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As the title says, i was bored, and thought it'd be interesting to see everyone's tastes when it comes to cars we'll never get to own... 
Which are your favorites, and why? Hopefully this won't turn into a McLaren F1/Bugatti Veyron thread... 
I'll start the thread by sharing my all time favorites, in no particular order.
The car i'd start with would be the Jaguar XJ220 . The original conceptcar had a V12 and was 4wd, but the production version ended up being a Twinturbo V6. Doesn't matter. It's still the most exquisite car ever built, even though it's well over a decade in age. It might not be the fastest car out there, not even the most agile one, but i just love it.
Also worth a mention, the Lamborghini Miura. Hard to believe it dates back from the late 60s early 70s, with those looks. I just can't find words to describe this one... It's almost magic.
Finally for now, the Honda/Acura NSX. Why would i choose a 290hp, V6 Honda? Well, for one, Ayrton Senna help set up the drivetrain/suspension. At the time of its introduction, in early 1990, Formula 1 had just ended the Turbo Era, and it just so happened Honda dominated that era, with, you guessed it, a V6. The NSX is Honda's way of showcasing what they learned during all those years. Looks undermotored and overpriced, doesn't it? Not really. At the time of its launch, in 1990, it was faster than both the 964 Porsche 911 and the Ferrari 348. When the 993 911 was launched, it was still slower than the NSX, for thousands more. Same thing for the F355. Only now, now that the NSX is a good 13 year old, does the 911 and the 360 Modena finally eclipse its performance, and not by much, suffice to say, considering the price difference. The NSX was (and still is) much more reliable and user friendly than the baby Ferrari could ever hope to be, and this nearly killed Ferrari (too bad it didn't happen...) who had to take dramatic measures to claim back the enthusiasts' hearts.
Furthermore, the latest NSX-R lapped the legendary Nurburgring Nordscheifle in 7 minutes 56 seconds, only 6 seconds slower than the Porsche 911 GT2, which has 160 hp more, and a chassis that isn't 13 years old. The NSX is unloved by many, and that makes it even better. 👍
Which are your favorites, and why? Hopefully this won't turn into a McLaren F1/Bugatti Veyron thread... I'll start the thread by sharing my all time favorites, in no particular order.
The car i'd start with would be the Jaguar XJ220 . The original conceptcar had a V12 and was 4wd, but the production version ended up being a Twinturbo V6. Doesn't matter. It's still the most exquisite car ever built, even though it's well over a decade in age. It might not be the fastest car out there, not even the most agile one, but i just love it.
Also worth a mention, the Lamborghini Miura. Hard to believe it dates back from the late 60s early 70s, with those looks. I just can't find words to describe this one... It's almost magic.
Finally for now, the Honda/Acura NSX. Why would i choose a 290hp, V6 Honda? Well, for one, Ayrton Senna help set up the drivetrain/suspension. At the time of its introduction, in early 1990, Formula 1 had just ended the Turbo Era, and it just so happened Honda dominated that era, with, you guessed it, a V6. The NSX is Honda's way of showcasing what they learned during all those years. Looks undermotored and overpriced, doesn't it? Not really. At the time of its launch, in 1990, it was faster than both the 964 Porsche 911 and the Ferrari 348. When the 993 911 was launched, it was still slower than the NSX, for thousands more. Same thing for the F355. Only now, now that the NSX is a good 13 year old, does the 911 and the 360 Modena finally eclipse its performance, and not by much, suffice to say, considering the price difference. The NSX was (and still is) much more reliable and user friendly than the baby Ferrari could ever hope to be, and this nearly killed Ferrari (too bad it didn't happen...) who had to take dramatic measures to claim back the enthusiasts' hearts.
Furthermore, the latest NSX-R lapped the legendary Nurburgring Nordscheifle in 7 minutes 56 seconds, only 6 seconds slower than the Porsche 911 GT2, which has 160 hp more, and a chassis that isn't 13 years old. The NSX is unloved by many, and that makes it even better. 👍
), and its lighter and more powerful. What really made me love this car were its doors 
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