The 500bhp Challenge

[crosseyedlion]

Right folks.

Some research led me to a little question.

You have 10k to spend, for some slightly irrational power hungry reason you want at least 500bhp, must be a road car. reasonable handling and accommodation would be a bonus - what do you get?

All I could think of was a Merc E55k with a remap. Any ideas?

[walsh]

Assuming I can keep the BM for any day I need to go over speed bumps/visit clients, my money would be going here.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

[Dinoboy]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

[Type R Tom]

Has to be Japaneses with a turbo for 10k, Supra / Skyline / Evo / Impreza

Edited by Type R Tom on Tuesday 12th November 21:34

[johnster1991]

This one is not sold, but something like this?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

[crosseyedlion]

walsh said:

Assuming I can keep the BM for any day I need to go over speed bumps/visit clients, my money would be going here.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Thats gorgeous!

[walsh]

Very much so, full blown Gran turismo 2 spec!

[k-ink]

walsh said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

...is the right answer

[SturdyHSV]

That R32 is gorgeous... Much want.

[ikarl]

Merc sl600 bi turbo if you can find one for 10k

[Rich1973]

I am pretty sure you could get a 2nd hand Jag XJR to 500bhp in budget

[Lefty]

There's a 500bhp Impreza p1 for sale at £10k here:

http://www.p1woc.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=323...

Not mine...but I'd seriously consider it!

[digger the goat]

walsh said:

Assuming I can keep the BM for any day I need to go over speed bumps/visit clients, my money would be going here.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

This...... But I may be a little biased

[Samwich]

Under budget?
http://used.ph/18pyvl8

Want more space?
http://used.ph/1dtWJwF

Already re-mapped?
http://used.ph/16sitcI

[Welshbeef]

C5 RS6 and a remap well over 500bhp.


I've done it ( not remap) the only thing to make sure you are fully aware of is mpg is going to be utterly rubbish and its premium only fuel too so a double smash into your back doors. Thing 35-40p per mile on fuel alone - but you have the power the noise the iconic car and man maths tells you your gambling higher fuel costs for ultimately lower depreciation.

[slippery]

If you describe your car as iconic once more Welshy, we're going to have to whip you!

[k-ink]

An R32 is iconic. An RS6 is a fast rep mobile

[digger the goat]

4 mpg ???

I can only get mine down that on full boost on track..
I suggest you get it remapped ....again !!

[k-ink]

4mpg isn't so bad for so much power. My lazy old V12 jag would manage 3mpg and it only had 300 ponies.

[RobM77]

This is tricky seeing as I don't really like turbo charged cars (especially the tuned ones I've tried - yuk), or 4WD I also don't really like heavy cars, but I think it'd have to be to get an engine capable of 500bhp or a chassis originally designed for close to that power. The safest bet I think would e an E39 M5 (or the Merc AMG E class you mentioined) with engine work - either a supercharger or a full on intake, head and exhaust job with a remap to suit. Another choice would be a TVR of some description with similar engine work.