READ THE OP! GTP Cool Wall Nomination Thread [Always accepting more cars!]

[mustafur]

2000-2004 Daihatsu Naked

Body Style: 5 Door Hatchback
Engine: 659 cc Inline 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol
Power: 64hp
Torque: 76 lbft
Weight: 810 - 880kg
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic, 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: Front Engine Front Wheel Drive/ All Wheel Drive
Additional Information: It's Naked.

 

[Turbo]

2003-2004 Infiniti M45

Body Style: 4-door sedan
Engine: 4.5L V8
Power: 340 horsepower
Torque: 333 lb-ft
Weight: 1710 kg
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: front engine, rear-wheel drive.
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[Wiegert]

@Turbo A comprehensive XJS nomination was made two years ago.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/gtp-cool-wall-1975-1996-jaguar-xjs.330072/

 

[All Your Base]

Here's an idea I have to increase the number of nominations in the queue: allow two cars per person in the queue (like we did for Thanksgiving 2014) until the number of cars in the nomination queue go up to 20.

 

[Turbo]

@Wiegert, I edited my nomination.

 

[Wiegert]

Here's an idea I have to increase the number of nominations in the queue: allow two cars per person in the queue (like we did for Thanksgiving 2014) until the number of cars in the nomination queue go up to 20.

If I'm still here after the two year mark in September I might try something new to boost interest.

Fact of the matter is, the wall just doesn't attract as much attention in general since we've gone through 1100 cars. Nominations are down along with vote numbers and I believe that if I hadn't increased the time between poll threads, the list would be down to a single car at any given time with the same half-a-dozen members contributing. If doubling has a limited impact then I'd rather wrap things up and give the wall an extended break, unless someone else really wants to take charge during this increasingly less-active spell.

 

[AudiMan2011]

2016+ Koenigsegg Regera

Body Style: 2-door coupe
Engine: 5.0L twin turbocharged V8 + 3 electric motors
Power: 1,500hp combined
Torque: 1,475 ft lbs
Weight: 1,470kg
Transmission: Single-speed direct drive
Drivetrain: Mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive
Additional Information: Swedish for "To Reign", the Koenigsegg Regera combines an 1,100hp V8 with 700hp worth of electric motor power. Differing max power peaks mean total combined power stands at 1,500hp rather than 1,800hp. The Regera's party trick lies with it's radical Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD) system, completely removing the traditional gearbox and replaces it with a complicated hydraulic clutch-slip mechanism for more efficient power delivery whilst reducing energy losses compared to other transmissions. The Regera is billed as a more luxurious alternative to the hardcore Agera. Only 80 will be made, and all are sold out.​

 

[Wiegert]

1980-1990 Austin / MG Metro

Body Style: 3-5-door hatchback
Engine: 1.0 L A-Series I4, 1.3 L A-Series I4, 1.3 L A-Series turbo I4
Power: 42-48 hp (1.0), 60-72 hp (1.3), 93 hp (1.3 turbo)
Torque: 53-85 ft-lbs
Weight: 760-865 kg
Transmission: 4-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-engine, front-wheel drive​

Nomination doesn't include the road-legal 'Clubman' or 'International' 6R4s.

 

[ToyGTone]

My next nominations, I already prepared it since a week or so but just waiting until the Lexus to get polled.

2016+ Chevrolet Malibu

Body Style: 4 Door Saloon
Engine: 2.5 L Ecotec inline 4 (GCC market) / 2.0 LTG I4 Turbo / 1.5 LFV I4 Turbo / 1.8 L LKN I4 hybrid
Power: 186 HP (2.5) / 250 HP (2.0) / 160 HP (1.5) / 182 HP (Hybrid)
Torque:
184 lb.ft (2.5)
260 lb·ft (2.0)
184 lb·ft (1.5)
277 lb·ft (Hybrid)
Weight: 1400 KG
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Front engine, Front Wheel Drive

Spoiler: Additional images

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[Wiegert]

Expect two polls next Tuesday. Currently away from home with very limited internet connectivity.

 

[All Your Base]

2017+ Alpine A110

Body Style: 2-door coupe
Engine: 1.8 liter twin-turbo I4
Power: 249 hp
Torque: 236 ft-lbs
Weight: 1080 kg
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch automatic
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
The Alpine A110 is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car introduced by French car manufacturer Alpine at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show in March 2017. Deliveries are expected to begin in late 2017 for Continental European markets, and in 2018 for the UK and Japan. Both in name and design, the new A110 harks back to the original Alpine A110 produced from 1961 to 1977.

Based on an all-aluminium construction, the A110 is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged 16-valve inline-four engine mated to 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Developed by Renault-Nissan and reworked by Alpine engineers, the engine has an output of 249 hp (185 kW) and 236 ft-lb (320 Nm) of torque. According to Alpine, the A110 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[Turbo]

2014-present Volvo V60 Polestar



Body Style: 5-door wagon
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-four, 3.0L turbocharged inline-six
Power: 345-362 horsepower
Torque: 347-369 lb-ft
Weight: 1719 kgs
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front engine, all-wheel drive
Additional Info: 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Top speed above 160 mph.​

 

[AudiMan2011]

2017+ Mercedes-AMG E63

Body Style: 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon
Engine: 4.0L twin turbocharged V8
Power: 563-612hp
Torque: 553-627ft lbs
Weight: 1955-2070kg
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front engine, all-wheel drive
Additional Info: AMG's newest E-Class gains AWD across the board and an uprated version of the GT's twin turbo V8 engine. The E63 S also comes equipped with a "Drift Mode" which completely disconnects power from the front axle and makes the car completely rear-wheel-drive.


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[mustafur]

1992-1998 Subaru Vivio RX-R

Body Style: 3 Door Hatchback
Engine: 658cc Supercharged Inline 4
Power: 63hp
Torque: 65lb-ft
Weight: 650kg
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Additional Information: Holds a record of being the only Kei car to come 1st overall in a WRC stage Time, in the 1993 Safari Rally.

 

[Wiegert]

Literally just got off the plane in Boston. I know there are only two nominations waiting but they'll likely be polled at random during the next week when I get a chance. Or once I can gain access to something other than my aging phone.

 

[FerrariF1GT]

1998-2011 Volkswagen New Beetle

Body Style: 2-door hatchback
Engines: Petrol: 1.4L I4, 1.6L I4, 1.8L turbocharged I4, 2.0L I4, 2.3L VR5, 2.5L I5
Diesel: 1.9L I4
Power: 75 hp (1.4), 101 hp (1.6), 150-180 hp (1.8 turbo), 114 hp (2.0), 170 hp (2.3), 150 hp (2.5), 89-104 hp (1.9 diesel)
Torque: 93 lb-ft (1.4), 107 ft-lb (1.6), 150-173 ft-lb (1.8 turbo), 122-130 ft-lb (2.0), 160 ft-lb (2.3), 209-228 ft-lb (2.5), 210-240 ft-lb (1.9 diesel)
Weight: 1,230 kg
Transmission: 4-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
Additional Information: The New Beetle RSi is not included in this nomination because it has already been polled.​

 

[ToyGTone]

2017+ Toyota Camry (XV70)

Body Style: 4 Door Saloon
Engine: I4 A25A-FKS / V6 2GR-FKS / I4 Hybrid A25A-FXS
Power: 203 HP (I4) / 301 HP (V6) / 176 HP (Hybrid)
Torque: 184 lb-ft (I4) / 267 lb-ft (V6) / 163 lb-ft (Hybrid)
Weight: 1470 KG (I4) / 1620 KG (V6) / 1609 KG (Hybrid)
Transmission: 8 Speed Automatic / ECVT (Hybrid)
Drivetrain: Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive

Spoiler: Additional images

 

[Wiegert]

New poll will be up Saturday. I'll also outline a slight format change before the end of the month.



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1986+ Jeep Wrangler

Body Style: 2-door convertible, 2-door SUV, 4-door convertible, 4-door SUV
Engine:
YJ - 2.5L AMC 150 I4 / 4.0L AMC 242 I6 / 4.2L AMC 258 I6
TJ - 2.4L PowerTech I4 / 2.5L PowerTech I4 / 4.0L PowerTech I6
JK - 2.8L VM Motori RA 428 Diesel I4 / 3.6L Pentastar V6 / 3.8L EGH V6
Power:
YJ - 105 -120 hp (2.5) / 177-190 hp (4.0) / 112-117 hp (4.2)
TJ - 150 hp(?) (2.4) 121-130 hp (2.5) / 190 hp (4.0)
JK - 160 hp (2.8) / 285 hp (3.6) / 202 hp (3.8)
Torque:
YJ - 132 lb·ft (2.5) / 224 lb·ft (4.0) / 210 lb·ft (4.2)
TJ - 133 lb·ft (2.4) / 139-149 lb·ft (2.5) / 235 lb·ft (4.0)
JK - 295 lb·ft (2.8) / 260 lb·ft (3.6) / 237 lb·ft (3.8)
Weight:
YJ - 1295–1470 kg
TJ - 1403–1750 kg
JK - 1706–1969 kg
Transmission:
YJ - 3-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
TJ - 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
JK - 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive​

 

[Carbon_6]

1964-1966 Ferrari 275 GTS​

Body Style: 2-door convertible / spider
Engine: 3.3L n/a V12
Power: 260hp
Torque: 217ft lbs
Weight: 1,152kg / 2,540lb
Transmission: 5-speed transaxle manual
Drivetrain: Front-engined, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information: Built by Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina for the US market, the 275 GTS was presented alongside the 275 GTB at the 1964 Paris Salon, marking the return of an open top model to the range since production of the 250 GT California stopped in 1963. Only 14 of the total 200 that were made are right-hand drive.

 

[Turbo]

1997-2006 Land Rover Freelander Coupe



Body Style: 3-door hatchback coupe, 2-door convertible
Engine: 1.8L I4, 2.0L BMW Diesel I4, 2.0 L-Series Diesel I4, 2.5L V6
Power: 95-174hp
Torque: 154-177 lb-ft
Weight: 1380-1525 kg
Transmission: 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: front engine, front-wheel drive, front engine, all-wheel drive
Additional Info: Was built in both England and Thailand, but was originally planned to be constructed in Finland. This was Land Rover's first entry to the compact SUV market; it's primary competitors were the Jeep Wrangler, Suzuki Escudo, Isuzu Amigo, and Toyota RAV4. From 1997-2002, it was the best-selling AWD vehicle in Europe. The bulk of the parts used on the Freelander came from the Austin Maestro. Oddly enough, the Freelander was also intended to be badged as a Hyundai for Asian markets, but this never happened. Some Freelanders were sold in Australia, America and Canada. The Freelander featured unibody construction. The V6 model got a 0-60 time of 11.1 seconds, and in it's slowest spec it achieved a time of 14.6 seconds. Unlike other Land Rover vehicles sold at the time, this generation of the Freelander was not a luxury vehicle.

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[Wiegert]

I'll also outline a slight format change before the end of the month.

Actually, I should get a vote going on this rather than pull the trigger on what I had planned.

So, two options:
-Implement double nominations now in the hope that it'll boost activity
-Put the CW on ice until the new year and see if interest arises in 2018

 

[Turbo]

Actually, I should get a vote going on this rather than pull the trigger on what I had planned.

So, two options:
-Implement double nominations now in the hope that it'll boost activity
-Put the CW on ice until the new year and see if interest arises in 2018

Double nominations, obviously. We only have three nominations in the queue and if nothing changes, the # of nominations will stay this low. My philosophy is: more nominations = more frequent polls = more activity.

I fail to see how halting the CW for three months will benefit. People will quickly forget that it existed, and honestly, I can't imagine too many people will be upset if we get rid of it. The C&G sub-forum is only getting deader by the minute, and there could be even less nominations next year if nothing changes.

 

[GranTurismo916]

I know this isn't a discussion thread, but I'd say wait until 2018, if not just be done with it altogether. Over 1000 cars have been polled already, so there's not many that people are going to want to put up, besides new ones.

 

[Turbo]

Honestly, I think it makes more sense to scrap the cool wall for good instead of wait three months then start it again.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Just scrap it entirely.

 

[Sage Ages]

Double nominations for a week and then go through the remaining queued nominations. If no one bites, then scrap it for the time being.

 

[Wiegert]

I fail to see how halting the CW for three months will benefit.

I was thinking more like 6-12 months, if not indefinitely.

I also don't see myself curating beyond this year, so anyone taking over or altering the format *cough*racecarsonly*cough* can do whatever they feel is best.

People will quickly forget that it existed

It's not the possibility of it being forgotten that I see as a problem. Especially when it's been revived in the past with even more success than it had prior to its lengthy break.

As @GranTurismo916 touched upon, we've covered so many cars over the years that people simply don't want to put in the time to compile info on something old or obscure for the sake of an interesting nomination, or discuss X variation of a car that's already been discussed dozens of times before.

Double nominations for a week and then go through the remaining queued nominations. If no one bites, then scrap it for the time being.

I'm willing to give this a go. Starting tomorrow, ending on the 9th. Any cars left in the queue will be polled every other day from that point onward.

 

[Turbo]

2002-2009 Nissan 350Z/ Fairlady Z (Z33)



Body Style: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
Engine: 3.5L V6
Power: 283-306hp
Torque: 260-274 lb-ft
Weight: 1446-1634 kg
Transmission: 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: front engine, rear-wheel drive​

 

[SonicCharmeleon]

1997-98 911 GT1 Straßenversion

Body Style: 2-door, uhhhhhh
Engine: 3.2L Flat-Six
Power: Around 600 HP
Torque: 600 nm / 442.5 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm
Weight: 1200 kg
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive
Additional info: I don't think this has been done before. I ⌘F'd the results thread and didn't find this.
Also it's just cool to have an actual "Racecar for the road."
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[Wiegert]

@SonicCharmeleon Your info's pretty muddled. Are you nominating the 1997-8 car that got a 20 car production run or the '98 car that only got one road example? I can allow the former without any hesitation but the stats will need some correcting.