The Lexus IS350 is the fastest..
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Originally Posted by diablo1
We were originally talking about V6 sports sedans... That would rule out the SRT8-type cars as well as the S4.
"5) N-A 4-door sedan w/ automatic transmission"
The 340hp S4 can be had with an auto tranny and it's naturally aspirated.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
I'm talking about this category from the original post:
"5) N-A 4-door sedan w/ automatic transmission"
The 340hp S4 can be had with an auto tranny and it's naturally aspirated.
"5) N-A 4-door sedan w/ automatic transmission"
The 340hp S4 can be had with an auto tranny and it's naturally aspirated.
Now if they made the RS4 with an auto, *that* would win this category hands down. 420 hp NA V8, 0-60 in 4.7-4.8.
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The transmission of the M5 is a manual with an automated clutch. Although it can function like an automatic, it is generally considered by most as a manual since it does not have a torque converter.
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Originally Posted by diablo1
But it doesn't really have faster 0-60 than the IS350. I've seen 5.3-5.6 seconds, same range as the IS350.
Now if they made the RS4 with an auto, *that* would win this category hands down. 420 hp NA V8, 0-60 in 4.7-4.8.
Now if they made the RS4 with an auto, *that* would win this category hands down. 420 hp NA V8, 0-60 in 4.7-4.8.
Anyway, it makes sense that it's about the same times as the IS350. The S4 auto has 11% more power, but it also weighs 11% more, mainly due to the AWD and the heavier V8.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
Didn't know that the S4 was even tested by anyone.
Anyway, it makes sense that it's about the same times as the IS350. The S4 auto has 11% more power, but it also weighs 11% more, mainly due to the AWD and the heavier V8.
Anyway, it makes sense that it's about the same times as the IS350. The S4 auto has 11% more power, but it also weighs 11% more, mainly due to the AWD and the heavier V8.
Here is one review that says 0-60 in 5.3 sec, but I'm not familiar with this source so I don't know if it's reputable:
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z10609/default.aspx
These people say 5.4 seconds with the manual, 5.7 with the auto, for the Avant (wagon) model:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...181.A9674.html
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Originally Posted by Badman Forever
I just did some more research online about the acura nsx automatic and manual. it seems the auto v6 gets down to the low-mid 14s 1/4 mi. the manual v6 gets down to the low-mid 13s 1/4 mi. but anyhow, the nsx production has already ceased and it's replacement engine on the next incarnation will be something larger. the is350 now reigns as the n/a production v6 king!
You are right though. When the NSX producton ends at the end of the year which is now, the IS350 will probably be the NA V6 current production king for a little while My gues though is Infiniti with the updated G35 engine will match it, and the upcoming Infiniti GTR will probably take over as king for a long time after that.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
The automatic NSX's on a conservative day did a low to flat 14 seconds. On average they usually did much better than that. Manual 5-Speed NA1 NSX's were solid mid 13 second cars and lower on good days. Manual 6-Speed NA-2 cars were solid low to flat 13 second cars and on a good day have been printed in magazines to have done a 12.8 second 1/4 miles. Those are just the normal USDM versions. If we through in the JDM S-Zero, Type S, and of course the NSX Type R versions we are looking at near mid 12 seconds on a good day for the NSX-R and easy 12.8s.
You are right though. When the NSX producton ends at the end of the year which is now, the IS350 will probably be the NA V6 current production king for a little while My gues though is Infiniti with the updated G35 engine will match it, and the upcoming Infiniti GTR will probably take over as king for a long time after that.
You are right though. When the NSX producton ends at the end of the year which is now, the IS350 will probably be the NA V6 current production king for a little while My gues though is Infiniti with the updated G35 engine will match it, and the upcoming Infiniti GTR will probably take over as king for a long time after that.
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But, IS350 NA engine makes 306hp and Supra Turbo makes 320.
Back 1997 Toyota Supra stop production cars, Toyota bring up new baby IS350 fights other high performaces sport sedan segment? Not as good Toyota Supra handling and styling too!
Back 1997 Toyota Supra stop production cars, Toyota bring up new baby IS350 fights other high performaces sport sedan segment? Not as good Toyota Supra handling and styling too!
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