Originally posted by asianautica
I don't agree with you about the Skyline and Supra statement though. I don't think they are modern muscle cars at all. All three are 6 cylinders. Skyline is a 2.6L, Supra is 3.0L (?), and NSX is 3.2L. So how can you say the other two are modern muscle cars? NSX has the largest displacement and NSX is the newest out of the three. Who ever said it's about HP anyways, all three are similar in HP and their performance are similar as well. The Skyline and Supra are no handling slouch either. The Skyline has AWD w/ 4 wheel steering. The Skyline is a marval of engineering and design for Nissan and same goes for the Supra. Toyota and Nissan can say the same about their car as well and their statement is just as valid. The Skyline and Supra engine can output 600HP on stock internal with no problem. Wouldn't you say that's an engineering marvel? Both engine after strengthening can also reach 1000HP with some effort. All that from an engine that's 3L or less. I say that's pretty amazing to me. They also rev pretty high as well. Not sure what the supra red like is at but I think the Skyline red line is 8000+ RPM. Styling is quite subjective. Many people love the look of the Skyline and the Supra. Those two car can pack 4 people and still haul a$$.
You misunderstood my point entirely. The Supra and Skyline are based on power (which has nothing to do with engine displacement), and the NSX is built on finesse.
It all depends on what you consider a marvel, but the Supra and Skyline never made a very big impact in Stuttgart or Modena. They certainly didn't get memos saying that maybe there was another way this time around.
Pure power is not impressive to me. You just contradicted yourself saying they aren't muscle cars when you talk about how many horsies their intrnals can take. I never said they were handling slouches. A new Skyline would hand an NSX its ass on the track. But this is a 12 year old NSX. BTW, all 3 are similiar in horsepower because of Japan's gentleman's agreement. You and I both know the newer skylines pack far more than 290 horsepower and they come from the factory made to be modified.
We both have different opinions on 3 very different cars, no point in typing any more since we both understand each other.