Goddamnit

"PS9" (PS9) 02/09/2014 at 13:53 • Filed to: None

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We were thiiiiiiiis close to a practical, long lasting, easy (by Japanese Mid engine car standards) to maintain Testarossa clone. I'm glad the NSX happened because if it didn't and this didn't take it's place...man, you and I wouldn't be friends anymore, Japan.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:05

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That looks fucking incredible.

GhostZ > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:07

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This is the exact question that keeps me up at night. It's the Cuban Missile Crisis of Japanese Automobiles.

GhostZ > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:08

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Also, the 1987 version looks even better:

Though the rear is sort of 90s-tastic.

daender > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:11

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My only worry is this, the 300ZX's twin turbo engine bay is a nightmare to work on. I can't imagine mounting it horizontally and behind those sloping c-pillars would improve things.

AthomSfere > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:12

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Wait, so a Japanese Fiero?

NinetyQ > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:16

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Why not a Fiero GT?

Or an MR2?

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > NinetyQ 02/09/2014 at 14:41

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R32 Skyline rims on that MR-2! So nice!

Orange Exige > PS9 02/09/2014 at 14:49

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That is an awesome-looking car I've never heard of before.

That's really too bad that they never made it. Was it supposed to be a reasonably priced sports car like the MR2 or something more along the lines of the NSX?
If it was supposed to be an MR2 competitor... ugh that makes me even sadder. I can tell that this exudes sweetness.

Textured Soy Protein > PS9 02/09/2014 at 15:02

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Looks more like a Berlinetta Boxer than a Testarossa to me.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 02/09/2014 at 15:45

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Extra points for it not being a T-top.

PardonMyFlemish16 > daender 02/09/2014 at 16:05

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Probably would have had a VQ in it. Sounds pretty delicious actually

daender > PardonMyFlemish16 02/09/2014 at 16:40

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Nope, this a pic of the engine, it's a VG30 non-turbo motor. Although the MID4 II has the twin-turbo engine.

edit: re-hosting image...

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > JACU - I've got bonifides. 02/09/2014 at 17:03

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Just saw that! Internet points for you.