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MK2 ford escort FTW!

^^ Sorry thats a 70's design

read before wasting ya time on a post^^^^

MK2 Ford Escort FTW!

madbung...... heres a little read for ya http://www.fordescortmk2ownersclub.co.uk/pages/story.html

why do i bother.......mondays suck

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the vl was never a good design, it took tom walkinshores race team a whole year of development and millions of dollars to make that car not only look good but reduce the drag effecent low enough to be competetive agianst the likes of the jaguar, cosworths and even the volvo's let alone a nissan skyline.

^^ Sorry thats a 70's design

read before wasting ya time on a post^^^^

MK2 Ford Escort FTW!

madbung...... heres a little read for ya http://www.fordescortmk2ownersclub.co.uk/pages/story.html

why do i bother.......mondays suck

:D

Had a read and learnt nothing new, thanks for the link .

Production 1974-1980

Assembly Halewood, England & Saarlouis, Germany

Body style(s) 2-door saloon

4-door saloon

3-door estate

Engine(s) 1100 xflow ,1300 xflow, 1600 xflow and also the 2000 cc pinto

Length 163 in (4140 mm) (estate)

Width 61.8 in (1570 mm)

Height 55.65 in (1414 mm)

Curb weight 1940 lb (880 kg) approx

Just as i said It's a 70's design

Good post, valid point...you're welcome?

1. Audi Quattro Sport

2. Skyline R32 GTR

3. Mazda MX5

4. Ferrari F40

5. Peogeot 205 Gti

6. Mercedes 190E Evo III

7. BMW E30 M3

8. Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500

9. Holden VL "Walkinshaw"

10. Subaru Brumby 4WD

All chosen because they suceeded admirably in their intended function and weren't run-ons like 911 Porsche etc....

I have a real soft spot for cars from the 80s. I've been lucky enough to own or drive many of the interesting ones that were available in Australia.

From the era, the Ferrari 288GTO would be the one that excites me most in terms of looks and character. However, I'll never be able to afford one, so it's a bit irrelevant.

In my opinion, the best cars from that era are the ones that still feel like competent products today.

The following ten are all cars that I've driven in the last few years and have still been a pleasure:

1. 1988 Honda CR-X. Still looks sweet, revs willingly and corners well.

2.1989 Lexus LS 400. Amazingly quiet and refined for an old car. And so much cheaper to own than Jaguars, BMWs and Mercs.

3. 1987 BMW M3. Fantastic, balanced FR layout, solid body, comfortable seats and willing performer.

4. 1989 Mazda MX5. Again, a delightful FR chassis, sharp steering, pleasant 1.6 engine, cheap and reliable.

5. 1981 Audi Quattro. Good looks, nice throb from 5 cylinder

6. 1988 Toyota MR 2 AW11. Excellent ride/handling compromise (thanks to Lotus), great engine and gear change .

7. 1989 Nissan GT-R R32. Fantastic performance, reasonable size, good seats, precise gear change, better than its race track rivals.

8. 1987 Mercedes Benz 300E. Solid, well made saloon. Very good at everything, bad at nothing.

9. 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo. Developed thoroughly for '89 with 250bhp, superb handling and brakes, excellent build quality.

10. 1985 VK Group A Commodore. Really needs the 5 speed gear box, can sound good, fun FR handling, not too big.

(I haven't included the Mercedes 190E EVO II because it wasn't launched until early 1990)

The most over rated cars from the period are:

1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9. Drove a low mileage one recently and it felt flimsy, slow and harsh. Plus the gear change is crook.

1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. Such a gap between image and reality with these. Uncomfortable, expensive to maintain, not super quick.

1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth. A really cheap feeling car, old school turbo response, flimsy body.

interesting list sanjuu-ni, but are we talking about car design (aesthetics)? or judging it on how the car handles/performs in a straight line..

if thats the case then ill also back the 84-89 Toyota MR2 AW11

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and the Lancia Delta S4 for its pure insanity

"Unofficial figures claimed the S4 could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h on gravel in just 2.3 seconds." Considering that was 21 years ago (much older technology than now) AND on gravel AND out of a 1.8L that is FAST.

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EDIT: and R3380Y, the 911 is most certainly not a 1980s design, just an 80s facelift if anything :(

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BMW E30 coupe shape, for damn sure! What a hot design. The M3 is just so good looking, and the 325iS is just as nice with the MTech2 bodykit. Although that might've only come out in early 90s. Not too sure. I'll get some pics when I'm home.

That white FC RX7 above it so hot! Love it.

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