modern transam?

[the_edge]

What's today's version of the firebird transam?

In the 90's it was pretty much a "poor man's corvette" with a backsteat. It was sportier, more wedy/swoopy than the camaro, it was almost like a camaro masquerading as a corvette.

Is there a similar car in this day and age?

[thewalrus]

I think the Ford GT350 could qualify. It's a hyper performer that is hot on the heels of a Corvette. Rare. But still accessible to the average buyer.

[the_edge]

[Turbojett]

I think the closest thing we've had in recent years was the Solstice GXP coupe. Yeah, yeah I know, it's been 7 years since they stopped making them, and they have half the engine. The newest Camaro might qualify though .

[Talon]

As much as I hate to say it, the V6 Camaro/Mustang are pretty quick. Hell, I saw an article in R&T that the Camaro 4 cyl turbo does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. That's damn respectable.

[Turbojett]

It kind of impressive that the V6 versions of muscle cars now have more power/are faster than the V8 versions of ten or fifteen years ago--cars we thought were pretty fast back in the day are getting eclipsed by the "slow" base models.

[thewalrus]

[tut]

Id get the v8 even if it's slower. End of the day it's about having fun, and what brings more of a smile to your face than a lazy v8 rumble. And no turbolag either

[tut]

Id get the v8 even if it's slower. End of the day it's about having fun, and what brings more of a smile to your face than a lazy v8 rumble. And no turbolag either

[Honor]

[tut]

I only brought it up cause the current ford falcon xr6 turbo is actually faster than the v8.....

[thewalrus]

[Swerve]

[Swerve]

[thewalrus]