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Originally Posted by Captain Insano
Nice numbers and agree with all you have said, including the probability of the 220 hp lighter version over the 250 hp version. But, that 250 hp version really gets you thinkin right? Look at the company it sits in up there at the top. I'd take that 220 hp version for sure though. I think as I posted earlier it would be quite a car already considering how great the chassis is on the regular BRZ.
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Yeah, I think the underlying issue that the table shows isn't necessarily how companies price vehicles based on power/weight ratios, rather its a good metric for what companies can accomplish given a specific price point. If a company could develop a warranty-able(?) engine and chassis combination that beat the Porsche Cayman at a fraction of the cost... wouldn't they? There is a pretty good correlation in the table that suggests as power/weight ratios increase, so do the costs of development, testing, etc. The aftermarket will always beat the factory option because they don't need to as exhaustive testing as the manufacturer.
Sure - 250hp sounds awesome. But if you're smart you'll lay money down with AVO, Perrin, etc. Instead of waiting for the factory to compete. For me, I'm not a dedicated gearhead, so I'll end up paying for the more expensive factory option so my warranty is intact. I also do my oil changes at the dealership where I bought the car (stupid, I know, but it's the price of convenience) - and I'm precisely the demographic they're going to sell the BRZ STI to.