It's never existed, i just want something that is not common and bmw e30's in original form are all too common for me. Not to mention I love the M Coupe/M Shoe but can't see myself spending $20k on a stock vehicle to use as a play car when I could have a completely built E30 hatch for less.Originally Posted by DeweyWRX
That is an outstanding photoshop...but I'm not sure I get the appeal of it...
I mean it looks cool...but nothing special to an untrained eye. Is this something that exists or something, but not in the states? I'm sorry, I'm not at all trying to crap on it or anything, it really is an awesome photoshop, and I mean it is a good looking car, I just don't see why everyone is flipping their sh*t over it.
Is it just the hatchback-osity of it that's causing the love?
Honestly I don't even find the car all that attractive but what is comes down to it will basically be a Group A Rally car with the looks and similiar performance of the Peugot 205 T16, Lancia Delta, Renault 5 Turbo, Audi Sport Quattro, etc.
Suspension $2k, custom brake kit $1+k, 193hp/207lbs-ft. donor engine w/ transmission $1,500-2,500+, 11lb clutch & flywheel assembly $1,800, Roll cage $2k+, donor body $500-1k, Precision GT30R Turbo kit w/ Megasquirt <$5k, etc. etc. Then you add in paint and body, details & finishing touches $$$...with a final product equaling 360whp/380lbs-ft. torque (low boost on stock engine) in a 2,200lb vehicle.
Just for a fun little comparison:
2007 997/911 Turbo - 480hp - 3,400lbs = 7.28 Power to Weight Ratio
2007 F430 - 483hp - 3,196lbs = 6.62
2007 Porsche GT3 RSR - 415hp - 2,700lbs = 6.51
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe - 520hp - 3,153lbs = 6.06
2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - 620hp - 3,482lbs = 5.62
I'm anticipating 360whp @ low boost of 10psi with full spool around 2,500 RPM's in a 2,200 lb. vehicle = a power to weight ratio of 6.11
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