Ludachris
Founder & Zookeeper
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- Nov 12, 2001
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Newcastle,
California
Wow, lot's of different opinions here...
I saw the car at the show and didn't realize what it was. I figured it was just a concept turbo V6. It looked nice. But I seriously doubt that anything like that will ever make it to production, especially in turbo AWD form. Not with Mitsu in its current financial state. Unless that car will be the savior of the company, which I seriously doubt, there is no chance.
However, while reading the opinion that the 4G63 has done all it can do and is outdated - tell that to GM. They've been using the same small block motor for just about everything forever. Sure, it's changed over time, but it still has the same roots, and has proven to be successful for the company. Even the new Z06 uses old school technology and blows away almost every other production car on the road. It doesn't matter if the design becomes a little dated. If it's a good design and works efficiently, it will last a long time. Especially for a company who can't afford more R&D. If it works, it works. And Mitsu probably won't (and shouldn't) get caught up in the big displacement battle. Turbos level the playing field and keep gas mileage where it should be. If anything, they need to figure out how to make a lighter car so that torque isn't such a big issue.
Back on topic - I like this concept car. But if it doesn't make it to market in turbo AWD form (which I'm sure it won't), what does it matter? Cars like this are nice to dream about, but they don't sell that well and few who want them can afford them. This car would probably cost at least $35k+. How many DSMers can afford that? Everyone else will go buy a better (or more practical) car for that money. It wouldn't even be around long enough for us to learn about the build quality. Hey, at least it looks nice. That's worth something these days with all the ugly ass designs that are coming out.
I saw the car at the show and didn't realize what it was. I figured it was just a concept turbo V6. It looked nice. But I seriously doubt that anything like that will ever make it to production, especially in turbo AWD form. Not with Mitsu in its current financial state. Unless that car will be the savior of the company, which I seriously doubt, there is no chance.
However, while reading the opinion that the 4G63 has done all it can do and is outdated - tell that to GM. They've been using the same small block motor for just about everything forever. Sure, it's changed over time, but it still has the same roots, and has proven to be successful for the company. Even the new Z06 uses old school technology and blows away almost every other production car on the road. It doesn't matter if the design becomes a little dated. If it's a good design and works efficiently, it will last a long time. Especially for a company who can't afford more R&D. If it works, it works. And Mitsu probably won't (and shouldn't) get caught up in the big displacement battle. Turbos level the playing field and keep gas mileage where it should be. If anything, they need to figure out how to make a lighter car so that torque isn't such a big issue.
Back on topic - I like this concept car. But if it doesn't make it to market in turbo AWD form (which I'm sure it won't), what does it matter? Cars like this are nice to dream about, but they don't sell that well and few who want them can afford them. This car would probably cost at least $35k+. How many DSMers can afford that? Everyone else will go buy a better (or more practical) car for that money. It wouldn't even be around long enough for us to learn about the build quality. Hey, at least it looks nice. That's worth something these days with all the ugly ass designs that are coming out.
