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08-19-2004, 12:55 PM
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Anything coming out of the Modena factory is going to be a great car. Having said that I never liked the F40's design but the performance speaks for it self.
10 for performance, 8 for stying
10 for performance, 8 for stying
08-19-2004, 04:22 PM
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Bugatti is damn fine looking car. So similar to a 'gini though. It looses a point for ripping off DMC's windows, and another for fugly rims. I give it an 8.
08-19-2004, 07:13 PM
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Ferrari F40 gets a 20. Top favorite car. Love the twins and the V8. Love the looks. Lover the performance. Nothing else Ferrari has made can stand up to the F40 (preferrable LM) in my eyes. Next would be the F50-GT.
Bugatti gets an 7.
Bugatti gets an 7.
08-19-2004, 07:27 PM
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Aaahhh...the EB 110...
...that's one extremely rare car. Buggatti cache and the reputation for the engineering and build quality put it up way there. Lots to like from the Quad-Turbo V-12 to the AWD to the interior which Bentley and Rolls would have died for.
Different type of performance for a supercar. Car was heavy, and it wasn't quick when compared to the supercar competiton, but it looked more to be a statement of absolute engineering and ultimate style/comfort to match incredible top-speed capability.
Nice choice to dig this one up, Shiggins...a strong 8.5 in my book. :D
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Different type of performance for a supercar. Car was heavy, and it wasn't quick when compared to the supercar competiton, but it looked more to be a statement of absolute engineering and ultimate style/comfort to match incredible top-speed capability.
Nice choice to dig this one up, Shiggins...a strong 8.5 in my book. :D
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08-26-2004, 07:55 PM
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Well Supercars are all fine and good, but not really anything most of us can relate too.
Now the Toyota 2000GT is a little more reasonable and Japans first supercar?
67 2000GT
Now the Toyota 2000GT is a little more reasonable and Japans first supercar?
67 2000GT
08-26-2004, 08:20 PM
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How about NOOOOOOOOOOO Tony!
haha Dr. Evil rules.
Anyways. I really hate honda civics. I really hate economy cars. I really hate seeing them modded.
haha Dr. Evil rules.
Anyways. I really hate honda civics. I really hate economy cars. I really hate seeing them modded.
08-26-2004, 09:09 PM
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I remember the 2000GT most...
...from its cameo appearence in Ian Flemming's James Bond in "You Only Live Twice." It is a beautiful car, with some very interesting design elements like the pop-up headlights with fog/driving lamp behind clear lenses in the nose, to the graceful fast-back rear. If I'm not mistaken, this car marked the first application of an in-line 6 in a Japanese coupe, making it the first true high-performance coupe from a Japanese automaker.
Even though the up-coming 240 Zs from Datsun would prove to be better performers, the Toyota carried the design much better...it was longer, leaner with a design more along the lines of classic Ferraris and Jags.
It's rarity and relative anonimity rate a 7 with me.
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Even though the up-coming 240 Zs from Datsun would prove to be better performers, the Toyota carried the design much better...it was longer, leaner with a design more along the lines of classic Ferraris and Jags.
It's rarity and relative anonimity rate a 7 with me.
Arvin
08-27-2004, 12:02 PM
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Nice car. Any Bond car is always a top choice of mine. I agree with Arvin that it shares some classic lines of Ferrari. Nice choice Shiggy. I bet its pretty tough to find parts for one of those. I give her an 7.5.
08-27-2004, 06:45 PM
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The Toyota 2000GT is a pretty nice car.
It began as a Yamaha prototype for Nissan that was pitched to Toyota after Nissan turned it down. Mostly aluminum and designed by Count Albrecht Goertz. (designer of BMW 507 and Datsun 240z).
DOHC Inline 6; 5-speed; 150 hp; 0-60 under 10s with a top speed of 135mph.
Only 337 made between 1965-1970. Weights 2480lb. A excellent example sells between $70-$90k (original stick price around $6800).
I would also give it a 7.
It began as a Yamaha prototype for Nissan that was pitched to Toyota after Nissan turned it down. Mostly aluminum and designed by Count Albrecht Goertz. (designer of BMW 507 and Datsun 240z).
DOHC Inline 6; 5-speed; 150 hp; 0-60 under 10s with a top speed of 135mph.
Only 337 made between 1965-1970. Weights 2480lb. A excellent example sells between $70-$90k (original stick price around $6800).
I would also give it a 7.
08-28-2004, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SuPerHerO::tOnY
erf...the car is fast and all but iono the styling is too yesterdya to me so i give it a 5.
WTF. You are just as bad as the F*ers that make fun of the 300ZX because the hadlights look like a Saturn.
08-30-2004, 08:31 PM
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The 2000GT is by far one of the best Japanese sports cars ever. Hell, I believe this thing is far better than any Supra, including the 4th gen. It was way ahead of its time, from the ground up. Perhaps this was the car that Toyota based the Supra on. I don't know for sure, but I'm sure the bloodlines can be traced back to the engine configuration. If the looks and performance don't get you first, the rarity will. I love old school Toyotas. :D
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