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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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i thought it was a bit far fetched myself.....still will be interested to see the actual track test.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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yeah, no way in hell that thing is pulling a 12.0....it may touch on 12s, but not 12 flat. But thats not really what that car is about anyways.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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Yeah, the only thing I can think of is a HUGE gearing advantage...

For instance... The STi has ~1hp/lb ratio...and runs high 12s...and will get a good launch.

The Elise is right about the same power to weight, but a lot less torque, and it's not going to produce the same 60' time as the STi, ALTHOUGH a mid engined car like the Elise will still launch pretty darn well methinks.
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