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Cars that make your jaw drop.

Holeshot said:
Agree...I thought that was weird too. The same engine in the auto keeps pulling pretty good at that point in the CTS-V.
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CTS is a bit more slippery than the 1LE. The Camaro’s giant grille opening. The dive planes and rear wing…lotta drag there at 150+ speeds.
 
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I’ve always said that horsepower can make up for ugly (see S1000rr and Nissan GTR), but I’m actually not sure in this case. That grill is a hard stop for me.
 
Holeshot said:
The ZL1 ILE will go down as the best two door, 4 place production car ever, IMO...especially at its price point. This video is awesome. 175 into one of the corners.
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I thought it would suck but the documentary entitled "Rookie Season" on Prime is a must see if you are a Chevy Camaro fan.

It follows Rebel Rock Racing during their inaugural IMSA season.

There is a scene with the pro driver in the car during rain that will knock your socks off as the in car is nail biting.

Starts a bit slow but the payoff is in the second half.

https://jalopnik.com/rookie-season-is-a-must-watch-for-anyone-who-has-dreame-1849674345
 
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Enchanter said:
I’ve always said that horsepower can make up for ugly (see S1000rr and Nissan GTR), but I’m actually not sure in this case. That grill is a hard stop for me.
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the grill is forgivable but the transition from rear door to fender flare is jarring and probably visible in your side mirrors. it looks like a cheap body kit applied by a youtuber
 
auntiebling said:
the grill is forgivable but the transition from rear door to fender flare is jarring and probably visible in your side mirrors. it looks like a cheap body kit applied by a youtuber
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Know what, I hadn't seen that. You've got a good point there. I can also live with the grill. No worse than a CTS-V. At least this can be identified as a beemer from a mile away.
 
Yeah, not a pretty wagon at all, particularly when put up against any given Merc wagon.

BMW design lately has been "chunky", like LEGO chunky.
 
The new E-class wagon looks pedestrian af. The interiors look and feel pretty luxurious but the exterior styling makes me yawn.
 
Alfa 8C. The only one I have seen.
 

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I'd take the E over the BMW that makes me long for the return of Chris Bangle....

Even uglier is the latest 7 series. I'd say the new BMW's are "pedestrian", but it's only because they make me want to walk rather than drive.... ;)
 
That BMW looks like a 4 wheel version of these guys... even down to the teeth!

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I'll take any Merc zeppelin over that any day.... :laughing

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GAJ said:
I thought it would suck but the documentary entitled "Rookie Season" on Prime is a must see if you are a Chevy Camaro fan.

It follows Rebel Rock Racing during their inaugural IMSA season.

There is a scene with the pro driver in the car during rain that will knock your socks off as the in car is nail biting.

Starts a bit slow but the payoff is in the second half.

https://jalopnik.com/rookie-season-is-a-must-watch-for-anyone-who-has-dreame-1849674345
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HNY Geoff!

Thanks for the recon...gonna go check it out this weekend.
 
Holeshot said:
HNY Geoff!

Thanks for the recon...gonna go check it out this weekend.
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Just a side note, in that preview, as they go back green, the Optima sponsored car to his left is ours.
I've known Robin Liddell since 2005. He's a pretty cool guy.
Frank Depew, he gave Robin Liddell a steady job.
 
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