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Hey Peter,

I think I was a bit too quick to post the LS1 v Lexus V8 thread. On the weekend I test drove a Toyota Soarer V8 and 2000 HSV Clubsport (250kw) back to back. Both were 4 speed autos and about the same weight. Those Soarers aint light weights.

There aint no substitute for ci!!!

While the Toyota, being quad cam etc, was smooth and refined it just didn’t have the balls (4.0) out of the box. Powerful yes but it wasn’t a thrill. You would have to spend $$ on supercharging to get the required numbers. I have no doubt that once supercharged it would be an awesome motor.

The HSV with traction control off was a hoot. Instant wheel spin and oppy loc on takeoffs and bucket loads of grunt. I had a salesman who was encouraging me to give it a bootfull.

I figure 250kw should be easy reached out the box and this HSV weights 1650kgs and does 0-100km in low sixes. LS1 cobras are going to be faaaaaassssssttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!



How's the weather up there at the moment? The wifey and I will be up there in a month for a well earned holiday - carnt wait!