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Old 04-21-2009, 06:59 AM
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There are a couple I'm partial to.

Honda HSC.


Chrysler ME Four-Twelve.


Not a car, but I love this bike.
Honda NAS (North American Sport)


This one too.
Honda EVO6.
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The Acura HSC gets my vote. Sure, it's basically an NSX with a restyled body but that thing is gorgeous. It could have a 0-60 time of 7 seconds and I'd still love to drive it.
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The Acura HSC and this...

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As weird as it feels to pick a Cadillac, I do really like the Cien concept:




Although I'll also go oldskool, and mention the Corvette-based Pininfarina "Rondine" concept, which I'd love to own:

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The Cien in the movie "The Island" was AWESOME.
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Originally Posted by 03AP1,Apr 21 2009, 01:02 AM
This ride gets my vote:
+2

Mine used to be the Cien, but the Mazda is just so right.
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Just so you know, the GT90 handled horribly, based on the Top Gear episode. It was fast in a straight line, though!

For me, I'd go with the Prodrive P2. Relatively affordable, blazingly quick, handles like nothing else (in a good way), and proven drivetrain components.

For an exotic, I'd say the VW W12 or Chrysler ME Four-Twelve is right up there. The Mazda Furai is insane but not streetable.
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Originally Posted by beanseff,Apr 21 2009, 08:04 AM
can't believe i'm the first one
Only because you beat me.



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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Apr 21 2009, 12:12 PM
Just so you know, the GT90 handled horribly, based on the Top Gear episode. It was fast in a straight line, though!

For me, I'd go with the Prodrive P2. Relatively affordable, blazingly quick, handles like nothing else (in a good way), and proven drivetrain components.

For an exotic, I'd say the VW W12 or Chrysler ME Four-Twelve is right up there. The Mazda Furai is insane but not streetable.
I have been searching to no end to see the episode. I remember reading Motortrends review back in the day - it was truely a show car. The wastegates were left open to ensure the turbos didnt spool and melt the engine bay and nothing in the car was functional (A/C, electrics, etc). Also, I believe they were limited to 40MPH.

Obviously it was designed to sit on turn tables and "wow" people - and it sure had a lasting effect on me. Assuming it DID live up to its "credentials" - 720HP TT V12, etc - it would have been amazing - and that would include handling that would back up the other stats.

Maybe thats why I have blue wheels now? Hmmmmmm LOL.


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