Jetpilot Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 I know I'm comparing apples and oranges, no pseudo science will be involved in the final decision, it'll be all about the tingle in my tummy stick behind the wheel. I think thats the nub of it, you can bring as much science to the party as you want, but its the above that counts and probably what driving you intend to do, or if you just want to look back as you walk away and think, shes a beauty 1 Quote
Stutopia Posted December 16, 2016 Author Posted December 16, 2016 I know I'm comparing apples and oranges, no pseudo science will be involved in the final decision, it'll be all about the tingle in my tummy stick behind the wheel. I think thats the nub of it, you can bring as much science to the party as you want, but its the above that counts and probably what driving you intend to do, or if you just want to look back as you walk away and think, shes a beauty I want all of that! The fizz, reliability, performance, rarity, looks when I'm in it, and to look back at it when I get out. May as well stick with the 350! Quote
Ekona Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 In minimum curb weight order, in the red corner, coming out of... BRZ86 - 1240 kg - 162 bhp/tonne - 122 lbs/ft/tonne Cayman - 1350 kg - 218 bhp/tonne - 186 lbs/ft/tonne BMW M135 - 1425 kg - 225 bhp/tonne - 232 lbs/ft/tonne 370z Coupe - 1496 kg - 218 bhp/tonne - 178 lbs/ft/tonne My 350z Coupe - 1550 kg - 188 bhp/tonne - 170 lbs/ft/tonne XKR Coupe - 1665 kg - 252 bhp/tonne - 248 lbs/ft/tonne BMW 645i Coupe - 1690 kg - 197 bhp/tonne - 196 lbs/ft/tonne VXR8 - 1831 kg - 226 bhp/tonne - 221 lbs/ft/tonne Interesting stuff, ta The torque per tonne figure is a good one, I've not ever really bothered looking up at that before. Quote
Stutopia Posted December 16, 2016 Author Posted December 16, 2016 Wow that BMW M135...! Yeah, shame they look like, every other 1er I was surprised that the Jaaaaag came out "top". Quote
Jetpilot Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 I think they can look pretty menacing and purposeful, not a pretty car though, but then neither is an 86 imho Quote
coldel Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Bit of a sleeper if anything. I find it slightly annoying that BMW and Audi take boring wagons and stick immense engines in them, they should look much faster if they go faster Quote
un1eash Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 M140i is even more impressive, 335bhp/500Nm Quote
Ekona Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Reminds me, I really need to get my car weighed at some point. Quote
davey_83 Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 I didnt say it was a 1/4 mile king, what i said was, some people hoped/wanted it to have more power, nothing wrong in that Was replying to post #44.............. Quote
docwra Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 M140i is even more impressive, 335bhp/500Nm Remapped 135/140 even more impressive, mine is 565 lb/ft, so 396 lb/ft per tonne. This is also why 2.0 diesels can burn off a GT86, a 2.0 VAG effort puts out 240 lb/ft from 1750rpm ........... Quote
Stutopia Posted December 16, 2016 Author Posted December 16, 2016 Reminds me, I really need to get my car weighed at some point. That's brave with kilos of vinyl and those lead spacers Quote
un1eash Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) My GT86 is quicker then my old E92 320d, 1.4 tons with 177bhp and 258 lb/ft, also qicker then our 520d with 190bhp and 295 lb/ft but that does weigh 1.7 tons. I'm not saying the GT86 is fast but it isn't slow and has a decent turn of speed. Edited December 16, 2016 by un1eash Quote
Ekona Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Reminds me, I really need to get my car weighed at some point. That's brave with kilos of vinyl and those lead spacers And the wing too! I reckon I'm under 1650kg, easy. That should be the minimum for a boggo car which mine pretty much is, even with the spacers the wheels are lighter than stock, seat is much lighter, bits and pieces lost from the engine bay etc. Quote
coldel Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Yeah but how much does it weigh with you in it Dan...! Quote
Ekona Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 :( It's Xmas, I'm allowed a few extra pounds 2 Quote
Bullet Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 I'm in exactly the same boat and narrowed it down to the same choice of cars. I'm going to go for the XKR as its the only car that feels like a progression. GT86 = too slow after my 350z Cayman = a bit girly and costs a fortune if it goes wrong 370Z = I can't warrant spending the extra money on a car thats almost the same as i already have. BMW 645CI = I'm not polish 1 Quote
Strudul Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 That's pretty much my thought process too, Bullet. Except I wouldn't say the Cayman is girly. It's a more manly version of the Boxster. Quote
coldel Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Czytałaś, że powyżej około BMW 645ci Ekona! Quote
Alpinaman Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 I loved my XKR... URL=http://s15.photobucket.com/user/alpinaman/media/FullSizeRender_zpsyio0da9r.jpg.html][/url] Was a good car... 1 Quote
Kieran O'Quick Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 This one has been up for sale for a year - wonder if they're taking offers? http://www.ktgreen-subaru.co.uk/used-cars/5295615-subaru-brz-i-se/ Quote
Alpinaman Posted December 16, 2016 Posted December 16, 2016 Walnut dash? No Carbon aluminium and extended leather.. Quote
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