What is your dream automaker frankenstein team-up?

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probablyhrenrai@reddit

Honda, Mazda, and Lotus. Honda does the engine and transmission, Lotus and/or Porsche does the chassis and suspension, Mazda does the interior and exterior. I want a reliable screamer of an engine, a nice-for-the-money interior with physical buttons, and a super-communicative but not brutal suspension.

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FakeTakiInoue@reddit

Superb choices, but who designs/styles the exterior?

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probablyhrenrai@reddit

(hilariously late I know, but...) If not Mazda I'd say Pininfarina, though Alfa Romeo wouldn't be bad either. I really like the look of most Mazdas, but if I'm honest, most of my "Mazda for the exterior" answer is just me *really* wanting a car with that glorious Mazda Soul Red Metallic... but like, maybe with some extra clear or ceramic coating to ward off rock chips.

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FakeTakiInoue@reddit

Wait I'm actually blind, I didn't see you said Mazda. Great choice, their modern design language is superb. They would definitely be on my list along with your other two choices. Given unlimited funds though, I doubt I could resist Zagato, or perhaps Touring Superleggera.

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Not_Daijoubu@reddit

I'd argue use mazda's skyactiv engine if we're talking about modern engine offerings. Sure the 1.5L and 2.0L don't rev as high as old F20s but they still can get to like 8.5k iirc with mods plus fuel economy is very good on the ND for its short gears and NA engine. I would want Lotus to do the exterior and all the hotrodding, tuning - quite literally a modern Lotus Elan that should aim for a weight under 950kg, maybe even 900kg.

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MrBigPipes@reddit

I'd love to see more Rolls-Royce inspired Japanese luxury sedan/limo akin to the Toyota Century. Imagine if Tesla collaborated with a luxury brand for an interior build. That would shut up the build quality haters and put some heritage behind the brand. I'd go with Ferrari teaming with Chevy/Dodge/Ford to create a car Europeans and Americans can both be proud of. Corvette and Ferrari would be my choice in that regard.

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HungLikeGrapefruit@reddit

A flat-plane crank V8 in the Ford GT would be pretty sick...

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sherlock2223@reddit

As long as it sounds like the 458 & not the latter models

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HungLikeGrapefruit@reddit

I should have specified the NA version. The 458 Speciale is truly something else...

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edirymhserfer@reddit

Im hearing more and more that this could be the pinnacle of v8 sports cars for a long time, maybe forever with EV/hybrid advances

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Jonathan358@reddit

GT350 has a flat plane V8? And it's still relatively new.

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splodgenessabounds@reddit

A modern-day Iso Grifo would be delicious.

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DocPhilMcGraw@reddit

It’s not just the build quality I think about when I look at Tesla interiors, it’s more the overly minimalistic the interior is as a whole. Tesla needs to have something more than just a large screen in the middle.

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Marchiavelli@reddit

Tesla powertrain, old-school Rolls Royce exterior, and (controversially) a Genesis interior. With a healthy amount of sound deadening to block out the cries of the outside peasant. Why Genesis? As a westerner, I feel cyberpunk, dark futuristic vibes feel more Asian (dense population, bright neon lights, hologram advertisements, rampant homelessness). And if you’re familiar with Korean culture and media, a major recurring theme is the massive wage and power disparity among the working class and their chaebol masters.

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LeetcodeForBreakfast@reddit

very will thought out answer

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edirymhserfer@reddit

ferrari body, ferrari drivetrain, porsche chassis(hybrid), maybach interior, awd coupe, painted metallic emerald or other metallic green

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The-WildInfernos@reddit

Koenigsegg technology, Lambhorghini looks, Ferrari engine, Toyota reliability, Rolls Royce quality, Lotus lightness, Adrian Newey aerodynamics, Mercedes W11 speed.

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seeasea@reddit

So, a Bolide?

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Ireallyenjoyqueso@reddit

lol

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OnePrettyFlyWhiteGuy@reddit

Literally all I want is for the VAG group to make a 2.0T inline-3 sister/successor engine of the EA888, and work on a longitudinal drive train to cram into the MQB platform for the Golf R, S3, and (now extinct😭😭) TTS. And then reverse their haldex Quattro engineering to be rear-biased. I’d want a slightly tweaked next-generation TT too. Make it ever so slightly longer and work on making the rear seats realistically useable for 2 extra people on relatively short journeys - and somehow keeping the weight below 1400kg. That would be an almost perfect 2+2 coupe. A love-child between the TTS and A5 TFSI Quattro S line.

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Distinct_Lab_9567@reddit

Toyota & Lada

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Thel_Odan@reddit

A Ford Mustang chassis, engine, and transmission with Nissan Altima styling, price, and name. Nothing, and I mean nothing, would be safe from that thing. Crowds of people would die, cars would get massacred, and it would drive around with mismatched body panels and dents in the doors. The owner would almost certainly have zero understanding of traffic laws and have a credit score so low that the most reasonable loan would be 28.9% over 172 months.

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Ayatori@reddit

* Tesla build quality * Nissan transmission * Hyundai engine * Volkswagen emissions * Pontiac exterior * Vinfast everything else

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Thel_Odan@reddit

The company's name? Masochist Motors

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ArchonJon@reddit

Pontiac was known for their interiors not their exteriors. Pontiac was great.

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GetRedditComment@reddit

I love me some Pontiac exteriors. The hatred saddens me.

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MethAddictedPuma@reddit

Pontiac was hated?

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NopeNeg@reddit

2000s Pontiac exterior design was way too busy. A lot of weird body lines where it would look better if it just stayed smooth.

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AndrewSVO@reddit

but the modernized gto and g8 are still fairly good looking?

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Count_Nocturne@reddit

If they were, then the Impala wouldn’t have outsold them

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SirLoremIpsum@reddit

> but the modernized gto and g8 are still fairly good looking? Kinda says it really. The best looking Pontiac is an Aussie designed Holden Commodore :p.

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OrvilleJClutchpopper@reddit

Yeah, but they're primarily Holdens with some Pontiac pieces bolted on.

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Background_Big7895@reddit

Think C8 Corvette...hahaha

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Famous_Bit_5119@reddit

Grey plastic inside. Grey plastic outside.

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imothers@reddit

And then there's the Aztek

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Dnlx5@reddit

Wider, is better

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HNL2BOS@reddit

Sad WS6 noises.

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KenJyi30@reddit

I always really like their exterior color options, but the vehicle design is visually offensive to me.

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GetRedditComment@reddit

Dang that’s brutal. I personally have just always thought the 98-02 trans am was one of the most gorgeous cars ever made. It is over the top but that’s sort of the point too.

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KenJyi30@reddit

I suppose i have a high bar for these car designers, they’re supposed to be the bee’s knees

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preludehaver@reddit

The 98-02 firebird looks like if a bad dragon dildo was a car but I still absolutely love them

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GetRedditComment@reddit

Lmao

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RaymondLastNam@reddit

Can't forget the Maserati electronics

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Scary_One_2452@reddit

Or Maserati depreciation

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inaccurateTempedesc@reddit

Kick out Nissan and have Maserati drop off an F1 automatic they have laying around

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Trades46@reddit

Forgot to add Jaguar electronics. With Lucas "Prince of Darkness" parts.

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truthlesshunter@reddit

You can what you drive is straight fire. Because it may actually be on fire at any given moment.

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NaBUru38@reddit

Or worse, SsangYong design

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CinciPhil@reddit

Found the sadist!

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Esc_ape_artist@reddit

God of Chaos tier.

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Mereviel@reddit

Lmao you picked chaotic evil for this. You never know what you're gonna get when you turn on the engine if it turns on.

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DonnysCellarDoor@reddit

I am a simple man, I would be ok with any italian semi performance car with Toyota reliability.

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nerdpox@reddit

Alfa Romeo 4C with a Ford Voodoo V8 Miata with a Porsche 3.4 flat six GR86 with an RS3 engine

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MaliciousMilk@reddit

Give me a Cobalt SS, but RWD, stronger transmission, can be 5 or 6 speed, doesn't matter, and a nicer, german-esque interior. Takes away the worst parts, FWD, shitty interior, and 3rd gear exploding around 400-450whp.

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ZeroNightly@reddit

I'd love to see Toyota work with Mazda for a next gen Supra/RX9 set of twins. See how well Mazda's new inline 6 works in a performance application, with Toyota buy-in and R&D to let the cars actually get to market.

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SDAWS21@reddit

Tbh i just wanted the Amarok to come to North America but VW wanted to partner with Ford and use their engines. Not a VR or TDi 😒

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Ahmed_Barakat_2007@reddit

Bugatti Speed Koenigsegg Doors Ferrari Styling Porsche GT3 RS Driving Experience

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Count_Nocturne@reddit

Lotus Emira with a Ford Voodoo engine

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Shoelala69@reddit

Alfa styling, Porsche engine, Merc interior in a pickup

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narwhal_breeder@reddit

RS3 engine/transmission in the 4C - Porsche Steering - GM suspension.

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Trades46@reddit

Add Lotus to set up the handling.

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NotPumba420@reddit

GM suspension?

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Scary-Ad-9008@reddit

GM’s magneride is amazing. I didn’t think much of it until I tried it. Honestly the Italian supercar manufacturers can learn a thing or two from it

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NotPumba420@reddit

Hm ok I am from Germany so there is not much GM here so I never tried it.

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icemonsoon@reddit

Aren't Opel one of the most common foreign makes?

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HPF12@reddit

They aren't a GM product anymore though

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icemonsoon@reddit

Still plenty on the roads though

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EthanCalder@reddit

Audi actually licenses it for use in some of their high performance cars. Along with Ferrari and Lamborghini.

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Scary-Ad-9008@reddit

I’m not from America either 😊 I just had the privilege to have a go in a corvette that was imported to where I live

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EthanCalder@reddit

Ferrari actually licenses it for use in their cars.

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Wonderful_Arachnid66@reddit

GM invented it.

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EthanCalder@reddit

No one said otherwise.

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Scary-Ad-9008@reddit

Do they really? That’s insane My case rests.

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Wonderful_Arachnid66@reddit

GM's chassis and suspension work is pretty much the best when they focus on the right things. The Camaro 1LE is a prime example.

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HOONIGAN-@reddit

GM has some incredible chassis/suspension engineers.

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narwhal_breeder@reddit

Absolutely. The alpha platform changed me. Plus they fuck with true spool valves on road cars. Respect.

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clutchhomerun@reddit

i would love the lotus elise/exige manual rack in the 4c

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DoctaCrane@reddit

Engine: Koenigsegg and Toyota collab Lotus: body, chassis, and steering ZF transmission Pininfarina styling Lexus interior Manufacturer: Toyota

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vwatchrepair@reddit

Honda reliability. 90's GM/Cadillac floaty ride.

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GeneralCommand4459@reddit

SAAB design, Tesla power

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hwjk1997@reddit

Ultimate douchemobile BMW handling Dodge SRT engine Nissan Price Tesla build quality Ram suspension These will be pulled over and ticketed on sight.

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Scary-Ad-9008@reddit

Toyota quality assurance, Alfa for the rest of it

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cannedrex2406@reddit

Basically a Reliable Busso V6 Ooooooooh

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onyourrite@reddit

A reliable bussy equipped with a V6? Put me on the waitlist! /j

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Dnlx5@reddit

That's called Acura

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AnteL0@reddit

Busso is reliable tho, hard to work on but reliable

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AnteL0@reddit

Busso is reliable tho, hard to work on but reliable

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F1_Geek@reddit

The 2GR-FKS sounds plenty good so we could just use that.

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cannedrex2406@reddit

Yeah but *CHROME HEADERS*

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employeremployee@reddit

I just reported you for non-consensual intimate media.

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Scary-Ad-9008@reddit

That’s just pornography right there

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zxrax@reddit

It almost says bussy, even! 😏

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ThePlaintainMan@reddit

Sounds like a dream

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Round_Mastodon8660@reddit

Tried something comparable and failed: https://www.carscoops.com/2011/02/what-were-they-thinking-when-alfa-romeo/

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FakeTakiInoue@reddit

Because they got it the wrong way around. Some genius put Alfa internals in a Nissan design, when the opposite is obviously better.

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Round_Mastodon8660@reddit

indeed

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EvoFanatic@reddit

This doesn't work. An Alfa has to be unreliable so that it remains stationary for people to look at it. If you made it functional they would be too difficult to appreciate.

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PubliusDeLaMancha@reddit

...so Lotus?

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Suspicious_Price1750@reddit

This Lotus.

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Geruvah@reddit

This would be awesome. No need for exotics or super-high price brands. Just these 2 and you have a combo that'll print money. Or at least get it from me because I refuse to buy Alfa thanks to of their reliability.

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gluten_heimer@reddit

Ferrari: engine GM: suspension Hyundai: on-paper warranty Lexus: quality control and dealer experience Pininfarina: exterior design Porsche: transmission and chassis Spyker: interior design Yamaha: exhaust tuning

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iceguy2141@reddit

A cummins engine from a ram 2500, coupled with the allison transmission of a chevy truck, monted on a f-150 frame with the aluminium body.

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Drzhivago138@reddit

Why an F-150 frame and not one of the heavier models?

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coyote500@reddit

Porsche 911 GT3 with the MSRP of a Mitsubishi Mirage

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gravitydood@reddit

GT3 RS for me but yeah

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lortabs7-5@reddit

and a mirage engine

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icemonsoon@reddit

Mirage body on gt3 running gear,

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LeopardHalit@reddit

Big brain move

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Rude-Manufacturer-86@reddit

Engine - Toyota / Yamaha collaboration Transmission - Honda Suspension - Lotus Chassis - Porsche rear engine, rwd Design - Pininfarina

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2005_F250@reddit

Dodge SRT powertrain, Toyota quality, Porsche suspension, Mercedes interior, and pagani exterior.

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reward72@reddit

A Miata with a detuned 300hp B58. An Alfa Giulia with a with a full-fat B58.

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icemonsoon@reddit

So a worse engine than it cam with?

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reward72@reddit

I had engine troubles with my NA and NB Miatas, but the B58 in my M240 has been bulletproof so far and it is good enough for Toyota to put it in the Supra. The B58 has a pretty good reputation and has proven to be quite reliable.

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icemonsoon@reddit

Obviously I meant the Giulia, the Mazda's are just economy engines

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reward72@reddit

Right, I wouldn't swap the 2.9 either, I was thinking their 4 cylinder as an alternative to the M340.

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icemonsoon@reddit

I agree there is too big a gap between the i4 and v6.

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rm2601@reddit

I think he means the turbo 4 variants. TBF, he didn’t specify what trim of Giulia though. That 2.9L V6 is a monster for sure!

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reward72@reddit

I had engine troubles with my NA and NB Miatas, but the B58 in my M240 has been bulletproof so far and it is good enough for Toyota to put it in the Supra. The B58 has a pretty good reputation and has proven to be quite reliable.

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Etreslias37@reddit

This is mine: Mazda-mazda-mazda-mazda-mazda and Mazda Miata look

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AnastasiusDicorus@reddit

My dream is to save the life of the CEO of Toyota's son, and in return they build me a 2005 Highlanders with RWD, V8 and a six speed.

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Terminal_Lancelot@reddit

Toyota everything else, Honda IVTM-4 AWD. I've always wondered what a really advanced AWD system like IVTM-4 with BALLS could do with a real low range transfer case, and a small body in frame format. You'd get the best of both worlds.

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pyroguyFTW@reddit

* Sports car(medium size NA mid-engine, rwd, roadster, <2800lbs) * Driveline * Porsche and Freevalve engine * GM manual * Body * McLaren and GM structure and suspension * GM interior * Ferrari design * Tech * Ford * Truck(half ton, baja style, 4x4, large turbo engine) * Driveline * Ford, BMW, Freevalve engine * GM auto * Body * GM and Ford structure and suspension * GM interior * RAM design * Tech * Tesla and Ford * All-rounder(small turbo engine, manual, AWD, 4 doors) * Engine * Porsche, Ford, BMW, and Freevalve engine * Subaru on the trans with Toyota on backup * Body * Subaru and GM structure and suspension * Mazda design * Tech * Ford * EV * Tesla and Lotus R&D * Mercedes on QC

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zalcecan@reddit

Way too much GM, Truck having GM interior and GM auto? Literally the worst of the 3 lol

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pyroguyFTW@reddit

You clearly haven't been in a Denali, or had a 10r80/10l80 truck. GM has some amazing engineering, when the bean counters aren't the ones finalizing decisions.

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zalcecan@reddit

10 speed is the a gm only trans so lol to that and yes the Denali is good but not as good as a ram interior

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Makrilli@reddit

RS3 engine in a miata. Pls

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FakeTakiInoue@reddit

Counterpoint: a motorcycle engine

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deja_entend_u@reddit

I'll raise you: 2 rs3 engines in a Corvette

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HOONIGAN-@reddit

So...R8 V10 engine in a Corvette

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deja_entend_u@reddit

the V10 doesn't have turbo noises :D

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masterventris@reddit

Sounds like you need a 2010 RS6!

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komrobert@reddit

With turbos

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bigloser42@reddit

I’ll raise you, 4 RS3 engines in a McLaren. Each wheel gets a dedicated engine.

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deja_entend_u@reddit

Gonna go with nah and ew mclaren overheat machines that even though I can't afford I will judge harshly as trash! >self-aware I swear

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narwhal_breeder@reddit

dont let ur dreams be dreams

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masterventris@reddit

A type 9 is not going to hold that much torque! Even if you put a built gearset in it, I think you have a high likelihood of breaking the case!

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icemonsoon@reddit

Just get a donkervoort

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Initial-D-and-GuP@reddit

An EV where Toyota/Lexus builds the bodywork and interior, Tesla powertrain + battery components. Basically the old RAV4 EV but if toyota actually gave a damn.

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wild_a@reddit

Lexus interior? Please no.

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FakeTakiInoue@reddit

You can have the infotainment be designed by a different company

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lowstrife@reddit

Old Lexus interior. Go sit in a 90's or early 2000's Lexus and the quality of the leather and plastics will blow you away.

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theultimatespleen@reddit

Can confirm. Just bought a 05 GX and there are NO squeaks or rattles or anything unpleasant to touch.

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seeasea@reddit

Wasnt just A random Collab. At the time, Toyota owned 10% of Tesla. They dumped it to go all in on hydrogen. Big brain move. A big reason why the CEO is out. We could have had Toyota build with Tesla tech/infrastructure. Toyota shareholders would 50% richer now - they are mad

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llamacohort@reddit

No they didn’t. lol. Why do people make stuff up like this? Companies are being forced to make EVs that aren’t profitable because they can’t meet emission standards any other way. Toyota doesn’t have to because they went so hard on hybrids. Because of that, Toyota has been able to do more research on new battery tech which they have already publicly stated is set to come out in a few years along with their contracts for cheaper lithium because mining is scaling up. Nothing about Toyota’s approach was “all in”. Hell, they even bought 51% of the Panasonic company that used to make Tesla batteries at the beginning of the pandemic. Their approach was more of one that covered all bases.

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seeasea@reddit

Investors care about stock price. Every company that announced big EV moves had massive stock gains. Nothing to do with profit. They missed out on potential gains from Tesla stake, they aren't happy. They then missed out on every other car companies boost in stock price with EV announcements, if they had gone all in, they would be a market leader, but they aren't, and playing catch up. They are now announcing some future tech as a way to tell investors, hey don't forget about us... As if other companies aren't researching batteries like crazy. And they still are keeping other technology investments alive because they already sunk money there, at least, they might be well positioned if something changes there, and they can save face

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llamacohort@reddit

Does the Japanese stock market react to stupid hype the same way America does? I feel like that is unlikely. Also, they are actually just selling more vehicles than any company on the planet so they are making money from actually selling cars and don’t really need the added stock evaluation to potentially sell off.

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SimpleImpX@reddit

> Hell, they even bought 51% of the Panasonic company No, they don't. They own a 51% share in Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc. A joint adventure started in 2020 with Panasonic, with the later owning the remaining 49%. It has yet to reach any massive scale and is going to focus on prismatic cells rather than cylindrical.

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xxBrun0xx@reddit

Engine: Ferrari Transmission: Honda Chassis: Lotus Suspension: GM Interior: Rolls Royce Quality: Lexus Styling: Hyundai Electronics: Lucid Infotainment: Tesla A mix of budget and luxury brands, they could make one hell of a mini-van!

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not_silphershadow@reddit

koenigsegg, volvo and saab collab. make it no expense spared full-size estate and saloon w/ koenigsegg freevalve engine and direct drive, volvo current design language, safety systems and wool seats and saab transmission-forward, interior design and hints of j39 gripen throughout the car cross country (estate only) and koenigsegg trim available

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sherlock2223@reddit

Emira handling/steering, busso v6, elise suspension, x120 body

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Samz_175@reddit

Mercedes body styling, BWM performance and Audi interior

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WellEndowedDragon@reddit

* Exterior: Lambo version of the RS7 like the Urus is to the RS Q8, OR an Aston Martin 4-door DB11 Shooting Brake type of deal * Interior: Bentley Continental GT * Engine: Supercharged LFA or Huracan V10. * * If I wanted it to be relatively fuel efficient: BMW S58 I6 + 200hp electric motor * Chassis: Porsche chassis designed for a longer “4-door sports car” * Transmission: Porsche PDK

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ICantTellStudents@reddit

In the early 90's, Mazda made a 1.8L v6 for the mx3. It made 130Hp (the 4.6L v8 in the Mustang gt at that time only made 215hp)! I want to see that 1.6L come back with all the new engine design tech. Add the Honda crx hybrid system so it can be matched to a 6-speed manual. What vehicle would you put it in? The smaller the better, so how about a Veloster? Or Honda Fit type R? Or Nissan Versa NISMO? Or bring back the Mazda Speed 3!

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splodgenessabounds@reddit

> What vehicle would you put it in? Mazda2. A Fiesta ST wouldn't know where it'd gone.

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Lenny1202@reddit

i d just get a GMA 😂

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foamlotus@reddit

hyundai engine + f250 suspension + quest interior + 4x2 crossover

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ithadtohapp3n@reddit

LF and LR driven wheels

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pepperfarmsremebers@reddit

NO

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drogods@reddit

That’s illegal.

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bigloser42@reddit

Straight to jail

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Darisixnine@reddit

Toyota and Subaru team up again to build a new GR86 but instead Toyota builds the engine to make it more reliable but still have good Subaru handling

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mortalcrawad66@reddit

Gm engineers and Koenigsegg engineers

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delebojr@reddit

Just to make sure, the GM financial guys get left behind? They seem to knee cap the engineers

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mcrissjr@reddit

That's the critical step. GM has arguably the best automotive engineering in the world, but the best bean counters too. So much so that Bob Lutz wrote a book about it.

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IAmTaka_VG@reddit

We all love to shit on GM but their ultimium platform is fucking incredible.

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delebojr@reddit

Yeah, is it bad that I believe GM actually wants to make an EV for EVerybody like they claim?

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I-am-not-a-robot1@reddit

heh nice 😏

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mcrissjr@reddit

The alpha platform performance per dollar is just disgusting and in another universe. I'm a pretty good driver but those sixth gens are so ridiculously fast I look like Lewis Hamilton

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mortalcrawad66@reddit

Yes

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rm2601@reddit

The world wouldn't be ready for that! Just imagine some flagship sports car with GM Magneride and a Koenigsegg freevalve-incorporated V8 or something. The possibilities are endless.

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Jonathan358@reddit

freevalve is not that good...

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I-am-not-a-robot1@reddit

Ram and VW. Just imagine a TRX powered Jetta

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HTTP404URLNotFound@reddit

A Kia Stinger with a GM V8 and a ZF 8 speed. Would be an amazing combination.

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jetvermillion@reddit

I'd love to see Subaru/STI and Porsche work together so subaru can have an engine that's actually inspiring.

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moosesurgeon12@reddit

Just get Horacio Pagani and Christian von Koenigsegg in the same room. Whatever comes out will be unbelievable I’m sure.

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DumbestBoy@reddit

Mini with a HEMI/electric hybrid system.

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MrMeesesPieces@reddit

Mazda and Saab. I want to see a quirky AF roadster EV on the streets by 2030

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rover2240@reddit

Land rover design, with Toyota engines and quality...lol.

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SpicyPepperMaster@reddit

Hear me out, Porsche Cayenne TTV8 in a Land rover

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rover2240@reddit

That would be great for the full size Range Rovers. I'm assuming the TTv8 is far superior to our already supercharged V8s? For clarification I have a super charged v6 in my LR4. It has good quality, but I could only imagine how they would be with like Lexus type fit and finnish and toyota engine reliability. Not having to pay my service advisor kids tuition would be great....lol.

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ipickmynoselikea1100@reddit

60s dodge looks, r34 gtr drivetrain, LFA engine, with updated interior

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EvilMinion07@reddit

Geo Metro 3 cylinder in a Yugo, because it would never get stolen or borrowed.

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JayIsNotReal@reddit

Ferrari styling Porsche handling Toyota reliability Chevrolet engine

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RunnerLuke357@reddit

GM truck. Pontiac Styling. Corvette motor.

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mcrissjr@reddit

I mean grab a 6 liter or 6.2 Silverado and you're nearly there

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RunnerLuke357@reddit

The 99-06 GMCs with a 6.0 or 6.2 would probably be the closest thing to that within reason. I could drop a 6.2 in my c1500 SWB and it would be a blast but I'd rather buy a GTO or G8 and not have to fool with it.

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Wageslave645@reddit

I'm here for this. Especially if it is 90's Pontiac styling.

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Sleeperdown@reddit

Saab 9-5 wagon body on a BMW 5 series everything else.

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Slimy_Shart_Socket@reddit

LFA Engine + Lotus Exige + Corvette Production numbers and price

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KenJyi30@reddit

Jaguar xj220 exterior, tesla drivetrain, porsche/audi interior, lotus suspension/chassis and I really cant think of an infotainment system I like, i think if an old school company like Nokia did something intuitive and easily updated

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stoner_222@reddit

mazda inline 6 in the new toyota crown sedan model. Not the "crossover". The proper rwd sedan.

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totally_normal_here@reddit

Aston Martin shell with EV tech from Audi/Porsche/Mercedes/Tesla. It'd be nice to get an EV that actually looks fucking good.

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Trauma-Dolll@reddit

Ford with another Yamaha engine.

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VenomizerX@reddit

Toyota engine, Volvo body and frame, and Nissan drivetrain and transmission.

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thatgymdude@reddit

I got one: * BMW X7 body with a pickup bed (they actually made one of these and I badly want one) * Audi V12 TDI diesel engine * Ram 1500 Limited suspension * ZF transmission * Alpina interior from the 7 Series

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Dnlx5@reddit

Honda serial entry level sports car designed by Gordon Murray. Basically a Honda S1000 for the rest of us. Mid engine, low displacement, high rpm, 2 seater, $35000 to $45000 pricetag.

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Dnlx5@reddit

Porsche cayenne, Jeep Grand Cherokee. Entry level 3 row sporty SUV with a transfer case. AMAN CAN DRAeaaM!

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LeopardHalit@reddit

Porsche 911/718 with Tesla battery/motors.

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natesully33@reddit

Mazda's cars with Tesla's powertrain and thermal stuff. Jeep vehicles with GM engines. Subaru vehicles with Toyota hybrid powertrains (sort of happened with the Crosstrek actually). Tesla cars but with interiors from a conventional automaker - Jeep, Subaru, Mazda, whatever take your pick.

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jse000@reddit

S2000 with Lotus steering and no other changes

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Good-Lingonberry-538@reddit

Lotus Steering/Chassis/suspension + Honda manual transmission+ Porsche GT NA engine+ McLaren styling

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Malar1898@reddit

Anyone + Yamaha (co-)developed Engine

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Colinplayz1@reddit

Toyota 2UZ V8, 6 speed manual, jeep wrangler body with 80 series axles front and rear, triple locked

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sarcasmyousausage@reddit

Honda engine in Subaru BRZ.

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narwhal_breeder@reddit

https://kpower.industries/products/complete-kpower-86-conversion-package

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lowstrife@reddit

997 steering - I think unassisted Lotus is a bit too strong of an ask Judd V10 or a Ferrari V8 or V12, optimized for high rpm rather than high power 991\992 Porsche comfort seats, covered in Volvo's wool w\ the rest of the interior having 90's Lexus materials\plastics\leathers GM's ability to setup the front-end of a car to grip, and their magride Switchgear from kind of everyone. Lexus\Toyota turn signals, E-series BMW buttons, Mercedes scrolly wheel volume nob thing from the W212. The software\menu layout of Tesla for the computer stuff A body\styling coachbuilt by alfaholics, but there are so many good shops doing great work here

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narwhal_breeder@reddit

Make it roadster and I'm in love. Dark green exterior, tan interior. I'll take an S2000 shifter though.

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VectorSam@reddit

Hyundai N and Toyota GR

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SpadeXHunter@reddit

Porsche and dodge, specifically the guy from Dodge that said big engine in everything and just him.

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greenradioactive@reddit

Citroen weirdness and Volvo Swedish design

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Tough-Relationship-4@reddit

Giulia Quadrifoglio with an s58. Alfa chassis tuning with 503 hp of S series reliability.

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Crownlol@reddit

Lexus and Cadillac make a manual 2 seat roadster

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josh_moworld@reddit

McLaren design, Ferrari engine, Pagani interior, Lotus suspension, Toyota reliability, Mazda motorsports accessibility, Porsche Classic part availability forever - all with Nissan pricing

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Roboticpoultry@reddit

Lotus suspension/chassis, honda transmission, a raspy, high revving inline 4 or 6 from either honda or toyota and a total non-event sedan body. Basically, I want a car that looks like a current Volvo s60 but that also, when it’s time to play, completely lights your hair on fire. I realize what I’m describing here is basically late 80s-early 90s M cars

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_Zkeleton_@reddit

Dodge and Ford I want them to make the challenger/mustang mix from Cars 2

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RazingsIsNotHomeNow@reddit

I'd love to see a lotus with a BMW drivetrain. Another fun idea would be a Mazda Porsche combo. A modern 914 built on the Miata chassis would be cool.

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MrPterodactyl@reddit

Brz with LS3, bmw hydraulic steering

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uwey@reddit

Honda Engine. BMW chassis. Lexus interior and sound proofing. Yamaha design.

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Bert-Nevman@reddit

Ariel Atom with the engine/trans from a 2004 R32. The atom in absolutely insane with the Honda 4pot, but the VR6 sounds so wonderful under full throttle and fits in the same space as the 4.

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rm2601@reddit

Porsche and Aston Martin, for some reason. The creations between both of them would be nice!

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Steak_Break@reddit

Would be interesting considering how much of an antithesis they are in their shared segments Aston’s relied on striking design and emotional connection to overcome their lagging build quality, quantitative performance, and technological features Porsche releases calculated iterative improvements on a rapid basis without deviating from conventionally-accepted styling thematics, all while offering class-leading performance metrics and keeping up with the Tech Joneses But they share a common denominator of offering exciting products that put the driver at the center of it all. That would make for an interesting combination

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SlippinYimmyMcGill@reddit

Hyundai Price, Audi everything else.

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k_dubious@reddit

Maserati exterior, LC500 interior, and BMW B58/ZF8 powertrain on a GM Alpha-platform chassis.

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pedroelbee@reddit

Alfa 4C with the manual from a Honda S2000 and the Lexus LFA engine / exhaust / soundtrack.

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lischni_tschelowek@reddit

That Salfa Romeaab from Top Gear had some nice ideas.. until the wheel came of, i guess.

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Cythical@reddit

Mclaren steering, GM suspension, Ferrari looks, lambo engine, Toyota quality assurance/reliability.

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icemonsoon@reddit

Lotus-Eunos to make a 3 rotor elise

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Meatbag51@reddit

Honda + Lotus and/or Honda + Porsche. This combination would birth sports cars that would render Sothebys/BaT and the likes obsolete in its quest for money laundering.

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OkCharacter2456@reddit

BMW suspension,handling, and design. Honda and Toyota reliability and ease of maintenance. Mazda interior. BMW N52 tune to 285hp with an 8 gear automatic and RWD or AWD with bias or option to deactivate the front wheels.

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stav_and_nick@reddit

Toyota and BYD making the unsanctionable, decent quality, $20,000 EV Corolla They’re already doing it for their BZwhatever sedan in China, but if they exported it under a non-stupid name it would do huge numbers globally

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TheMaddSage@reddit

I don’t have a Frankenstein build I particularly want but if Hyundai partnered up with Yamaha for their engine they could possibly shake their stigma

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fisichellaisnothim@reddit

Chevy 2.7 in a BRZ

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rockdude625@reddit

German chassis, Italian body, British interior, Japanese drivetrain

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Intelligent_Apple280@reddit

It already exists. The 2 Door Land Rover Defender. That has a v8 under the hood. Huge safari windows that make the backseat feel un-cramped. This vehicle is the length of a sub-compact car. Did I mention the v8? Thanks to its smaller platform I can only imagine how this thing pulls. Oh, don’t forget it’s luxurious interior.

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Ayatori@reddit

* Yamaha engine * Porsche transmission * Lotus chassis + suspension * Honda gearbox * Ferrari exterior

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CrimsonFlam3s@reddit

Toyota/Lotus

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Godvater@reddit

For family car: BMW B58, BMW Drivetrain, Mercedes Hybrid powertrain, BMW infotainment, Audi insulation, Volvo/Polestar exterior, Lexus interior, Volvo seats, Lexus Soundsystem, Toyota QA For sports car: Let the designer of the LC500 design a new version with mk1 AMG GT proportions, give it a Lexus-Mercedes codeveloped NA V8, BMW-Lotus Chassis tuning, Porsche Drivetrain, Honda manual/BMW ZF8, keep the interior same as LC500 just swap whole tech bits with BMW’s

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DocPhilMcGraw@reddit

I feel like Mazda and Volvo could come together to build something really sexy and cool. I want a Mazda sedan/wagon combo to sit at the top of the range.

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juwyro@reddit

I could go for 3 manufacturers. My Saab styled Subaru with a Honda K series.

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Two_Shekels@reddit

Toyota+Lotus Oh, wait...

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incredible_poop@reddit

Old Volvo exteriour with a modern Mercedes interiour, and a Toyota D4-D or a VW 1.9tdi engine. Should be bulletproof.

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MuirDahl@reddit

Subaru and Porsche come together to make a crossover hatch type that's smaller and lower than a Crosstrek and is a sporty, AWD, ball of turbo boxer fun

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rm2601@reddit

I have an entirely other idea, and this may spiral off into another thing entirely. Hear me out: The W223 chassis S-class exterior paired up with an interior designed and built by some higher-end, uber-luxe yacht designers and Bentley interior materials. Fine grain wood and acres of leather and other top-notch luxurious materials ever thought of.

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lolokaydudewhatever@reddit

Toyota and Subaru G16E in BRZ I know what i said ;)

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GrantLikesSunChips@reddit

volvo exterior, mercedes interior, tesla powertrain, toyota quality control

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TaVar35@reddit

I’ll be very specific and use my dd Body: Ford Mustang Engine: ford twin turbo v6 (though it would be a pain to work on) Chassis: Mazda engineered Transmission: Mazda designed 6speed Quality assurance: Toyota Interior quality: Audi

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preludehaver@reddit

Nissan GT-R AWD system in a Mustang.

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SheepherderDue1342@reddit

Mazda and Alfa Romeo. I thought there was some hope when Mazda and FCA teamed up for the Fiat Spider. I specifically dreamed of a rotary power sports car, based on the 4c platform. 🤤

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badpuffthaikitty@reddit

Gordon Murray’s $40,000 dollar carbon tubed sports car using common parts. No manufacturer bit.

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staclear@reddit

Lexus quality, Volvo safety, Alfa style, Mercedes comfort, and Lotus handling. Impossible, but one can dream.

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