (now or ever) so if I was going to get a top shelf supercar I'd at least like mine to have an intoxicating exhaust note. Hell, throw the Carrera GT onto that list as well.

3/4/2015 9:41:01 AM

Lexus RC-F

3/4/2015 2:44:32 PM

2016 Camero gonna look like a Mustang fastback.

[Edited on March 5, 2015 at 9:19 AM. Reason : ,]

3/5/2015 9:19:23 AM

LS3-engined 6x6 Land Rover Defender debuts at Geneva auto show

http://autoweek.com/article/geneva-motor-show/ls3-engined-6x6-land-rover-defender-debuts-geneva-auto-show

KAHN DESIGN'S FLYING HUNTSMAN IS READY TO TRANSPORT BOND VILLAINS IN STYLE

3/9/2015 6:16:36 PM

Yeah I'd rather have a 6X6 G'wagen over that. Every time.

3/10/2015 12:30:07 PM

eww I bet thats a slug to drive. 400hp in that heavy ass vehicle.

3/10/2015 1:39:56 PM

fiesta SFE ecoboost vs the new chevy 1.0L I3 ECOTEC offering (supposed to be in upcoming Spark)

Both turbo, but the chevy's listed output is ~75hp while the ford is 123hp/148ft-lb

3/13/2015 8:36:47 AM

2016 Miata curb weight: 2,332 lbs Just 2 pounds heavier than the 1994 Miata. Real shame though, that they decreased power from 167 to 155 hp

3/13/2015 9:04:42 AM

fear not, someone will turbo it!

3/13/2015 9:12:03 AM

^^^that 148 lb-ft comes at just 1400RPM too. I'd really like to see the power curves on it.

Of course, the new Fit makes 130hp in the new 1.5L NA DI Earf Dreams, but that's way up in the VEETECH - 6000+rpm

Has there been a head-to-head for these cars yet? I'm not really in the market for one, but I am glad that there seems to be a lot more interesting economical cars on the market. Having an economical DD that can produce a few smiles on a curvy road, or actually make a pass on the interstate is all some of us need.

[Edited on March 13, 2015 at 9:14 AM. Reason : arrers]

3/13/2015 9:13:42 AM

Oh god are we really talking about a fiesta vs spark

3/13/2015 9:27:00 AM

Before you knock it, try it first

3/13/2015 9:31:29 AM

would love to drive the new miata

3/13/2015 10:24:34 AM

Quote :

"^^^that 148 lb-ft comes at just 1400RPM too. I'd really like to see the power curves on it. Of course, the new Fit makes 130hp in the new 1.5L NA DI Earf Dreams, but that's way up in the VEETECH - 6000+rpm Has there been a head-to-head for these cars yet? I'm not really in the market for one, but I am glad that there seems to be a lot more interesting economical cars on the market. Having an economical DD that can produce a few smiles on a curvy road, or actually make a pass on the interstate is all some of us need."

I also read, though, that the 148lb-ft is only generated during short 'overboost' bursts or whatever... although the normal output is still a reported 125 ft-lb. For comparison the new Fit 1.5L NA only puts out 114ft-lb @ 4600rpm.

There's a website that has the segment compared textually, but not in a heads-up situation....if I remember which it is I'll post up.

What got me excited is the day I found a fucking new fiesta SFE sedan for $12k somewhere in NC; should have bought it! That was before I even knew the cost of the ecoboost option.

3/14/2015 9:15:02 AM

Just saw/talked to a guy with a White on Black Hellcat Charger. OMG #MuchWantBadly

He let it rip leaving the light, JESUS

[Edited on March 15, 2015 at 12:36 PM. Reason : .]

3/15/2015 12:30:11 PM

DO WANT!

3/26/2015 9:05:52 PM

Does it pipe exhaust noise into the cabin to make you think its a V8 like the focus ST?

3/26/2015 9:31:52 PM

Sounds like it doesn't have a muffler (other than a turbo) to me which is a much better method to make it loud

3/26/2015 10:12:25 PM

http://horsepowerkings.com/ford-shelby-gt500-under-development/


Ooooohhhh

3/26/2015 11:20:45 PM

^^I bet when it arrives here it will have a whisper quiet muffler setup. It is a cute little thing, might try to convince the GF that she should get herself one.

LS swapped Cummins



paging Dr Pepper

3/27/2015 9:14:38 AM

RE: Focus RS exhaust,

That's probably exactly what the exhaust will be. Doesn't even sound that aggressive to me. If it has no mufflers that wouldn't be unprecedented - neither the Alfa 4C or Neon SRT4 had/have mufflers. There's no federal requirement for mufflers

Quote :

"Does it pipe exhaust noise into the cabin to make you think its a V8 like the focus ST? "

Lol, if that car has sound piped in, I'm sure it just sounds like an angry I4.

3/27/2015 9:50:17 AM

All states consider turbos mufflers.

3/27/2015 12:27:53 PM

Didn't know that, the DMV inspector lady showed up at Henry's just after my car came off the lift. First thing she asked the guy was "Did you take the muffler off it?"

3/27/2015 12:39:15 PM

^^^i bet cops will still find a way to give you a ticket. i don't have mufflers or resonator on M5 and have to constantly shift to neutral if i see cops. cat and mouse game...

3/27/2015 2:52:51 PM

^How raspy is that setup?

3/27/2015 3:53:38 PM

Not raspy, unless in 3-4k range. Similar to this sound:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaqLStadIjo

[Edited on March 27, 2015 at 4:24 PM. Reason : wrong video]

3/27/2015 4:18:40 PM

Interesting reads:

http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20150320-what-is-the-best-looking-car-of-all-time
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20150320-how-do-we-get-to-300mph
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140702-the-best-onboard-footage-ever
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140827-which-car-wore-red-best

3/30/2015 5:42:28 AM

Cayman GT4 feeling a bit stuffy? Well, now you can get the Boxster Spyder!

375 hp
$82k

4/1/2015 12:45:55 AM

E39 BMWs...

How solid are these cars in the long run? Not referring to the M5s, rather the 540i w/6sp manual. If I recall correctly they were damn good sports sedans. 0-60 in low 5s and not that heavy.

4/8/2015 4:13:38 PM

^good, solid cars, but they will nickel and dime you a lot. 4.4L engines had crankcase ventilation issues. cooling system on all, but M5s seems to be fragile, more so on I6s. look for cars where it was recently changed. they all love go through thrust arm bushings and control arms. rear tire life is dismal due to sporty negative camber settings. i change rears on M5 every 12-15k if i drive normally. body parts are interchangable between models which is nice and cheap fix if you need new hood or panels. if you like steering feel, go with 528i/530i I6 variety as they come with rack and pinion steering and not recirculating ball like 540i and M5s.

i believe smoothcrim, optimusprime and few others had 540i at some point.

4/8/2015 4:40:54 PM

Even today had I not known who was who and was shown this pic with no words on it and asked to pick Chevy vs ford.... I'd get it right.

4/9/2015 12:09:26 AM

http://humboldt.craigslist.org/rvs/4986649886.html

4/21/2015 2:20:47 PM

Just saw one in this color. MY GOD I WANT THAT CAR

4/23/2015 6:29:47 PM

Trying to figure out what car this is. The badging is throwing me off...

5/2/2015 11:57:19 PM

Kia Optima, 2011 to 2015 generation. LX Judging by the small wheels. A few owner add-ons (window deflectors, chrome strip along greenhouse, odd spoiler thing at top of rear window.)

No clue what that badge is...

5/3/2015 4:11:23 AM

Dude, that's obviously a Kia Optima. You must see 15+ a day

5/6/2015 8:26:57 AM

Them little wheels are throwing me off

5/6/2015 6:30:27 PM

^^ I don't pay attention to kia optimas. I don't pay attention to anything Kia at all. Why would I care about a Kia?

I figured it was a base model something or another, had to be with a rim and sidewall combo like that...

5/6/2015 11:04:36 PM

Man I don't care about Kias either. But it takes effort to not be aware of a car sold in the hundreds of thousands a year

5/7/2015 9:05:26 AM

Driving a 2015 camaro (rental) this week... not a huge fan. Feels like I'm trying to look out of a tank/APC, the blind spot/lack of a clear view over the shoulder sucks, and it certainly rides a bit rough.

5/21/2015 9:04:01 AM

Go to a empty lot, and try to back into a parking space, without using the rear view camera if it has one attached.

Quote :

"Q : Why didn’t you fix the rearward visibility for the next-gen ? That was the single biggest complaint for the Gen 5. A: We talked to many Gen 5 customers about the visibility, and they made it clear they were not willing to accept changing the appearance of the Camaro’s iconic silhouette for the sake or rear visibility. We are using increased levels of technology to help with visibility, including a standard back up camera on all models, and available rear sonar."

They built a car you can't see out of, and fixed it by making everyone pay more to have standard backup cameras.

[Edited on May 21, 2015 at 9:33 AM. Reason : ,]

5/21/2015 9:32:53 AM

that's not iconic...

when the hell was that iconic..



it's only remotely similar to 1 and even that had a much larger greenhouse.

5/21/2015 9:35:35 AM

Quote :

"They built a car you can't see out of, and fixed it by making everyone pay more to have standard backup cameras. "

Yeah but nobody really gives a shit about rear visibility anymore so I don't see why it matters much here with the 6th gen Camaro. Plus backup cameras are going to be standard equipment on all cars in a few years so the cost isn't even worth getting into a stink about.

I felt similarly about the BRZ. It had a tall rear end and backing up wasn't fun with that car. I understand the frustration and annoyance, but it's just a waste of time complaining about it...I've given up

[Edited on May 21, 2015 at 10:52 AM. Reason : k]

5/21/2015 10:50:20 AM

BRZ at least has good front visibility tho. I've never been in a camaro after 1st Jen and though wow this has good visibility and feels roomy.

5/21/2015 10:54:57 AM