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Originally Posted by ZDan
Won't happen, but here's what they should do:
Start with the 86 platform.
Move the engine, firewall, windshield, doors, and front-seaters aft about 20" (50/50 or better weight distribution, at the expense of eliminating the back seat)
Replace front struts with double-wishbones (better camber curve, lower hoodline/fenderlines)
2.0 flat four base engine, 300+hp turbo option and/or 300+hp n/a flat-6, maybe also a 400+hp turbo flat-6 option
No need to go nuts on tire sizes, 235/40-17 fronts with 255/40-17 rears = OK
No other extra b.s. to add cost or weight.
~2800 lb.
~$30k - $40k
For any all-singing/all-dancing high-$$$ hybrid version, make it a Lexus.
Done...
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I like all of that, expect if they put a flat 6 in there no room for double wishbone... I want to see a compact v6 turbo with the exhaust manifolds on top like the BMW v8 turbo. No lag, great sound, great fuel economy, and tire shredding power... it would weigh more like 3000 with the 6 cylinder, which isn't bad. Also, extending the wheelbase isn't a bad idea for high speed stability under power.