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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4
even cheaper route is the new INFINITI M56 with 420hp.
but getting m56 to 490hp would be hard coz' it's na. tt on the 550? given the history of 335, a much more feasible solution
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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How about the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo. 500hp and its a 4 door
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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How about the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo. 500hp and its a 4 door
lol price tag?
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol price tag?
Probably less than building a reliable 500hp GS
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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or just wait for new GS-F. (keeping my fingers crossed)
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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i wouldnt hold my breath for the gs-f.
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol price tag?
Its only a mere $135K
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
but getting m56 to 490hp would be hard coz' it's na. tt on the 550? given the history of 335, a much more feasible solution
The VQ (V6) Nissan / Infiniti engine is good to work on. Not the V8. No aftermarket support.
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