I have been thinking about this for a while now. If the 2002 6spd maxima can do 0-60 in 5.9 & the 1/4 = 14.3, then is it the fastest front wheel drive car, ever? The closest car I can think of{other then Altima} would probably be a CL/TL type-S? A integra Type R is a bit slower so what else is there? This idea of mine only holds true for the USA and Canada becuase I really have no clue what other country's have to offer.


Another thing, is the 2K2 the cheapest car with HID's? It's definatly the cheapest car with standard HID's that I can think of. I think it's the cheapest period.

Impressive Some one prove me wrong please!

 

I think the Holden Commodore is FWD.. if it is.. its the fastest.. it runs mid to high 13's.. its got a v8 in it

 

I think the Holden's are rear wheel drive.

How bout the Cadillac STS? I'm not sure of the acceleration time, but I remember it being fast too.

 

I have never even heard of that thing before . How old is it and who makes it?

 

The cadi is packing a 300 HP North star V8 but weighs a LOT more then the max and is only made in auto. There not that fast, mid 15's in the 1/4 and low 7's 0-60 I think. Definatly now match for a new max

 

yeah, even the base 2k2 maxima you can get for 24k comes standard with power seats and HID . there will be a SEA of HID in town soon, when everybody gets a maxima.

 

Holden SV 300:

 

Just checked the STS's #'s and it is pretty quick. 6.5 0-60 and 14.8 in the 1/4, still a bit slower then a max though.

 

I wish these were still made...

Dodge Spirit R/T and Chrysler Laser Turbo

 

R/T can be made DAMN quick. But the styling and reliability is HORRIBLE.

 

That car is really nice looking medic, were is it sold? Japan or Europe maybe?

 

Australia. Holden is a subsidiary of GM, they REALLY should send some of these cars here... Here ar some of there cars.





http://www.hsv.com.au/

 

Holden is the Australian branch of GM if I'm not mistaken.

 

Whoops too late.

Hey Medic aren't those cars based off the Catera/Omega platform?

 

Omega. Catera was Caddilac's rather bland attempt at copying these.

 

How fast is the saab viggen? 247 hp turbo fwd. I assume those are pretty fast too.

 

The saab 9-3 Viggen is the quickest saab to my knowlege. Road and track tested it at 6.4 0-60 and 15.0 in the 1/4.

 

Not quite. 6.5/15.0

 

So is the Holden Commodore a production car and is it deffently FWD?

 

Hmmm Holden is a horrible car...... I have driven one before. the road handling is real bad and worse of all, that car is an oil drinker.... you guys should feel lucky that they never import that car to USA..... hehe

 

Although I haven't driven the HSV commodore I remember reading a Car & Driver comparo between the HSV Commodore and the M5. They were rated almost equally in acceleration. The HSV fell short in shift action, but was superior in handling.

 

Like many people would say.... drive it to know... Basically, Holden in austrlia is like chevolet in USA...

 

Yes, those Holden vehicles are monsters, performance wise. I mean, to outhandle the M5??? I read that article, too.

Emax - As far as the cheapest with HIDs standard, I think the Maxima is it. But as for cheapest car with HIDs, or as an option, you are forgetting his little brother (age, not weight or size), the Altima.

Also, apprently it is a little-known fact that every Civic made for the LA market has HIDs. Because last time I was there, every single Civic ahd that blueish light to the headlights. And they come with these big wings and stuff. Freaky.

 

Yah, and the car is under 50grand US!! those lucky bums!

 

Current production by GM Australia and definitely rear wheel drive. The Aussies don't like front wheel drive so they get some really different cars from GM and Ford. Ford sells a Falcon which is based on a very developed Mustang chassis with RWD and also a Ranchero type vehicle. Lots of V8's available too.

For fast FWD cars - how about the old Shelby Turbo Dodge Omni GLH?

 

then the maxima might be the fastest FWD then .. E...

 

I hate to say it, but it might be an 85' Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
It could rip the 1/4 in 13.60@102MPH.

This ugly 3 door was 16th on this guy's Fast Ford's alltime list.. The one big catch is that maybe only 500 (homologation cars were built. But that amount technically meets a production value for racing requirements. Although, probably half were sold for street use in Europe.

 

lets go for current

 

I'm not a 100% positive but i think acura integra TYPE R is faster from 0-60.It does it in 6.1,6.2 secs.And if that not fast enough rsx type R in japan should be faster.

 

Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 - FWD - 0-60 in 4.8 seconds
Early 90's FWD Audi S4's - 6.1sec.

 

the current Type R runs 0 - 60 in 6.6 secs.. and we are not going to make assumptions on the japanese car since we don't know..

 

we're not taking into account cars in japan. and nope, the type r is not going to beat it from 0-60 if the driver of the 6spd knows what he is doing.

 

VR4's have always been AWD..

and Audi never had a FWD S4...

 

Ohk ur probly right about the Mitsu -- that I wasn't sure about -- but 91 - 92 Audi made FWD S4's....

 

Stop talking and check these out.

http://www.supercars.net/cars/2000@$Acura@$Integra%20Type-Rb.html


SO .............

 

so? it still says 0-60 in 6.2 which is slower than the 2k2 6spd.

 

big deal..

when will you Acura Mag Racers ever learn if you can post a magazine link.. I can post one too thats going to show you my point

so you stop talking.. and check this ..

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...lass=42&page=2

 

hey hey I"m not a mag racer -- I didn't post a link

Got nuttin but love for the Maxis I was gonna buy one

 

i didn't quote you.. and i said Acura Mag racers..

 

that's kinda funny if the new max is the fastest FWD car ever in the US.