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520 hp and 346 lbs of torque. Curiously enough this also happens to be the GT3RS specs 😁
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05-26-2020, 03:40 AM | #134 |
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It's hard to put more than 1000 HP to the ground effectively before 100 mph.
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05-26-2020, 01:50 PM | #135 |
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I have had several cars like EVO, STI, Golf R etc which were in the 300 hp range and IMO that range makes for a quick car rather than fast. I liked the balance of the OG M2 with 365 hp and that was probably perfect for a street car so I would say the range of 400 hp is probably the best although that varies depending on vehicle size and weight. I can't imagine needing more power than what the S58 provides even in a heavy SUV like the X3MC it can shame most sports cars in a straight line. That said I would never turn down the opportunity to own a more powerful vehicle if the opportunity was presented. Sometimes engine character matters more than just raw hp/torque as the Shelby GT350 isn't blazing fast in a straight line but it's much more of an experience than most V8TT's that make more power.
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06-01-2020, 09:23 AM | #136 |
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RWD only between 400-500whp is fun for daily. But you have to learn the car to know your limits.
I feel that since AWD is way more forgiving and easy to handle it's a big window btwn 500-750awhp is fun. It's there when you need it and its still easily tameable. |
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06-04-2020, 11:29 PM | #138 |
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The 480hp/490tq my M3 puts down is ridiculously overkill for the street.
My biggest gripe about the car is that I can't wind it out. At all. Put your foot into for more than 3-4 seconds, and you're breaking the law.
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06-04-2020, 11:40 PM | #139 |
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In a straight line, if you can’t spin the tires at what ever speed your at, it’s not enough!
On a road course, it’s a lot more complicated.
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In a straight line, if you can’t spin the tires at what ever speed your at, it’s not enough!
On a road course, it’s a lot more complicated.
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06-05-2020, 08:43 AM | #141 |
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In terms of long term reliability I'm thinking right around 100 hp/liter of displacement.
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06-05-2020, 08:54 AM | #142 |
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I daily a S2000 with about 240hp and love to rev it out to redline.
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06-05-2020, 12:31 PM | #144 |
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06-05-2020, 12:34 PM | #145 |
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06-06-2020, 10:24 AM | #146 |
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06-06-2020, 01:51 PM | #147 |
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For most modern cars around rwd 3500 lbs, 450 is fantastic...
For AWD, cars you can go up to 600... i.e M5... but that's highly dependent on weight. I think a car like the F80 M3 Comp is at the very limit of what can be used to its full extent on a daily... power to weight just works
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06-07-2020, 10:51 AM | #148 |
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Why do you daily the S2K and not the M3? Seems like the M3 would make a better daily?
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06-17-2020, 09:39 AM | #150 |
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Good day. I believe that a lot of power for the car is not needed. I have 3 row suv and I'm quite happy with its power. As you can guess, this is the new BMW X7. Its power is enough to easily overtake and move comfortably.
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06-17-2020, 11:19 AM | #151 |
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For me, the car needs to have enough power to keep up with at least 85% of the cars on the road yet it should be fun to drive too.
High HP and low TQ is always a struggle and not so fun to drive. My current daily is a 2002 E55 with 350 HP/400 TQ and I can keep up with most of what's out there. I also have a '12 X5M and at 620/570 , I am very pleased with that too. |
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