Nissan vs. Lotus. vs. Porsche

Discussion in 'Internal Combustion' started by CarGuy, Jun 4, 2009.

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Which One?

Lotus 2 vote(s) 4.1%
Porsche 30 vote(s) 61.2%
Nissan 17 vote(s) 34.7%
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  1. CarGuy New Member

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    2010 Lotus Evora Specifications
    Drivetrain
    Transmission 6 Speed Manual
    Layout Mid-Engine, RWD
    Engine
    Engine Type Mid-mounted, transverse, DOHC VVTi
    Displacement 3456 cc
    Horsepower 276 hp @ 6400 rpm
    Torque 252 lb-ft. @ 4700 rpm
    Curb Weight 2976 lbs
    Performance
    Fuel Economy 31 mpg (combined cycle)
    0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 4.9 sec
    Top Speed Approx. 160 mph
    Coefficient of Drag 0.33
    Base Price: $75,000

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    2009 Porsche Carrera S
    Drivetrain
    Transmission 7 Speed PDK
    Layout Rear-Engine, RWD
    Engine
    Engine Type Rear mounted
    Displacement 3800 cc
    Horsepower 385 hp @ 6500 rpm
    Torque 310 lb-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    Curb Weight 3262 lbs
    Performance
    Fuel Economy 20 mpg (combined cycle)
    0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 4.3 sec
    Top Speed Approx. 186 mph
    Coefficient of Drag 0.29
    Base Price: $86,000

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    2009 Nissan GT-R Specifications
    Drivetrain
    Transmission 6 Speed DSG Manual
    Layout Front Engine, AWD
    Engine
    Horsepower 480 hp @ 6400 rpm
    Torque 430 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm
    Displacement 3.8 liters
    Engine Type Twin Turbo 24V V6
    Performance
    Fuel Economy 16 mpg (combined cycle)
    Acceleration 0-60 mph s 3.3 sec
    Drag Coefficient 0.27
    Top Speed Approx. 193 mph
    Base Price: $81,000
    CarGuy, Jun 4, 2009
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  2. Gullwing Well-Known Member

    Porsche, but I have not seen the Lotus in person:eusa_thin
    Gullwing, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. martinbo Global Moderator / Editor

    Had the Porsche been listed with a manual 'box then the decision would've been much more difficult. But right now, for the money, who in their right mind wouldn't go for the GT-R?
    martinbo, Jun 5, 2009
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  4. Sunny Premium Member

    Only GT3/GT2 from Porsche stable can entice me from the GTR and even then only if it is not my money.
    Sunny, Jun 5, 2009
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  5. dr Dunkel Global Moderator

    It has to be the GT-R!
    dr Dunkel, Jun 5, 2009
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  6. ree Well-Known Member

    Definitely the Porsch! Don't like the design of the Nissan - so it had to be the german competitor! :D
    ree, Jun 5, 2009
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  7. martinbo Global Moderator / Editor

    I can't get it out of my head that the Evora's styling is a little contrived. Anyone out there that thinks it's a beauty?
    martinbo, Jun 5, 2009
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  8. ateekt Well-Known Member

    Another vote for Gt-R in very same color please! :t-cheers:
    ateekt, Jun 5, 2009
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  9. HighestOfHigh Contributing Member

    NISSAN in a heart beat. Porsche is so...Blah. Lotus is ...whatever.

    Give the Japs their due credit!
    HighestOfHigh, Jun 5, 2009
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  10. Shining Star Contributing Member

    Porsche, of course. Good old fashioned german sports cars with huge V8s.
    Shining Star, Jun 5, 2009
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  11. Sunny Premium Member

    :eusa_doh:

    *** is happening to this forum?
    Sunny, Jun 5, 2009
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  12. dr Dunkel Global Moderator

    Porsche is not German, you know, it is Bavarian :D
    dr Dunkel, Jun 5, 2009
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  13. HighestOfHigh Contributing Member

    Because he picked Porsche?
    HighestOfHigh, Jun 5, 2009
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  14. dr Dunkel Global Moderator

    :eusa_doh:
    dr Dunkel, Jun 5, 2009
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  15. HighestOfHigh Contributing Member

    What? I was asking why he said something was wrong.

    He made the comment after the guy posted that he wanted a posrche.
    HighestOfHigh, Jun 5, 2009
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  16. dr Dunkel Global Moderator

    Haha, ok, you obviously missed the point when he explained why he/she voted for the Porsche :D
    dr Dunkel, Jun 5, 2009
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  17. HighestOfHigh Contributing Member


    Such an amazing car!
    HighestOfHigh, Jun 5, 2009
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  18. Shining Star Contributing Member

    My point is...nobody can build a sports car like Porsche Can. btw Bavaria is a federal state in Germany and Porsche is based in Zuffenhausen, part of Stuttgart, which is not located in Bavaria :D
    Shining Star, Jun 5, 2009
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  19. dr Dunkel Global Moderator

    My remark about Bavaria related to another funny post. Sorry, did not mean to put you down on your geography, as you are correct on that point. What was a little intriguing, however, was your remark on Porsche being a sportscar maker known for its huge V8:s.
    dr Dunkel, Jun 5, 2009
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  20. Shining Star Contributing Member

    Sorry I meant V6s...I haven't looked up the 911 in a while and I just realized that they have cylinders...
    Shining Star, Jun 5, 2009
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