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I use between 10.5 and 11.5 litres for every 100km driven.

I havent clicked on the link, but if it's the video Im thinking of, the underpowered (relatively) CSL hits the lead right near the end. This holds up traffic when they hit the straight, as the slowest car is at the front. That is how the cars further back could get such a huge speed advantage on the last straight - they were the only ones who could use full power on corner exit. There was no 100hp gain for the Z tune, just traffic for the others. Who knows, the M5 might have won if the CSL didn't block it. It has 500hp and 7 gears afterall. Or it's a different video.

Clean spark plugs. Reduce gap in spark plugs if necessary. Coil packs possibly f**ked. My coil packs are packing it in, but reducing the gap in the plugs reduced the symptoms considerably.

Are a couple of biased opinions (one way or the other) on an internet forum really going to have an impact on your purchase? Test drive both, then get the one you want!

I thought even if they paced you, they still needed to provide evidence? Don't police car speedometers have a hold function or something where it can keep the needle at the same point so they can show you or something? I always thought if they refused to provide evidence at the road side then you can dispute the fine... Im no lawyer though, so dont take my word for it

From the Geneva Auto Show press announcement: Can someone imagine a vehicle that at 110 mph is twice as efficient as a high-tech diesel compact car? Or another that achieves 280 mph with just 50% throttle? What if one could have both with the same vehicle? Well, it is possible. With the Acabion! Horse-drawn carriages could be named “the first generation of individual vehicles“ and cars as “the second generation“. According to this context the Acabion paves the way for a third generation of individual human mobility. A new way of thinking is expressed by the Acabion. It combines the best of different traditional approaches. Additionally it integrates certain sophisticated aeronautic and bionic concepts. This way it excels in both at the same time. The Acabion achieves more than the efficiency of a high-tech diesel compact car and the dynamics of even the most power­ful super­cars. With the Acabion, automotive values are newly defined. The new standard means slim instead of wide. It means light instead of heavy. It means truly bionic and streamlined instead of bulky. Most of all it means to be fundamentally innovative throughout the entire concept, instead of following isolated trends just in isolated aspects. So how does the Acabion solve traditional contradictions? It is light AND secure. It is slim AND comfortable. It is useful AND beautiful. It is tremendously effective AND extremely fast. A total weight of 359 kg combined with an engine power of 360 hp enables the Acabion to exceed 1000 hp per ton of vehicle-weight. It achieves an electronically limited 280 mph with just 50% of its engine power, accelerating from 180 mph to 280 mph in approximately 10 seconds, which is impossible even for Formula 1 cars. Even with such a performance it consumes 5 to 10 times less fuel than a state of the art two-seater supercar. More than this, cruising at a constant speed, e.g. 120 mph, it is so efficient that it even consumes half the amount of fuel than a 2006 high-tech diesel compact-car. Tailor-made versions of the Acabion can be provided anything up to 700 hp, and a range of internal fittings. All those types are even more dynamic but not less efficient. The Acabion is a vehicle with a passenger-compartment for two adults. Its security is based on the concept of Formula 1 race-cars. On top of that the passengers are additionally protected with inno­vative passenger-shells. Each Acabion is a masterpiece of German car design and manufacturing competence, based on most reliable Japanese as well as US-American components, combined with Swiss quality and precision. All Acabions will be equiped with an additional electric drive for zero-emission operation on short distances like on private terrain, in car park areas or central urban regions. A computer network is on board for the passengers, providing a high-tech modular structure and storage capacity in a multi-terrabyte region. All Acabions are conceptually prepared, even for a future, fully-automated, individual traffic-guidance-system. The Acabion is the mobile trendsetter of the 21st century. This trend means: the environment and the global natural resources are much better protected for our children and for their children, too. Plus, for all generations to come, everyone can be mobile in an almost unlimited way. The Acabion com­bines this environment-protecting, comfortable and extended mobility with a never known sensation of both dynamics and efficiency. Lucerne, January 2006 Dr. Peter Maskus http://www.acabion.com/ The company's homepage is full of rediculous statistics too. All models: BODY WORK Cabriolet or jet, pilot hood attachable to delta wing at rear Model Carbon fibre, self-supporting, redundant with the space frame of the chassis, ‘fail safe principle’ as in aeroplane construction, engine frame high-strength steel tubing Length 4,64 Meter Width 0,86 Meter Height 1,25 Meter Weight m empty 359 kg, Acabion GTBO 70: 300 kg Total permitted weight 550 kg cw-value (drag coefficient) 0,18, Acabion GTBO 70: 0,14 Abutting face A = 0,59 m2 Drag coefficient cw*A 0,10 MOTOR Basis model Hybrid: A) Suzuki GSX-R 1300 Basis, Turbo. B) Electric power system 3 KW for short-range and slow journeies (parking block, private premises, pedestrian zone, etc.) Enhanced Mechanics >300 different Carillo, Holeshot, JE, HJS and Zorstec, racing and Dragster-components Cylinder 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Turbocharger GTBO 36: MHI Acabion Extended, All others: KKK Acabion Extended Displacement 1300 ccm Bore * stroke 4 units per 81 * 63 mm Speed value 10.900 U/min GEARS Model Circuit / Electrical (Powershift) Gears 6 Reverse gears Electrical INTERIOR DECOR Complete leather furnishings incl. side coverings, footwell and cockpit Seats 2, Carbon, leather Boot 150 Litres FUELS Tank Depending on customer requirements, max. 90 Litres Motor oil 3,5 Litres Coolant 7 Litres FUEL CONSUMPTION AND RANGE with a 90 litre full tank 100 km/h 4 l/100 km | 2400 km 200 km/h 6 l/100 km | 1650 km 300 km/h 9 l/100 km | 1100 km 400 km/h 14 l/100 km | 700 km 450 km/h 16 l/100 km | 550 km Acabion GTBO 70: DRIVING POWER Performance compared to a super sports car ‘Acabion-Index’ Ai = performance / (m Tonnen * cw*A) > 20 MegaWattAi or 27.200 PSAi Torque Nm 490 Nm at 6.900 U/min Performance in KW / PS 514 KW / 700 PS at 9.300 U/min Specific performance 2000 PS / Tonne or 2,0 PS/kg Specific engine performance PS/Litres 538 PS/Litres INTERIEUR Design “Diamond Edition Custom X” Attributes “Custom Made” according to customer requirements, all instruments Swiss mechanical clocks, “Diamond Line“ body work and interior, Syrincs sound system “Acabion Metropolitan Reference VI“, 10 channels „White¬box“ MILEAGE Acceleration 0...450 km/h approx. 19 sec Maximum speed 450 km/h at 200 PS, governor limit Maximum speed uncurbed > 600 km/h Price Upon request Apparently the hand made works prototype is selling for $600,000. The production version would likely be less than this figure then. Competing with the Ferrari F430 then?

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I don't know whether you can call it a car (it has 4 wheels), or a bike (it only uses 2 above waking pace), but what I do know is that it is other-worldly fast! From http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/599/ Acabion rocket hits 375mph Bugatti Veyron? Pah. MacLaren F1? Not really trying. What you want is an Acabion GTBO 70. Never heard of it? That's hardly surprising because this 'jet fighter canopy on wheels' only made its public debut at the Geneva motor show. However, that hasn't stopped the firm claiming a top speed of 375mph for its most powerful model. Powered by turbocharged 1.3-litre Suzuki motorcycle engine tuned to a demented 690bhp, the GTBO 70 is reckoned to go from rest to 280mph in 19 seconds. If that sounds a bit too much for you, there's an Acabion with a mere 355bhp that is flat out at only 344mph. There's also an electric motor for low-speed driving. But before you get carried away with the performance figures, remember that the Acabion runs on two wheels at anything above walking pace, when the rear stabilisers fold out of the way. The reason for two wheels is to create the leanest front profile possible, hence the jet fighter styling. Light weight also helps the Acabion along, tipping the scales at just 359kg. Acabion says the GTBO range is practical too, with a 150-litre boot space and economy of 70.5mpg. No production Acabions have been delivered yet, but the German firm is taking customer orders.

Modification GTS-4, produced from 1993 (november) Terms and abbreviations Add to comparsion list GENERAL Body type Coupe Drive FULL 4WD Transmission 5 speed floor shift with OD Displacement, cc 2498 Frame E-ENR33 Price of new car, thousands yen (Tokyo area) 3018 (~$25100) SPECIFICATION (SPECS) EXTERIOR Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4640 x 1720 x 1355 Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1820 x 1415 x 1090 Wheel base, mm 2720 Treads (F/R), mm 1460 / 1470 Ground clearance, mm 145 Curb vehicle weight, kg 1430 Gross vehicle weight, kg Seating capacity, persons 5 Doors number 2 Min.turning radius, m 5.3 Fuel tank capacity, l 65 ENGINE Displacement, cc 2498 Engine model RB25DE Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 190 ps (139.75 kw) / 6400 rpm Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 23.5 kg*m (230.46 N*m) / 4800 rpm Power density 7.53 Engine type Serial 6 cylinder DOHC24 valve Engine information Fuel system NISSAN EGI (ECCS) (electronic gasoline injection) Turbocharger No Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No Compression ratio 10 Bore, mm 86 Stroke, mm 71.7 Final gear ratio Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 10.8 Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION Power steering Yes Tires size, front 205/60R15 91h Tires size rear 205/60R15 91h Braking system, front Ventilated disk Braking system, rear Disk Suspension system, front Independent suspension multiple link type Suspension system, rear Independent suspension multiple link type

Low cash + Supra TT owner + needing insurance = screwed

Here are the spec differences between the two models. Note that the flares on the GTR are required due to a listed 20mm wider rear track (as well as wider tyres at all corners). Interior wise, the biggest difference would be racier seats and the data screen on the GTR. R34 GTR Specs GENERAL Body type Coupe Drive FULL 4WD Transmission 6 speed manual Displacement, cc 2568 Frame GF-BNR34 Price of new car, thousands yen (Tokyo area) 4998 (~$41600) SPECIFICATION (SPECS) EXTERIOR Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4600 x 1785 x 1360 Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1780 x 1400 x 1105 Wheel base, mm 2665 Treads (F/R), mm 1480 / 1490 Ground clearance, mm 145 Curb vehicle weight, kg 1540 Gross vehicle weight, kg Seating capacity, persons 4 Doors number 2 Min.turning radius, m 5.6 Fuel tank capacity, l 65 ENGINE Displacement, cc 2568 Engine model RB26DETT Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 280 ps (205.94 kw) / 6800 rpm Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 40.0 kg*m (392.27 N*m) / 4400 rpm Power density 5.5 Engine type Water cooling serial 6 cylinder DOHC24 valve IC twin turbo Engine information Fuel system NISSAN EGI (ECCS) (electronic gasoline injection) Turbocharger Twin Turbo with intercooler Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No Compression ratio 8.5 Bore, mm 86 Stroke, mm 73.7 Final gear ratio Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 12.3 Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION Power steering Yes Tires size, front 245/40ZR18 Tires size rear 245/40ZR18 Braking system, front Ventilated disk Braking system, rear Ventilated disk Suspension system, front Independent suspension multiple link type Suspension system, rear Independent suspension multiple link type R34 GT-T Specs GENERAL Body type Coupe Drive FR Transmission 5 speed manual Displacement, cc 2498 Frame GF-ER34 Price of new car, thousands yen (Tokyo area) 2898 (~$24100) SPECIFICATION (SPECS) EXTERIOR Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4580 x 1725 x 1340 Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1780 x 1400 x 1105 Wheel base, mm 2665 Treads (F/R), mm 1480 / 1470 Ground clearance, mm 140 Curb vehicle weight, kg 1410 Gross vehicle weight, kg Seating capacity, persons 5 Doors number 2 Min.turning radius, m 5.1 Fuel tank capacity, l 65 ENGINE Displacement, cc 2498 Engine model RB25DET Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 280 ps (205.94 kw) / 6400 rpm Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 35.0 kg*m (343.23 N*m) / 3200 rpm Power density 5.04 Engine type Water cooling serial 6 cylinder DOHC24 valve IC turbo Engine information NEO straight 6 Fuel system NISSAN EGI (ECCS) (electronic gasoline injection) Turbocharger Turbo with intercooler Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No Compression ratio 9 Bore, mm 86 Stroke, mm 71.7 Final gear ratio Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 9.4 Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km 5.7 CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION Power steering Yes Tires size, front 225/45ZR17 Tires size rear 225/45ZR17 Braking system, front Ventilated disk Braking system, rear Ventilated disk Suspension system, front Independent suspension multiple link type Suspension system, rear Independent suspension multiple link type

Lexus V8? Nah, the Mazda 20B triple rotor is the only motor suitable for a Porsche 928 engine swap!

That's kind of funny, since the engine is the only good thing about an American car.

Ferrari F430 or Porsche 911 Turbo - Seriously tough... F430 wins though! Enzo v McLaren F1 - McLaren is the hands down winner here! It might be slower around a race track, but IT'S A McLAREN!!! This car is like a God! Porsche 911 Turbo or Porsche GT3 - Turbo, as I dont track my cars enough for the GT3 to make sense! Viper GTS or Corvette C6 - Haven't driven either, but since Tiff preferred the 'Vette on 5th Gear, I will take that one! Particularly if it is the new 'Vette Z06! 350z or RX8 - RX8 for sure. Rotomaster supercharger kit soon after! Supra or RX7 - RX7, if I can fit into the drivers seat! Evo IX or STi - MY06 STi with the 2.5L. Evo beats the MY05 2.0L STi Vehron or Koenigsegg CCR - Veyron, no competition there! R34 GTR or Evo IX - R34 GTR all the way! AMG E55 or M3 - Tough call - the Merc is like $70k more expensive, so I'll have that! M5 or M6 - BMW M5 wins on the basis that it is cooler IMO. XR8 or SS commonwhore - Umm... The last of the line VZ SS with the 6.0 litre I will take!

^^^I think there was a BOV noise missing from that list. Fffssssssssssssssssssssss!!! Great post though!

If I were to get something from that market segment with the intention of modification, it's the upcoming Mercedes C63 AMG all the way! It's plain lunacy putting nearly 500hp worth of 6.3 litre V8 in a vehicle that small!!! Add a brabus or kleeman blower kit at the front, LSD at the rear, and you should run 11's easy.

BMW may be arrogant in the way they create cars, but their engines were never the problem. Numerous wins in engine of the year competition wins will prove that. Their biggest problem goes by the name of Chris Bangle. Their next biggest problem goes by the name SMG. If they didn't beat their chest in ChriSMG capmaigns they would sell more top end vehicles.

Nooo! They only made 400 of them, if they keep getting wrecked there wont be any left! Meh, the Enzo was an ugly car anyways! Plus it is just too common and too slow next to the Ferrari FXX. I personally would much rather have the new Lambo Murcielago LP640 with 640hp (vs 580 for the old) plus a big house over either! That should offer adequate performance I think! And that it is half the price of an Enzo is an added bonus! Oh, and as for the half cut comments, I don't know the exact price, but for a replacement Enzo engine you can buy yourself a brand new Lamborghini Gallardo. But a Gallardo is no where near as cool as having an Enzo engine sitting in your living room with no where to put it :lol:

I've heard about this before, and frankly I am a little disappointed . When I heard a new BMW turbo was coming, I almost shat myself in anticipation of a modern day BMW 2002 turbo. With 0-100km/h in about 7 seconds in 1972, that was an absolute giant killer in its day! But this new BMW turbo "only" makes 225kw. I know they don't want to tread on the upcoming 300kw BMW M3's turf, but still, it could have at least another 30kw on top of that figure without invading M3 territory... Oh well, we will see if the driving experience makes up for the detuning when it comes out!

0-100km/h quoted times depend on so many factors, which is why I only gave ballpark figures. Quoting the times from one magazine means SFA - there is no guarentee that on that day in those conditions they acheived the best the car is capable of. Also, a seat of the pants experience is not quantifiably comparable, as so much of how quick a car feels depends on the power delivery and torque curve, rather than peak power and outright acceleration. A car with a very flat torque curve from idle to redline might feel slower than an equally quick turbo car with a huge mid range surge of torque that pins you into your seat. For your Motor reference, remember that a few years back at PCOTY Motor clocked the Bentley Contineltal GT at over 6 seconds for 0-100km/h. Does this mean that this is the best the AWD 411kw Bentley is capable of? No. So I stand by my previous ballpark figures.

ballpark figures, 5 seconds, 6 seconds.

I dont think i would buy any of those! I'll put in my vote in for the FPV. I like M3's but not the E36. I prefer the E30 and E42. Some other alternatives: Plenty of quick sedans around that price range: Alfa Romeo 156 GTA (V6, 184kw) V35 Nissan Skyline GT-8 (V6, 206kw) E34 BMW M5 (i6, 234kw) B5 Audi S4 (V6 biturbo, 195kw) W202 Mercedes C43 AMG (V8, 225kw) X308 Jaguar XJR (V8 supercharged, 276kw) Or some japanese coupes: V35 Nissan 350GT Coupe (V6, 206kw) Honda S2000 (i4, 176kw) And my favourite (but horribly impractical) idea: E31 BMW 850Ci (V12, 220kw) or BMW 850CSi (V12, 280kw), as shown below:

Every Lambo replica I have seen has run a tuned 1UZFE engine. Hardly lacking in testicular fortitude if you ask me, particularly seeming that the replicas are usually lighter than the original. As for the modded GTST vs. GTR dilemma, I too have the option of modifying my R32 GTST or upgrading to a GTR, but my solution was to keep the GTST and keep it stock. Whilst hardly a benchmark in speed, it is fast enough to keep ahead of the majority of traffic. And the economics worked out far better than either modifying or upgrading. Although with the way new car power outputs are skyrocketing, I might have to reconsider... I don't like the idea of a stock standard Hyundai Sonatas having more power than my turbocharged "performance" car.

If you NEED 7 seats then I would say the 450kw Terror-tory is the way to go then .

I would much prefer an AWD turbo forrester than an AWD turbo territry. Grab the MRT powerup kit for the forrester and I won't be able to knock the stupid grin off my face . Although some of the 400kw upgrades for the XR6 turbo might make the territry, err... interesting to drive! And I would much prefer a RWD XR6 turbo over a RWD Territry turbo.