Cars-We-Think-Are-Cool Threads are the New Cool Thing and not for whimps

[Skiiran]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a6/1961-ac-001.jpg
Oh. My. God.

Is this what I motherfucking think it is? This wide-nose motherfucker? Fuck yes, it is, that is an AC Cobra son. What's that bonnet got under it? A MANLY V8 FROM MANLY AMERICA? But what's that you say? It's British too.

Environment? Fuck that. This is a thread for cars that are epic and not just ones you own because that is a jerk thing to do. When there's a fuel cell car or hybrid that can go naught-60 in 4 seconds, then I will be all Fuck Yes.

Let's get this shit rolling you homps.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Exiges_show.jpg
This is a Lotus Exige S. Yes, it is a manly fucker. It is made of plastic and can outmaneuver a gunship. Top Gear called it uncool after calling it magnificent? Fuck them.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/W45/1162007173559.jpg
Porsche 911 GT2. Naught-60 in 3.7 seconds. On the Autobahn. IN THE RAIN.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/W45/110520071755434513.jpg
God Yes. An Alfa Romeo that will be U.S.-legal in 2009. You know you want this.

Now post yours.

[Kornman00]

If there are existing car threads, then why the hell are you making yet another thread dedicated to fucking cars?

Also, that first car is shit looking. I mean really, I've had better runs come out prettier than that (but not as red :-3). Out with the old and in with the new. Like that 2nd one.

[Skiiran]

Because cars are worth it homes.

Also, if you do not love the Cobra you are horrible and bad.

[Kornman00]

Because cars are worth it homes.

Also, if you do not love the Cobra you are horrible and bad.
no, I can think of better stuff to spend a quarter to half of a million dollars on.

Also, that thing looks like something out of thomas the train engine.

[Roth]

http://www.autogids.be/medias/pics/X_8934_1.jpg

I like :D

[Limited]

Never, EVER say fuck them to top gear...

<3 <3 them.

And yes that car is ultracool, not un cool.

Btw Ascari A10 > Lotus Exige S.

[Pooky]

I ah, don't really like cars. The idea of hurtling myself around in a plastic box at 60 miles per hour just doesn't appeal to me. And I don't find driving all that fun or great :|

[Xetsuei]

McLaren F1:
http://www.dragtimes.com/images/10937972851994-mcLaren-f1.jpg
Pure awesome.

Koenigsegg CCX:
http://www.automotoportal.com/media/images/vijesti/060711010.10.jpg
Fast, and looks cool.

Novitec Ferrari F430:
http://estb.msn.com/i/E1/C53E55885C6A4D8433A41FA72B666.jpg
A few horse power and miles per hour short of the enzo, and imo looks better. Costs over 1.5 million dollars less too.

Corvette C6 Z06:
http://www.forgeline.com/wheels/c6z06-003.jpg
Cool car in general. Heads up display=awesome. Not over 100k but preforms amazingly. Is 13 on top gear's race track times list.

[NeiaG]

that ferrari looks awesome

[nooBBooze]

<3
http://www.yourprops.com/norm-447a04d099eed-Back+To+The+Future+2+%281989%29.jpeg

[Stormwing]

http://www.autogids.be/medias/pics/X_8934_1.jpg

I like :D

/thread x 10000

Saw a dark blue one last week. HOLY FUCKING WOW.

[il Duce Primo]

When I saw the Alfa Romeo I knew I have to post more.
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/9946/1987milanoverdexd2.jpg
Milano

http://awesomecarauctions.com/uploaded_images/1993-alfa-romeo-veloce-convertible-714391.jpg
And a Spider Veloce.
Gotta love the phone dial rims. The car might not be all that manly but it makes it up from its beauty.

[TeeKup]

http://www.chevy-volt.net/images/Chevy-Volt-Concept-07.jpg

[Skiiran]

Never, EVER say fuck them to top gear...

<3 <3 them.

And yes that car is ultracool, not un cool.

Btw Ascari A10 > Lotus Exige S.
Dude, I love that show to no end.

But the day they say the Exige is not cool is a sad day indeed.

EDIT:

Oh. My. God.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Leopard_car_poland_gazetapl.jpg
A motherfucking Leopard 6-liter Roadster. I would ride around in that thing with a top hat, suit, and a fucking red-gold cane. And I could get chicks, man.

[Con]

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/images/porsche-911-gt3-big-1.jpg

:haw:

[LlamaMaster]

http://stb.msn.com/i/A7/F997487433DC11AAC5A8FB3C3BCB41.jpg
I'm not really sure whats in it, but I love to way it looks. <3

[Xetsuei]

http://stb.msn.com/i/A7/F997487433DC11AAC5A8FB3C3BCB41.jpg
I'm not really sure whats in it, but I love to way it looks. <3

Twin turbocharged 750hp 7 liter V8.

[~ZMT~Trace]

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/2008-nissan-skyline-gt-r-1.jpg

2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R <3

[thehoodedsmack]

http://youbeenblinded.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/yellow_bus.jpg

[Skiiran]

http://youbeenblinded.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/yellow_bus.jpg
Does it come with built-in Mrs. Frizzle?

[TeeKup]

http://www.karmann.com/__C1256DF70051CC3B.nsf/html/Foto30_Chrysler_Crossfire.JPG/$FILE/Foto30_Chrysler_Crossfire.JPG

I'm in love with this car.

[thehoodedsmack]

Feh. I liked the 300.

[TeeKup]

http://www.chryslerweblog.com/images/uploads/floating_300C_01.jpg
MAYBE!?

No seriously:
http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/chrysler-300c-255.jpg

Both are sexy cars.

EDIT: Snap...
http://www.brianmicklethwait.com/images/uploads/Chrysler300cClose2.jpg

[thehoodedsmack]

Ya-Ha!

[kenney001]

http://www.madness-us-cars.com/actualite-vehicules-americains/camaro-transformers-1.jpg (http://www.madness-us-cars.com/actualite-vehicules-americains/camaro-transformers-1.jpg)
http://www.toccare.com/images/cars/Toc-Car-L-FerrariF355.jpg (http://www.toccare.com/images/cars/Toc-Car-L-FerrariF355.jpg)
http://monblogue.branchez-vous.com/images/garn4/1999_mercedes_clk_gtr_coupe.jpg (http://monblogue.branchez-vous.com/images/garn4/1999_mercedes_clk_gtr_coupe.jpg)

[JDMFSeanP]

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/2008-nissan-skyline-gt-r-1.jpg

2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R <3

You people are so dense, its not a damn skyline >:|

[kenney001]

yeah they ruined it.....

[JDMFSeanP]

No, its just not called a skyline.

Design wise its a damn good looking car.

[Xetsuei]

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/2008-nissan-skyline-gt-r-1.jpg

2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R <3

1. Not a skyline.
2. Severely overpriced and does not deliver good performance.
3. The old ones are still much better.

[Emmzee]

http://comunidad.uem.es/myfiles/epuertas/civic_1.jpg

/thread

EDIT:
http://www.lastinterceptor.com/ReplicaStats/images/black/Rep4.jpg

[JDMFSeanP]

Xetsuei™;200240']1. Not a skyline.
2. Severely overpriced and does not deliver good performance.
3. The old ones are still much better.

This is the first ever GTR, how can the old ones be better?

COME ON PEOPLE THINK A LITTLE.

[Xetsuei]

BUMP !!!

http://image.motortrend.com/f/9911757/112_0808_12z+2008_maserati_GranTurismo_s+side_view .jpg
Maserati GranTurismo S
What's that motherfucker? It's a maser and it looks and sounds fucking amazing. Beats the shit out of any other GT in speed. And did I mention it looks amazing?

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/2008-aston-martin-dbs-front.jpg
Aston Martin DBS
This car is about as fucking cool as you can get, I mean for shit sake James Bond drives one! This beast of a car has an exhaust note that makes small animals and insects explode when you rev it.

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/images/ZR1/ZR1_30.jpg
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
Gold ol' American Muscle. Chevrolet decided to throw two fatasses from Kentucky into a locked room for several months. What they came up with was an extremely fast, great bang for your buck super car. This shit beats cars that cost ten times more than it around a track. America, FUCK YEAH! And yes, I took the two fat guys joke from Top Gear

[kenney001]

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/images/ZR1/ZR1_30.jpg
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
Gold ol' American Muscle. Chevrolet decided to throw two fatasses from Kentucky into a locked room for several months. What they came up with was an extremely fast, great bang for your buck super car. This shit beats cars that cost ten times more than it around a track. America, FUCK YEAH! And yes, I took the two fat guys joke from Top Gear

I agree. The new Corvette is one of the best looking cars I have ever seen. It is extremely well balanced and theres not an ugly angle on it.

[LinkandKvel]

needs moar
http://www.project-quicksilver.com/hotrodder/Jeff_Ostranders_Camaro/JOst69Camaro_01.jpg

[Hotrod]

I agree with Xet's post, those are very sexy cars.

The Lamborghini Reventón is also one of my favorites :
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Lamborghini_Revent%C3%B3n.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Lamborghini_Reventon.jpg

[TeeKup]

The new corvette can die in a fire in my book. It looks nice but thats about it.

[klange]

http://www.sibulsky.com/andrew/images/f07784e3926a_11C9F/WarthogB110707.jpg

[mech]

http://www.marcadecoche.com/images/Mitsubishi-Eclipse-Ralliart-Concept22.jpg

http://cars.themebin.googlepages.com/Mitsubishi_lancer-evo-X_150_1920x120.jpg

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/gemballa-avalanche-gtr-800-evor1.jpg

[Needles]

http://bigpicture.typepad.com/writing/images/beast.jpg
Ferrari F-50.
When I was three my uncle got me a Ferrari f-50 car for display on a wood plaque thing for $300 from the Ferrari Store, I still have it and it's in PERFECT condition.

[Xetsuei]

The new corvette can die in a fire in my book. It looks nice but thats about it.

Are you serious? The performance figures on it are outstanding. It's beating Ferrari's and other really expensive super cars around the Nurburgring. I guarantee you if the ZR1 was made by Ferrari or Lamborghini or any other Italian super car company it would cost easily over $600k.

[Rob Oplawar]

http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/17/Bugatti_Veyron.jpg
/thread

[Timo]

http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/17/Bugatti_Veyron.jpg
/thread

damn Rob, you just won the thread.

[Cortexian]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Dodge-Challenger-Concept-SA-1920x1440.jpg

Win.

[Xetsuei]

Rofl...you should watch the Top Gear episode with the Challenger.

"Is that actual carbon fiber?"

"Well...no it's not."

[TeeKup]

I saw the Top Gear episode with the Corvette. Yes it has speed but its turning and braking is sluggish.

[LinkandKvel]

I saw the Top Gear episode with the Corvette. Yes it has speed but its turning and braking is sluggish.

And the Lamborghini/Ferrari isn't? Corvette seems the better choice to me.

[nick3d]

http://gpma.org/Archive/gm6.jpg
1966 Ford GT Mark II
Wow what a car, seriously its amazin :)

http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2008-06/40052603.jpg
1967 ford mustand shelby gt500
another oldie but both fantastic then and still are fantastic now

[Cortexian]

Rofl...you should watch the Top Gear episode with the Challenger.

"Is that actual carbon fiber?"

"Well...no it's not."
... "Oh no! It doesn't have real carbon fiber!".

That doesn't make it any less of an awesome machine. I'd rather have one of them than any other car in this thread so far.

[nick3d]

... "Oh no! It doesn't have real carbon fiber!".

That doesn't make it any less of an awesome machine. I'd rather have one of them than any other car in this thread so far.
What about my 1967 ford GT

[LinkandKvel]

... "Oh no! It doesn't have real carbon fiber!".

That doesn't make it any less of an awesome machine. I'd rather have one of them than any other car in this thread so far.

That Sparkling Purple 69' Camaro doesn't scream BAMF to you? Nor Corvette, Nor Porsche? Also I noticed no vipers yet.

[Needles]

http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/17/Bugatti_Veyron.jpg
/thread
Is that supposed to be blank, or is my old pc not loading it (I'm using one of my old PC's from 2001)?
Edit: O, now I see it.

[Xetsuei]

I saw the Top Gear episode with the Corvette. Yes it has speed but its turning and braking is sluggish.

What episode? And are you SURE it was the ZR1? This thing easily has better braking and turning if it goes around The Ring faster than several million dollar super cars. And I guarantee you no other reviewer will say it's turning and braking is sluggish.


... "Oh no! It doesn't have real carbon fiber!".

Why fake it?


That doesn't make it any less of an awesome machine. I'd rather have one of them than any other car in this thread so far.

The only things going for it are it's looks. It's just plain slow.

[TeeKup]

Yes. It was a 2007 stock Corvette ZR1.

[Xetsuei]

Go look on any other reviewer and as above I said I guarantee you they won't say that.

E: Wait a minute, BULLSHIT. They didn't even start production of the ZR1 until 2008.

[TeeKup]

Then I suggest you help change my opinion.

EDIT: It seems I was mistaken, it was the 2006 Z06 Corvette, the one covered in more plastic than a matchbox car. The"Blue Devil" that you posted is the more recent one I see, which has been upgraded, considerably.

[dark57]

http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/volkswagen/vw-beetle-street-rod-001-1.jpg

[LinkandKvel]

No Herbie: fully loaded in this thread kplzthx

[dark57]

http://i.pbase.com/o4/27/452627/1/60481942.P5180684a2.jpg

better?

[Snowy]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Dodge-Challenger-Concept-SA-1920x1440.jpg

Win.
Yup.

For the Challenger, it's not all about speed, turning braking. It's about how it looks, sounds, it's an icon. Pure brute force. It's awesome.

[TeeKup]

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3896/medium/w155.jpg

2008 Saleen S302 Extreme

[nooBBooze]

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/bmw_isetta_open.jpg
Behold, the PUSSY MAGNET.
I know because i used to own one.

[Hotrod]

That thing is awesome, I'd love to drive one.

[Cortexian]

Why fake it?
Because it looks cool...


The only things going for it are it's looks. It's just plain slow.
Manual transmission with the largest engine isn't slow at all, and the acceleration is great...

I liked the part were they drove the Challenger into the middle of the road.

And left it there.

[Xetsuei]

Because it looks cool...

Lol...


Manual transmission with the largest engine isn't slow at all, and the acceleration is great...

Manual transmission is an option, not standard. What do you mean by largest engine? Certainly not the largest engine Dodge has in one of their cars.

When I said it's just plain slow, I meant it. Around a track, on a drag strip, pretty much anywhere. The acceleration is by no means great, especially considering how powerful the engine is. 0-60 in 5 seconds as a result of 425 horsepower? What the fuck? Not to mention it has no option to turn off traction control, so no donuts or any fun stuff like that. I will admit it is a mean looking machine that can growl, but that's about it. Thanks for -repping me for no reason.

E: Now that I think about it, why on earth would you put traction control in a muscle car?

[Cortexian]

Manual transmission is an option, not standard. What do you mean by largest engine? Certainly not the largest engine Dodge has in one of their cars.

When I said it's just plain slow, I meant it. Around a track, on a drag strip, pretty much anywhere. Not to mention it has no option to turn off traction control, so no donuts or any fun stuff like that. I will admit it is a mean looking machine that can growl, but that's about it. Thanks for -repping me for no reason.
I - repped you because speed doesn't mean anything unless you live near the autobahn (sp?). I'd rather drive around a Challenger that looks, sounds, and feels mean rather than driving around a car that just goes really fast. Especially since the average person is never going to actually drive it really really fast all the time due to speed limits.

I'm talking about the largest and most powerful engine available for the Challenger, the 6.1 Hemi V8, in manual. It's an option yes, but it's well worth it, and it greatly increases the "fun" of the car.

E: You're arguing is pointless, you can't deny that it's an awesome all around car. Obviously we have different opinions on what makes a great car, and nothing either of us says will change the others mind. Especially since you have some kind of vendetta against me, from what I can tell.

[Xetsuei]

I - repped you because speed doesn't mean anything unless you live near the autobahn (sp?). I'd rather drive around a Challenger that looks, sounds, and feels mean rather than driving around a car that just goes really fast. Especially since the average person is never going to actually drive it really really fast all the time due to speed limits.

I'm talking about the largest and most powerful engine available for the Challenger, the 6.1 Hemi V8, in manual. It's an option yes, but it's well worth it, and it greatly increases the "fun" of the car.

So you -repped me because you don't think speed is anything in a car and it's all about looks and sound? Wow. Not to mention I guarantee you almost any really fast car will also sound exceptional. Speed means tons in a car, especially in a good one. I mean of course you're not going to be doing anywhere near top speed, but there's still accelerating. If you look on Youtube you will see tons of people with fast cars speeding, and some even getting pulled over. What do you think people buy fast cars for, comfort and luxury?

This still doesn't bring up many other bad things about the car, such as handling and breaking and all that jazz. Once again, the only thing the car has going for it are looks and sound, the rest is garbage.

E: Freelancer your opinion on what makes a great car is garbage handling and speed, but it looks and sounds nice. I can deny it's an awesome car, because its not awesome all around. Unless by all around you mean looks and sound, then by all means it is an awesome car.

E2: Fuck I'm starting to sound like a brit.

[Cortexian]

So you -repped me because you don't think speed is anything in a car and it's all about looks and sound? Wow. Not to mention I guarantee you almost any really fast car will also sound exceptional. Speed means tons in a car, especially in a good one. I mean of course you're not going to be doing anywhere near top speed, but there's still accelerating. If you look on Youtube you will see tons of people with fast cars speeding, and some even getting pulled over. What do you think people buy fast cars for, comfort and luxury?

This still doesn't bring up many other bad things about the car, such as handling and breaking and all that jazz. Once again, the only thing the car has going for it are looks and sound, the rest is garbage.

E: Freelancer your opinion on what makes a great car is garbage handling and speed, but it looks and sounds nice. I can deny it's an awesome car, because its not awesome all around. Unless by all around you mean looks and sound, then by all means it is an awesome car.

E2: Fuck I'm starting to sound like a brit.
Well, it's the best car in this thread... Maybe you should read my edited point.

The handling and acceleration are amazing in the manual transmission Challengers. I know this because I've driven one, and my dad has driven me in one (he used to own an old Challenger and he says it feels "close enough" to the old one he used to own, considering all the changes).

[dark57]

http://www.import-nation.net/images/DSC04179%20(Small).jpg

I like scions.

[Xetsuei]

Well, it's the best car in this thread... Maybe you should read my edited point.

The handling and acceleration are amazing in the manual transmission Challengers. I know this because I've driven one, and my dad has driven me in one (he used to own an old Challenger and he says it feels "close enough" to the old one he used to own, considering all the changes).

Definately not the best in the thread...not by a long shot. A manual transmission doesn't affect the handling, and by that fact its still only 0-60 in 5 seconds. Just because it's the fastest car you've driven doesn't mean it's fast.

[SnaFuBAR]

NO. Scions are a fucking ABOMINATION. Slow ass high school asian/teen girl car. GTFO. Next time please take note of the thread title.

[dark57]

NO. Scions are a fucking ABOMINATION. Slow ass high school asian/teen girl car. GTFO. Next time please take note of the thread title.


FUCK NO! Girls get mini coopers and beetles. >:|

[SnaFuBAR]

and scions. riceburners are never awesome, especially with those huge gay ass sticker graphics on the windows and doors. i think you totally missed the point of this thread, which was to not post bitch cars.

[dark57]

NO LIES! Scions rule >:]

Also this is a bitch car.
http://bunkstrutts.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/bitch-magnet.jpg

[Xetsuei]

dark57 gtfo this thread.

NOW.

There needs to be more rules for this thread.
*Engine must be over 4 liters, unless it is an indy or rally car, or if there is a rally car version.
One last exception, the car has to look AMAZINGLY cool (ie, first post lotus).
*No ricers, not even the stock version.
*Color must not be pink.
*NO HYBRIDS!!!

[SnaFuBAR]

you just saved this thread, xet

[Geo]

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/scottclark610/corvette.jpg

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/scottclark610/sheby_cobra.jpg
http://www.modacity.net/forums/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/scottclark610/800px-Superbee.jpg%5B/IMG%5D
http://www.modacity.net/forums/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/scottclark610/800px-Superbee.jpg%5B/IMG%5DSeriously.
http://www.modacity.net/forums/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/scottclark610/800px-Superbee.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[dark57]

K but before i leave.

http://www.dannywhitfield.com/images/ITEM_7-R-14_2008_MUSTANG_MACH-1_CANDY_APPLE_RED_.jpg

[Xetsuei]

http://media.motortopia.com/files/6944/vehicle/46637921de0e9/P1010125b.jpg
Oh damn son...is that a
TWIN SUPERCHARGED 1970 GTO
this beast puts out 1600 horsepower.

Holy shit.

[Geo]

Which part of the pic should I be looking at? And to which thing in the picture were you referring? :3 Honestly, I would like to ride either one.

[dark57]

Which part of the pic should I be looking at? And to which thing in the picture were you referring? :3 Honestly, I would like to ride either one.

You get the car first i get the girl :dance:

[Bodzilla]

http://media.motortopia.com/files/6944/vehicle/46637921de0e9/P1010125b.jpg
Oh damn son...is that a
TWIN SUPERCHARGED 1970 GTO
this beast puts out 1600 horsepower.

Holy shit.

sorry xet but dear god that is ugly.

[DarkHalo003]

I want a car that drives, doesn't break down or have technical problems, and automatically flicks off the jackasses rushing during New Years that honk their horns because they aren't obeying the law nor speed limit. :saggy:

[Xetsuei]

sorry xet but dear god that is ugly.

Are you talking about the car or the added superchargers? If you're talking about the car then you no longer have any opinion on how cars look.

But yes, the added superchargers make it look quite ridiculous.

[LinkandKvel]

dark57 gtfo this thread.

NOW.

There needs to be more rules for this thread.
*Engine must be over 4 liters, unless it is an indy or rally car, or if there is a rally car version.
One last exception, the car has to look AMAZINGLY cool (ie, first post lotus).
*No ricers, not even the stock version.
*Color must not be pink.

Does this count?

needs moar
http://www.project-quicksilver.com/hotrodder/Jeff_Ostranders_Camaro/JOst69Camaro_01.jpg
I'm LOVING that fucking sparkling purple on this 69' camaro. :awesome:
Much rather this than a scion any fucking day. Are you sure your male dark57?

[Bodzilla]

it's not very often i ever agree with you Linkandkvel.

but that is a sxc sxc beast.

My sisters boyfriends got a
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/1969_Holden_HT_Monaro_GTS_350_Coupe_01.jpg
in purple. not sure what year model it is but it's tough man.

too bad it's only good to drive too and from the petrol station haha.

[Bastinka]

http://www.fresh99.com/images/citroen/final/citroen_c_metisse_concept_007.jpg

Mein favorite manufacturer.

[Hotrod]

Woah, what kind of car is that?

[SnaFuBAR]

look at the plate.

[Geo]

The headlights bug me.

[Hotrod]

look at the plate.
I know, but I meant the model name as well.

[Xetsuei]

Does this count?

I'm LOVING that fucking sparkling purple on this 69' camaro. :awesome:
Much rather this than a scion any fucking day. Are you sure your male dark57?

Orange and purple are good colors for muscle cars.

[Cortexian]

Definately not the best in the thread...not by a long shot. A manual transmission doesn't affect the handling, and by that fact its still only 0-60 in 5 seconds. Just because it's the fastest car you've driven doesn't mean it's fast.
It is the best, you didn't read my edit about opinions apparently. I've held the stick at Mach 1 with a Canadian CF-18B pilot before in an airshow demonstration (Cadets rule), so no, it's not the fastest thing I've driven.

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/2443/cf18bpv1.jpg
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,127 mph, 1,814 km/h)

Obviously this isn't a car but it emphasizes my point. If I owned this CF-18B and a Challenger and I was legally allowed to use both whenever the hell I wanted on any road I wanted (flying very low to the road I guess, for the CF-18), but still had to obey the posted speed limits... Obviously I'd use the Challenger, even though the CF-18 is way cooler than it in every way (it's cooler than any car made to this day, in every single way).

Now, before you counter argue that the Challenger is still slow, and not the best car in this thread, go back and read my edit on opinions.

[Xetsuei]

It is the best, you didn't read my edit about opinions apparently. I've held the stick at Mach 1 with a Canadian CF-18B pilot before in an airshow demonstration (Cadets rule), so no, it's not the fastest thing I've driven.

Shows the great standards of the Canadian Air Force! Actually now that I think about it I highly doubt they would let you drive the aircraft, let alone at Mach 1. I don't know about Canada, but in the USA you cannot go over or at Mach 1 over land. Not to mention there's the potential that some crazy gets in the aircraft and flies it, and then drives it into the ground.


Obviously this isn't a car but it emphasizes my point. If I owned this CF-18B and a Challenger and I was legally allowed to use both whenever the hell I wanted on any road I wanted (flying very low to the road I guess, for the CF-18), but still had to obey the posted speed limits... Obviously I'd use the Challenger, even though the CF-18 is way cooler than it in every way (it's cooler than any car made to this day, in every single way).

Now, before you counter argue that the Challenger is still slow, and not the best car in this thread, go back and read my edit on opinions.

Well first of all I'm not sure what the speed limits are over there, but I guarantee you couldn't fly that at those speeds. Second of all, since you'd rather drive a Dodge Challenger than a fighter jet, I'm just going to ignore you because you're obviously crazy. Thinking that it's cooler than any other car in every single way also makes me think you must be crazy.

[LinkandKvel]

It is the best, you didn't read my edit about opinions apparently. I've held the stick at Mach 1 with a Canadian CF-18B pilot before in an airshow demonstration (Cadets rule), so no, it's not the fastest thing I've driven.

I didn't know you could drive aircraft! HOLY FUCK!

Also,

Obviously this isn't a car but it emphasizes my point. If I owned this CF-18B and a Challenger and I was legally allowed to use both whenever the hell I wanted on any road I wanted (flying very low to the road I guess, for the CF-18), but still had to obey the posted speed limits... Obviously I'd use the Challenger, even though the CF-18 is way cooler than it in every way (it's cooler than any car made to this day, in every single way).

Now, before you counter argue that the Challenger is still slow, and not the best car in this thread, go back and read my edit on opinions.

Second of all, since you'd rather drive a Dodge Challenger than a fighter jet, I'm just going to ignore you because you're obviously crazy. Thinking that it's cooler than any other car in every single way also makes me think you must be crazy.
qft

EDIT: EPIC 1,000th post! :awesome:

[TeeKup]

http://www.fresh99.com/images/citroen/final/citroen_c_metisse_concept_007.jpg

Mein favorite manufacturer.

Damn son.

[RickYng]

Maybe something newer to this topic

http://www.automobilesreview.com/gallery/vw-scirocco/vw-scirocco-01.jpg

[Xetsuei]

I'm 99% sure that isn't above 4 liters. :|

And for fucks sake put some shot tags on it.

[Cortexian]

Shows the great standards of the Canadian Air Force! Actually now that I think about it I highly doubt they would let you drive the aircraft, let alone at Mach 1. I don't know about Canada, but in the USA you cannot go over or at Mach 1 over land. Not to mention there's the potential that some crazy gets in the aircraft and flies it, and then drives it into the ground.
We were at Mach 1 for a bit but I wasn't flying at this point, I was simply allowed to bank us a couple degrees left or right about half way through the flight (I had my civilian pilots license already). The CF-18B has an option to lock-out the controls of the "trainee" section of the cockpit, so if anything did go wrong, the pilot just had to hit a button.


Well first of all I'm not sure what the speed limits are over there, but I guarantee you couldn't fly that at those speeds. Second of all, since you'd rather drive a Dodge Challenger than a fighter jet, I'm just going to ignore you because you're obviously crazy. Thinking that it's cooler than any other car in every single way also makes me think you must be crazy.
The CF-18B can angle itself upwards (almost vertical) and "hover" along at very low speeds (under 50km/h). I'd rather crash my practical $40,000 Challenger than my impractical million dollar Fighter Jet (or export car). I'm thinking about cars that are actually practical to drive, in the real world.

[Rob Oplawar]

I've always wanted one of these:
http://www.ravspeconline.com/shop/catalog/images/wrxx%202004%201.bmp
And I think I may well get one in the next couple of years. And yes, I will race it.

[Bodzilla]

cousin had one of those.

it was awesome.

[Xetsuei]

We were at Mach 1 for a bit but I wasn't flying at this point, I was simply allowed to bank us a couple degrees left or right about half way through the flight (I had my civilian pilots license already). The CF-18B has an option to lock-out the controls of the "trainee" section of the cockpit, so if anything did go wrong, the pilot just had to hit a button.


Ok, makes sense.



The CF-18B can angle itself upwards (almost vertical) and "hover" along at very low speeds (under 50km/h).

Complete bullshit. Don't make things up.


I'd rather crash my practical $40,000 Challenger than my impractical million dollar Fighter Jet (or export car). I'm thinking about cars that are actually practical to drive, in the real world.

Probably be safer to crash in a fighter jet, with the ejection seat and all. But hell, why the fuck did you even bring the jet into this if you're talking about practicality? Besides, practical everyday car makes the Challenger sound extremely dull. Is that what you've been trying to tell me all along? "The Dodge Challenger is a safe, practical, everyday car perfect for families with 2 or less children"

Boring.

[Amit]

http://www.autogids.be/medias/pics/X_8934_1.jpg

I like :D

I told my dad to get one of those but he bought the A8 instead :|

[Bodzilla]

I like :D
what you doing round here :o

[Rob Oplawar]

Roth... is that Ross's alt where he speaks with a lisp?
Oh yeah, we're all Ross's alts, I forgot.

Also, I heard that particular Audi was all flash, no performance.

[Xetsuei]

Also, I heard that particular Audi was all flash, no performance.

Basically. Jeremy Clarkson says it handles and brakes great, just doesn't have enough power (which should be fixed with the V10 coming out for it). I think they should of done more with the body, because right now it looks like every other Audi there is.

[kenney001]

Basically. Jeremy Clarkson says it handles and brakes great, just doesn't have enough power (which should be fixed with the V10 coming out for it). I think they should of done more with the body, because right now it looks like every other Audi there is.

And we all know Jeremy Clarkson is the God of cars...Damn I love that show.

[Rob Oplawar]

I don't take those guys to be all knowing or even all that accurate. I find myself disagreeing with their opinions on a lot of things, and they do seem to throw the words "I absolutely love it" around a lot.

Still, that's a fantastic show. Very put on, but still very entertaining.
I like Captain Slow. :downs:

[Xetsuei]

I don't take those guys to be all knowing or even all that accurate. I find myself disagreeing with their opinions on a lot of things, and they do seem to throw the words "I absolutely love it" around a lot.

Are you watching the right Top Gear?

Plus not to mention tons of other reviewers said the same things he said about the car so...

[Cortexian]

Complete bullshit. Don't make things up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/somewhatlucid/2877637424/in/photostream/

What now. To bad there isn't a video.


Probably be safer to crash in a fighter jet, with the ejection seat and all. But hell, why the fuck did you even bring the jet into this if you're talking about practicality? Besides, practical everyday car makes the Challenger sound extremely dull. Is that what you've been trying to tell me all along? "The Dodge Challenger is a safe, practical, everyday car perfect for families with 2 or less children"

Boring.
Sorry, it's still the best car in this thread (in my opinion). My opinion is based on practicality, which is apparently a concept that you're still to young to understand... I thought that a 15 (14?) year old could figure that out by now.

[LinkandKvel]

Sorry, it's still the best car in this thread (in my opinion). My opinion is based on practicality, which is apparently a concept that you're still to young to understand... I thought that a 15 (14?) year old could figure that out by now.
That's nothing *too young to understand*. Being realistic and posting "practical cars" is just uncool hence the thread title. That means 95% of the cars posted is now null. What would be the point of this thread then? We understand practicality but this is more what we think is COOL rather than PRACTICAL.

[Limited]

2009 corvette zr1 is sick looking, so is the dodge though, if I could have any from looks, it would be the challenger, if it was actual performance, corvette all the way.



Driver: Jeremy Clarkson
Review:"This is made by two fat blokes in Kentucky." "I'm starting to like this Corvette...it isn't the power, it's the surprise of the power. When you're driving a Ferrari Enzo, you're expecting it. This though, it's quiet, it's comfortable, it's beautifullyair-conditioned...so you're simply not ready for the savagery when you put your foot down. I've got a heads-up display with your lateral G...and the best stereo in the world...!" "Man, this is great. " "How can a car as docile as this one be as exciting when the road gets this twisty." "A proper manual gearbox." "Are you listening Ferrari? Well done fat man from Kentucky...this...is...a.masterpiece!"
Bonneville Salt Flat Speed - One Mile Marker: 176.549 MPH

I recommend you watch the 2008 November Super Car top gear show, it was great.

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/top_gear_utah_image003.jpg

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/top_gear_utah_image004.jpg

[Xetsuei]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/somewhatlucid/2877637424/in/photostream/

What now. To bad there isn't a video.

That's not even anything close to what you described. Near vertical? My ass. Almost any (new) fighter jet can do that, all you do is put the flaps down all the way, point at that 45 degree angle, and give the engine some power.


Sorry, it's still the best car in this thread (in my opinion). My opinion is based on practicality, which is apparently a concept that you're still to young to understand... I thought that a 15 (14?) year old could figure that out by now.

You don't seem to understand what I'm saying. Practicality is ridiculous in a muscle (or super) car, as Richard Hammond says "super cars are meant to be bonkers." Even though the Challenger is a muscle car, you get my point. By the way, opinions are meant to be argued. What else are you supposed to argue, facts?


2009 corvette zr1 is sick looking, so is the dodge though, if I could have any from looks, it would be the challenger, if it was actual performance, corvette all the way.
I recommend you watch the 2008 November Super Car top gear show, it was great.


Don't know if you meant Lancer or I, but I did watch that. Was a great episode, especially loved the part where Jeremy and Hamster revved next to the cars and made their alarms go off. The whole "not trying to be entertaining" thing made it even better.

[Mr Buckshot]

http://www.cartype.com/pics/3734/full/lexus_ls_600hl_side.jpg

Lexus LS 600hL

It's a hybrid long-wheelbase version of my car, costing about 60% more, too. Actually wanted to buy this model but the price was too steep.

Yeah the exterior and interior are standard Lexus fare, but what shines is the stuff UNDER THE HOOD.

That's right, Toyota actually makes a hybrid engine system than will interest performance-oriented car buyers.

It's a 5.0L V8 mated to electric motors with a combined output of 438 hp.

That's basically a V12 engine but with V6 fuel economy, and an SULEV emissions rating from the EPA. Real V12 engines (i.e. on BMW 7-series) get abysmal mileage and barely make LEV ratings. Totally trashes my LS460. Oh yeah, four-wheel drive too.

The fuel savings is a bit redundant considering the car's price but the emissions rating is definitely outstanding - no other sedan of this size has gone beyond ULEV-II. In fact the outstanding emissions rating has prompted numerous heads of state to acquire the vehicle - Hong Kong, Iceland, Monaco, Norway, and of course Japan itself all use the Lexus LS600hL as an official state car.

Who knew a car with the same fundamental powertrain as the Toyota Prius could be fun to drive?

As for supercars:

http://www.best-trade-car.com/blogpics/nissan-gtr.jpg

Nissan GT-R, R35 platform. With a U.S. price of around $70k, it's not cheap but it offers the performance of a Lamborghini for a quarter of the price.

There's room for a V8, even a V10, under the hood, but Nissan makes do with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 with 480 hp. 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Head-turning styling.

Yeah, it's unbelievable, the displacement seems "low" but the output is phenomenal.

The interior has some state-of-the-art technology too, including a usable performance computer, hard drive-based cutting edge GPS that can also store ripped music, etc.

I've never really cared for those European exotic sports cars like Lamborghini and Ferrari because engine performance doesn't interest me much. But the GT-R is the first sports car to pique my curiosity.

http://reviews.carreview.com/files/2007/10/2008_subaru_impreza_wrx_sti.jpg

My parents actually rented the current-gen Subaru Impreza hatchback once (not the WRX, sadly) in Hong Kong. With four-wheel-drive and turbocharged four-cylinder engines, the Impreza, especially the WRX/Sti/GT variants, is a bargain basement racer, a true rally car.

If you think Japanese economy cars are boring to drive, go test drive an Impreza at the local Subaru dealer and think again.

Finally:
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2008/fcx-clarity/exterior-gallery/_L4A5119a_lg.jpg

Like the Prius it competes with, its styling is hit-or-miss, but study some physics and you'll understand why the Honda Insight is shaped like this to achieve its awesome mileage. Expect some great cabin tech too. My sister drives a 2005 Toyota Prius loaded with all the options and wants to upgrade to this.

http://www.alternativefuel-cars.com/images/s400-hybrid-full2.jpg

Similar to the Lexus LS600hL, it is a gas-electric version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Badged as an S400h, it has a 3.5L V6 mated to electric motors to produce near-V8 power while getting 30 mpg city.

Wait...that's just another hybrid. Oh no! It's the first hybrid to use a lithium-ion battery which gets better range than the nickel hydride ones used in current hybrids like the Prius.

The major advantage the S400 has over the Lexus LS hybrid is trunk space. The LS600hL's battery is a huge one placed in the trunk and cuts the trunk space in half - another major reason why my dad didn't buy it. The S400h places a smaller but longer-lasting battery in the engine compartment itself and so the trunk is unaffected.

[nick3d]

I still think the Ford GT is the better looking car out of all of these to be honest

[Xetsuei]

Buckshot let me up date you with the made up rules for this thread.



There needs to be more rules for this thread.
*Engine must be over 4 liters, unless it is an indy or rally car, or if there is a rally car version.
One last exception, the car has to look AMAZINGLY cool (ie, first post lotus).
*No ricers, not even the stock version.
*Color must not be pink.
*NO HYBRIDS!!!

Fuel economy is not cool and manly.

[kenney001]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1701/43/7/644534138/n644534138_1171980_3055.jpg

What do I win?

[Bodzilla]

an un-crashable, indestructible car.

:haw:

[Mr Buckshot]

Buckshot let me up date you with the made up rules for this thread.



Fuel economy is not cool and manly.

Just FYI, Xetsuei, Lexus and Mercedes hybrids are engineered for performance, not economy. Many reviewers have stated that the fuel savings are immediately cancelled out by the premium the hybrid versions command over the standard V6/V8 versions.

Just because these Lexus hybrids use CVTs and the same powertrain design as the Toyota Prius, doesn't mean they can't interest performance enthusiasts. Take a look at the Lexus GS450h, for instance. Its hybrid output is 339 hp, equivalent to a V8 engine. Yes there are fuel savings but the selling point is the boosted performance and lowered emissions. Even Toyota hybrids, like the Highlander Hybrid, offer solid power compared to the seemingly boring Prius.

Another cool car:

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-2.jpg

Toyota Land Cruiser :D

[Bodzilla]

Another cool car:

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-2.jpg

Toyota Land Cruiser :D
:fail:

[mech]

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-2.jpg




All hail superior asian engineering.
































:suicide:

[Xetsuei]

Lmao...I won't even bother.

Actually, I will say something. Instead of making the vehicle a hybrid to increase performance, add a turbocharger or a supercharger. Same power train as a Prius? Instantly uninterested.

[Rob Oplawar]

Ugh, well, I guess it was inevitable that we'd get an SUV in this thread.

You know, maybe it's just the extremely liberal city I live in, but I'm really starting to despise the whole concept of an SUV.

[Limited]

You know, maybe it's just the extremely liberal city I live in, but I'm really starting to despise the whole concept of an SUV.
I think I love you rob. SUV's and 4x4's should be a small market, in other words, dont have a bloody SUV unless you need it, dont have a 4x4 if all your going to do is drive it on roads.

[Rob Oplawar]

Well I mean that's just it, SUVs are shit as "tough" vehicles! They are just big cars classified as trucks; they are not trucks and do not work well as trucks, they're just really big fat bloated cars that were so big and fat and bloated that there is actually a law against making them so they call them trucks instead. The only "need" for an SUV is the "need" to have a big, admittedly extremely comfortable, car. It's like owning a fancy gas grill and warming it up every morning to make your toast.

That does it. I hate SUVs, and I say let the big three burn in hell for them.

e: By the way, my old Subaru was 4x4, and got about 17 miles per gallon. Of course, that was when I had to cross 15 miles of twisty snowy mountain roads to get to work. Like you said, if you need it. I see a ton of shiny obviously-never-driven-in-the-mountains AWD Subarus driving around in completely flat Denver, and that annoys me.

[kenney001]

no. Let SUV's burn in hell, not the big three, because they still make the
camaro
corvette
challenger
charger
mustand
ford GT
and other awsome cars...

[Bodzilla]

no. Let SUV's burn in hell, not the big three, because they still make the
camaro
corvette
challenger
charger
mustand
ford GT
and other awsome cars...
but isnt the whole point of capitalism to remain competitive with other company's by making demanded products cheaply, yet solid as to gain sales.
which these guys have failed to do?

i thought Bankruptcy was part of the natural order of Capitalism.

[Rob Oplawar]

Yep. :facepalm: at the US government.

11 more days...

e: wait, Obama supported the big three bailout. :facepalm:

[mech]

Do you have a problem with it?

[Rob Oplawar]

I just sneezed all over my monitor, and my first impulse was to take a screenshot so I could show you guys the mess I made.

[Xetsuei]

no. Let SUV's burn in hell, not the big three, because they still make the
camaro
corvette
challenger
charger
mustand
ford GT
and other awsome cars...

Ford hasn't made the GT since 2006.


but isnt the whole point of capitalism to remain competitive with other company's by making demanded products cheaply, yet solid as to gain sales.
which these guys have failed to do?

i thought Bankruptcy was part of the natural order of Capitalism.

The unions payed a huge part in it. Basically making the big three pay their workers $80 (an hour) for doing almost nothing. With the falling state of the economy, it absolutely wrecked them.

[Bodzilla]

80 an hour.

best be joking, or at least exaggerating.

theres no way in hell they earn that much...

[mech]

Ford hasn't made the GT since 2006.



The unions payed a huge part in it. Basically making the big three pay their workers $80 (an hour) for doing almost nothing. With the falling state of the economy, it absolutely wrecked them.

This is completely wrong.

[Bad Waffle]

http://www.autoandmotorcycle.com/prodimg/8705490166p1.JPG

way cooler than any cage

[paladin]

Im with lag, i love my Hayabusa

http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/suzuki-hayabusa-2008-small.jpg

[Bad Waffle]

you know, i gotta ask, why do people love those overpowered streetbikes? I mean, they're bulbous and ugly--too much extra shape, its not very streamlined.

[mech]

Because if you're young and have a harley people think you're a faggot.

[TeeKup]

Crotch rockets for the win.

[Xetsuei]

80 an hour.

best be joking, or at least exaggerating.

theres no way in hell they earn that much...



Hourly wages for UAW workers at GM factories are about equal to those paid by Toyota Motor Corp. at its older U.S. factories, according to the companies. GM says the average UAW laborer makes $29.78 per hour, while Toyota says it pays about $30 per hour. But the unionized factories have far higher benefit costs.
GM says its total hourly labor costs are now $69, including wages, pensions and health care for active workers, plus the pension and health care costs of more than 432,000 retirees and spouses. Toyota says its total costs are around $48. The Japanese automaker has far fewer retirees and its pension and health care benefits are not as rich as those paid to UAW workers.


Guess I was mistaken, the total hourly labor costs are around $70 dollars from GM. I'm not sure on the other two though, can't seem to find any articles. My dad was the one who told me.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_on_go_co/congress_autos

E: And guys,


Cars-We-Think-Are-Cool Threads are the New Cool Thing and not for whimps

[Mr Buckshot]

80 an hour.

best be joking, or at least exaggerating.

theres no way in hell they earn that much...

Maybe they did, but certainly not anymore. In times like this, they'll have no choice but to accept having their salaries slashed by 1/4 or even 1/3 if it means keeping their jobs. Unions are uber-weak during depressions - if they decide that they want pay raises and threaten strikes, the management simply looks for unemployed people of similar skill, who are most likely willing to accept the job even if the pay isn't high.

The higher-level workers of GM/Ford/Chrysler definitely earned waaay too much though. It's rumoured that they even had the cheek to show up in chauffeured limos and private jets when meeting with the government over the bailout issue.

More cool cars:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/MK275/BMW750.jpg

This is the outgoing E65/E66 model BMW 7-series. The 2009 model (F01/F02) is nice...except for the oversized front grille which TOTALLY spoils the appearance. The outgoing one is much better in terms of styling than the upcoming one IMO.

North American models have either a 4.8L V8 (replaced the previous 4.4L V8) or a 6.0L V12.

In Europe and Asia, smaller engines are offered, which make the vehicle 1. more affordable and 2. more fuel-efficient. The engine choices are a 3.0L straight-six (which powers my grandfather's 7-series), a 3.6L straight-six (dropped after 2005), and a 4.0L V8, in addition to the big V8s/V12s in the North American models.

http://www.cardotcom.com/cars/images02/06bmw-m5.jpg

BMW M5 ;)

Looks like another "boring luxury saloon" but it packs a 5.0L V10 engine that pushes it to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. It also happens to have the most spacious interior out of all the supercars, and one of the few V10-engined vehicles to carry a 5-digit price tag.

Word is that in the Southeast Asian market, wannabe showoffs buy the 520i (regular 5-series with 2.0L straight-four, also the most affordable of the range) and rebadge it to an M5 (they even use stickers to replicate the side engine vents). Not cool, man.

[Geo]

I love BMW with a passion. Good choice.

[Random]

There needs to be more rules for this thread.
*Engine must be over 4 liters, unless it is an indy or rally car, or if there is a rally car version.
One last exception, the car has to look AMAZINGLY cool (ie, first post lotus).
*No ricers, not even the stock version.
*Color must not be pink.
*NO HYBRIDS!!!
I am breaking this rule, but this car looks AMAZINGLY COOL

I give you the karma, a hybrid car from Fisker Automotive.

http://blog.wired.com/cars/images/2008/12/03/karma_production_02bilde_cropped_2.jpg

http://blog.wired.com/cars/images/2009/01/12/fisker_karmas_02.jpg

4 door version:
http://blog.wired.com/cars/images/2009/01/12/fisker_karma_production_04_sized.jpg

http://blog.wired.com/cars/images/2009/01/12/fisker_karma_production_03_sized_2.jpg

[TeeKup]

Looks vaguely like a Maserati.

[mech]

Guess I was mistaken, the total hourly labor costs are around $70 dollars from GM. I'm not sure on the other two though, can't seem to find any articles. My dad was the one who told me.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_on_go_co/congress_autos

E: And guys,

GM is paying about 15-20 dollars for individuals working factory jobs, but they get lifelong health care still, this will be dropped as the union fails.

[blind]

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/ModelTFord/189x_Ford_Quadricycle-may13a.jpg
Legend.

[Limited]

Omg, that car is incredible Random <3.

Looks like a corvette mixed with BMW. Also looks like a mazda too. Wow sick looking.

That auto transmission kills it though, I demand a manual version.

[KiLLa]

psh, what about the classics?

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/01/topten/image/1319_71cuda_f34.jpg
1971 Hemi Cuda mb?

http://populuxebooks.com/blog/media/superbird.jpg
What you know bout the superbird?

http://www.justmustangs.com.au/images/1964/1964-dlode/1964-1-2-dlode-mustang-front.jpg
Mustang 64 1/2 mb?

All about the classic badasses, not these rocket lookin rediculousness..lawl

[Limited]

Because handling of them is awful. Not too sure about the one with the crazy spoiler though.

Plymouth superbird?

[Rob Oplawar]

http://populuxebooks.com/blog/media/superbird.jpg
What you know bout the superbird?
lol, that car is ridiculous!

[TeeKup]

http://www.justmustangs.com.au/images/1964/1964-dlode/1964-1-2-dlode-mustang-front.jpg
Mustang 64 1/2 mb?

All about the classic badasses, not these rocket lookin rediculousness..lawl

Prefer the 69 BOSS 302
http://images.mustangandfords.com/featuredvehicles/0708_mufp_02_z+1969_mustang_boss302+track.jpg

[Xetsuei]

GM is paying about 15-20 dollars for individuals working factory jobs, but they get lifelong health care still, this will be dropped as the union fails.

Source?

E: Random that car is p cool, too bad they made it a hybrid.

[Random]

Source?

E: Random that car is p cool, too bad they made it a hybrid.

It still has 400hp ...

[Xetsuei]

Didn't I already say this? Instead of making it a hybrid to increase power, slap on a couple turbochargers or superchargers. But my point still stands, too bad they made it a hybrid.

[Random]

Didn't I already say this? Instead of making it a hybrid to increase power, slap on a couple turbochargers or superchargers. But my point still stands, too bad they made it a hybrid.

They didn't make it a hybrid, they designed it around being a hybrid.

[§partan 8]

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6808/supraff02vf8.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7789/bmwm3raceversion2009800ns0.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1411/imgaudir81vi3rn7.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3214/bugattiveyron164967bp0sh4.jpg


http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2592/nissanskylinegtrmv6hp8.jpg


http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5585/2335132513e472d5930fuq8ly3.jpg

[Xetsuei]

They didn't make it a hybrid, they designed it around being a hybrid.

'Tis a shame.

And Spartan 8, no ricers, thanks.

[nick3d]

Im with lag, i love my Hayabusa

http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/suzuki-hayabusa-2008-small.jpg

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/Yamaha-2006-R1concept.jpg


I agree with the bikes.
Yamaha R1, dads got 1

[Xetsuei]

Yeah the Yamaha R1 is a pretty cool car.

[Xetsuei]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/McLaren_F1_LM.jpg

UKogF1IOpkM
(4:30 start up)

McLaren F1 LM:
Damn. I don't even know what to say but that is one kickass car.
*Over 700bhp
*6mpg
*2300 lbs
*Smaller than a Toyota Prius.

E: Might as well:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/RedEnzo.jpg
Ferrari Enzo
I really, really don't like this car. Ferrari's/Pinifarina's body designers must think we're all blind, the car looks awful. It has 650hp, but sounds like a Honda Civic with a huge muffler. Huge disappointment.
*650hp
*15mpg
*3000 lbs
*Is a fucking huge car.

[Mr Buckshot]

Not sure if this is classified as a ricer, but:
http://media.nextautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/new-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-japan-spec.jpg

Subaru Impreza WRX Sti. (I once rented the regular Impreza btw)

Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is turbocharged (probably makes Xet happy) to produce around 305 horsepower, a long shot from all those high-performance German cars, but still big enough to brag about.

At around the low-$30k it definitely commands a premium over the regular Impreza, but it's still a bargain racing car.

Oh yeah, it has four-wheel-drive too for stability. The Impreza's been a popular car of choice for those dirt-road racing shows, it's like the 21st century version of the 1983 Audi Quattro:

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/classics/A/audi/03-large/audi-quattro-1988.jpg

Finally, here's the car that's sure to revamp Hyundai's image:
http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/hyundai-genesis-1.jpg

Hyundai Genesis luxury car, rear-wheel drive, can have either a 3.8L V6 (290 hp) or a 4.6L V8 (375 hp). It comes up to par with all the German saloons it competes with (and also Lexus), then beats them all with a substantially lower price. In Canada the V6 starts at $37995 and includes a long list of standard equipment that would normally be options on similar cars in that price range.

And here's the Genesis coupe, also RWD:
http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/05/Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe_SoCalSpy.jpg

Hyundai actually took performance very seriously with both the sedan and coupe. Don't be fooled by the badge. I want the sedan, btw.

[Xetsuei]

I'm sorry Buckshot but most of the cars you post I think are boring; they're the kind of cars that you'd see on a day to day basis. They just seem boring compared to the other cars in this thread.

[Mr Buckshot]

I'm sorry Buckshot but most of the cars you post I think are boring; they're the kind of cars that you'd see on a day to day basis.

eh, Lexus hybrids aren't that common. The RX400h crossover SUV is a common sight in Canada due to its justified price and utility, but not the hybrid sedans as they are quite a bit more expensive than the RX400h, way beyond my budget. I see plenty of regular Lexuses, yes, but I rarely see the performance hybrids.

The Hyundai Genesis...not sure about the day-to-day basis thing but I haven't seen a single one in Vancouver so far.

Audi Quattro...I don't know, it could have been a common sight back in the 1980's, now it's a highly coveted "classic car."

The Impreza...definitely a day-to-day sight, but you have to note: which Impreza are you seeing, exactly? Most of the Imprezas I see on the roads are the regular versions, I rarely see the WRX Sti with the turbocharged engine.

Oh yeah if there's any vintage car I want, it's this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/13054/aston_martin_db5-L.jpg

If I can ever get my hands on one of these, I'm going to add in all the weapons seen in Goldfinger.

[Xetsuei]

I've seen every single car you've posted (with the exception of 1) almost everyday here in Salem. People aren't rich here in Salem, not by a long shot, but the cars are very common. And I've never even once heard of a 1980 Audi Quattro being a highly coveted classic car, rofl. In fact, where on earth did you manage to find that piece of information?

[Con]

http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/aptera1.jpg

That's a cool car zet, I bet it'd beat your Ferrari any day

[00:00] zetsuei540: ITS COOL

proof!

[Xetsuei]

Pretty cool car, but too bad it's electric.

[Mr Buckshot]

I've seen every single car you've posted (with the exception of 1) almost everyday here in Salem. People aren't rich here in Salem, not by a long shot, but the cars are very common. And I've never even once heard of a 1980 Audi Quattro being a highly coveted classic car, rofl. In fact, where on earth did you manage to find that piece of information?

In Europe I think Audi Quattros do have a bit of a classic-car status.

lol, which one was it? The Lexus LS600hL? It's a rare sight here in Vancouver, too, but the nonhybrid (mine) is fairly common, especially since Toyota/Lexus dealers here always offer excellent deals (I believe about $5000 was slashed off the MSRP for me) and make it too easy to buy on credit (until this economic crisis that is).

Or you might be talking about the BMW M5...as with the Lexus, the regular 5-series is a very common sight too but the M5 definitely isn't.

Now this might appeal to you Xet:
http://stephenschleicher.com/podcast/image/2007/03/05_10/Pagani_Zonda_R_side2.jpg

In my whole life I've only seen one, and it was in Tokyo, Japan (in left-hand-drive form too, LHD is often regarded as a status symbol in Japan which is predominantly RHD).

[Xetsuei]

Pagani is probably second on my list next to awesomeness/how much I respect them to McLaren. They're the only ones who I think "do it right". By this I mean a powerful naturally aspirated engine, low weight, fast, and overall good looking car. I really think if you can put all those elements into a super car, you've got something great, as the Pagani Zonda is.

[Mr Buckshot]

Yay, we agree on something for once, haha awesomes.

As for your local American sports cars (Corvette Z06 is quite nice, don't really like the Dodge Challenger), one thing I've noticed is that they haven't been produced for countries where the cars have the steering on the right. Catering to those markets could really increase sales. Lamborghini and Ferrari produce all their models in both LHD and RHD I believe, which is a good strategy. Nissan, which is Japanese, does have a few rather interesting models that sadly haven't got LHD versions, they certainly might be a hit in America.

[Rook]

Just gonna say a corvette is my dream car, maybe by the time I retire. :)

[LinkandKvel]

Except that car looks ugly. WAAAAY too many curves and lines and shit especially in the muffler area. http://www.sharpcars.cc/90MustangBurgWheels.jpghttp://www.corral.net/photopost/data/502/Mustang_-_Side_shot.jpg

Dad had one of these bad boys in sparkling red back in the day....aah I miss those days. Engine was magnificent. Music to a man's ears...of course I was only a boy then but music nonetheless.

[Xetsuei]

Except that car looks ugly. WAAAAY too many curves and lines and shit especially in the muffler area.

Don't know if you're talking about the Zonda or the Corvette, but either way you're wrong. But, the pictures Buckshot posted of the Zonda are the concept ones. The actual car doesn't look exactly like that at the back.

[Mr Buckshot]

Just gonna say a corvette is my dream car, maybe by the time I retire. :)

Heh, in Singapore a lot of rich men are grimacing about how the Corvette isn't manufactured in RHD (LHD cars cannot be imported to there), so they can never get their hands on one unless they actually move to North America.

I want a BMW 7-series when I retire. Boring and common, but sporty and classy.

[LinkandKvel]

Don't know if you're talking about the Zonda or the Corvette, but either way you're wrong. But, the pictures Buckshot posted of the Zonda are the concept ones. The actual car doesn't look exactly like that at the back.The Zonda, and I can't be wrong on an opinion. I dislike all that complex unneeded curvature design shit.....and I do agree that enzo is ugly also.

[Xetsuei]

Unneeded? Hardly. It's not exactly complex either - not by the standard super car design. I think it's near perfect.

[kenney001]

http://lifeintheklane.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/pagani_zonda.jpg

This car is ALMOST ugly...its kind-of good looking from certain angles...but the front is hideous...

[Random]

What is wrong with you people and thinking that the Zonda is ugly ...

[Mr Buckshot]

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Images/Oct06/17_Mercedes_S63_AMG_Review_Roundup.jpg

Hard to tell from this shot but it's no ordinary Mercedes S-Class, this is the S63 AMG, with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 producing over 500 hp. Screw the S600 V12, this is t3h ownage. As with all AMG-tuned Mercedes, it's bloody fast.

http://www.imagecows.com/uploads/2450-2008-BMW-M3-Sedan.jpg

BMW M3 sedan, with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing over 410 hp. The side view's styling cue is the engine vent near the front, a standard feature on all M variants of BMW's vehicles.

Typically the M3 is associated with either the coupe or the beautiful convertible, but BMW apparently realized that at least some prospective M3 buyers needed four doors (for kids), so they finally made a sedan version of the M3. Despite being heavier than the coupe (the most popular version) it performs just as well. Did I mention a DCT as well?

http://www.1-18scalecars.com/Lotus/Lotus_Esprit_007_Submarine_front_quarter.jpg

If you haven't seen the 1977 007 movie, The Spy Who Loved Me, see it now and understand why this is one of the "old cars" that I want.

[Rob Oplawar]

This car may not be fantastic, but it's by far the best electric car on the market, and has some pretty awesome aspects to it, so it deserves a mention:
http://www.carforums.net/reviews/makes/pictures/tesla-roadster.jpg
http://teslamotors.com

[Amit]

My dad's Audi A8L Longbase was stolen last night.

[Xetsuei]

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4650/clk63blackra8.png

Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series
Yeah.

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/CLK_Black_Series/

[Mr Buckshot]

My dad's Audi A8L Longbase was stolen last night.

holy fuck you serious? I love the A8 although I've never owned one. I know Audis have great anti-theft systems but a determined expert can bypass just about anything. Chances are, if you don't get your car back it's either going to be chopped up for parts or smuggled into Russia (St Petersburg houses quite a large number of stolen luxury vehicles from all over the world).

My Lexus LS460 short base was scratched once on the door, but nothing else (insurance covered it) since then. Anyway it is harder to steal because my dad got a shop to retrofit a special security system that requires you to enter a security code on the nav touchscreen before starting the engine (the key must still be present of course). And if someone does break the code the car can be tracked via satellite the moment the theft is reported to any Toyota or Lexus agency.

[Xetsuei]

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2149/mal9321pf9.jpg

Adding one more of the McLaren F1 (LM). It is seriously the most drop dead beautiful car I have ever seen. Also awesome how it was made so long ago, and is still so amazingly fast by today's standards. Might as well also add some facts.

*6mpg
*700bhp
*6L V12 engine
*Naturally Aspirated Engine
*No ABS brakes.
*No power steering.
*No electric assists of any sort.
*Driver sits in the middle with a passenger on the left and right.
*2300lbs (1000kg)
*Smaller than a Toyota Prius.
*Can be heard from up to 2 miles away.
*So loud, even inside the car you can't speak over the engine when it's at idle.
*Held world speed record for a production car for 12 years, still holds record for fastest car with a naturally aspirated engine.

[TeeKup]

Wow that car sounds like a death trap. No power steering are you serious? How the fuck does it turn?

[Mr Buckshot]

Anyone remember THIS:

http://otsea.org/T%20Kline/GM%20HyWire%20Picts/gm-hywire087.jpg

It's a 2003 concept for a GM fuel cell vehicle called the Hy-Wire. Saw the prototype in person at some Californian tech fest (can't remember the name of the show >.> but it wasn't just about vehicles). This was one of the GM models that I actually liked, apart from the Chevy Cobalt and the hybrid GMC Yukon/Chevy Tahoe/Caddy Escalade.

[Xetsuei]

Wow that car sounds like a death trap. No power steering are you serious? How the fuck does it turn?

Lol, just because it doesn't have power steering doesn't mean it can't turn. All power steering does is make it easier to turn. It is also one of the safest cars in the world (some fag crashed into the side of one with three passengers in it, all three walked out of the crash unharmed). It can also lap the Nurburgring faster that any other super car.

E: anon: STOP LETTING BUCKSHOT POST GAY CARS PLEASE

I'm sorry Buckshot. Even though the cars may be cool in your opinion (and many others, I'm not really saying they aren't even though in my opinion they aren't), by a long shot are they manly or not for whimps.

[mech]

http://otsea.org/T%20Kline/GM%20HyWire%20Picts/gm-hywire087.jpg


Woah, now this is a car you get your dicked sucked in!

[BobtheGreatII]

Woah, now this is a car you get your dicked sucked in!

Is that what looking for cars is all about now? I missed the memo...

[kenney001]

of course

[Bodzilla]

Is that what looking for cars is all about now? I missed the memo...
Cars-We-Think-Are-Cool-Threads are the new cool thing and not for whimps.

How could you possibly take that any other way...........

[Xetsuei]

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/2756/ferraricaliforniall3.png

The new Ferrari California.
*450hp
*4.3L V8
*Gran Turismo
*Folding metal top.
*Tons of the things in this car are a first for Ferrari.
*Most aerodynamic Ferrari to date with a drag coefficient of 0.32.
*Weighs more and is less powerful than an F430, yet gets from 0-60 in the same time thanks to the new double clutch transmission (0-60 in 4 seconds).

[Mr Buckshot]

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/batman-begins-tumbler.jpg

I want the Tumbler from Christopher Nolan's Batman movies. It's got high performance (heightened by a rocket motor), and if it gets "catastrophic damage," just press eject and it becomes a no-less-impressive motorcycle.

[Dr Pepper]

^WIN

Also, I love the Plymouth Barracuda:

http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/1970%20PLYMOUTH%20BARRACUDA.jpg
and
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Plymouth-Cuda-ro-s-ra-sy-1152x864.jpg

Really nice car

[Mr Buckshot]

Yeah, they are some sporty looking vehicles.

Personally I'm not a fan of this 1970s styling but yeah it is ferocious. Right now there's only one vintage vehicle that I would race to get my hands on (if I had $$$) - the 1964 Aston Martin DB5. I want a right-hand-drive version too, just to preserve the British MI6 agent feel, screw Canadian traffic directionality I'd bring it back here anyways.

Here's another cool fictional made-for-movie car:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Audi_study.JPG/250px-Audi_study.JPG

The production R8 is influenced by this design but the original concept looks cooler IMO.

[Dr Pepper]

Meh its ok

[Amit]

Here's another cool fictional made-for-movie car:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Audi_study.JPG/250px-Audi_study.JPG

The production R8 is influenced by this design but the original concept looks cooler IMO.

For some reason I feel like I wouldn't feel safe with that thing on the road.

Oh, and the Police called my house at 3:30 this morning. They found and recovered my dad's Audi A8L

[Mr Buckshot]

lol Amit, try doing what my dad did, retrofitting a passcode security system so that both a password and the key must be inputted to start the car (inspired by The Transporter, coincidentally the car used is an A8 too).

Yet another awesome car:
http://www.cars.justelite.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/jaguar-2009-jaguar-xf.jpg

Jaguar XF 4.2 supercharged (high performance version of the range).

Unfortunately Jaguar's sales ain't hot in Vancouver, there are lots of nice cars here but few of them are Jaguars. In fact a single model of Lexus (RX crossover, known as Toyota Harrier in most right-hand-drive markets) has outsold the entire Jaguar lineup in terms of global figures.

[Bodzilla]

So my sister just went through this thread looking at the cars and seeing which was cool and which wasnt.

Buckshot got thumbs down for every car he posted.
and when asked the question "would you suck a dudes dick if he drove that car?"
and it was always the same, "hell fucking no. Not in that god awful thing."

[Mr Buckshot]

Buckshot got thumbs down for every car he posted.


Not the Tumbler, not the Pagani Zonda, mwahaha. It was mostly Xetseui doing the critiquing. the BMWs I posted got zero response.

it's mostly the more affordable ones I posted that got thumbs down.

And some of those Lexus hybrids were liked by some. Lexus LS600hL may use a CVT and hybrid system but its near-450 horsepower output proves that hybrid cars are no slouch when made the right way.

Does your sister actually hate the Tumbler?

[Bodzilla]

no, thumbsdown from my sister.

she was all "WTF? a 4 wheel drive! seriously not coo."

also:
"eww that ones practical.
omfg a hybrid / futuristic thing wtf.... dear god it's ugly."

[KiDD]

http://www.fast-autos.net/data/images/34697.jpg

[Cojafoji]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/1985f250.JPG
With a 4.9 liter straight 6, this baby's got all of the low end torque for towing that I'll ever need. It's also fucking sweet.

[kenney001]

lol

[OmegaDragon]

Fuck cars; THIS is my style of vehicle:
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/474/2009vmaxeursmmstu000120ts3.jpg

[Mr Buckshot]

No man, THIS is what a real man drives:

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/LPIPOD/22834-34~Man-Riding-on-Horse-Drawn-Cart-Granada-Nicaragua-Posters.jpg

And just for kicks, this is MY car:
http://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/Bus_on_98_B_Line_3_Road_City_Hall11349.jpg

[Cojafoji]

lol
lol at my truck will you?!

:awesome:
I respect your opinion...

[Syuusuke]

Fuck cars; THIS is my style of vehicle:
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/474/2009vmaxeursmmstu000120ts3.jpg

HELL YEA, LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE DRIVING ON FOUR WHEELS.

There are a lot of cars in NY and only a couple look good.

[BobtheGreatII]

HELL YEA, LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE DRIVING ON FOUR WHEELS.

I one-up you all!

http://citycomfortsblog.typepad.com/cities/unicycle.jpg

It's how I roll. :toughguy:

[Bodzilla]

i despise 4wd pick up trucks or what ever the hell you call them.

useless ugly things if you ask me.

[Mr Buckshot]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/images/2006/05/15/whose_foot_gallery_01_355x470.jpg

http://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/7c/Translink-bus-with-bike.jpg/250px-Translink-bus-with-bike.jpg

Only wimps must drive everywhere (unless they have a strict schedule, that's understandable). Me? I don't have my own car, both my parents work 7 days a week, so they can't drive me out when I want to go buy school supplies or visit friends or catch a movie with some pals. Hence, I use THESE two cars to do those things...totally manly, yo.

Ok bad joke, back on topic:
http://www.carzi.com/wp-content/uploads/tesla_roadster_1.jpg

Tesla Roadster. Yes it is based off a Lotus. This car doesn't even use gas - it's a pure electric sports car.

Now electric motors may not have a top speed as high as that of a gas engine, but one thing's unrivaled: ACCELERATION (due to significantly less resistive force when spinning an electric motor vs internal combustion in an engine).

This isn't actually a car, but rather an engine used in most of the BMW lineup:
http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/32471265-2-300-DT5.gif

It's a turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine producing 300 hp. With that, who needs a V8? Any BMW models sporting this engine will have the name *35i/*35xi, with * representing the model (e.g. 3-series, 5-series), and x referring to the all-wheel-drive variants.

[Xetsuei]

Lame (electric cars). Real Lotus > that anyday. What do you hear when driving the Tesla? Whine. What do you hear with the real Lotus? Explosions coming out of the exhaust pipes.

http://z.about.com/d/classiccars/1/0/S/1/-/-/2008-Lotus-Exige-S.gif

And also, V8s are the most manly car engine. V8 > all. Nearly every single muscle car on the planet uses some sort of V8. Plus they don't need turbos to get their power.

[Cojafoji]

Lame (electric cars). Real Lotus > that anyday. What do you hear when driving the Tesla? Whine. What do you hear with the real Lotus? Explosions coming out of the exhaust pipes.



And also, V8s are the most manly car engine. V8 > all. Nearly every single muscle car on the planet uses some sort of V8. Plus they don't need turbos to get their power.
i tend to agree, but they've each got their limitations, though the elise, not so much. anyone see the topgear with the tesla vs the lotus? was pretty sick.

[Rob Oplawar]

I one-up you all!

http://citycomfortsblog.typepad.com/cities/unicycle.jpg

It's how I roll. :toughguy:

god dammit there's another thing I invented that somebody built before me. >:|

*searches through old sketches for proof*

e:
circa 1997:
http://spacebrick.net/pictures/blog_gallery/monowheel.jpg
Ha! Suck on proof, bitches!

[kenney001]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/IT_(South_Park;_The_Entity).jpeg

No you didn't

[Xetsuei]

"At least it's less painful than air travel."

Great episode.

http://www.dragtimes.com/images/11613-2006-Ariel-Atom.jpg

Ariel Atom is an awesome, extremely cheap car for it's performance.

[kenney001]

That was probably the greatest piece of machinery I have ever seen. Ever!
After watching top-gear, I REALLY REALLY REALLY want one.

[Rob Oplawar]

circa 1997:
I made this before south park even existed.

[kenney001]

I made this before south park even existed.

I know. Im just joking around

[Snowy]

"At least it's less painful than air travel."

Great episode.

http://www.dragtimes.com/images/11613-2006-Ariel-Atom.jpg

Ariel Atom is an awesome, extremely cheap car for it's performance.
It's an awesome car it is, but I can't help but think that it's more like a super fast go-cart than a car.

[kenney001]

It's an awesome car it is, but I can't help but think that it's more like a super fast go-cart than a car.
Same. But, who cares?

[Mr Buckshot]

http://www.nintendo.com.au/ngmcontent/Image/Wii_Mario_Kart_Wii_Mario_ch.jpg

150 cc engine and it shoots turtle shells and drops behind banana peels. I want one.

[Xetsuei]

Lets stick to real cars, thanks.

[Mr Buckshot]

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/20090123/MB_E-class01_540x385.JPG

It's a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-class final design. Given the popularity of the current-gen E-Class in Vancouver (I've seen a few of the AMG versions too), I'd expect this to be a hit in my city when it comes out.

In the North American market the base engine will be a 3.5L V6 - if that isn't manly enough for you, AMG can slap in a supercharged 6.2L V8 for you. In the European and Asian markets, the base engine will be a turbocharged 1.8-liter straight-four (due to the fact that in Southeast Asian markets, there is a hefty road tax on vehicles with engines exceeding 3000cc or 3500cc, depending on country).

Btw Xet, you should omit that rule about how "engine displacement must be 4.0L and above..." that rule's stupid, plenty of smaller engines can achieve phenomenal horsepower these days. Just look at the Nissan GTR's 3.8L engine with a 480 hp output - that exceeds some 6.0L V12s these days. Or BMW's twin-turbo 3.0L straight-six with 300 hp. Or Subaru's 305-hp turbocharged 2.5L straight-four.

[Xetsuei]

._. Christ sake Buckshot. This is the third time and I don't know how to make it any clearer, run of the mill every day cars you see tons of everyday isn't "not for whimps" or hardly even "the new cool thing". Posting every single car you see every single day of the week gets annoying and boring.

And no, just because the Japanese found out that if you make an engine rev to 10,000RPM it increases the horsepower, doesn't mean it's manly. I might actually change it to 4.5 L or above. Pray I don't change it any further.

Ok I'm sorry for that Star Wars thing, but seriously. What would you rather hear, some 3.8 L engine revved until it's about to explode or an Aston Martin DBS V12 which has the power naturally. Horsepower doesn't really matter, it's the manliness of the engine, and the sound of it. Same with any other small engine that's revved extremely high to up the horsepower.

Zx6XIZbgRQQ
Seriously, what the fuck.

C7vOLT2HZkM
Now that's what I'm talking about.

[Mr Buckshot]

Well, I've sat in a friend's dad's BMW 535xi before, and its twin-turbo 300hp 3.0L straight-six is definitely no slouch, plus its engine is fairly silent until it goes onto the highway and hits 90 km/h, whereupon manly engine sounds come in.

The thing is, cars like the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-series may be "run of the mill everyday cars" to you, but exactly WHICH versions are the run of the mill ones? They are the boring six-cylinder-engine versions. So for example, the BMW 528/535i is a common sight in Vancouver, but definitely not the high-performance M5 with its ultra-manly 5.0L V10 engine. Same thing goes for the Benz - the E350 is frequently seen but not the E63 AMG with its supercharged V8.

http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre/mercedes/slr/mclaren_amg_2003/2003_mercedes_slr_mclaren_amg_02_m.jpg

Mercedes SLR McLaren with a supercharged 5.4L V8. Its front is a bit Batmobile-ish (not talking about the tanklike Tumbler from Chris Nolan's movies).

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3103/audi20s520hr201eg7.jpg

Audi S5 with a charged 4.2L V8 (if they make an RS5 they'll probably tune up the engine to the point it sounds like a GTR engine, similar to the RS4). Strangely, I've seen more Audi R8s than S5s or even A5s in Vancouver, even though the R8 is considerably more expensive and supposed to be the exotic one.

[Xetsuei]

*facepalm*

[Mr Buckshot]

*facepalm*

why? Wouldn't the SLR be your type?

[Limited]

Xet is right, cars that arent special are boring really, we want cars you dont see everyday.

I keep seeing Ferrari F430 and an Aston Martin Vanquish driving around near my house, man those are two sexi cars.

[Mr Buckshot]

Now this isn't really a car, but an engine:

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/32514483-2-300-DT5.gif

This is AMG's 6.2L supercharged V8, hand built and signed by the engineer responsible. It is available in all of the Mercedes lineup, excluding the wimpy FWD A-class and B-class. With a manly roar and gas guzzler tax and LEV rating, this is sure to satisfy all those people who "buy it just because they CAN."

And here's Toyota's first entry into the actual high-performance market:
http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/33352234-2-300-DT5.jpg

389 horsepower 5.0L V8, currently used in the Lexus IS-F and the Lexus LS600hL. The "F" at the end of the Lexus IS model with this engine means a lot - this is meant to compete with BMW M3, Audi S4, etc. Toyota might make a GS-F with a V10 engine soon (not a hybrid don't worry). Right now, the somewhat high-performance Lexuses are hybrids, but that's changed with this 389-hp V8 engine.

http://static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2007/Bentley%20Continental%20GT%20LE%20MANSory%205.jpg

Can anyone identify this car? :P I love it, only seen one so far in Vancouver.

Oh yeah no one has posted a Lambo or a Ferrari yet, fortunately, I think those two brands, while expensive/rare, are a bit cliched these days.

[Xetsuei]

Look at the thread, there has been some posted. Might as well post a Lamborghini.

http://the-grayline.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/lamborghini-gallardo-lp56041.jpg

Possible the best looking Lamborghini to date, the Gallardo LP560-4 (pronounced guy-ardo longitude posterior five six zero dash four). Has some styling elements of the Reventon (LED rear lights, front bumper, etc). Faster than the more expensive Murcielago LP640, and sounds like it has a race engine.

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Music softens and engine starts around 1:35.

[Bodzilla]

i fucking love gini's.

Gallardo is my dream car :(

[Limited]

Exactly same lambo :O
http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/f0299207-d45f-4c10-9ccb-3b88ea870e94/Large%20Image.jpg

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[Xetsuei]

That's completely pointless. :|

[Limited]

That's completely pointless. :|
Uh no, its very very useful. Italian streets still need policing, and getting to the scene of accident quickly is a huge deal.

Plus, people cant outrun the lambo.

[Xetsuei]

That's all you're going to need it for, getting to an accident quickly.

*Of course they can't outrun it, but it's not like the police are going to try and bump them or stop them with the lambo, it' too expensive.
*How do you think police stopped people who were faster then them before? Shear numbers and things like spike strips. Most police cars now a days have steel bumpers on them.
*It's not like you can arrest someone with it, it's only got two seats.
*Fuel consumption. They'll be filling that up several times a day.
*And really, it won't get that much faster to the scene of a crime/accident then a regular police car unless you're really flooring it and testing the limits of the car.
*Why use such expensive cars? It's going to cost more to the police (or should I say tax payers) then it will help.

Seriously, complete waste of money. I would be pissed knowing that my tax dollars went to a fund for buying Lamborghinis (that can only be used for one purpose) for the police.

[Bodzilla]

most of the time xet the lambo's are donated to the police force by Lamborghini as a type of advertisement.
They dont have the money to go out and buy them xet. very few people do.

[Mr Buckshot]

From wikipedia:



In December 2004, two Gallardos were donated to the Italian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy) police (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polizia_di_Stato) in honour of the force's 152nd anniversary, one came from Automobili Lamborghini SpA while a second was donated by an independent organization.
The Gallardo Police Cars are used by the traffic police (Polizia Stradale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polizia_Stradale)) during emergencies and alarm situations on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autostrada_A3_%28Italy%29) highway, also under the powers of the special safety operative which is already being employed along that tract of highway and above all, for the transport of body organs destined for transplantation.
On October 2008, a private ceremony was held at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated the newest Gallardo, the LP560-4 ,to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia will replace its predecessor to fulfill roles with the Lazio Highway Police Department.[13] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Gallardo#cite_note-12)
Yellow Gallardos have been "temporary" police cars for the Metropolitan Police (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Police_Service) in London (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), one in 2005 and one in 2006, for specific publicity events. The 2006 vehicle was seen at the start of the 2006 Gumball Rally (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumball_3000). Both vehicles were lent by Lamborghini London and were fitted with yellow and blue Battenburg markings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battenburg_markings), police logos and a small blue lightbar.


The German police use more practical but still overpowered and luxurious cars though. I've seen Autobahn police using the BMW M5, but most police cars in Germany are regular BMW 5-series, Mercedes E-Class, or Audi A6. Some districts use the smaller 3-series/C-Class/A4.

for example:
http://www.m5board.com/articles/iaa2003/IAA/images/1%20(135).jpg

[Cortexian]

most of the time xet the lambo's are donated to the police force by Lamborghini as a type of advertisement.
They dont have the money to go out and buy them xet. very few people do.
Yea, I know in our city the police force has a couple Dodge Chargers, VW Bugs (new ones), and H2's all painted up.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2175/img8921bcr0.jpg

[Xetsuei]

most of the time xet the lambo's are donated to the police force by Lamborghini as a type of advertisement.
They dont have the money to go out and buy them xet. very few people do.

Sorry but I didn't know they were donated. And do you actually think that if they weren't donated the police would pay for them themselves? Rofl.

[Bodzilla]

um no?
wtf you babbling bout son.

thats not what i said at all xet.

[Xetsuei]

um no?
wtf you babbling bout son.

thats not what i said at all xet.

Then who were you referring to as "they"?

[Bodzilla]

now your just nit picking to save face cause you fucked up and had it wrong.

let it go xet.

[Xetsuei]

now your just nit picking to save face cause you fucked up and had it wrong.

let it go xet.

Had what wrong? Who else could you be referring to as "they" besides the police? I don't see what's so hard, just answer the question.

[Bodzilla]

not gunna troll with you xet.

[Xetsuei]

Wow. I knew you didn't like admitting your mistakes, but this? Rofl.

[Rob Oplawar]

Now here's a cop car:
http://www.carzi.com/wp-content/uploads/banner-carbon-motors-police-car.jpg
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e: can't seem to find good pics or video. look up carbon motors police car, cause i'm too lazy.

[Limited]

Xet, the lambo has state of the art video recording/recognition. It records everything in the front and back. It uses number plate recognition to see if the vehicle is stolen. They can use it to track the speeds of cars and record it, and then arrest the perp at a later date and prove it. You may be thinking now "yah but most police cars have that" and you'd be right. But if your chasing a Ferrari, if your in the bog standard cop car you dont stand a chance therefore you cant get a true reading of their speed.

They are used on the fastest roads on Italy, so there will be super cars who want to speed like a maniac, this lambo tackles that problem.

It can also house donated organs, so having a lambo saves minutes getting it from hospital to hospital which can save lives.

Its only a limited supply and its a donation form lambo to the services for what they have done in the past.

[Xetsuei]

Where's your proof?

[Limited]

Where's your proof?
Proof of what I just said?

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[Xetsuei]

1) Yes, a regular police car can do all that stuff. It doesn't matter how fast you're going. Even with the police car at a standstill, it could read the speed and capture the image. Ever watched the Mythbusters episode where they try to beat the speed camera?
2)Oh, so you can drive along with the crazy maniacs. Fun.
3)Saves minutes from hospital to hospital? They use helicopters/planes for that.
4)That's a different Gallardo in those videos, not the LP560-4.

E: And I don't know why, but it bugs me that the girl can't pronounce Gallardo (Guy-ardo) right.

[Mr Buckshot]

http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/images/Warthog01USE.jpg

[Limited]

Just to let you know Xet, its possible to beat the speed camera.