A FA16DIT with 9k redline may be fun. Especially if they can get it around 215 to 240hp. Not sure about the reliability. At least Subaru can start looking at competing in WRC again with an engine like that.

Spans over three wikilinks. Essentially the McLaren M838T was developed from TWRs version of Nissans VRH engine originally done up for Indy. Prior to TWR the same engine was originally the vrh35 used in the Nissan r390gt1 car.

Don’t remind me. Some bastard took off with my ITR. Miss her greatly.

Totally agreed buddy. Thing is if they just made a mildly hot civic, and kept the styling clean, you’ll get basically a Civic Hatch Si. The only restrained hot hatch now is the Golf R. Focus RS, boyracerish. Subaru Sti, matured, but still boyracerish. Even the A45 is pretty boyracerish. M3, M4 is pretty tacky as well.…

Lol. I think hood to engine gap was mostly for cars. As for trucks, no more exposed steel bumpers, and lots of plastic trim to help absorb the impact of the fleshies. People just want taller and taller trucks as all the other vehicles are getting higher. Pretty sad.

Simple answer, safety regulations. See how low the hoods are on the cars you posted. That means no space between the hood and to top of engine. Due to pedestrian safety standards, they need a gap there so I’m upon impact, a pedestrians head will hit the soft part. Also, new crumple zones need more space and metal.…

Try the previous generation. The Mx5 nc I find have roomier interiors.

I comprehend fully and not protyrant. I made a satirical comparison between their efforts on intelligence gathering versus more discrete methods. It was for satire and you missed it and jumped to a defensive position rather quickly.

I will second most commenters opinions about just purchasing a vehicle when he gets there. Now, if fuel costs are not an issue, and he really wants to be unique, with a 30k budget, needs to haul 3 people and a dog, here are some following unique north american rides:

Oddly enough I find that the announcement that thet require this and have made it mandatory rather not surprising or offensive. It is their borders, people, policies. At least they are saying you may be tracked by our government mandated device. How many of us in the “civilized” Western nations have cars with built in…

Glad to provide you with some reassurance!

Missed the joke there a bit no? Cheers mate!

Wonder if Hyundai will honor the 5 year warranty and fix it for free? It is a bit concerning for build quality when this is a purpose built race car with reinforced structure. If it can flex with for the door to fail, or maybe it’s just a faulty latch.

They are short in length, but stupidly wide for its size. It becomes all the more apparent when you wedge yourself into the driver seat and realise you can’t see much out of the car because of the design. Quite interesting when navigating in congested areas of a metropolis.

If they do it right you may be able to get your wagon, just with some after market or elbow grease. Example, in Europe you can get the insane A45 Hatchback. Here in North America, it’s on stilts and called a GLA45. Now, Mercedes was smart enough to offer a sport package that has lowering suspension, and the A45 body…

Yup, except no alternator in the traditional sense.

Apparently this is going to change with the new Mercedes i6 engine. Accessories are typically being driven offa belt in the front. Mercedes is claiming this new above l engine is essentially driving a large generator at the crank shaft side and all the normal accessories will be electrically powered therefore they can…

Brian, RWD, good headlights, great handling, not too big, fast, decently reliable, I would say our Jalopnik leaders missed a great one. BMW 1 series Coupe. Can be had in naturally aspirated 6 speed manual or automatic, or turbo charged 300hp with 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual clutch. Both are great. All depends on…

Was this in Toronto area? Did the cars have lots of nextmod stickers on it? Asian punks? Nextmod sticker cars usually come either full on loaded parents and all top notch racing gear installed correctly, or the wannabes who have the sticker, some authentic performance parts, but many knock offs outstanding haphazardly.

Always a pleasure to help another motor enthusiast find their match. I personally cannot afford the world of expensive performance cars, so I stick with a vehicle that is missing 2 wheels, a ton of safety structure and features, and any body paneling. Hahaha.