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Originally Posted by chrisl
Since when is 4wd "fail wheel drive"? It's arguably superior to RWD in nearly every way, if implemented properly. I would agree that most models of the TT aren't really sufficiently good to be competitors to the FT1 (at least based on what we know so far), but the TT-RS makes a viable competitor (though sadly, you can't get it anymore).
As for the Z4, it wouldn't surprise me if some people cross shop it with the 4 series. It's really the better choice if you don't need the rear seat and want a convertible. It's lighter, more agile, and it certainly isn't down on power (the Z4 35is is 335hp). As for the SLK, the AMG model is 415 horsepower. I don't see how that is a "less powerful" roadster - that's pretty normal for the group I mentioned, and quite a bit more than some of the cars in that category.
Now, I will admit that some of the cars I mentioned are closer to GT cars than pure sports cars (particularly cars like the RS5, M4, etc), but at the same time, some of the cars I mentioned are more like pure sports cars than the FT1 (Cayman, SLK55 AMG, and for that matter, the 'Vette). They're all similar enough though that people will indeed cross shop them, depending on exactly what they are looking for.
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the base model is FWD. do you think people that are looking at a sexy sleek sports car like the C7 and FT-1 will be interested in a something that looks like a reskined VW beetle?
people that are looking at the Z4 do not need back seats. a Z4 is most likely a weekend car. people that are looking at the 4 series are looking for something with more room. and most likely a more comfortable ride.
base C7 has 450hp. that is more than the Z4 35is with 335hp and SLK AMG with 415hp. its also a larger car than all three of those tiny roadster that you listed.
Cayman/Boxster, Z4, SLK, TT are in the same compact roadster class.
RS-5, M4, C63, and RCF are in the same luxury coupe class.
C7 and FT-1 will be in the same sports car class.
how do you know who is cross shopping between what. where are your facts, sources, links and stats?
so what you are saying is people will cross shop between FT-1 and RC-F? maybe a hand full of people may. but i believe the general population will not be. again FT-1 = more of a pure sports car while the RC-F is more of a luxury coupe. they are totally two different animals.