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Has the Familia/Protoge been suggested yet?
Forgotten Cars Thread Week 61 and beyond: End of the Road
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The Carina, really one of those cars that just got put into GT just so they could get a car count of over a thousand. Nobody uses it, passed up by everybody. People asked me "what car is that" and that made me a bit sad. But with the right tune as always, this can be a competitive car. I just wish the four-wheel steering worked in GT6 
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On to week 40! Gee, it almost seems this thread is getting old, but not even close. This week's car could be a mid-life crisis car for this thread, so this week's forgotten car is.....
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The Diablo SE30 and its optional Jota upgrade kit had been quite sporty and race-oriented, but Lamborghini took this concept a step further in 1999 with its introduction of the very limited production Diablo GT, of which only 80 examples were produced for sale. The Diablo GT was a completely race-oriented model differing in nearly every aspect from the more mainstream Diablos. The cars were fitted with radically altered aggressive bodywork, a stripped-down interior, and an enlarged engine. With the exclusivity came a large price tag of nearly$300,000 and availability limited to Europe. Some GT models were imported into the US and a few may have been converted to road-legal US specification.
The Diablo GT was noticeably different on the exterior. While previous Diablo models had differed one from another with subtle fascia refinements or changes in the brake cooling ducts, the Diablo GT opted for an all new black carbon fiber front air dam with large brake ducts and a central vent for the oil cooler (the car still featured driving lamps, the single pair of round units featured on the Diablo VT Roadster). In the front luggage compartment lid, a large air extractor was added, while the small corner vents on the front fenders were changed to NACA style ducts. The fenders themselves were widened to accommodate a wider front track.
On the inside, the Diablo GT featured more prominent carbon fiber panels, race-spec bucket seats with 4-point seatbelt harnesses, a smaller steering wheel, and an optional Alpine LCD screen for GPS navigation and a bumper mounted backup camera. Despite the racing pretenses of the vehicle, air conditioning was still installed as standard equipment; airbags could be optionally omitted.
While previous Diablos had tuned and tweaked the 5.7 L (348 cu in) engine with various ignition and fuel system upgrades, the Diablo GT opted for a larger-displacement alternative. While the basic V12 block remained the same, the engine was stroked from 80 mm (3.1 in) to 84 mm (3.3 in) for a new displacement of 6.0 L (366 cu in); this engine, which would later be used in the revised Diablo VT 6.0, produced (in GT trim) 583 PS (429 kW; 575 hp) and 630 N·m (465 lb·ft) of torque. The transmission was the same 5-speed used in other Diablos, but different gear ratios could be specified by the race-oriented buyer. Rear-wheel drive was used to save weight, as usual.
So what do you think? Let me know and as always, keep the suggestions coming!!!
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Diablo
.On to week 40! Gee, it almost seems this thread is getting old, but not even close. This week's car could be a mid-life crisis car for this thread, so this week's forgotten car is.....
Positioned as the ultimate Diablo, only 80 of this limited edition model were produced.
Price: $300,000
Displacement: 5,992 cc
Max Power: 567 HP / 7,300 rpm
Max Torque: 465.0 ft-lb / 5,500 rpm
Drivetrain / Aspiration: MR/ NA
Length: 174.4 in.
Width: 80.3 in.
Height: 43.9 in.
Weight: 1,490 kg
The Lamborghini Diablo GT '00! (Thanks to @Neddo for the suggestion). What better way to celebrate than to use a car from a company so well known, but made a car that never is seen very much in GT6. I've heard many people say that it is trick to drive, so that adds a challenge that I'm willing to take on Displacement: 5,992 cc
Max Power: 567 HP / 7,300 rpm
Max Torque: 465.0 ft-lb / 5,500 rpm
Drivetrain / Aspiration: MR/ NA
Length: 174.4 in.
Width: 80.3 in.
Height: 43.9 in.
Weight: 1,490 kg
.The Diablo SE30 and its optional Jota upgrade kit had been quite sporty and race-oriented, but Lamborghini took this concept a step further in 1999 with its introduction of the very limited production Diablo GT, of which only 80 examples were produced for sale. The Diablo GT was a completely race-oriented model differing in nearly every aspect from the more mainstream Diablos. The cars were fitted with radically altered aggressive bodywork, a stripped-down interior, and an enlarged engine. With the exclusivity came a large price tag of nearly$300,000 and availability limited to Europe. Some GT models were imported into the US and a few may have been converted to road-legal US specification.
The Diablo GT was noticeably different on the exterior. While previous Diablo models had differed one from another with subtle fascia refinements or changes in the brake cooling ducts, the Diablo GT opted for an all new black carbon fiber front air dam with large brake ducts and a central vent for the oil cooler (the car still featured driving lamps, the single pair of round units featured on the Diablo VT Roadster). In the front luggage compartment lid, a large air extractor was added, while the small corner vents on the front fenders were changed to NACA style ducts. The fenders themselves were widened to accommodate a wider front track.
On the inside, the Diablo GT featured more prominent carbon fiber panels, race-spec bucket seats with 4-point seatbelt harnesses, a smaller steering wheel, and an optional Alpine LCD screen for GPS navigation and a bumper mounted backup camera. Despite the racing pretenses of the vehicle, air conditioning was still installed as standard equipment; airbags could be optionally omitted.
While previous Diablos had tuned and tweaked the 5.7 L (348 cu in) engine with various ignition and fuel system upgrades, the Diablo GT opted for a larger-displacement alternative. While the basic V12 block remained the same, the engine was stroked from 80 mm (3.1 in) to 84 mm (3.3 in) for a new displacement of 6.0 L (366 cu in); this engine, which would later be used in the revised Diablo VT 6.0, produced (in GT trim) 583 PS (429 kW; 575 hp) and 630 N·m (465 lb·ft) of torque. The transmission was the same 5-speed used in other Diablos, but different gear ratios could be specified by the race-oriented buyer. Rear-wheel drive was used to save weight, as usual.
So what do you think? Let me know and as always, keep the suggestions coming!!!
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Diablo
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I had a PS3 for a short time and it was extremely fun. Sadly my skills didn't develop so when I tried the rainy Nurburgring with it was extremly hard to keep on road. But when I drove it on Trial Mountain it was a piece of cake.
I just love Diablos. They are so mental and raw. They feel unique like many 90's supercars. There is just something very dark about Diablo, something that makes it a mystery. Like it was meant to be driven, not to be a contender in a constant technology race. Because of that I find it very different from other supercars. I always imagine a Diablo in night with strong weather and it's lights on. Diablo is the last mental Lambo but for some unkown reason it's outshadowed by newer ones which to me are more generic and built for competing with others. Lambo was way more independent before. Diablo was Lambo underneath not Audi S8! But I guess that Lambo is now selling a lot. I'm not saying that they sold out. I just hope that new Lambo, that will be unvieled at Pebble Beach this August, will be more mental like Diablo
I just love Diablos. They are so mental and raw. They feel unique like many 90's supercars. There is just something very dark about Diablo, something that makes it a mystery. Like it was meant to be driven, not to be a contender in a constant technology race. Because of that I find it very different from other supercars. I always imagine a Diablo in night with strong weather and it's lights on. Diablo is the last mental Lambo but for some unkown reason it's outshadowed by newer ones which to me are more generic and built for competing with others. Lambo was way more independent before. Diablo was Lambo underneath not Audi S8! But I guess that Lambo is now selling a lot. I'm not saying that they sold out. I just hope that new Lambo, that will be unvieled at Pebble Beach this August, will be more mental like Diablo
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I recently tested the Diablo GT and also the GT2. The GT2 is slower, but slightly more planted and less twitchy. The Diablo's natural predators are the Pagani Zonda C12S '00 and Saleen S7 '02. All three were within a single tenth of a second in my testing at Mid-Field Raceway on Comfort Soft tires.
In GT6, after purchase and before oil change, the specs are:
6.0L
571 hp / 7,500 rpm
465 ft-lb / 5,500 rpm
1,490 kg (3,285 lbs)
556 PP
In GT6, after purchase and before oil change, the specs are:
6.0L
571 hp / 7,500 rpm
465 ft-lb / 5,500 rpm
1,490 kg (3,285 lbs)
556 PP
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The GT2(stock) is horrible in slow hairpins. I love the sound and hesitation when shifting. Lovely car when concentrating on nailing apexes.
The GT. Fabulous.
Fuji F: Lap after lap, the car makes me dare go deeper on the brakes, quicker on the throttle, hang the tail out a bit more and just plain have fun. No need to look at the speedo or tach. The bull is fast! Great car in GT6.
The GT. Fabulous.
Fuji F: Lap after lap, the car makes me dare go deeper on the brakes, quicker on the throttle, hang the tail out a bit more and just plain have fun. No need to look at the speedo or tach. The bull is fast! Great car in GT6.
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Diablo GT was my favourite car when I was really young, about 5 years or so. I love the design. One of the true Lamborghinis.
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How about the Legacy B4 RSK? Hardly do I ever see any of these cars online.
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They're like unicorns.
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There's no replacement for displacement
Chev's had 350 Cid engines where Ford went with 302 and 281 Cid engines. Not to mention Ford wanting you to spend more money. Where the bowties were really good cars for the masses Ford Undercut the Camaro a bit, and left room for even higher performance Mustangs.
Mustang GT 99-04 ........260 hp (4.6 sohc)
Mustang Cobra 99-02 ....320 hp (4.6 dohc)
Mustang Cobra R 01 ......418 hp (5.4 dohc)
Mustang Cobra 03-04 ....420 hp (4.6 dohc - supercharged)
The Cobras were pretty good cars if you could get your hands on one.
'99 Mustang GT .............$22,855
'99 Camaro z/28 ............$24,341
'99 Mustang SVT Cobra ...$28,000 (the equivalent of 40k today)
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I have a few Legacys for drifting. The GT-B, the GT wagon and a Blitzen.
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I'm currently working in the game to buy a Shelby Daytona, because that is the most beautiful car in the world, am I right?
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I've never seen a Legacy online, but I had one when I was trying to replicate Gramps from MCM 
That was months ago so I don't exactly remember how the car handled and how fast it was.
That was months ago so I don't exactly remember how the car handled and how fast it was.
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Could I suggest the lotus esprit v8? Very fun car and very tunable
Or Esprit V8 GT or SE
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Nope
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The Diablo GT and Gallardo would make perfect opponents for a shuffle race.
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Could the Alfa 156 fit in as forgotten?
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Pretty much any Alfa would be forgotten in my opinion.
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Many of their cars, especially the FWD cars (namely the GT, GTV, 166, and 156) are pretty competent cars on the track.
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I've always thought of the 166 as being a photoshoped 156 since it has a longer and kinda scrunched up nose.
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The Diablo GT can be a competitive racer once you get to know how to drive it. I use RH in front and RS in back and it has proved to be very good in some online races. This week we're going back to slow and steady cars, if you can call this one that. This week's forgotten car is.....
The 156 was introduced at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show as the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155. Cars were assembled at Fiat Group factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy and General Motors facility in Rayong, Thailand (production in Thailand started March 2002 and lasted couple of years, cars were targeted for Asia Pacific markets). Between 1997 and 2005, 680,000 156s were produced, a huge success for the brand.
The 156 was available in saloon, Sportwagon estate and Crosswagon crossover bodystyles with seven engine configurations; it went through two facelifts, first in 2002 and then in 2003. The Sportwagon advertising campaign was made with actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The 156 saloon was discontinued late in 2005 in Europe, the four-wheel drive Q4 Crosswagon was produced to the end of 2007. The 156 was replaced with 159, which also spawned the Brera, the two door coupe that replaces the Alfa Romeo GTV along with its convertible sister the new Spider. The 156 won the 1998 European Car of the Year award.
So what do you think? Let me know and as always, keep the suggestions coming!!!
Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...UwfBsA&usg=AFQjCNF8wx6RiH02_6C8RELhMx_WYxMR1g
This true Italian sports sedan combined head turning good looks and excellent road manners.
Price: $40,230
Displacement: 2,492 cc
Max Power: 187 HP / 6,300 rpm
Max Torque: 163.4 ft-lb / 5,000 rpm
Drivetrain / Aspiration: FF / NA
Length: 174.4 in.
Width: 68.7 in.
Height: 55.7 in.
Weight: 1,320 kg
The Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 '98 (Thanks to @Grandea GTR for the suggestion). Never thought too much of this car but I've heard that it can be a competitive sleeper once tuned so I'll give it a try.Price: $40,230
Displacement: 2,492 cc
Max Power: 187 HP / 6,300 rpm
Max Torque: 163.4 ft-lb / 5,000 rpm
Drivetrain / Aspiration: FF / NA
Length: 174.4 in.
Width: 68.7 in.
Height: 55.7 in.
Weight: 1,320 kg
The 156 was introduced at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show as the replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155. Cars were assembled at Fiat Group factory in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy and General Motors facility in Rayong, Thailand (production in Thailand started March 2002 and lasted couple of years, cars were targeted for Asia Pacific markets). Between 1997 and 2005, 680,000 156s were produced, a huge success for the brand.
The 156 was available in saloon, Sportwagon estate and Crosswagon crossover bodystyles with seven engine configurations; it went through two facelifts, first in 2002 and then in 2003. The Sportwagon advertising campaign was made with actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The 156 saloon was discontinued late in 2005 in Europe, the four-wheel drive Q4 Crosswagon was produced to the end of 2007. The 156 was replaced with 159, which also spawned the Brera, the two door coupe that replaces the Alfa Romeo GTV along with its convertible sister the new Spider. The 156 won the 1998 European Car of the Year award.
So what do you think? Let me know and as always, keep the suggestions coming!!!
Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...UwfBsA&usg=AFQjCNF8wx6RiH02_6C8RELhMx_WYxMR1g
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Garage specs, no oil change:
2.5L
190 hp / 7,200 rpm
161 ft-lb / 5,000 rpm
1,320 kg (2,910 lbs)
387 pp
At Mid-Field Raceway, on Comfort Soft tires, no mods, tuning, or oil change. All aids off, ABS-1.
Other cars within 0.500 seconds of the Alfa:
1:31.404 - 390 - Mini Cooper S Countryman (R60) '11
1:31.414 - 401 - Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
1:31.417 - 377 - MG TF160 '03
1:31.580 - 399 - Pontiac Sunfire GXP Concept '02
1:31.606 - 387 - Toyota Corolla Runx Z Aerotourer '02
1:31.644 - 373 - Toyota 2000GT '67
1:31.757 - 371 - Toyota MR2 1600 G-Limited Super Charger '86
1:31.872 - 387 - Mazda Axela 23S '03
1:31.901 - 387 - Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V '98
1:31.920 - 394 - Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 '03
1:31.934 - 375 - Nissan Fairlady 2000 (SR311) '68
1:31.938 - 375 - Spoon CR-Z
1:31.967 - 378 - Nissan 240ZG (HS30) '71
1:31.968 - 382 - Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 T Sport '09
1:31.986 - 378 - Honda CR-X Del Sol SiR '92
1:32.124 - 388 - BMW 120d '04
1:32.247 - 385 - Citroën C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '05
1:32.375 - 388 - Toyota Celica 2000GT-Four (ST165) '86
It's a good-looking car and gives the Vectra a good run for its money.
2.5L
190 hp / 7,200 rpm
161 ft-lb / 5,000 rpm
1,320 kg (2,910 lbs)
387 pp
At Mid-Field Raceway, on Comfort Soft tires, no mods, tuning, or oil change. All aids off, ABS-1.
Other cars within 0.500 seconds of the Alfa:
1:31.404 - 390 - Mini Cooper S Countryman (R60) '11
1:31.414 - 401 - Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
1:31.417 - 377 - MG TF160 '03
1:31.580 - 399 - Pontiac Sunfire GXP Concept '02
1:31.606 - 387 - Toyota Corolla Runx Z Aerotourer '02
1:31.644 - 373 - Toyota 2000GT '67
1:31.757 - 371 - Toyota MR2 1600 G-Limited Super Charger '86
1:31.872 - 387 - Mazda Axela 23S '03
1:31.901 - 387 - Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V '98
1:31.920 - 394 - Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 '03
1:31.934 - 375 - Nissan Fairlady 2000 (SR311) '68
1:31.938 - 375 - Spoon CR-Z
1:31.967 - 378 - Nissan 240ZG (HS30) '71
1:31.968 - 382 - Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 T Sport '09
1:31.986 - 378 - Honda CR-X Del Sol SiR '92
1:32.124 - 388 - BMW 120d '04
1:32.247 - 385 - Citroën C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '05
1:32.375 - 388 - Toyota Celica 2000GT-Four (ST165) '86
It's a good-looking car and gives the Vectra a good run for its money.
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One last suggestion... the Pescarolo Sport Courage C60 - Peugeot Race Car '03.
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I have a feeling @CSMDuty11 would like this car.The Diablo GT can be a competitive racer once you get to know how to drive it. I use RH in front and RS in back and it has proved to be very good in some online races. This week we're going back to slow and steady cars, if you can call this one that. This week's forgotten car is.....
The Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 '98 (Thanks to @Grandea GTR for the suggestion). Never thought too much of this car but I've heard that it can be a competitive sleeper once tuned so I'll give it a try. Full stats and description to follow.
