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    Quote Originally Posted by Asht_200 View Post
    8C is awful to drive. As is my favourite Supercar. Porsche Carrera GT. it is horrendous


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    But they are awesome to look at.

    Docwra has a 355 I believe. Doc, they aren’t great below 70 but above are awesome. And also one of the best looking cars ever made

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    I really like the Lexus LC 500. Very well designed and has some design elements from the LFA.

    2 sports coupe with a V8 !

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    Quote Originally Posted by sx rider View Post
    I really like the Lexus LC 500. Very well designed and has some design elements from the LFA.

    2 sports coupe with a V8 !
    Sorry to burst your beliefs.

    The LFA had probably one of the most iconic engines when it came out. It was a V10.

    Toyota even managed to make it sound more like an F1 engine than Porsche did which is no mean feat.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Asht_200 View Post
    Sorry to burst your beliefs.

    The LFA had probably one of the most iconic engines when it came out. It was a V10.

    Toyota even managed to make it sound more like an F1 engine than Porsche did which is no mean feat.


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    I didn’t think the LFA had an v8 I was referring to the styling

    That v10 has input from Yamaha to make it sound like that, common knowledge but impressive all the same

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    Quote Originally Posted by sx rider View Post
    I didn’t think the LFA had an v8 I was referring to the styling

    That v10 has input from Yamaha to make it sound like that, common knowledge but impressive all the same
    Lots of people moan about Yamaha having input. They know how to make high revving engines


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    Quote Originally Posted by Asht_200 View Post
    Lots of people moan about Yamaha having input. They know how to make high revving engines


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    Strange? If they weren’t involved it probably wouldn’t sound so good!

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    Random snippet: Yamaha also made the V8 that went into the Volvo XC90.

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    Quote Originally Posted by piman2k View Post
    Random snippet: Yamaha also made the V8 that went into the Volvo XC90.
    And the 1.7 which was in the old ford Puma
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    Docwra will say. Lancia O37




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    Quote Originally Posted by Chriscooke View Post
    And the 1.7 which was in the old ford Puma
    1.5?


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    Not that Id try and bring this back on topic but Alfa lost their way a bit from the mid 80s, same goes for Lancia and only petrolheads recognise and appreciate the LFA, the rest of the Lexii are wannabe Mercs and miles away from "iconic" IMO. Iconic has to be something the average person looks at, recognises and associates with something.

    Lambos always look like Lambos, even the LM5002 and Urus and while they are a bit sanitised these days what isnt? I change my earlier vote to Lamborghini, they are the most iconic car manufacturer and Im going Mini as iconic car as it came with a lifestyle but was available to everyone, E-Type gets honourable mention.
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    Oddly, if I could have any car, it would be one that never got made
    This...

    https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/ne...miura-concept/

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    Has to be Ford for me. Many many iconic vehicles over their 100+ year history, huge success in motorsports, massive tuning scene and, as docwra says, something the average person (in virtually and country) can look at, recognise and associate with something.

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    Icons?

    Sure this was in the magazine about a year ago

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    Quote Originally Posted by Actual_Ben_Taylor View Post
    Has to be Ford for me. Many many iconic vehicles over their 100+ year history, huge success in motorsports, massive tuning scene and, as docwra says, something the average person (in virtually and country) can look at, recognise and associate with something.
    Got to be Ford for me too. Escorts, Cortina, Sierra but why does the company not enjoy that?


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    The ford Puma 1.7 from the 90’s was a yamaha engine. Rev happy little engine
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    Quote Originally Posted by Asht_200 View Post
    Got to be Ford for me too. Escorts, Cortina, Sierra but why does the company not enjoy that?


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    Surprised no-one has said Caterham.

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    Quote Originally Posted by arry View Post
    Surprised no-one has said Caterham.
    Actually can I one up you? Lofus


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    Quote Originally Posted by Chriscooke View Post
    The ford Puma 1.7 from the 90’s was a yamaha engine. Rev happy little engine
    My younger brother rolled his


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