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Old 02-19-2004, 11:28 PM
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It's time for guess the automaker!
Guess the automaker that came up with this concept, no cheating and trying to look it up. If you know the answer keep it to yourself for a bit
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:30 PM
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Ike,

I'll keep it to myself ...
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:40 PM
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:43 PM
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Nope, I love Subaru and all but hell would freeze over if they ever built a car that beautiful :p
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:45 PM
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:47 PM
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Volkswagon? Whoever came up with that puppy, my hat is off to em. Hope it gets built. Is that a 16 cylinder or something ridiculous., which leads me to my second guess of Cadillac.
Sorry for two guesses, but I couldn't help it.
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Old 02-19-2004, 11:56 PM
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Not a 16 Cylinder, nor a Caddie or VW.
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Does it start with an A or a B?
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Old 02-20-2004, 12:23 AM
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Nope :p
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Old 02-20-2004, 12:33 AM
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This car took less than a year to design from top to bottom and is not just a concept but a road going prototype.
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I know it! Shall I provide the answer??
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Old 02-20-2004, 12:37 AM
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Okay... so i've ruled out Audi, Aston-Martin, and Bugatti.

C'mon Ike... gimme a hint!
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Old 02-20-2004, 12:37 AM
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Here's a bit of a hint, it has a V12.
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Old 02-20-2004, 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by TiRX8
I know it! Shall I provide the answer??
Nah, a few people already know, lets see if anyone can guess it
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Old 02-20-2004, 12:58 AM
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Hummer?
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Old 02-20-2004, 01:47 AM
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Another hint before bed, the prototype has a 7 speed auto tranny.
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Chrysler Me-12 (or something like that)
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I'm suprised you guys don't know this. Do you guys keep up with auto shows?
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Old 02-20-2004, 02:23 AM
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Well, that wasn't really a guess now was it...

Oh well, yes, it's a Chrysler ME-four-twelve, which stands for it's AMG developed Quad-Turbo 12 cylinder. This 850bhp/850lb-ft, 2880 lbs, mid engine, RWD monster is projected to go 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds and the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds at 142.0 mph, with a top speed of 248 mph.
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Old 02-20-2004, 11:15 AM
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stop, please, you're making me drool
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Old 02-20-2004, 11:24 AM
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Come on...this one has been in every mag this past month. It's a Chrysler ME412....ME = mid engine, 4 = turbos, 12 = cyl.

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Old 02-20-2004, 02:11 PM
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Not everyone reads the mags here so I thought I would share it. There's rumors that the car will actually make it into production. If that happens I'm going to have to carry my spankerchief with me in case I ever see one on the road :p
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Old 02-20-2004, 03:12 PM
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no no no, I was just surprised that so many people didn't get the answer! :D

And, just for fun, can anyone guess this distant cousin (?) Mystery car?



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Old 02-20-2004, 03:24 PM
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I guess I'm late to this post, but wasn't this car (that started this thread) on the cover of a VERY popular car mag? Ummmm yeah I know what it is LOL

As far as the pic above............ wow, looks like the bastard child of an old Fiat and early SAAB
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Old 02-20-2004, 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by Sue Esponte
And, just for fun, can anyone guess this distant cousin (?) Mystery car?
Is that a Goggomobile?
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