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Originally Posted by Bifta
edit: Lotus Esprit Turbo, £7995, reputed top track speed of over 180mph, 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, the only problem is it's I believe a 2.2 litre engine, still half of that of the Corvette though, and with a marked improvement of over half a second in acceleration and it leaves your 'bus' in the dust top speed wise.
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For $22,000, I can get a very decent C5 Corvette. August 1 issue of Car and Driver, on page 144:
0-60 in 3.8 seconds
1/4 mile in 12.4 sec
Top Speed: 185 mph
Comparing with the Lotus (ironically a GM car), $18,000 will get you a very decent C4, perhaps a C5.
0-60: 4.4 seconds
Top speed: 170 mph
I'm sorry. Your argument that a 1.6L engine will outperform a 5.7L engine just does not hold water.