It's not so much the power levels as it is the effects of having the "collector" integrated in the head. Manufacturers do this to get the engine up to temp as quickly as possible for emissions during startup, and to lower exhaust temps post startup during normal operations, again for emissions. The downside to this, is what the consequences in drastic change in heat caused by over-boosting (600hp, 700hp, 800hp, etc..) will have on head warping...not lifting, warping. This is why at high HP levels, having bigger ports for exhausts and having the collector farther away from the head is ideal in over-boosting when more heat is generated. Look at most turbo systems out there, the collector is outside the head, to dissipate heat away from the head. What BMW is doing, is keeping the heat on the head and relying on the cooling system to take temps down. However, is the MKV cooling system ready for 600HP, 700HP, etc...??? That is why I wonder if Tada San's statement about this motor being 700HP capable was tested in a different environment or with a different cylinder head??
I need to go test drive a Shelby! I'm not a mustang fan per se, but those Shelby's look pretty sweet and are starting to grow on me
I would yes. I've already asked myself this same question with all of these cars actually. The closest winners being a gt350 or a camaro zl1. Bang for the buck you really can't beat the Camaro especially a used one. The gt350.....also just a special car. Ive always been a fan of JDM so maybe thats whats pulling me towards the Supra. I am also not counting out those and other alternatives....if this car with the current specs is priced too high then I still may end up with a different car.
nice find
I was never a huge Mustang fan either, but the Shelby's don't really drive or feel like Mustangs to be honest. I know it sounds crazy, but they feel more "exotic". They even look unique and have alot of cool Cobra pieces to remind you that you are in something special. The seats alone make you feel like you are in a racecar. I highly recommend you drive one. Not sure if the dealers will let you take them out for test drives, I know they definitely won't on the GT350R's. American cars have stepped up their game big time in the past 5 years. They are the new "tuner" cars and the features and options they come standard with nowadays make some imports look like Yugo's.
Thanks a lot.
So, aside from the MkV Supra, the rest of the models on the list are also Austrian made cars? I wonder how Austrian made cars will affect the pricing of the car...Hi,
I found this at an Toyota exhibition
Maybe this is interesting for you folks
Austrian made car.
Only the Supra is made in Austria. The other models are all made at different factories. You can see it on the starting Letter on the VIN. Some were just Prototypes I guess. The others cars are made in England (VIN starting with S) , Japan (Starting with J) and Turkey (starting with N).So, aside from the MkV Supra, the rest of the models on the list are also Austrian made cars? I wonder how Austrian made cars will affect the pricing of the car...
I lowkey have a grudge against the Camaro now,the rough seating on the SS hurt my back a bit
