Edmund's Top V6 Powered Cars of All Time

[RicerX]

Stumbled upon this little piece. Thought it was a really cool article. Fun fact - of their top 25, four of them are Nissans.

http://www.insideline.com/features/the- ... -ever.html

Keep in mind that it is for VEEEEEE sixes. Not EYEEEEEE sixes. Otherwise I'm sure there would be more Z and R chassis Nissans dominating that list, as well as a certain Toyota.

[MinisterofDOOM]

F*%king Edmunds. They never do fail to fail.

The 3.6-liter V6 was rated at 304 horsepower in 2010 and was rerated in 2011 with output now at 312 hp.

Wasn't re-rated, dipsh@ts. The entire top-end was redesigned.

Some great cars in that list, though. Stratos, NSX, Dino...

Not sure what the Delorean is doing there, though. The V6 it was cursed with was a turd and certainly didn't belong in a car that looked that fast.

Then again, there are some really average cars in the lineup, too. I know everyone's excited about the Genesis coupe, but best V6 cars ever? Those are NOT the Hell your whales.

[bigbadberry3]

I was starting to get mad about no NSX.

Crisis averted.

[Jesda]

I'd put the Z32TT above the GTR.

Z32 is a sports car. GTR is a video game with a rumble seat.

[skydragoness]

I'd put the Z32TT above the GTR.

Z32 is a sports car. GTR is a video game with a rumble seat.

I had a lot of fun driving the ex's Z32 TT to and from class in college after my first S13 got totalled. It only had downpipes too-- got to embarrass a lot of drivers in that car! Plus it sounded like the hounds of hell and backfired a lot.

[krash]

Not sure what the Delorean is doing there, though. The V6 it was cursed with was a turd and certainly didn't belong in a car that looked that fast.

With only 130 horsepower available from its French-made 2.8-liter, "Douvrin" V6, the Irish-assembled, midengine DeLorean was never a very good sports car. But it gets big points for audacity; it's a car built through the sheer will of one man. With this car John DeLorean proved to the world he could build a real, albeit flawed, car from scratch. But he couldn't build a business to support it.

That was their reasoning.

I'd put the Z32TT above the GTR.

Z32 is a sports car. GTR is a video game with a rumble seat.

100%. The z32 is more of an enthusiast's car and while the new GT-R is a great accomplishment for Nissan, Jesdar said it right.

[Mr1der]

this list is s*** without the Cologne V6 showing up!

Also:

[RicerX]

I'd put the Z32TT above the GTR.

Z32 is a sports car. GTR is a video game with a rumble seat.

My reasoning for buying a Z34 over waiting two or three years and saving for a GT-R. I want something to really drive. While the GT-R is simply killer, Forza Motorsport totally scratches that itch

[Kompresshun]

this list is bullsh*t without the Cologne V6 showing up!

Agreed. Or the Yamaha V6 in the Taurus SHO.

My reasoning for buying a Z34 over waiting two or three years and saving for a GT-R. I want something to really drive. While the GT-R is simply killer, Forza Motorsport totally scratches that itch

Same here. The GT-R is pure awesome, but I don't want one. Give me a Z and i'm happy, no matter what year.

You have Forza 4?

[RicerX]

Oh yes... Forza 4 is absolutely phenomenal... this coming from a PS3/ Gran Turismo diehard. I have to renew my Xbox Live Gold membership though.. and the Altima needs tires. ugh.

[Kompresshun]

Oh yes... Forza 4 is absolutely phenomenal... this coming from a PS3/ Gran Turismo diehard. I have to renew my Xbox Live Gold membership though.. and the Altima needs tires. ugh.

Check on NewEgg.com for a membership, they usually have deals on renewals.

Also, when you get XB Live up and going again, join our Forza club for NICO. A few of the mods are on there and a few members from around the forums. It's NICOclub and the tag for it is NIC0(That's a zero, someone already had reserved the correct one).

[themadscientist]

Thinks NSX is pretty and wants to meet it at a stoplight.

[Bubba1]

I agree that the Delorean does not belong on that list. It was nice looking and became famous mostly because of its use in the Back to the Future movies. but it was not a particularly good car. pretty anemic in the performance dept. I would remove it from the list and add a Maserati Merak, better looking and better performaning, plus it's collectible now.

[themadscientist]

and fun to pee on, true story.

[Bubba1]

and fun to pee on, true story.

I doubt Nala had one, so let's hear it the story.

[themadscientist]

Out at a buddy's shop BSin and I have to take a piss and he says "hey, you wanna piss on a delorean?" I never thought about it until then, but I figured why not, it is stainless steel. Sure enough, in the back corner amongst all the other scrap cars is a ragged out delorean. I did what had to be done.

[Bubba1]

Out at a buddy's shop BSin and I have to take a piss and he says "hey, you wanna piss on a delorean?" I never thought about it until then, but I figured why not, it is stainless steel. Sure enough, in the back corner amongst all the other scrap cars is a ragged out delorean. I did what had to be done.

That's funny. My bucket list includes something similar... peeing into the Grand Canyon.

[alms24sebring]

The list is fairly accurate IMO. I think the delorian was just known for its aluminum bosy, gullwing doors, and obviously BTTF, not the engine. They are also not so desirable as you may think. GTR, NSX, 300zx, and Grand National are definantly top 5 worthy.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Agreed. Or the Yamaha V6 in the Taurus SHO.

#12 y0!

The list is fairly accurate IMO. I think the delorian was just known for its aluminum bosy,

Stainless Steel y0!

I actually more or less agree with the list. Its got a little bit of everything.

[RicerX]

I thought it was a pretty well rounded list. The DeLorean just has an aura/mystique about it... that really is the only reason why it's there. From what I hear, my old Cavalier was a bit more snappy on the road lol.

About the Maxima getting no love... I think the G sedan that was on the list was their way of acknowledging it considering it was a variant of that VQ in a very refined, luxurious form.

[sbird1]

I hate DeLoreans! I'm 6'3" and getting in and out of that thing is a PITA! You sit ON THE FLOOR and the speedo doesn't even read above 80 mph. The engine is a piece of garbage. We had one at the old shop and I wanted to light it on fire. Windows don't go down properly, GARBAGE!

[audtatious]

Acura NSX? Puhleeze...what an under-achiever.

[alms24sebring]

^ I disagree. Remember the list was for engines, I dont think so much the car itself, thats why I dont see why the DeLorean made it. I ve always hears they were pure crappola and built like it was from Mexico. Even the maxima shoulda beat that.

A V6 Vtech'd engine in the rear is something very different and it isnt used in any other car which makes it unique IMO. I was ganna ask if everyone agreed with the #1 choice. I think the NSX is up there, but 1st could be arguable.

[Bubba1]

^ I disagree. Remember the list was for engines, I dont think so much the car itself, thats why I dont see why the DeLorean made it. I ve always hears they were pure crappola and built like it was from Mexico. Even the maxima shoulda beat that.

A V6 Vtech'd engine in the rear is something very different and it isnt used in any other car which makes it unique IMO. I was ganna ask if everyone agreed with the #1 choice. I think the NSX is up there, but 1st could be arguable.

I agree with you, the NSX should be "up there" but not at the top. The Ferrari 206/246 Dino should be on top. not only was the car drop dead sexy, the motor was reliable and was competent on the road. The Dino spawned the creation of the lower end non-V12 Ferrari street cars (beginning with the 308), it was also Ferrari's 1st production V6 and was used successfully in F2. The car was also affordable by Ferrari standards (just $13K when new). How many V6 powered stock cars on this list sell for 10 times what they sold for new?

As far the NSX. The main problem was Honda spent almost nothing in its development after its introduction. It was a ground breaking car with a great motor when it was first produced which earned its place on the list. But at the end of its run, it was considered underpowered and overpriced plus Honda gave the rest of the industry a chance to catch up.

[audtatious]

Yeah, for the time 260-290hp from a v6 was pretty good. For being a "super car" it's lame in general but that's not the fault of the v6 itself.

[MinisterofDOOM]

As far the NSX. The main problem was Honda spent almost nothing in its development after its introduction.

Yep. All Honda did was give it bug-eyed headlights inspired by their minivan. Sorta not the kind of progress you want to make with your flagship car.

I'm glad to see that Nissan is not making the same mistake with the GTR. It seems like every year they make some significant improvements to it.

[audtatious]

To me it looks like Honda simply ran with Nissan's mid-4 II concept and didn't do much themselves.



^^^ courtesy of http://www.conceptnissan.com

[bigbadberry3]

Drove an NSX today, first car I've ever driven with no PS, but the sounds from right behind m head was great

[Mr1der]

Thinks NSX is pretty and wants to meet it at a stoplight.

The NSX wants to laugh at it when it tries to turn or stop.

[95zenki man]

Wait....

A ballin v6 shows up!




at the iso meet a few weeks ago....Thing was crazy fast and sounded amazing. Onee of the first J swaps i have seen.