What's the SVTF capable of part II
This is in responce to an earlier post of "What is the SVTF capable of". The first post seemed to take off in the direction of HP limits. This is a flip side view of trying to reach 300 HP. While the SVTF may be able to reach HP of almost scary numbers from it's small powerplant. The car was meant to be driven. Driven as a spirited everyday driver, with some added pleasure due to the SVT design teams adding a little additional HP, TQ, body and interior trim, and a great feel.
So what is the SVTF capable of:
It's capable of taking back road twisties at remarkable speed. She will hold the road like gum on the bottom of your shoe.
It's capable of driving owners of Neon SRT4 crazy when they rev up their little funky sounding motor, and all you do is smile back at them with an ear to ear grin. Because bottom line it is a Neon.
It is capable of blending in with the looks of traffic, yet give you the quiet satisfaction of knowing what it is capable of doing.
For me it is capable of allowing me the pleasure to enjoy a drive in the country, sun roof popped open, some good 60's and 70's music playing, rolling through usually only the lower 4 gears out of the 6 she provides, looking down the road as far as I can see, then getting there with the most fun, zeal and zest as the little Yellow Screamer can get there. Best part is once I get there, I get to drive back to the starting point.
At more relaxed speeds she delivers 31 MPG. And delivers it all at a pretty good price point.
Guess the point is, the SVTF is capable of putting a Big Grin and Smile on my face.
But keep in mind, I'm one of the older members on the forum. I have already done the numerious Vettes, SL500s, CLK cabriolets, 65 Mustang 2+2, Charger 440, Lightnings, Excaliber, Rolls Royce and many others.
Stepping down from my soap box now,
Have a great day, and stay Focused out there.
This is in responce to an earlier post of "What is the SVTF capable of". The first post seemed to take off in the direction of HP limits. This is a flip side view of trying to reach 300 HP. While the SVTF may be able to reach HP of almost scary numbers from it's small powerplant. The car was meant to be driven. Driven as a spirited everyday driver, with some added pleasure due to the SVT design teams adding a little additional HP, TQ, body and interior trim, and a great feel.
So what is the SVTF capable of:
It's capable of taking back road twisties at remarkable speed. She will hold the road like gum on the bottom of your shoe.
It's capable of driving owners of Neon SRT4 crazy when they rev up their little funky sounding motor, and all you do is smile back at them with an ear to ear grin. Because bottom line it is a Neon.
It is capable of blending in with the looks of traffic, yet give you the quiet satisfaction of knowing what it is capable of doing.
For me it is capable of allowing me the pleasure to enjoy a drive in the country, sun roof popped open, some good 60's and 70's music playing, rolling through usually only the lower 4 gears out of the 6 she provides, looking down the road as far as I can see, then getting there with the most fun, zeal and zest as the little Yellow Screamer can get there. Best part is once I get there, I get to drive back to the starting point.
At more relaxed speeds she delivers 31 MPG. And delivers it all at a pretty good price point.
Guess the point is, the SVTF is capable of putting a Big Grin and Smile on my face.
But keep in mind, I'm one of the older members on the forum. I have already done the numerious Vettes, SL500s, CLK cabriolets, 65 Mustang 2+2, Charger 440, Lightnings, Excaliber, Rolls Royce and many others.
Stepping down from my soap box now,
Have a great day, and stay Focused out there.