>manual only, to scare away plebs who don't care about driving
>screaming NA V8 that is unique and combines the best of Euro and Murican V8's
>still comfy on the roads despite being a track car, due to magnetic suspension and optional aircon/nav/radio
>aerodynamics that don't look like rice
>looks like a road predator that eats lesser cars
>fast as fuck
I love it.
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>purpose-built as a road-going race car
>uses EcoBoost
>blew gm and ferrari the fuck out and won lemans
Ford is GOAT.
Except the GT in your pic didn't really win lemans
Snek
nothing else even compares imo
>>screaming NA V8 that is unique and combines the best of Euro and Murican V8's
I still don't understand this. Is it firing order?
it's a flat plane crank
they used a flatplane crank but didnt want to 100% copy Ferrari so they used a different firing order
thats why it sounds like a mentally handicapped Ferrari
this
Flatplane crank and high RPM's, like a Euro V8
Big displacement and torque, like a Murica V8
Firing order that is unlike every other V8 on the market
It's also so absurdly loud with exhaust vanes opened up, you can hear coming several miles away
Mx5 you ducking idiots I don't care if you like it or not, it's a sports car series that managed to get SMALLER and LIGHTER than it's outgoing model, that is a fucking miracle in 2016
This, that little Mazda is the best value in the world for someone who just wants to get up and drive.
Yeah multiple fires, fatal accidents with the autopilot. Car of the year alright.
Oh yea, just so you can be slower than a fucking mustang that's 1300 lbs heavier
>it's slower on 1 tiny ass track in Japan therefore it's slower
Kys
t. weeb
Even better
>fast af without needing DCT, AWD, KERS, turbos, torque fill, torque vectoring, 4WS, etc
>just manual, V8, RWD
Proof that you don't need a bunch of heavy, expensive bullshit to make a fast car. Displacement, some good tires, a well tuned suspension, and a solid chassis is all you need.
>uses EcoBoost
How do you not feel like a massive faggot saying this
>it's a sports car series that managed to get SMALLER and LIGHTER than it's outgoing model
thats because of complaints from NC owners that the car was too slow with all the dildos in the trunk weighing it down
>huur give a professional driver a car with sticky tires big brakes and lotsa power and its fast
>cars that are actually comfortable on the street driven by regular joe are just as fast
kek. of course americans dont understand things that actually matter and can only look at lap times and msrp
lol your pic kind of invalidates your statement
>151 ps / tonne
>189 ps / tonne
>no shit its faster
>huur give a professional driver a car with sticky tires big brakes and lotsa power and its fast
umm yes?
But then you remember that interior is shit, the buttons are the same that were on a 98 explorer, the touchscreen is laggy and Chinese as fuck, there's plastic literally everywhere, and that you paid north of $50k for the privilege.
But yeah, flat plane crank hurrhurr
>155 hp
>5
>5
>h
>p
A car that doesn't weight twice as much but has twice the power is faster. What a shocker.
Ok.
But it's up to 5 SECONDS slower on some tracks
5 fucking seconds
Why does Veeky Forums get so salty about American cars? Is it because Japan hasn't put out anything decent that they can afford in a long time?
I would tell you stop but its to late now
Old jokes never seem to die here
the miata doesn't have ecoboost and is certainly more reliable. I chose a BRZ over the miata because it has a trunk, is a popular tuner car, and is popular with other young people so over time I can make it into a hot wheels car. not like that's relevant though, I just wanted to share because I'm a loser who can't into talking with people in real life. so, I converse with fellow enthusiasts on a mongolian horse insemination image board
because American muscle got fat, just look at the 2016 mustang compared to a 1970s mustang.
*phat
Except the new stang can turn
that doesn't excuse the large weight increase.
fuck off, satan, the new stang is awesome. no one wants live rear axles anymore
its funny because a 1970 Mustang was viewed as fat at the time and a departure from the original Mustang
>fear muh trips
I'm not asking for live axles....
It keeps getting fatter, just like the rest of us.
The official luxury barge of Veeky Forums.
>doesn't break down
>no, really, doesn't break down
>OK, maybe the timing belt after 100k mi
>defined the word comfy
>incognito sleeper
>you want less than 8 cyl? lol fuck right off
>fastback Lexus
mommy!
It is faster, handles better and gets better mileage than the original, who gives a fuck if it's heavier?
It's still literally better in every way
You're right, I was wrong about the weight.
It's actually a good thing to be heavier when I wanna go through a crowd.
It's the best muscle car on the road and sure, the further engine tech gets, the faster it's going to be, but having another 500-1000 pounds is fucking awful.
It's the best muscle car on the road
It's not an R, but I'm pretty fond of mine.
In the past 5 years? Focus/Fiesta ST and the BRZ for the tuner section
Mustang for the value for money sports car
MBenz-AMG for aesthetic
I guess VW has the boiracer scene on lock too with the GTI
I just looked at some of the interior switchgear on a 98 Explorer. I'm not seeing any similar switches at all. Hmmm...
Mate
So let me get this straight,
>Ecoboost Mustang (TI4)
>Base Mustang (V6)
>Mustang GT (V8)
correct?
piece of shit commy bogan chariot
Yep, also above GT is
>GT350 (TTV6)
You're just mad that you don't have 6.2L of displacement.
The gt350 has a 5.2 l v8
triggered as fuck weeb
I think it needs a bit more than 6.2L to lug around that 30 foot hull cap'n!
u foken wot m8?
Is that just the 350R then?
Why is it 350 if it has a 5.2? I thought that's how this numbering business worked, GT500 with a 5.0 etc
>5 years
Coincidentally the last of the 6.2L N/A E63 AMGs went off the line in 2011 before they switched to a smaller twin turbo V8. Pre-facelift also looks better.
>Thinks a full size sedan is too big
Kek, have fun in your cramped mini car if you ever go on a long drive. I'll enjoy my leg room.
nope, the GT350 and GT350R both have a 5.2 liter V8
the R just lost some weight be removing stuff like AC, stereo, carpet and got more aero stuff
the 350 in the name isn't really related to anything and rumored to be a random number they came up with at a meeting when trying to figure out what to call it back when Mr Shelby was making the first ones, 1 story is it was 350 feet from the offices to the workshop
kinda like the Ford GT40 was named that because when they measured it the car was 40 inches tall
Either your legs fit or they don't. As soon as your legs fit you don't need extra leg room, especially as the driver who needs to comfortably reach the pedals. And most peoples' legs fit in most cars unless you're lanklet mutant.
Well shit
t. Never been in a spacious car
You have fun in your miata, I'll enjoy my power, speed and comfort.
I like where you're headed user. I would also suggest the almighty LS. It's make any other luxury barge look/drive like shit while still rolling deep with a smooth as fuck V8 that sounds excellent to the ear
All other responses in this thread are invalid.
Snek is literally the best car in the world. Per cost, the ACR can do more better than anything else.
It is the one true God Machine and the failure of you faggots and the world at large to acknowledge this fact is why it has forsaken us and transcended from our mortal coil.
yeah but it sounds like shit and its not that good since its been discontinued
There's a number of cars I could pick, so I'll just pick the best in each category over the last 5 years.
Starting with Mid-size family sedans.
The Kia Optima.
youtube.com
>Hybrid model holds a world record
>SX Turbo model for you performance enthusiasts
>turned around the company's profits, public image, and build quality all in one fell swoop
>Race car versions managed to embarrass Chevy Camaros, Ford Mustangs, Maserati Gran Turismos, Porsche Caymens, and Cadillac CTS-V's on the track and win the Pirelli World Challenge Series GTS class
>Company that built the winning race cars, Kinetic motorsports, offers performance aftermarket parts that you can get through Kia.
Pickemup Trucks
Ram 1500
>class-leading innovations such as a coil spring rear suspension
>available 3.0L Ecodiesel
>most fuel efficient truck
>Just as capable as the Ford F150 and Chevy SIlverado/GMC Sierra twins
Granted it isn't as reliable as the competition and the build quality isn't as high, but it's still the most innovative truck on the market for the moment.
>Kia
and into the trash it goes
Sports Cars. I combined muscle cars with the sports cars to simplify things.
The Zeta chassis Chevrolet Camaro
>best selling performance car in America for 5 straight years
>fantastic chassis
>nothing else it competes with could compete on handling, power or price
>Good looks earned it numerous starring roles in Hollywood, most famously as Bumblebee in the Transformers movies.
The visibility is shit, but it's a very small knock against the car.
Name a better mid-size family sedan.
This desu, LS is my dream car.
>Name a better mid-size family sedan.
Camry is more reliable.
Accord is less cost of ownership.
Mazda 6 is more engaging to drive.
Ford Fusion is cheaper.
And all of those are less painful to the eye.
Super cars. I had a hard time with this one. There's been some fantastic super cars in that 5 year timeframe... and I don't like any of them. Super cars, IMO, are just dick extenders for rich assholes to brag about. So I picked my favorite.
Alfa Romeo 4C
>full carbon fiber chassis
>one of the cheapest supercars you can buy
>Faster than a Lamborghini Diablo while having 1/3 the number of cylinders.
>dat noise, Oh god the noise.
>least likely supercar to be bought for the purposes of a dick-waving contest
>emphasis on lightweight and driving enjoyment assures buyers will be actual enthusiasts
>dem looks
>Dat ass
and none of them are better OVERALL.
most importantly none of those cars are korean
No matter how good the car is, if it doesn't sell then that's that. Look at GTR sales vs C7 Z06, it's not even close.
I'd say a GT86/BRZ
>A throwback to the entry level sports coupe of the 90's
>Handles amazingly, lightweight for modern cars
>Daily-able coupe with plenty of trunk space and rear seats
>Comes with a manual or auto, no expensive unreliable DCT. Doesn't need fancy technology to be a fun daily driver
>RWD and a locking diff, cheaper than the Miata Club and 2x more daily-able
>Subjectively looks nice
>Ample power (6 second 0-60 in manual)
>Good fuel economy for a car of it's class
It's only issue for most people is the lack of power compared to mustangs, but that's not the point of the GT86. It's a fun, affordable, practical car in RWD. What other RWD car can you find for the price of a GT86 with everything thats practical, RWD, and fun?
Or, the Fiesta ST.
>Only comes in manual, only for enthusiasts
>Practical 5 door with plenty of space in the back
>Comes with a turbo for that extra tuneability
>7s 0-60 isn't about the power, its the feel. The torque pulls it along, and you can always put a new tune for more power.
>Extremely lightweight
>Handles like a dream, just tail happy enough to pull it through corners
>Amazing fuel economy
The Fiesta ST is what I like coming back, enthusiast only. It's not for benchracing faggots, it's for sensible people who want fun, but more want more practicality than a miata.
If you want a benchracer sports car, go shell out your shekels to some DCT turbo car, a meme WRX, or a Mustang.
...
honestly just looking at this gives me a boner
>no gearbox
>1500hp
>2000nm of torque
>comfy cruising
>comfy interior
>styling A+
>built by swedish humpty dumpdty & crew
>targa top
best car all years
You're a tremendous faggot if you think the Snek doesn't sound good. It's the most raw sound of power on the market. It may not be refined, but neither was a fucking 426.
You're an even more tremendous faggots if you think discontinuation is a sign of how good a car is. They discontinued the 426 because it drank too much Fucking fuel, not because it wasn't the most powerful Big Block on the market.
The Snek has literally held down and raped every super and hyper car before it. It is without goddamn equal.
safety standards are a bitch
what exactly do you have to do in that car except be bored?
>1500HP
Gosh, I dunno. What could you do?
Dumb amerifat scum.
Look at any car compared to a 1970's car and it's the same result
Best souped up fwd econobox you can buy
Best driver's car ever made. Anyone that says otherwise hasn't driven one. Prove me wrong.
Spin the rears up to 160mph if you disable traction control, otherwise you casually walk away from any other production car and almost every modified car on the planet.
Lexus LS460
its always sounded like shit
the 426 was a piece of shit that would frequently get beaten by 440s
if it was good it wouldnt get canceled
>the 426 was a piece of shit that would frequently get beaten by 340s
ftfy
Stop picking on the 426
You guys are shit
the 426 just wasnt a street machine and it was an expensive high maintenance temperamental bitch
sure the race ones were quick but to the average Joe they were on the receiving end of many upsets
Until you threw one in a Dart and began raping everyone full force with a sandpaper condom.
The 426 is King of the Engines. There's a reason it's the basis for Funny Car racing.
>Zeta chassis
>fantastic
What are you? A Google? The alpha platform is where it's at
Get road head. No shifter to get in the way
The Alpha chassis is better. Doesn't change the fact the Zeta chassis is a fantastic chassis.
What is it?
The 426 was a tempermental bitch. It's why most people who would've bought them ended up buying 440's.
And the other issue is the 426 was nicknamed the elephant motors, both because of their bloated size and because they were commonly beaten by Chevy small blocks which were nicknamed the "Mighty Mouse" engines.
It's a Renault Clio. A FWD hatchback that's rental-car tier and uses the same chassis as the Nissan Sentra IIRC. It's either the Sentra or Versa chassis, I forget.
And the Juke.
>t. electricuck
Know your history, do you, Bearenstein? Lemme tell you how things worked in the Bearstein universe.
The 426 was called the Elephant because it was enormous in proportion and power, not because of any competition.
Literally zero engines can compete against even a lightly modified 426 in N/A form. Higher flow heads and a decent Cam (mods which are so common you usually can't find a 426 without them) are all it takes to make it live up to its race brethren's reputation.