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01-27-2016, 11:55 AM | #15 |
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Why not? That was one of the criticisms of the GT4 that you could do most tracks in 2 gears instead of the typical 3 for momentum cars.
No matter how they did it 40mpg out of a ~300hp engine is wizardry. Even if they're sandbagging the numbers because EU test cycle is bunk that should be well into the 30's mpg. Time will tell if it falls to like EcoBoost levels for U.S. release. Why bother? That engine is probably well into $20k+ to buy off the shelf, not to mention figuring out all the wiring and ECU and sensor stuff, bolt on FI and a custom tune gets the FA20 to similar numbers for under $7k really reliably. Unless it's got a godly engine sound or has insane overhead (that won't be proven until 2-3 years after release) that swap won't make sense for 20 years until someone is looking at an 86 with a blown engine and a Porsche that went headlong into a wall sitting side by side for chump change. |
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01-27-2016, 12:29 PM | #16 |
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The Boxster is 2944 lbs vs the WRX at 3450. The WRX has more driveline drag given AWD. The WRX is shaped like a brick.
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It's hardly fair to compare the engine of a $25,000 Subaru to that of a Porsche at three times the price. Just stating the displacement, horsepower and torque figures ignores a huge number of other determining factors for vehicle efficiency. Especially in boosted cars of differing weights, designs and drivetrain layouts. |
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I'm not saying Porsche copped out or that's the only factor, but it IS a factor and it IS a common trait their modern cars have. And you can't pick a taller gear on the freeway when you're already in top gear, MT 86 cruises at ~3k rpm and the AT is several hundred rpm lower. Edit: reread the article: Quote:
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get an frs... $25k. dealer installed edelbrock $7k... total $32k w/ 250whp (like 300hp crank) with waranty. this would still be way more bang for buck, get 30mpg and probably do 0-60 in 5.2 sec. pretty good imo. and still be able to haul people and cargo if you need to.
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Of course it wouldn't have the refinement of the Porsche, but if the goal is as simple as 0-60 in around 5 seconds and good mpg, then yeah that's fills the role with $20k to spare. Quote:
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Am I the only one who has a pure hatred for the boxster? I mean I hardly even consider it a Porsche, It's like a high class Volks to me. FFS I used to floor them all the time with a damn almost stock is300, does not scream performance to me. The newer ones are better but still... whenever I see one my brain just goes oh look someone who didn't have enough to buy a real Porsche (don't get me wrong I don't have the budget for even a boxster), I'd take a 944 before a boxster.
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Man those pictures look gorgeous. I'd still probably get the Cayman rather than the Boxster, but hopefully this is the car I'll be driving in ~10 years, with any luck.
I agree with what others have said. The 86 is an unreal value, but a Porsche is just so much more refined. Dream garage: 86 track machine, Cayman DD |
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