Whats the fastest FWD car ever made?
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11-04-2001, 01:58 AM
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190 HP Maxima in top 10 shoot out...
Heck, even the old 1992 – 1993 Maxima SE with 190HP (with 5sp manual) was tested in a high-speed shoot out back in the early 90s and it ended up in the top ten fastest cars at that time. It ran 142-143 MPH. It was either R/T or C/D that did the test – I no longer have the issue.
I had one and it was quite fast on the freeway, even with the 4-speed slush-box.
I had one and it was quite fast on the freeway, even with the 4-speed slush-box.
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11-04-2001, 05:54 AM
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in the USA NOW
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11-04-2001, 06:25 AM
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Originally posted by QwiQ cLs
GS400??
dunno if its FWD thou
i doubt it would be the cls thou
GS400??
dunno if its FWD thou
i doubt it would be the cls thou
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Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS
Is the new i35 fwd? I know they usually give that car like 5more hp than the max
Is the new i35 fwd? I know they usually give that car like 5more hp than the max
11-04-2001, 09:38 AM
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Originally posted by TypeSAddict
The most powerful is the Cadillac STS, with 300hp. But, the new Altima is the fastest to 60, I believe.
The most powerful is the Cadillac STS, with 300hp. But, the new Altima is the fastest to 60, I believe.
11-04-2001, 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by acura_service
between the two i would rather have the STS, bu as long as were talkin cadillac, the DTS (in black w/chrome wheels) has a meaner stance
between the two i would rather have the STS, bu as long as were talkin cadillac, the DTS (in black w/chrome wheels) has a meaner stance
11-04-2001, 11:59 AM
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This might sound somewhat insane...
But does anyone else remember the Chysler/Lotus 2.2L Turbo from the early 90's?
I remember these doing 0-60 in under 6 seconds in the Dodge Spirit RT sedan. (yeah, that's what I said back then.) Maybe even faster in the Daytona coupe; both FWD & stock.
Also what were the numbers on the 230HP 6-speed Legend GS? It might be faster than the 300HP Northstar Caddies.
But does anyone else remember the Chysler/Lotus 2.2L Turbo from the early 90's?
I remember these doing 0-60 in under 6 seconds in the Dodge Spirit RT sedan. (yeah, that's what I said back then.) Maybe even faster in the Daytona coupe; both FWD & stock.
Also what were the numbers on the 230HP 6-speed Legend GS? It might be faster than the 300HP Northstar Caddies.
11-04-2001, 10:44 PM
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hmmm....
i actually owned a 96 STS a while back and it was quick, but it didn't have the 'ooommmph' of a fast car.
the fastest fwd car i've driven is a Saab Viggen
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1658693983
and it was quick, but it didn't have the 'ooommmph' of a fast car.the fastest fwd car i've driven is a Saab Viggen
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1658693983
11-05-2001, 03:25 AM
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Ultimac The skyline gtr. were they fwd? 0-60 in like 5.4-5.6, but of course that is the perhaps the best car ever built.(at least by Japan)
GTR is all wheel drive... Dont forget about the Supra thats also built in Japan. It will give the skyline a run for its money.
GTR is all wheel drive... Dont forget about the Supra thats also built in Japan. It will give the skyline a run for its money.
11-05-2001, 08:11 AM
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Honestly I think it may of the been the Dodge Omni GLHS Turbo from '86. They were like 2200 lbs and 190 HP, don't remember the specs exactly. But certainly an unusual vehicle taht surprised many Mustangs and Z28/TA's.
But terrible torque steering...
But terrible torque steering...
11-05-2001, 08:59 AM
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Renault R5 Turbo
Was that a FWD car? Dunno, but it was one fast car!
Specs: http://digilander.iol.it/turbozag/R5Turbo.htm
Specs: http://digilander.iol.it/turbozag/R5Turbo.htm
11-05-2001, 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS
Is the new i35 fwd? I know they usually give that car like 5more hp than the max
Is the new i35 fwd? I know they usually give that car like 5more hp than the max
What a waste of 255 hp.
BTW, I believe they are FWD.
11-05-2001, 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by pgatour1
The new Jaguar X-Type 3.0 runs 6.3 to 60 and 14.6 in the quarter for the FWD Manual verison.
The new Jaguar X-Type 3.0 runs 6.3 to 60 and 14.6 in the quarter for the FWD Manual verison.
11-05-2001, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by Ultimac
I thought they made a fwd skyline gtr. Yeah a stock Supra TT will out run a GTR but with a few mods the GTR is faster you can easily get 1,000 hp out of one.
I thought they made a fwd skyline gtr. Yeah a stock Supra TT will out run a GTR but with a few mods the GTR is faster you can easily get 1,000 hp out of one.
11-05-2001, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by pgatour1
The new Jaguar X-Type 3.0 runs 6.3 to 60 and 14.6 in the quarter for the FWD Manual verison.
The new Jaguar X-Type 3.0 runs 6.3 to 60 and 14.6 in the quarter for the FWD Manual verison.
yep, the X-type is AWD drive.
11-05-2001, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by scalbert
Honestly I think it may of the been the Dodge Omni GLHS Turbo from '86. They were like 2200 lbs and 190 HP, don't remember the specs exactly. But certainly an unusual vehicle taht surprised many Mustangs and Z28/TA's.
But terrible torque steering...
Honestly I think it may of the been the Dodge Omni GLHS Turbo from '86. They were like 2200 lbs and 190 HP, don't remember the specs exactly. But certainly an unusual vehicle taht surprised many Mustangs and Z28/TA's.
But terrible torque steering...
yep. the shelby glhs omni (the "atomic rollerskate") and shelby glhs charger were pretty quick for their time. I actually got to drive my roommate's shelby charger back in college. talk about a hoot and a holler... (and a handful).
but I don't think they were faster in stock trim than some of the faster current fwd cars like the saab viggen or the new altima.
11-05-2001, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by moomaster_99
Uhhh...I thought the X-type was AWD only...hence the name X-Type....as in x-country....
Uhhh...I thought the X-type was AWD only...hence the name X-Type....as in x-country....
Umm NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Umm X-type as in umm X Type like has the same body style as the XJ series, And yes there is a FWD verison in both engine size 2.5 and 3.0, wanna test me on that one.
11-05-2001, 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by pgatour1
Umm NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Umm X-type as in umm X Type like has the same body style as the XJ series, And yes there is a FWD verison in both engine size 2.5 and 3.0, wanna test me on that one.
Umm NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Umm X-type as in umm X Type like has the same body style as the XJ series, And yes there is a FWD verison in both engine size 2.5 and 3.0, wanna test me on that one.
jaguar HAD to make the x-type ONLY awd because they coudln't break tradition by making a fwd jag.
wanna test me on THAT one?
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Originally posted by pgatour1
Umm NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Umm X-type as in umm X Type like has the same body style as the XJ series, And yes there is a FWD verison in both engine size 2.5 and 3.0, wanna test me on that one.
Umm NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Umm X-type as in umm X Type like has the same body style as the XJ series, And yes there is a FWD verison in both engine size 2.5 and 3.0, wanna test me on that one.
jaguar x-type specs
11-05-2001, 07:24 PM
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Dudes I konw I was semi-wrong cause I knew I remembered reading something about it in an article and I found it, In classic Jaguar they had an article about the X-type last year, and it explained that they made a FWD verison but never put it into production becuase of not ruining Jaguar's RWD only name. The AWD is has a 40/60 power dispersion, and ok it sill runs to 60 in 6.3 secs and it isn't called the X-type because of it's AWD it is called that becuase of it's mock of the XJ series body.
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Originally posted by scalbert
Honestly I think it may of the been the Dodge Omni GLHS Turbo from '86. They were like 2200 lbs and 190 HP
Honestly I think it may of the been the Dodge Omni GLHS Turbo from '86. They were like 2200 lbs and 190 HP
YES, I had one of the AWESOME GLH-S Turbo rockets back in 87.
That car was a BLAST to drive and I miss it dearly.
I think it was 174 HP.
GLH = Goes Like Hell
GLH-S = Goes Like Hell “Somemore”
Mine was BLACK with 20% window tint all around.
Black headlight & taillight covers as well.
I had the stock Rims from my 88 Dodge Shelby Daytona Turbo on it so it could put a little more power to the ground with the wider rubber.
I got into a lot of trouble with that car. I was 20 when I had it.
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