Future cars (Japanese auto makers)
 

ALOT OF CARS are being redesigned for '07-'08


"engine gains variable-valve timing with a horsepower boost to 150. The optional 2.3-liter engine is now mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

A high-performance version of the Mazda3, called MazdaSpeed3, is slated for summer 2006 as a 2007 model. It likely will borrow the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine from the MazdaSpeed6, arriving this fall, making its 274-hp a strong rival to the Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru WRX."

new contender coming in.... mazdaspeed3


"Impreza: The 2006 Impreza and the two performance models, the WRX and the 300-plus hp STi, get reskinned this fall.

The front-end styling is reworked to give the cars Subaru's new design cues, harkening back to the aircraft heritage of Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The look was first seen on the 2006 B9 Tribeca. The center of the grille resembles the intake port of jet fighters. Lateral grilles on both sides resemble the cross section of an airplane wing.

The Impreza range will be redesigned for the 2008 model year."

bahh
i need me a 200+hp car.... my TS is too slow, i may just go and search for an '03 wrx sports wagon and keep it til '08 models come out

[url]http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102996[/url]

Also the new eclipse which was redisigned got i think a 50+ bump in horse power. I saw it on that show test drive on the speed channel.

[QUOTE=Dice]Also the new eclipse which was redisigned got i think a 50+ bump in horse power. I saw it on that show test drive on the speed channel.[/QUOTE]


and it still sucks compared to a gst and gsx

ahhh I cant wait for that new MAXIMA to come out... I love those cars.

[quote]GT-R: Infiniti has trademarked the name "GT-R," which leads many to believe that the Nissan Skyline GT-R high-performance car will be sold as an Infiniti when it reaches the United States for the 2008 or 2009 model year. Sources believe the coupe will be powered by a turbocharged V-6 with as much as 400 hp.[/quote]

[url]http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102996[/url]

Mitsu - Evo is a great car. the new eclipse...have you seen one UGLY!!! not enought new features and hp for me to even care. Poor build quality within the whole line.

Mazda - The 3 is ugly as sin. Again not very exciting. The Miata and rx7 was the best cars to come from that maunufacture. The rx8...good idea, good looks, good suspension and balance, poor hp and tq.

Honda, Acura and Subaru are great. Keep up the good work!!!