Favorite Fast SUV

[SeanPlunk]

To piggyback on the favorite truck thread, it's time to do one for SUV's. For purposes of this thread pretend money is no object and you would get a brand new example of whichever you choose :thumbs_up:

Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG
6.2L DOHC V8
AWD
510hp
465ft/lb
13.2@107 1/4mile
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/MercedesBenzML63_Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/MercedesBenzML63_Rear.jpg

Jeep SRT8
6.1L OHV V8
AWD
420hp
420ft/lb
13.2@104 1/4mile
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/JeepSRT8.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/JeepSRT8Rear.jpg

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
4.8L DOHC Twin Turbo V8
AWD
550hp
553ft/lb
13.2@105 1/4mile
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/Porsche_Cayenne_Turbo_S_Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/Porsche_Cayenne_Turbo_S_Rear.jpg

GMC Typhoon
4.3L OHV Twin Turbo V6
AWD
280hp
360ft/lb
14.1@95 1/4mile
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/GMCTyphoon.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/GMCTyphoonRear.jpg

BMW X5/X6 M
4.4L DOHC Twin Turbo V8
AWD
555hp
501ft/lb
12.8@110 1/4mile
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/BMX_X6_M_Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/BMW_X6_M.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/BMW_X5_M.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/BMW_X5_M_Rear.jpg

Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
6.0L OHV V8
AWD/RWD
395hp
400ft/lb
13.5@100 1/4mile
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/ChevroletTrailblazerSS.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/891/medium/ChevroletTrailblazerSSRear.jpg

Infiniti FX50
5.0 DOHC V8
AWD
385hp
369ft/lb
13.6@104 1/4mile
http://www.carsandreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/2009-infiniti-fx50-s-exterior-interior-2.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/car-of-the-year/2009-motor-trend-sport-utility-of-the-year-contender-infiniti-fx50/10518307+w750/2009-infiniti-fx50-rear-view.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

1) Jeep SRT8
2) GMC Typhoon
3) BMW X5/X6 M
4) Porsche Turbo Cayenne S
5) Mercedes ML63 AMG
6) Chevrolet Trailblazer SS

[enkeivette]

Overall I'd take the Porsche.

[SeanPlunk]

It's funny - I'm not a fan of the way the Porsche looks that much...

[94cobra69ss396]

Typhoon for me. I really don't like the way any of the others look.

[SeanPlunk]

Typhoon for me. I really don't like the way any of the others look.

I like the Typhoon a lot, but it looks dated to me compared to some of the others. I love the way the Jeep SRT8 looks :drool:

[94cobra69ss396]

I like the Typhoon a lot, but it looks dated to me compared to some of the others. I love the way the Jeep SRT8 looks :drool:

I'm dated too that must be why it's the only one I like. :smack:

[BRUTAL64]

Mine would be a 1948 Willys 4wd station wagon with a 327 chevy.:D

[94cobra69ss396]

Good choice! Can I change my vote?

[SeanPlunk]

Mine would be a 1948 Willys 4wd station wagon with a 327 chevy.:D

Is this what they look like?

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/bv/images/48willys_jeep_wgn-1.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

That's it but they look better without the wood trim and lifted on 35's.

[enkeivette]

It's funny - I'm not a fan of the way the Porsche looks that much...

I think the Jeep is more attractive, but... it's a Jeep, not a Porsche.

If this were purely for looks I would pick the Infiniti FX45. I've never seen a more attractive SUV. It just needs some balls under the hood. I would actually like to see a lifted FX45, yes I'm serious.

[SoCalC55]

I cant decide which car looks more like a pile of chit... the BMW or the Porsche


for the last few years Porsche has had that honor.. but now im going to go with the X6M.. CONGRATS BMW!!!!


But yeah, i of course picked the Merc. However I would take the SRT and Typhoon any day! The SS just looks weak with the single exhaust and extremely cheap exterior/interior quality... it's a Chevy Trailblazer with a different drivetrain, etc.

[shutter]

Gotta go with the srt-8! But the gmc is crazy...

[SeanPlunk]

I think the Jeep is more attractive, but... it's a Jeep, not a Porsche.

If this were purely for looks I would pick the Infiniti FX45. I've never seen a more attractive SUV. It just needs some balls under the hood. I would actually like to see a lifted FX45, yes I'm serious.

Yeah, I forgot about the FX50

Infiniti FX50
5.0 DOHC V8
AWD
385hp
369ft/lb
13.6@104 1/4mile
http://www.carsandreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/2009-infiniti-fx50-s-exterior-interior-2.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/car-of-the-year/2009-motor-trend-sport-utility-of-the-year-contender-infiniti-fx50/10518307+w750/2009-infiniti-fx50-rear-view.jpg

I like the back, but I'm not too fond of the front :o

[enkeivette]

Yeah I don't think it's as pretty as the 45, but that cool that they gave it some more balls. I didn't know a 50 was out.

13.6, that's LS1 territory, pretty ridiculous.

[SoCalC55]

NOOO put in the FX45!

Hands down the best cross-over ever, but that new 50... oh noes :suicide:

[enkeivette]

http://www.autobytel.com/images/carpics/testdrv/suemead/500/03Infiniti_FX45_side.jpg

[BRUTAL64]

http://www.autobytel.com/images/carpics/testdrv/suemead/500/03Infiniti_FX45_side.jpg

ET Goal: 15.0 at 130mph--that would be with a 3 second reaction time:smack::drink:

[SeanPlunk]

http://www.autobytel.com/images/carpics/testdrv/suemead/500/03Infiniti_FX45_side.jpg

The 45 is definitely better looking.

[enkeivette]

ET Goal: 15.0 at 130mph--that would be with a 3 second reaction time:smack::drink:

It's my best estimate given that I spin the tires through 3rd gear.

Relistically my ET would never be that slow and my mph wouldn't be that fast, i'm just making fun of my situation.

Really, my car would only slaughter another car from a FAST roll. I've got on it at 50 before and I just started to spin and slide.

[Vettezuki]

It's my best estimate given that I spin the tires through 3rd gear.

Relistically my ET would never be that slow and my mph wouldn't be that fast, i'm just making fun of my situation.

Really, my car would only slaughter another car from a FAST roll. I've got on it at 50 before and I just started to spin and slide.

A- you need to roll with sticky tires, and since you don't drive that much, it's not a big deal.

B- You do know you don't have to stand on the gas when accelerating right? That slight difference in feathering throttle in allows traction to hold; it's when traction breaks that your frictional status becomes, let's say, highly dynamic. :smack:

[heypal]

http://www.detroitturbo.com/albums/album09/membersnwstp.jpg
http://image.gmhightechperformance.com/f/9084891/0701gm_01_z+1993_gmc_typhoon+.jpg

[enkeivette]

Ben, watch the video of my car accelerating through 2nd and 3rd, then tell me if you think I have time to play with the throttle.

[Vettezuki]

Ben, watch the video of my car accelerating through 2nd and 3rd, then tell me if you think I have time to play with the throttle.

I'll need to drive it to be sure. You probably just lack the necessary refined muscle control, being a brute and all. :nutkick:

[BRUTAL64]

Mine would be a 1948 Willys 4wd station wagon with a 327 chevy.:D

So no one likes my "outside the BOX" thinking?:judge::huh:

[Vettezuki]

So no one likes my "outside the BOX" thinking?:judge::huh:

I do. When we were kids, my mom for a brief time had a Willys Jeepster (51?). It had a 327 Corvette engine from the 60s and it absolutely roared when the transmission worked. She got rid of it because she was afraid (probably rightly so) that it was only a matter of time before somebody got thrown out of the car.

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1948-1951-willys-jeepster-12.jpg

http://www.vccc.com/articles/features/2006/50Jeepster1.jpg

[Damian]

I like the Typhoon a lot, but it looks dated to me compared to some of the others. I love the way the Jeep SRT8 looks :drool:

I agree with you but Typhoon gets my vote. I will buy one here fairly soon.

[SeanPlunk]

I agree with you but Typhoon gets my vote. I will buy one here fairly soon.

Really? How soon are you looking to buy? I've never been in one before, if you're willing I'd definitely like to go for a ride when you buy it :drink: