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Old 03-24-2010, 07:50 PM   #74 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Nick911sc View Post
He just posted this LOL

"Japanese peak horsepower numbers are really misleading, or German horsepower is really understated. 2xx hp boxsters pull with 3xx hp nissans. I don't know if they have inefficient drivetrains or what, but I've never been impressed. My 325i was competitive against 350z on the track, even on straightaways. "
Broad powerbands are a big part of it, but again...

Best part is 95% of BMW drivers I've met (and I've been active on forums for years) couldn't drive their way out of a wet paper bag, yet they're all gods gift to driving under a very thin veil of humility. Lotus guys on the other hand, are usually humble about their driving abilities, and tend not to talk down about other cars. Interesting how either a car's community will corrupt you (or maybe those people are just attracted to those cars?)
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