Whats your favorite European car?
Well, what is it? I know that this forum is skewed towards the Japanese stuff but there has to be a soft spot for something from Europe.
Here are a few of my faves, all from the 90s:
E73 Brabus
R129 Renntech 7.4
Audi RS2 Avant
Koenig Benzes
Fiat Turbo Coupe 20V
Alfa Spyder/GTV 3.0L
Check out this video of a Brabus 7.3, nasty business here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaqapJK5Efw
I really like the new Fiat 500 for some reason...Actually, the European concept of small hatchbacks really appeals to me.
The Fiat 500s are rad! Check out the Abarth version, makes a great car amazing!Originally Posted by GregA
I love the older mid-1990s Alfa Romeo line-up, especially the 155 and 146:
Their GTV/Alfetta is still a gorgeous car, their 164 was revolutionary, overall, they made some remarkable cars.
Last edited by koalorka; 07-15-2011 at 09:02 AM.
1995 STi Version II
I was in the new Fiat at the car show here a while ago. Only car I was interested in getting inside. Rad if you ask me - and I fit - just. I don't fit on the passenger side because the seat does not have the same height adjustment.
I'd rock one.
I like some Peugots (206 and some 205's), Citroen H van (...but of course you would!)and have always had a hard on for the Renault Clio V6. Now, if we're talking about cars I can't afford - well, there are too many. Top of my list would be Ferrari F40
Too many Lotii to choose, but maybe a 90's Espirit, or an Elise 111S or 340R
Lancia's (oh spagettimonster yes!)
Sierra Cossieh's!
80's Astons
DeTomaso Pantera
the list goes on. I've never owned a European car, the main reason being fear of maintenance/prejudice. I've been close on an old Saab, a BMW M3, and considered an AMG a few times. Never pulled the trigger because of what I think I know. (the prejudice that many European cars break easily and are temperamental)
The Alfas are cool too! I like the 155Q4 with the Lancia Delta engine and the all-wheel drive! A real wolf in sheeps clothing.
Italian sports cars are soo nice, and soo scary at the same time..
Still would probably trade a finger for a Diablo though, lol
No love for the Alpina?
They ran a 3.5 litre V6 in the E30 and it outperformed the M3 at every level. What a great combination:
1995 STi Version II
Holy Smokes! V6? How about this? I googled "Fastest Alpina M3" and came up with the B8 which apparently had a 4.6L 8 Cyl smacked in there!
337 lb/ft torque at 4900, and 333 hp at 5700. Also cost 122,000 apparently - but I don't know what monetary system that is in. WOWZers!
funny thing though, is that it's off of the 525i - so, that wouldn't be an M3 then.. hmm. Google fail on my account. Well, amazing car anyhow.
Last edited by Soren; 07-15-2011 at 10:21 AM.
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