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As long as this car (modified) can beat the current pass champion the RE-A Rx-7 who beat several cars lighter or even boasting 3x more power. Ill be extremely happy.
200hp is a decent low cost starting point...sure we could get 240/180. But why? I sure don't see any reason.
If this was a brand new sports car, with a brand new design philosophy. 200hp is not enough IMO. But when I am specifically told that a sports car built with the ae86 in mind, I am not expecting much at all in the power department.
If i were an automaker, and i were to build a entry level sports car today for the general market, with a low cost figure, id sell a car with less power than the FRS, and offer a PLEETHORA of aftermarket options. And id still make massive profit.
This is a Smart and strategically sold sports car...not a sports car to be built for bragging rights. or FRS is faster the X vehicle...
If i wanted a real sports car...FRS isnt it.....but i don't want a real sports car..i just want the feeling of being connected to the road again like no other cars have given be since the 70s/80s/90s build types. I want to be able to feel the asphalt in my hands through the steering wheel again. I want plant my foot into the throttle and throw the car at any given corner and not worry about having to much wheel spin and power. Of have to worry about throttling/feathering/understeer/oversteer. I want to have a car that makes me feel like im at peace when i drive, regardless of speed.
I truly hope this is it....
otherwise maybe 2650 is still too heavy...and 200hp is still to much power for what im asking to feel.
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