[Junk2.0]

...but just your egos Back in the day, I used to own a Saturn Ion Redline, and one thread that I thought was funny was comparing that car to performance cars that were just a few years older. It was funny to see how much progress was made with the supercharged 2.0 offered by GM at the time. Fast forward to today, and Kia has really taken the baton with the 1.6t. Here is a brief list of all the "performance" cars from just a few years ago that compare to the 1.6 turbo's 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds (93 octane of course). This is all just bench racing, so please keep "high horse" posts to a minimal.

• 1991 Acura NSX Compare Car 0-60 mph 5.7 | Quarter mile 14.2
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• 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 MultiAir Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.5
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• 1958 Aston Martin DB4 GT Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.1
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• 1998 Aston Martin DB7 Volante Compare Car 0-60 mph 7.2
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• 1990 Bentley Turbo R Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.8
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• 1997 Bentley Continental T Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.4
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• 1981 BMW M1 Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.1
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• 1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L) Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.2
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• 1970 Buick GSX Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.2
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• 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Compare Car 0-60 mph 7.9
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• 1973 Corvette (454ci) Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.3
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• 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 H.O. Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.6
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• 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.6
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• 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.0
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• 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Compare Car 0-60 mph 6.3
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• 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Compare 0-60 mph 6.3
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• 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra Compare 0-60 mph 8.3
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• 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Compare 0-60 mph 5.9

And that's just part of the list. There's more here 0-60 Times | Find 0 to 60 & Quarter Mile Times Car Specs And, I'm sure someone will chime in with some jackhole response, which is fine. I'm sure there are a few people out there that don't own the 1.6t but are ok with salty comments. This isn't a thread for you guys. This thread is for current and former owners of the 1.6t, as it's a very fun little car.

Back in 2002, the All new Altima SE recorded the fastest FWD times ever tested on a production vehicle. 5.9 to 60 and I believe the 1/4 mile was 14.4 @100mph

Vital Statistics
Engine: 3.5 Liter, Dohc, 24-valve, V6
Horsepower: 240
Torque: 246 Lb Feet
0-60 MPH: 5.9 Seconds
1/4 Mile: 14.4 Seconds @ 100 MPH
60-0 MPH: 126 Feet
EPA Mileage: 21 MPG City 26 MPG Highway

 

[Rock the Box]

Back in 2002, the All new Altima SE recorded the fastest FWD times ever tested on a production vehicle. 5.9 to 60 and I believe the 1/4 mile was 14.4 @100mph

Vital Statistics
Engine: 3.5 Liter, Dohc, 24-valve, V6
Horsepower: 240
Torque: 246 Lb Feet
0-60 MPH: 5.9 Seconds
1/4 Mile: 14.4 Seconds @ 100 MPH
60-0 MPH: 126 Feet
EPA Mileage: 21 MPG City 26 MPG Highway

And using data from Edmunds, the peak torque was at 4,400 rpm. Using the formula to derive horsepower (torque times rpm divided by 5252 yields HP) your car had 206 HP at 4,400. So from 4,400 5o peak torque at 5800 you only increased hp by 34. Just kind of saying that car was quick even if it stayed in the same gear.

 

[Rock the Box]

And using data from Edmunds, the peak torque was at 4,400 rpm. Using the formula to derive horsepower (torque times rpm divided by 5252 yields HP) your car had 206 HP at 4,400. So from 4,400 5o peak torque at 5800 you only increased hp by 34. Just kind of saying that car was quick even if it stayed in the same gear.

Correction, should have read: "So from 4,400 to peak HP at 5,800..."

 

[Junk2.0]

And using data from Edmunds, the peak torque was at 4,400 rpm. Using the formula to derive horsepower (torque times rpm divided by 5252 yields HP) your car had 206 HP at 4,400. So from 4,400 5o peak torque at 5800 you only increased hp by 34. Just kind of saying that car was quick even if it stayed in the same gear.

I think it was under rates....the later ones had 270 HP and felt much slower...maybe it is the cvt. The O2 required premium fuel....which is odd given the fact they it was only recommend for subsequent years with higher ho ratings

 

[Rock the Box]

I think it was under rates....the later ones had 270 HP and felt much slower...maybe it is the cvt. The O2 required premium fuel....which is odd given the fact they it was only recommend for subsequent years with higher ho ratings

I tried to find the compression ratio for it because that may have been why premium fuel was needed to prevent engine knock, but no luck.

 

[Rock the Box]

I tried to find the compression ratio for it because that may have been why premium fuel was needed to prevent engine knock, but no luck.

...also the bore/stroke.

 

[Junk2.0]

I tried to find the compression ratio for it because that may have been why premium fuel was needed to prevent engine knock, but no luck.

I actually called Nissan North America to question this when the 2003 came out with the ability to use Regular. They to me it was programming. Also insisted that I must use premium. Funny that in 2003 The accord V6 came out that ran on regular. I am sure that had something to do with it

 

[Junk2.0]

I tried to find the compression ratio for it because that may have been why premium fuel was needed to prevent engine knock, but no luck.

10:3:1

 

[TXSSSoul]

Back in 2002, the All new Altima SE recorded the fastest FWD times ever tested on a production vehicle. 5.9 to 60 and I believe the 1/4 mile was 14.4 @100mph

Vital Statistics
Engine: 3.5 Liter, Dohc, 24-valve, V6
Horsepower: 240
Torque: 246 Lb Feet
0-60 MPH: 5.9 Seconds
1/4 Mile: 14.4 Seconds @ 100 MPH
60-0 MPH: 126 Feet
EPA Mileage: 21 MPG City 26 MPG Highway

The Honda Civic R was the fastest FWD production car around the Nürburgring a few years ago. While I hate the torque steer of FWD, they're really doing some great things with FWD.

Fastest Nürburgring Lap Times

The Nürburgring Nordschleife has become a benchmark location for the modern performance car, and we’ve listed every official lap time we could find.

www.supercars.net

The 6 fastest front-wheel drive cars around the Nurburgring Norschleife

Front-wheel drive cars have become hugely fast in recent years; here's the cream of the crop

www.topspeed.com