The 2013 Subaru BRZ is "one of the most rewarding cars we've ever driven" says Edmunds after subjecting the new coupe to some track time. This, despite having a 0-60 time that rivals that of some minivans – 7.3 seconds. Inside Line says those numbers are mostly due to an overactive rev limiter that forces a third-gear shift at 59.2 mph. We bet that's an early tuner fix. Also likely to be improved with an aftermarket reflash is the 15.3-second quarter-mile time.
:o:o:o For reference Motortrend ran this to a 7.1 0-60 and a 15.4-second quarter mile: |
It's about the driving feel and how much speed can be maintained through corners, etc. The mark is an MX-5. Here's what an MX-5 does (still the best handling car I've driven.)
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 0-60 mph 6.8 Quarter Mile 15.1 |
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Its "technically" a street car. It has "full" interior and will pass sedan series rules, as well as SM rule book.
But yes, in all account as far as my garage goes, its a race car. Just a damn sexy race car |
Would you drive it 50 miles a day in traffic? The MX-5 is a pussy cat, reasonably comfortable, great gas mileage, A/C, stereo, etc. AND it's a hoot to drive on curvy roads. Even the sensation of acceleration from 0 is decent because its small and low. I could make a comparison for handling in absolute terms (or my perception of it), but the categories don't match at all. This Scion and MX-5 are appropriately comparable.
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Car did an 8.7 in the 1/8th with the stock engine, I can only dream at this point what 500rwhp will do :drool2: |
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Porsche engines are pieces of shit though, 100k and they're toast, almost literally. When i was looking at play vehicles before the 08 high mileage carreras and turbp 911's were super cheap, and for good reason, the block would go south and you cant rebuild them.
C5Z all the way. Honestly i've been dreaming about diesel jettas. Knew a dude who had a 300hp 500rwtq one. Thing has an absolute monster sleeper. Got 3xmpg and in that small car would surprise lots of sports cars in it. Never got to see it run at the track though. |
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