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Originally Posted by Kyle2k
Well, DCT is one, second thing I could think of is the fact that AWD systems are getting more and more efficient...The funny thing I think you bring up is that it's not ground breaking. Were you serious about that, twin turbo AWD, DCT, launch assist for under a base price of $70k dollars...that is supercar territory my friend...not to mention the fact that this car hits over 400ftlbs of torque by something like 1700rpm...I really can't see how you don't think it is ground breaking...even if it is an ugly duckling.
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I was serious. I've seen it all before (ferrari/Lambo/BMW?) with their DCT's. Chrysler's putting one in their Minivans for heavens sakes. Twin Turbos are old news in my book...Now, that's not to say that I've ever seen all these things together in this particular setup...but still
.....That's why I don't understand why folks think this is some divinely created car...
I just don't get it. And, personally....I don't think it's going to stand up to any serious use - all that for the price is a selling point (but something's gotta give. And we all know the equation: Power, Quality, Price...pick two.)
As for credit:
YES! it's a fast car. It's got very impressive charactersitics...but that doesn't mean I'm going to hold it up on a pedestal. I see no reason, I just can't do it.
EDIT: supposedly the Drag Coeffiecient is .27 on the GT-R...and it's .28 on the C6 Vette. Is that enough to explain the performance differences?? I'm just not sure, so I thought I'd ask.