Body Style: 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon Engine: RB30ET 3.0L turbocharged straight-6 Power: 201hp Torque: 218ft-lb Weight: 1350kg Transmission: Nissan MX7 5-speed manual, Jatco 4-speed automatic Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Additional Information: One of the most popular and regarded as one of the "best" Commodores ever made, the VL was the final Commodore made on the original architecture. As Holden's straight-6 and V8 engines weren't available to be run on 91-octane fuel (new laws passed in Australia as of 1st January 1986), the V8 was released later and the straight-6 was scrapped and an imported straight-6 from Nissan in Japan, the RB30E, was used.
The Turbo models have become a cult classic and are one of the most sought-after non-limited edition Commodores, because of their classic shape and easy-to-modify engine.
Additional Information: Actually sold under various names according to engine size; Rover 2000, Rover 2300, Rover 2300 S, Rover 3500 Vanden Plas et al. Top of the range model was known as the Rover Vitesse
1997-2003 Jaguar XJR Body Style: 4 door sedan Engine: 4.0L supercharged V8 DOHC (AJ-V8) Power Output: 370hp Torque: 387lb/ft Weight: 1800kg Transmission: 5 speed automatic (5G-Tronic by Mercedes) Drivetrain: Front engine rear wheels drive. Additional Information:
In aniversary of Sir William Lyons 100th birthday, 500 special examples of the XJR was built called the XJR 100. These included larger brakes by Brembo, special contrasting stitching in the interior and a Momo shift knob.
Now that the VL Fully Sick Yulleh Turbo Brah is up, it's time for my next nomination:
2012 Toyota Mark X +M SuperCharger
Body Style: 4-Door Sedan Numbers Built: 200 Engine:Toyota 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6, supercharged Power Output:350hp Torque:367lb-ft Weight:3329lb Transmission:6-speed Tiptronic Automatic Drivetrain:Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive Additional Information: A version of the Mark X mid-size luxury sedan modified by Toyota's in-house tuning company Modellista. The main feature is a supercharger on the 3.5L V6, increasing power and torque levels by 41hp and 87lb-ft respectively.
Modellista also create various body kits and suspension upgrades for the Mark X on top of this particular vehicle.
Body Style:2 Door Microcar Engine:366 cc EK31 straight-twin
356 cc EK32 straight-twin
423 cc EK51 straight-twin Power Output:25 bhp @ 7400 rpm, with a 36 bhp twin-carbureted option Torque:27 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm Weight:410 kg Transmission:4 speed manual Drivetrain:Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Additional Information: Nicknamed "The Ladybug" in Japan and got its original name from its 360 cc engine
Body Style: 2 Door hardtop, 2 door convertible. Engines: 235ci Straight-six, 283ci V8, 348 V8. Power Output:
235 Straight-six: 145 Horsepower.
283 V8: 170 Horsepower (250 with the Ramjet fuel injection model).
348 V8: 250 Horsepower (280 with the Super Turbo-Thrust model). Torque:
235 Straight-six: 215 Ft-lbs.
283 V8: 275 Ft-Lbs.
283 Ramjet: 305 Ft-lbs.
348 V8: 355 Ft-lbs.
348 Super Turbo-Thrust: 355 Ft-lbs. Weight:
235 Straight-six: 1,569 Kilograms.
283 V8: 1,619 Kilograms.
348 V8: 1,619 Kilograms. Transmission: 3 Speed manual, 4 speed manual, 2 speed automatic. Drivetrain: Front engine, rear wheel drive. Additional Information:
The Impala was introduced in 1958 and positioned as the top-of-the-line Bel Air.
It was available in two different body styles and had the Impala script, insignia, and crossed flag emblems on the front of the hood, ribbed body sill panels, large chrome air scoops ahead of the rear wheels on the fenders, a competition style deep two spoke steering wheel with Impala medallions, and Impala script on the dash.
It also featured six taillights, which gave it a distinct look over the other Chevys and would also become its trademark.
The 1958 Impala helped Chevrolet regain the number one production spot in this recession year.
Body Style: 2 door coupe, 2 door convertible Engine: 3,257cc Inline 8, naturally aspirated and supercharged Power Output: NA: 135 HP, Supercharged: 175 HP-200 HP Torque: NA Weight: 950 kg Transmission: 4 speed manual Drivetrain: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Weight:
Varied on body style, but most weighed 890kg
Transmission:*
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain:
Rear engine, rear wheel drive
*I couldn't find any information for the T1 transmissions, only the T2 transmissions, so I've put down the T2 ones presuming they were the same. If anyone has any information on T1 transmissions or knows more about them than me, then please do tell me!
Racing Class: GT racing Engine: 1293cc tuned Inline 4 engine, taken from the Hino Contessa 1300 Power Output: 110 hp Torque: TBA Weight: 1,170 pounds/530 kg Transmission: 5-speed gearbox Drivetrain: Mid mounted engine, Rear wheel drive car Additional Information: Designed by American Peter Brock, who was also involved in the creation of the Shelby Daytona Coupe prototypes. It also has an adjustable rear wing, many years before the Ferrari F40 did. The car attempted to race in the 1967 Japanese Grand Prix (where it hit 220 km/h during practice), but it was disqualified for having a far too low ground clearance.
The Samurai project was then sadly cut short after the death of Hino's president and the purchase of Hino by Toyota, and a planned Le Mans entry never came to fruition.
I'm still trying to find information about the torque figures, this car is a tricky one to find info about. This also means that it's hard to verify some of the numbers, but I hope that's not too much of a problem. If someone wants to help me on this, I'll be thankful.
Body Style: 2-Door Convertible Engine: Ford Windsor 302ci (4.9L) V8 Power Output: 225-250 HP @ 4,600-4,800 rpm Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 2,600 rpm Weight: 1,352 kg Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Drivetrain: Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive (FR)
Pronounced (Dura), The Mitsuoka Dore was the convertible version of the Mitsuoka Le-Seyde that had a limited production run in 1991. While the Le-Seyde was based on the S13 series Silvia, the Dore was instead based on the 3rd Generation Ford Mustang, and was only available with the "5.0L" V8 engine from the Mustang GT of the time.
Body Style: 4-door saloon Engine: 5.3 DOHC V8 Power: 280bhp Torque: 302ft-lbs Weight: 2024kg Transmission: 3-speed automatic Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear wheel drive Additional Information: Often remembered for being named as one of the worst cars of all time by Time Magazine. And one of the ugliest of the past 50 years by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Racing Class: GT racing Engine: 1293cc Inline 4 engine taken from the Hino Contessa 1300 Power Output: 110 hp Torque: TBA Weight: 1,170 pounds/530 kg Transmission: 5-speed gearbox Drivetrain: Mid mounted engine, Rear wheel drive car Additional Information: Designed by American Peter Brock, who was also involved in the creation of the Shelby Daytona Coupe prototypes. It also has an adjustable rear wing, many years before the Ferrari F40 did. The car attempted to race in the 1967 Japanese Grand Prix (where it hit 220 km/h during practice), but it was disqualified for having a far too low ground clearance.
The Samurai project was then sadly cut short after the death of Hino's president and the purchase of Hino by Toyota, and a planned Le Mans entry never came to fruition.
I'm still trying to find information about the torque figures, this car is a tricky one to find info about. This also means that it's hard to verify some of the numbers, but I hope that's not too much of problem. If someone wants to help, I'll be thankful.
Thanks, I found this by accident while I was doing a research for, believe or not, that Fiat 600 copy that is currently being polled. I stumbled upon a car called the Hino Contessa, which in turn led me to the Samurai. I think that even despite being a racing car, it deserves a chance to be rated. I just GT916 doesn't mind the lack of data, very little is known about the actual performance of the car, so I had to pick bits from Japanese websites on the matter...
Body Style: 2-Door Convertible Engine: Ford Windsor 302ci (4.9L) V8 Power Output: 225-250 HP @ 4,600-4,800 rpm Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 2,600 rpm Weight: 1,352 kg Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Drivetrain: Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive (FR)
The Mitsuoka Dore was the convertible version of the Mitsuoka Le-Seyde that had a limited production run in 1991. While the Le-Seyde was based on the S13 series Silvia, the Dore was instead based on the 3rd Generation Ford Mustang, and was only available with the "5.0L" V8 engine from the Mustang GT of the time.
Body Style: 4-door saloon Engine: 5.3 DOHC V8 Power: 280bhp Torque: 302ft-lbs Weight: 2024kg Transmission: 3-speed automatic Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear wheel drive Additional Information: Often remembered for being named as one of the worst cars of all time by Time Magazine. And one of the ugliest of the past 50 years by Bloomberg Businessweek.
