Hyundai Genesis 0-60 faster than Boxster
#17
10-05-2008 | 04:29 PM
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I don't see why everyone gets so bent out of shape on 0-60 times. In high-school drag racing maybe, but once the focus changes to sports cars it's about going around corners and the overall driving experience. Besides, truth be told, once you get to within even a full second or two in 0-60 comparisons, it has more to do with the driver than the car. For instance, take the Nurburgring, put Michael Schumacher in a Pinto, and he would probably beat most anyone on this forum in whatever they are driving. Some people here seem to think that their Y Chromosome is in danger every time a tenth of a second comes into play. Chill.
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10-06-2008 | 09:12 AM
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I don't see why everyone gets so bent out of shape on 0-60 times. In high-school drag racing maybe, but once the focus changes to sports cars it's about going around corners and the overall driving experience. Besides, truth be told, once you get to within even a full second or two in 0-60 comparisons, it has more to do with the driver than the car. For instance, take the Nurburgring, put Michael Schumacher in a Pinto, and he would probably beat most anyone on this forum in whatever they are driving. Some people here seem to think that their Y Chromosome is in danger every time a tenth of a second comes into play. Chill.
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10-06-2008 | 08:49 PM
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you guys are funny...lmao i take back what i said b/c first im a troll...
and second i can't talk **** when im on this forum with my acura which in essence is a honda
and third never drove a boxster to know how much better it is than my car...
and second i can't talk **** when im on this forum with my acura which in essence is a honda
and third never drove a boxster to know how much better it is than my car...
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10-07-2008 | 11:50 AM
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10-07-2008 | 12:11 PM
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even if the boxster was fast, the hyundai still beats the ***** in the boxster on a cell phone...boxster is a girls car...its as much a waste as a random japanese car company no one cares about making a 375HP sedan for no reason except to have styling ripped off of a benz...no, or just as much as supercharging a boxster ^.
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10-08-2008 | 05:42 AM
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10-08-2008 | 12:32 PM
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Boy, did I hit a sensitive nerve? The Boxster is often referred to as one of the best sports cars on the planet by automotive journalists. Handles like a dream, and a sub 6 second 0-60mph is nothing to laugh at. It is only referred to as a girl's car by those who are jealous.
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10-08-2008 | 01:02 PM
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I have no doubt that the genisis would be faster than a stock base boxster. They are probably comparing it to the 986 version as well.
Many MANY cars are faster than the base 986. Hell most sedans now these days have 300+hp Even minivans.
the 924 was slow as ***** too, but its also one one the most fun, and better autocross cars available.
Many MANY cars are faster than the base 986. Hell most sedans now these days have 300+hp Even minivans.
the 924 was slow as ***** too, but its also one one the most fun, and better autocross cars available.
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02-27-2009 | 05:46 AM
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I have no doubt that the genisis would be faster than a stock base boxster. They are probably comparing it to the 986 version as well.
Many MANY cars are faster than the base 986. Hell most sedans now these days have 300+hp Even minivans.
the 924 was slow as ***** too, but its also one one the most fun, and better autocross cars available.
Many MANY cars are faster than the base 986. Hell most sedans now these days have 300+hp Even minivans.
the 924 was slow as ***** too, but its also one one the most fun, and better autocross cars available.
Plus, it's not really all that flattering to say, off the line, our flagship 375hp V8 car can move just marginally faster than a 245hp roadster.
The Genesis is also probably faster 0-60 than a Mazda Miata...
And VW Eurobus...
But probably not a 911 turbo. Or a Mercedes E63. Or an Acura NSX. Or... etc. etc. etc.
They had to cast about to find a sports car with a recognizable brand name that COULDN'T beat the Genesis and the only option on the entire planet just happened to be the base-model Boxster.
Oh well. To most folks, it probably looks like a Herculean feat on the part of the Genesis. They just smile and nod and drool on themselves and accept the thought, "Genesis is faster than Porsches..."
Cheers,
Andy