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01-08-14, 05:11 PM
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Some good news, looks like the RCF will put out 480 HP (up from previous estimates of 460). That's a substantial bump compared to the M4.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2ppl6A1Hl
"The ideal Atkinson cycle captures and compresses an amount of air that, when combusted and expanded throughout the entire power cycle, results in a cylinder pressure that's near atmospheric at the bottom of the piston's stroke, meaning the engine has wrung every bit of energy out of the fuel. Drop the hammer, and those valves shut in time to give you the full 12.3:1 compression (up from 11.8:1) and 5.0 liters of furious power -- 480 horses' worth (up substantially from the IS F's 416). A newly modified version of the current D4S direct-injection with secondary port injection helps make all this work. Torque ratings and further specifications are pending.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2prLKtozH
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http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2ppl6A1Hl
"The ideal Atkinson cycle captures and compresses an amount of air that, when combusted and expanded throughout the entire power cycle, results in a cylinder pressure that's near atmospheric at the bottom of the piston's stroke, meaning the engine has wrung every bit of energy out of the fuel. Drop the hammer, and those valves shut in time to give you the full 12.3:1 compression (up from 11.8:1) and 5.0 liters of furious power -- 480 horses' worth (up substantially from the IS F's 416). A newly modified version of the current D4S direct-injection with secondary port injection helps make all this work. Torque ratings and further specifications are pending.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2prLKtozH
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01-08-14, 05:13 PM
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Would've been nice if it was 500 HP (for bragging rights) but 480 is extremely competitive in this segment. Even if the RCF is a bit heavier than previously anticipated, it might still shine from a power to weight ratio standpoint.
01-08-14, 05:27 PM
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I am not a fan of how it looks. The front of the car is by far the worst part of it. It has terrible lines and the headlights and grille are just ugly. I do like the interior except for the hideous steering wheel, but that is an easy enough change.
01-08-14, 05:39 PM
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01-08-14, 07:59 PM
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not a fan. way to busy and it looks way to bulbous and bulging all over. interior is nice but the entire car looks like someone took one of those squishy toys that eyes bulge out of it when you squeeze it.
car looks like someone squeezed it and the lights, bumpers, fenders, are all exploding out of it.
Our current gen F's are much more aesthetically pleasing IMO.
car looks like someone squeezed it and the lights, bumpers, fenders, are all exploding out of it.
Our current gen F's are much more aesthetically pleasing IMO.
I hope it looks better in real life.