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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370
HP is more of an american issue than a JDM issue. If they can push V8 performance numbers on paper while providing a 4 banger like ride they will succeed more than by just reaching some magic hp number to appease the market. 370hp on a 2800lb car would probably feel like more than 415hp on a 3200lb car.
That said, the real goal should be, 12.5 second quarters, staying above 1g, improving torque response and building a lightweight platform with grippy tires and wide wheel width... Which hp number does it? That's a secondary issue.
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I said is much in another post and agree 100%, but HP sells cars, here in America and Nissan isn't selling crap. It's the same reason all these forumites froth at the mouth over the GT-R's mid-2's 0-60. They love the numbers game, even though that's not at all what the car is about in the least.