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Peryn · 10-03-2003, 07:27 AM

im pretty sure the Japanese version of teh 8 has the full 247 HP. it got dropped to make it conform with the American emissions laws, and it dropped in power. All the 1/4, 0-60, and all other performance numbers are the same though, since those are tested by other companies AFTER production of teh car.

As for too much hype, take a look at the STi and the EVO. There's too much hype for ya... But also take a look at their sales records. The dealers here had sold their entire first shipment (even what would be the floor model) before it had even been shipped. They then got a second shipment that was sold out (a floor model and one or two extras for the lot to look good excluded) before a single commercial aired. So, having the dealers sell out before any advertising had begun....doens't sound like all that much hype to me

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Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	im pretty sure the Japanese version of teh 8 has the full 247 HP. it got dropped to make it conform with the American emissions laws, and it dropped in power. All the 1/4, 0-60, and all other performance numbers are the same though, since those are tested by other companies AFTER production of teh car. As for too much hype, take a look at the STi and the EVO. There's too much hype for ya... But also take a look at their sales records. The dealers here had sold their entire first shipment (even what would be the floor model) before it had even been shipped. They then got a second shipment that was sold out (a floor model and one or two extras for the lot to look good excluded) before a single commercial aired. So, having the dealers sell out before any advertising had begun....doens't sound like all that much hype to me __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.