OOPS. Not sure what happened. Ignore this. Mods... delete me please?
OOPS. Not sure what happened. Ignore this. Mods... delete me please?
Hummer H1
Crosleys run around 1100-1200 pounds. The Hotshots are lighter, and have race history in the 750cc classes. A modern bike engine would really wake one up.
Fun spot to stick this. From last year, credit goes to Seyth Miersma at AutoBlog.
Under $25,000 – pounds per horsepower
2014 Ford Mustang V6 ($22,510) – 11.479
2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 ($23,555) – 11.514
2014 Ford Focus ST ($23,625) – 12.790
2014 Ford Fiesta ST ($21,400) – 13.807
2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec ($21,300) – 13.930
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-Door ($24,995) – 14.152
2014 Mini Cooper S Hardtop ($24,100) – 14.603
2014 Honda Civic Si ($22,790) – 14.644
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata ($23,790) – 14.850
2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI ($24,535) – 14.910
Under $50,000 – pounds per horsepower
2014 Ford Mustang GT ($31,210) – 8.614
2014 Dodge Challenger SRT ($40,485) – 9.002
2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS ($34,350) – 9.174
2014 Dodge Charger SRT ($44,385) – 9.272
2014 Chevrolet SS ($43,475) – 9.578
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG ($48,375) – 9.842
2014 Nissan 370Z ($29,990) – 9.873
2014 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec ($47,400) – 9.883
2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec ($29,350) – 10.328
2014 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design ($42,700) – 10.855
Under $100,000 – pounds per horsepower
2014 Ford Shelby GT500 ($55,110) – 5.808
2014 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe ($99,000) – 6.615
2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 ($55,355) – 7.103
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ($53,000) – 7.248
2014 Jaguar F-Type S ($92,000)– 7.416
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 ($72,300) – 7.564
2014 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe ($64,900) – 7.585
2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan ($64,900)– 7.590
2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S ($98,900) – 7.688
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S ($99,770)– 7.697
The Challenger Hellcat would slot in at #2 at 6.321. My favorite quote: "The Fiesta ST is good enough that it might actually win a straw poll amongst Autoblog staffers to upset the Miata as our favorite car to drive on this list overall..."
Wow...the Mustang tops all three lists, with the Camaro and Mopars close behind. Impressive.
Everybody who puts these cars down (usually while sneering "Murica!") deserves a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the face.
In reply to bluebarchetta:
Yep, they top the list in the possible ability to go fast in a straight line. Not my cup of tea.
However, it IS tempting to get one for a DD.
My '83 Starlet weighed 1853 with the stock A/C system and a full tank of gas.
Lotus Europa - 1350 LBS.
any car is light enough with enough ballons:
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