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Old 01-30-2011, 09:28 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by WhatIs86For View Post
I will say the worst case is 6.0

Com'n people whats up with these scary numbers 6.8, 7.0, 7.5 and 8.0?

Did you forget that this is not just a subie 2.0 engine? its also with

Direct injection
Toyota "Dual" VVTi
Free Revving engine
10.5 Compression Ratio
Car Weight Under 2800 LBS

Last and not least, Only god knows what is the gear ratio of this car, I hope its 3.5 and above (More like 3.7 or so)
I think you are assuming a lot, and if you are looking for fast 0-60, you will be bitterly disappointed by this car.

For circa 2600lbs and 210hp, it doesn't get much better than 6 seconds.

VW Scirrocco R, 6.5 sec

Mazda RX-8, 5.8 sec

Celica GT-S, 7.2 sec

All similar to slightly better P/W ratios to what is assumed/speculated for an NA FT-86.

It really is pointless to guess, as we don't know what the final specs are going to be, much less the gear ratios, final drive, what tyres, lsd or no, launch control or no.... Based on popular estimates of power and weight (and the Aisin gearbox) though, I believe it will be in the six second range, low 6s on good days, high on bad days, averaging around 6.5 secs. Perhaps high 5's on rare occasions, or with bolt-ons or 1 foot roll of out. I wouldn't mind one bit if Toyota proves me wrong though.

It's not a mustang or genesis V6 guys. Willing to bet that though, around a circuit it will equal or better either.
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