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Originally Posted by 82mm 4g63
Why, because weight is the be all end all characteristic that determines car comparisons? I guess they should've never compared RX-7s to Supras with thier 600# difference. Or Supras to 3000GT VR4s with 450#s separating them.
I reeeeeally wish you were right, but nothing Hyundai has said supports your theory. "Modest gains for the 2.0T" doesn't mean 60hp, when they consider a 25hp jump with the v6 to be a large gain. The 2.0T is going to pickup maybe a couple HP, but I think it will lose some weight.
Have you seen one magazine comparison between those two? I haven't. The 2.0T isn't target'ed at the v6 Mustang. If you're so concerned with comparing apples to apples, then compare the v6 to the v6. 333hp v6 GC > 305hp v6 Mustang.
The 2.0t is the tuner car, what about that is so hard to comprehend? Look at the aftermarket support for both GCs. The GC v6 is for people like my uncle who want to buy a car that has a little pep from the factory with little to no interest in aftermarket support. Buying a turbocharged car is like buying a computer processor with an unlocked modifier. You spend a little more than the car is probably worth just for the ability to turn the dial.
Also, why don't we wait until final production specs before we talk about how huge or heavy the GC is compared to the FR-S?
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I've owned the 2010 GC 2.0T and it was not at all "fast". It was a joy to drive but the quality for Hyundai is not worth it. Went to the dealers for numerous problems with my car in the first month of ownership.
1. Passenger window regulator failed
2. Wiring for the power doors failed. (I had to crawl through my trunk that day to open my own car)
3. Replacement of sunglasses visor (excessive vibration)
4. Weather strips on the window was falling off.
5. Countless visits to the dealer to fix my notchy transmission (standard). Never was fixed.
With a car that heavy, all that horsepower and torque helps but it still doesn't do much with the mileage. I am sure the FR-S will have decent mileage versus the GC.
Anyways, don't be too excited for the 2013. If you guys read the reactions to the new face-life on gencoupe.com. You will see that almost 90% of all commenters hate the new look. And it's not confirmed the 2.0t will get that much of a boost in horsepower.