Originally Posted by 02AV6

Performance doesn't come cheap, actually its expensive especially when
big names modify your car. Here are the numbers from the latest Car&Driver
test in "Supercar Challenge — Sedan Class".

Now the numbers, enjoy!

2004 Lingenfelter 427 CTS-V
Price as tested: $93,480
Engine type: pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Street drivability: * * * * *
1/4-mile: 12.3 sec @ 117 mph



TOTAL INVESTED (in category)
engine/transmission: $30,249
suspension: $3081
brakes: $1630
wheels/tires: $6127
body/interior: $2398

Displacement 428 cu in, 7008cc
Power (mfr’s claim) 510 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (mfr’s claim) 530 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight 3900 lb

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2003 Vishnu Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Price as tested: $56,874
Engine type: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and

aluminum head, port fuel injection

Street drivability: * * *
1/4-mile: 11.6 sec @ 120 mph



TOTAL INVESTED (in category)
engine/transmission: $18,555
suspension: $2500
brakes: $2000
wheels/tires: $2196
body/interior: $1049

Power 475 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque 450 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Curb weight 3217 lb

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2004 HPA Motorsports Stage II Twin Turbo R32
Price as tested: $81,840
Engine type: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, iron block and

aluminum head, port fuel injection

Street drivability: * * * *
1/4-mile: 11.7 sec @ 119 mph



TOTAL INVESTED (in category)
engine/transmission: $41,140
suspension: $1935
brakes: $4320
wheels/tires: $2460
body/interior: $2310

Displacement 198 cu in, 3246cc
Power 450 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 470 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight 3355 lb

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2002 Active Autowerke M3
Price as tested: $75,312
Engine type: supercharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and

head, port fuel injection

Street drivability: * * * * *
1/4-mile: 13.1 sec @ 109 mph



Engine type: supercharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and

head, port fuel injection

TOTAL INVESTED (in category)
engine/transmission: $11,680
suspension: $3287
brakes: $7602
wheels/tires: $3495
body/interior: $453


Power 442 bhp @ 7600 rpm
Torque 339 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight 3423 lb

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So, you have to pay to play .

I guess the driver of that M3 had a bad day since stock runs low 13s . The rest have shown a good performance but with a nice price tag .

Happy driving!

Originally Posted by darrinb

13.1 for a blown m3, thats terrible

Originally Posted by mclarenf3387

HPA TT>*

They did a write up in another mag not to long ago on that thing and 0-60 it beat practically everything out there. Even faster than the new GT, Enzo, Ford GT, plus it could pull decent times in the rain with decent titrs and help from the AWD. That car is the ultimate sleeper. I wouldn't mind the M3 either....

Originally Posted by ronnie0738

You mean HPA Stage II R32, 0-60 3.2sec & 11.49 1/4 mile. 0-60 times are low due to AWD advantage. It was featured in MT a while back. The kit costs $35k, that's more than the price of the car!

Originally Posted by mclarenf3387

But for a total of 65k you have a car that could desimate anything on the streets. Imagine cruisning around andwhopping some unsuspecting enzo/gt/(insert exotic)'s ass The drivers face would be priceless. Especially if you leave it looking like a stock R32.