Cars you'd like to have....

Papajin · « **Reply #60 on:** 24 Apr 2008, 07:07 am »

Quote from: Marbles on 22 Apr 2008, 03:49 pm

This would be cool too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/auburn-boatail-speedster-hot-rod-custom-classic_W0QQitemZ190214288068QQihZ009QQcategoryZ7251QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Too weird... This one is listed as being in the same city as I'm living... I could probably go have a look if I wanted! Too bad it's too spendy for me.

doug s. · « **Reply #61 on:** 24 Apr 2008, 12:12 pm »

Quote from: Double Ugly on 24 Apr 2008, 02:22 am

Quote from: Daygloworange on 24 Apr 2008, 01:55 am
In lieu of the McLaren, I'll settle for this Porsche 914/6. One of the baddest Porsches you'll ever loose your lunch in! Just a dynamite track car that can have Porsche 911's for breakfast!

It doesn't look as appetizing as the one in your photos, but this one is available and looks to be reasonably affordable.

i test-drove one of those back in 1987. the 1986 toyota mr2 i ended up buying was better in every single category.

ymmv,

doug s.

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #62 on:** 25 Apr 2008, 09:10 pm »

Audi R8 TDI

:::::: Turbo Diesel V12 :::::: 500HP :::::: 737lbTorque :::::: estimated 29MPG ::::::

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #63 on:** 25 Apr 2008, 09:15 pm »

Wow, that's sexy. Near super-car territory as well. aa
The first Audi I've ever seen that didn't look like a turd.
Well, except for the one Will Smith drove in the movie "i robot".

Bob

sbrtoy · « **Reply #64 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 12:20 am »

I wouldn't mind owning one of these....drop dead gorgeous...

aerius · « **Reply #65 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 01:53 am »

Given what gasoline costs these days and will cost in the future, I want a Ford Nucleon Oh yes, the power of the atom will be mine.

Freo-1 · « **Reply #66 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 02:16 am »

If it's good enough for James Bond, who am I to argue? aa

satfrat · « **Reply #67 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 02:25 am »

I've always wanted the 10 cylinder Dodge Viper,

but I settled for the Dodge Magnum R/T.

Cheers,
Robin

dorokusai · « **Reply #68 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 03:18 am »

Quote from: Red Dragon Audio on 25 Apr 2008, 09:10 pm

Audi R8 TDI

:::::: Turbo Diesel V12 :::::: 500HP :::::: 737lbTorque :::::: estimated 29MPG ::::::

I concur, 100%.

Mark

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #69 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 03:21 am »

Bob,

I think the Audi R8 TDI will likely garner super car status. Either due to 0-60 in sub 4seconds but more likely due to the $500,000 estimated price tag.

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #70 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 03:36 am »

VW ECORACER

Quote from: wikipedia

Performance
The EcoRacer accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.3 seconds. The top speed is 230 km/h (143 mph). The average fuel consumption is 3.40 liters per 100 km (69 miles per gallon).

Engine

It has a diesel-powered, turbocharged internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.5 L. Despite the small displacement it delivers 100 kilowatts (136 hp) with 250 N·m of torque at 1900 rpm. The engine is of the common rail type, which is more efficient and quieter than the conventional rotary pump injection systems. It is equipped with a particulate matter filter. The engine is linked to a Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) with 7 gears, and is a mid-mount in front of the rear axle

The Car

The EcoRacer seats two people, and has a small luggage compartment. The body is made of carbon fibre, which resulted in a relatively low weight of 850 kilograms (approximately 1875 lb). It is 3.765 meters long (148 in) with a wheelbase of 2.48 meters (97.6 in).

The car is a veritable transformer, with three modes: coupe, roadster (no roof) and speedster (no a-pillar/windscreen).

slinco · « **Reply #71 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 09:05 pm »

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Carrera GT yet.
I was at Watkins Glen last year for the Indy Car race, and I saw two of these in the infield parked next to each other - one from Virginia and one from Ontario. What a sweet sight!!!

Go for a ride in Jay Leno's here:
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=187640

doug s. · « **Reply #72 on:** 26 Apr 2008, 11:48 pm »

Quote from: sbrtoy on 26 Apr 2008, 12:20 am

I wouldn't mind owning one of these....drop dead gorgeous...

i agree - alfa's rock! in case anyone didn't know how i feel about 'em!

doug s.

GHM · « **Reply #73 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 03:39 am »

Ahhhhhh Yeeeeaaaahhh!!

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #74 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 03:51 am »

Quote from: GHM on 27 Apr 2008, 03:39 am

Ahhhhhh Yeeeeaaaahhh!!

I wonder how Jaguar will do now that their now owned by Tata Motors (India)....as is Daimler, Rover, and Lanchester.

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #75 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 04:24 am »

Somehow this car reminds me when I used to watch SpeedRacer, when I was about 3. An Old Toyota 2000 GT

GHM · « **Reply #76 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 04:35 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 27 Apr 2008, 03:51 am

Quote from: GHM on 27 Apr 2008, 03:39 am
Ahhhhhh Yeeeeaaaahhh!!

I wonder how Jaguar will do now that their now owned by Tata Motors (India)....as is Daimler, Rover, and Lanchester.

Good question Chris...I suppose only time will tell. I hope they allow Jag to operate without excessive micromanagement.

ASi_TEK · « **Reply #77 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 04:44 am »

I like the old skool Ferrari F40......

nature boy · « **Reply #78 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 02:13 pm »

Chris,

Now that's my kind of transportation. I suppose it runs on naturally produced methane too.

NB

refmedia · « **Reply #79 on:** 27 Apr 2008, 02:45 pm »