Best drivers car 2012
11-19-2012 | 09:12 AM
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Best drivers car 2012
best drivers car, 2012, about a 30 min video
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/QBfugbEIlk4
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/QBfugbEIlk4
11-19-2012 | 10:53 AM
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For those who want to read the story instead...
http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...t_drivers_car/
Posted via mobile. sorry about any typos. :-( dyac.com is like my life story.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...t_drivers_car/
Posted via mobile. sorry about any typos. :-( dyac.com is like my life story.
11-19-2012 | 11:07 AM
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It was the new 911 Carrera S, Bill. (No Cayman in the group this time.)
Interesting discussion, Dave.
The BRZ got a very good review even for the lowest priced car in the group, but it was judged as a bit too underpowered for the track portion, And its brakes didn't hold up at Laguna Seca. But the BRZ is supposed to be slated to get the new more compact FA20 turbocharged engine with direct injection for 2014. It will be available as a coupe or soft top. I would expect the car to be engineered to handle the increased power and torque, including the brakes.
Where can I get in line ?
Interesting discussion, Dave.
The BRZ got a very good review even for the lowest priced car in the group, but it was judged as a bit too underpowered for the track portion, And its brakes didn't hold up at Laguna Seca. But the BRZ is supposed to be slated to get the new more compact FA20 turbocharged engine with direct injection for 2014. It will be available as a coupe or soft top. I would expect the car to be engineered to handle the increased power and torque, including the brakes.
Where can I get in line ?
11-19-2012 | 11:59 AM
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Jim, the BRZ sounds like the BMW Tii of our day. If the turbo version doesn't mess up the handling I will be in the line with you.
Bill, you can read the reports and comments but seeing a top notch driver's face while testing is worth watching.
As far as the 911, I got the same feedback from our local tester.
Bill, you can read the reports and comments but seeing a top notch driver's face while testing is worth watching.
As far as the 911, I got the same feedback from our local tester.
11-19-2012 | 12:33 PM
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It was the new 911 Carrera S, Bill. (No Cayman in the group this time.)
Interesting discussion, Dave.
The BRZ got a very good review even for the lowest priced car in the group, but it was judged as a bit too underpowered for the track portion, And its brakes didn't hold up at Laguna Seca. But the BRZ is supposed to be slated to get the new more compact FA20 turbocharged engine with direct injection for 2014. It will be available as a coupe or soft top. I would expect the car to be engineered to handle the increased power and torque, including the brakes.
Where can I get in line ?
Interesting discussion, Dave.
The BRZ got a very good review even for the lowest priced car in the group, but it was judged as a bit too underpowered for the track portion, And its brakes didn't hold up at Laguna Seca. But the BRZ is supposed to be slated to get the new more compact FA20 turbocharged engine with direct injection for 2014. It will be available as a coupe or soft top. I would expect the car to be engineered to handle the increased power and torque, including the brakes.
Where can I get in line ?
Thanks for the information.
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11-21-2012 | 02:03 PM
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.....But the BRZ is supposed to be slated to get the new more compact FA20 turbocharged engine with direct injection for 2014. It will be available as a coupe or soft top. I would expect the car to be engineered to handle the increased power and torque, including the brakes.
Where can I get in line ?
Where can I get in line ?
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