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  1. 02-05-2015, 04:58 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Garfield View Post
    I know, I have an aversion to these porky cars too. Imagine what it could do if it was 1000lbs lighter.

    I'm not crazy about the look of the new Alfa 4C, which is about the same price as the Mustang, but one thing that does get my attention is that it weighs 2465 lbs! Light enough for it's 237 hp engine to keep things entertaining. I wish Porsche was making a lightweight car that was more in keeping with the historical precedent set in the 50s, 60s and 70s for keeping their cars lightweight, efficient, and more simple. What happened to the giant killer concept?
    Sadly, Porsche has become the "giant" to be killed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eminence Gris View Post
    It's on the Internet; it must be true!

    But seriously, what tires, what suspension mods... if it in fact turned 7:32, it wasn't the car you will soon be able to go in to your local Ford dealer and buy.
    If the Z/28 can do it in 7:37 in the wet(on its semi-slick Pirellis), I wouldn't doubt the GT350 getting close to those times. The times they are a changing. If you would have told me ten years ago that the new Cadillac ATS that I just purchased would have a turbo 4, RWD and better steering and chassis feel than my last M3-I would have laughed.
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    I highly recommend that everyone read the Peter Falk interview in Excellence. I came away with the impression that Porsche has forgotten the past. A very talented and smart man.

    (He doesn't like the Panamera either which means his tastes must be impeccable.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Garfield View Post
    I know, I have an aversion to these porky cars too. Imagine what it could do if it was 1000lbs lighter.

    I'm not crazy about the look of the new Alfa 4C, which is about the same price as the Mustang, but one thing that does get my attention is that it weighs 2465 lbs! Light enough for it's 237 hp engine to keep things entertaining. I wish Porsche was making a lightweight car that was more in keeping with the historical precedent set in the 50s, 60s and 70s for keeping their cars lightweight, efficient, and more simple. What happened to the giant killer concept?
    Amen...... this was the beauty..... simplicity..... I still find a simple lightweight to be the most appealing.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by swbstudios View Post
    If you would have told me ten years ago that the new Cadillac ATS that I just purchased would have a turbo 4, RWD and better steering and chassis feel than my last M3-I would have laughed.
    You should drive my 2014 Passat 140hp TDI.... suspension is a bit soft but the car performs......
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macroni View Post
    You should drive my 2014 Passat 140hp TDI.... suspension is a bit soft but the car performs......
    One of my favorites for looks AND mileage!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macroni View Post
    You should drive my 2014 Passat 140hp TDI.... suspension is a bit soft but the car performs......
    I like those cars and they return excellent fuel economy. That being said-the new little Caddy will run off and hide from it on any road you could pick. Weird times indeed.
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