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Old 05-14-2014, 08:58 PM   #65
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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83 View Post
Exactly. Nissan used the 911 Turbo (997) as their benchmark for the GT-R. Chevy used an Evo (CT9A) as their benchmark for the Cobalt SS Turbo. Ford used an M3 (E92) as their benchmark for the Mustang Boss 302. They obviously didn't copy those cars, despite using them as their yardsticks for performance.
You are 100% correct. However, the 86 has many design influences from the Cayman as well as the meeting performance goals set by the benchmark.

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