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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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I saw this cruising SLOWLY on the e-way the other day and had to slow down to 40 (i've never gone under 50 when its open) to catch a picture of it. It kinda had a spyker front with a lf-a rear. Couldn't get a good look at the emblem. Funny thing is that when he passed me up he floored it and so did I? Now I dont know if he half assed it but I stayed right behind him. From his exhaust note it definitely sounded as if he was at WOT. Any guesses?

P.S Sorry but the phonecam was all I had
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Looks like a fisker. Or maybe an LFA.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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looks like one of those new saturn coupe
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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look at the size of those rims...
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Alexusoftime
looks like one of those new saturn coupe
Not at all. Well maybe from this pic but I am SURE it wasnt the saturn.

Originally Posted by newr
look at the size of those rims...
Yes, the rims did look huge and had a great exhaust note.

It did have a targa-style top though if that helps any.
I did see something that looked like maserati's trident emblem but with more flare. Maybe a couple of extra tips. I couldnt make it out though. It was a pretty cool car. It looked like it was being driven by Hansel from Zoolander sans blue-steel.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Alexusoftime
looks like one of those new saturn coupe
i agree ... i'm thinking pontiac solstice coupe ... i know they're working on one
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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it's a hard to tell! What car is this?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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I say Saturn Sky coupe as well. Comparing it to the 3 series next to it, it's about the right length. Looks like a two seater, the taillights are in the right place as a Sky coupe twin.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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Sorry guys but its not any of these. I marked the car where it had accent lines and such. I am now obsessed with finding out what this damn car is. I pride myself in being able to name a good 90% of cars. Ok maybe 80%.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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this is pissing me off...i hate it when I don't know what kind of car it is....

did it have manufacturer's plate?? If so, could be some kind of concept...dunno doing what in Chicago.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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It looks like a lightly camo'ed Sky.
Fender arches match, exhaust outlets match, looks like I can see a fender vent too. The third brake light matches. It looks like a test mule for a Sky coupe. Where was this photo taken?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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does this help any?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=4243

Could THIS possibly be what you saw? There is already a CL thread on it.

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=4243

Could THIS possibly be what you saw? There is already a CL thread on it.
I don't think so. This is clearly a two seat the rumored Toyota RWD coupe is 2+2.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
I don't think so. This is clearly a two seat the rumored Toyota RWD coupe is 2+2.
I have to apologize, folks.....that "egad" head-slapping icon got stuck in my post accidentally. It was not meant to be rude or contemptuous. I edited it.


Koma...I agree that it is most likely a reworked Saturn Sky coupe, but there are some differences between the Internet Sky coupe pictures and the admittedly fuzzy outlines on the car in the picture. Still, there are several similiarities.

I mentioned just the possibility of the new Toyota RWD coupe because I couldn't find any rear-end shots of it to verify or unverify it either way. The side profile is more or less similiar.
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