Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here??
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Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here??
I was just reading through the latest EVO magazine (for those of you who have not read this publication yet - get it! It's total gearhead nirvana) and they test the latest offerings from Vauxhall (GM), Lotus (Ford) and the new Tommy Kaira speedster. Basically they are 200 hp (Honda or Lotus powered) 1800 hp cars with wicked body styling and available left hand drive.
The ad for the Vauxhall says "Funny how earth movers come in yellow and black"
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Since Honda is reluctant to bring the DC5 Type R to North America - maybe sports enthusiasts should instead pressure Ford/Lotus and GM/Vauxhall to bring these awesome cars to our shores.
Anybody have any other pics of these cars? I'm still searching.....
The ad for the Vauxhall says "Funny how earth movers come in yellow and black"
.Since Honda is reluctant to bring the DC5 Type R to North America - maybe sports enthusiasts should instead pressure Ford/Lotus and GM/Vauxhall to bring these awesome cars to our shores.
Anybody have any other pics of these cars? I'm still searching.....
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (Phat Bastard)
That Vauxhall/Opel Speedster looks good but the suspension is not well balanced (not so racy and too much understeer). The engine is a GM 4 cyl 2.2L 147 HP 
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (Phat Bastard)
Wow, does Ford own like every other car manufacturer now, especially the British ones (Aston Martin, Lotus, Jaguar, Land Rover). I think Cosworth is now owned by Audi/VW, not sure.
BTW - CW ownz
The ad for the Vauxhall says "Funny how earth movers come in yellow and black" .
BTW - CW ownz
The ad for the Vauxhall says "Funny how earth movers come in yellow and black"
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (DutchITR1689)
I saw a few Speedsters recently... they look good, but I never got a chance to hear one mashed.
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (Flux)
The Lotus Elise is on its way to the U.S....
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Craig - Who will have one... oh yes i will...
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (DutchITR1689)
That Vauxhall/Opel Speedster looks good but the suspension is not well balanced (not so racy and too much understeer). The engine is a GM 4 cyl 2.2L 147 HP
I think that they have new engines now.....I will check
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (Phat Bastard)
That Vauxhall/Opel Speedster looks good but the suspension is not well balanced (not so racy and too much understeer). The engine is a GM 4 cyl 2.2L 147 HP
Too much understeer??
I think that they have new engines now.....I will check
Too much understeer??
I think that they have new engines now.....I will check
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (DutchITR1689)
....either way 50k tag kinda makes it
and honda doesnt bring the type R over here b/c in its detuned form the older type R would walk all over the new one
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and honda doesnt bring the type R over here b/c in its detuned form the older type R would walk all over the new one
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (Phat Bastard)
BTW. Part of the article is here I think: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/roadtes...y.php?id=26569
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Re: Ford and GM have "Type R"s - why won't they bring them here?? (DutchITR1689)
I think it's an issue of crash-worthiness. If I remember correctly, the Elise couldn't pass the government's tests.
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