Show Us The Best Shooting Brake

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:19 • Filed to: Show Us, Shooting Brake, OppositeLock

Shooting Brakes are, dare I say it, the ultimate expression of our Jalopnik sense (over manuals, diesels, and miatas), so show us the best shooting brake, be it a concept or reality.

DISCUSSION (38)

Brian Silvestro > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:21

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Brian Silvestro > Brian Silvestro
02/15/2014 at 17:24

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will_kern > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:24

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Nerd-Vol > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:25

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I love these things.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:26

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MGC GTS

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jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Brian Silvestro
02/15/2014 at 17:27

The two cars I came here to post. Well done, thanks!

Big Bubba Ray > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:29

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Wagon or shooting brake, whatever the hell you want to call it. It sure is stunning.

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:30

I'll throw this baby into the fray.

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THOMAS5 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:30

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BKRM3 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:38

You nailed it. The FF is the best one. Driving that thing is unreal. I only got an hour or so in it, but let me assure you - the FF is the TRUTH.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:44

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Big Bubba Ray > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 17:48

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Can't forget the 250GT Breadvan!

Milky > Nerd-Vol
02/15/2014 at 17:48

Uhhh ….. not quite sure that counts.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Nerd-Vol
02/15/2014 at 17:58

Not a shooting brake, sir

Manuél Ferrari > BKRM3
02/15/2014 at 18:09

did you write up an oppo post about it?

Leadbull > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 18:10

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Panther Ferrari 365 GTB/4

RW53104 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 18:14

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RW53104 > RW53104
02/15/2014 at 18:15

" What the fuck is this, Bill?"

"Just smile and shut up."

Nerd-Vol > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
02/15/2014 at 18:32

Please enlighten me to how it isn't.

And I am genuinely curious, because folks struggle to give a concise definition of what a wagon/hatchback is. I would really like to see what the concrete definition of what a shooting brake is, because I sure haven't found one.

jovimon7 > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 18:52

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Callaway !

BKRM3 > Manuél Ferrari
02/15/2014 at 19:11

Nah. I think I only took one picture, and the roads were pretty wet that day. Oppo readers expect content!

Manuél Ferrari > BKRM3
02/15/2014 at 19:13

Haha I am satisfied with quick stories. Pics aren't needed!

Did the car drive lighter than it is?

TwoFortified > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 19:16

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BKRM3 > Manuél Ferrari
02/15/2014 at 19:43

It was hard to get a feel for the weight with the grip level I had. That, and the 650hp v12 was a bit overwhelming to the senses. It felt like it was entirely rear wheel drive, it felt like it didn't have back seats or a hatch for luggage, and it felt like it was worth the jail time to hear the engine at 8,000 rpm on a 35mph twisty road. I've had a couple drives that were absolutely transformative. My first time driving a modern 911 (997 C2S manual with sport exhaust and PCCBs) was one and the FF was the other. I've been in other Ferraris, a GT-R and of course a lot of M cars. There are a lot of wonderful cars out there but the FF was a revelation.

Manuél Ferrari > BKRM3
02/15/2014 at 19:48

IT SOUNDS AWESOME!!!

Manuél Ferrari > BKRM3
02/15/2014 at 19:48

The FF really does sound amazing. It's a very large and heavy car. But it seems like it drives like a sports car.

And that 997 you drove sounds awesome too. I should have waited until I could afford a C2S with sport exhaust and PCCBs. Damn it...

BKRM3 > Manuél Ferrari
02/15/2014 at 19:50

Lol. Don't be too hard on yourself. The rule is "buy the best 911 you can afford" not "buy the best 911" - because there is always a better one!

Manuél Ferrari > BKRM3
02/15/2014 at 19:51

haha good point!!!

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 20:03

Unlimited funds (funs?), hands-down the FF.

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DeltawingGothamDeserves > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 20:40

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Rotary. Need I say more?

jayemwhy > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/15/2014 at 21:06

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jayemwhy > Nerd-Vol
02/15/2014 at 21:25

A coupe with a wagon rear. But you're right it is hard to define. I reckon its mostly down to the proportions of the car, if you elongated the front of civic -so the bonnet to cabin ratio is closer to 50/50- it would probably be a shooting brake.