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Old 03-18-2011, 03:24 PM   #87
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Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys View Post
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No, the currently planned engine output of 200hp does not make this car slow. Its not even underpowered at that weight/power ratio.

You know what an SR-5 AE86 is and how it differs from the GT-S? At sub $20k the car would literally come with a slug of a motor, not even 1% engineered for performance, would have a softer cheaper suspension, drum rear brakes, etc. Basically all looks and no umph.

Damn kids.
We all have different ideas of a really good power/weight ratio and for me it has to be 12lbs/1hp or lighter. I prefer between 10-12 lbs/hp not a supercar fighting 5-9 lbs/hp. Another thing that I consider is torque to weight ratio as that is a even better measure for a daily driver IMHO. My rsx is 20lbs/1tq as my car weighs 2800 lbs with 140 tq and I can barely feel it too. I have a feeling the FT might put out the same torque to weight ratio as my rsx.
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