Not necessarily. The fa24 in the ascent still has an 86mm stroke.

Screw a hatchback, I want my RWD!

THIS. The engine is made to rev the shit out of. If you’re under 5000rpm you’re not trying to go fast.

O hi there Satan.

200 is fine. But with a good header and tune 220-225 is better. Mine will be on E85 soon for a 10ish HP bump, then I’ll stop. I keep telling myself.

I’d love for this to be true, it’s likely the only thing I’d trade my DD BRZ for.

That’s why Jesus gave us BOOST!

Soooooo it’s a lifted Golf?

New engine and transmission, plus some exterior updates are considered a facelift for every other brand. And technically the chassis is from a 90s E-Class.

Maybe they should have made it RWD like the concept’s proportions promised?

Ugh stop reminding me of the stupid SLC name. IT’S SLK FOR GOTT’S SAKE.

2nd gear:

Hah!

Please quit perpetuating the notion that the 86 is ‘underpowered’ in car journalism. It’s not meant to be ‘fast’. It aims for a demographic that wants an affordable RWD car that’s less serious and more fun than the Miata. Some of us would like Toyota to make a 2nd gen, but they might not be inclined to if the press…

Lol no. Any car worth a shit made in the last -oh let’s be generous- 15 years will run more timing on 93, even when it doesn’t require it. It’ll get you marginally more power and a decent bump in efficiency, enough to offset the higher price of premium

2nd:

‘just’

Next M3 has all but been confirmed to use an automatic with switchable AWD, just like the M5. The DCT is a costly affair with no upsides anymore for a mass production roadcar.

I’m betting on the 8 speed ZF conventional auto from the 3 series. BMW is moving away from the DCT, since the new autos are just as fast and hold way more torque.

Actually in the US it’s about half for the BRZ/86!