Motor Trend Ralliart comparison test
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Motor Trend Ralliart comparison test
I got my January Motor Trend today and they have a comparison test of the Ralliart, Impreza 2.5RS, Sentra SE-R Spec V, and Focus SVT. They liked the Ralliart. It was the only one with a sub 15 second 1/4 mile time and they liked the solid structure. They said it had "excellent driveline execution, tight as a drum construction". "Makes an excellent first impresssion and shows off all that is good in Mitsubishi products." They hated the all season tires. They ranked it second behind the Focus.
I couldn't find a link on the Motor Trend web site because they're still showing the current issue as December. I'm sure the full article will be online soon.
I couldn't find a link on the Motor Trend web site because they're still showing the current issue as December. I'm sure the full article will be online soon.
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Ok guys, I was up all night thinking about buying a Ralliart after this post, but things were not adding up. Plus Ive always been suspect of Motortrend. At any rate, I spent the last half an hour looking for Ralliart performance numbers from other magazines, and two other magazines list it doing the quarter mile at 15.7 sec, which is much more reasonable and believeable that 14.97. Either Motortrend is wrong, or Mitsu gave the magazine a "special" Ralliart to test.
Sorry to burst everyones bubble. I just knew it was too good to be true, plus when I test drove a Ralliart on Wednesday it didnt feel like a dub 15 sec. car.....
Sorry to burst everyones bubble. I just knew it was too good to be true, plus when I test drove a Ralliart on Wednesday it didnt feel like a dub 15 sec. car.....
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Originally posted by Tristar Racing
Ok guys, I was up all night thinking about buying a Ralliart after this post, but things were not adding up. Plus Ive always been suspect of Motortrend. At any rate, I spent the last half an hour looking for Ralliart performance numbers from other magazines, and two other magazines list it doing the quarter mile at 15.7 sec, which is much more reasonable and believeable that 14.97. Either Motortrend is wrong, or Mitsu gave the magazine a "special" Ralliart to test.
Sorry to burst everyones bubble. I just knew it was too good to be true, plus when I test drove a Ralliart on Wednesday it didnt feel like a dub 15 sec. car.....
Ok guys, I was up all night thinking about buying a Ralliart after this post, but things were not adding up. Plus Ive always been suspect of Motortrend. At any rate, I spent the last half an hour looking for Ralliart performance numbers from other magazines, and two other magazines list it doing the quarter mile at 15.7 sec, which is much more reasonable and believeable that 14.97. Either Motortrend is wrong, or Mitsu gave the magazine a "special" Ralliart to test.
Sorry to burst everyones bubble. I just knew it was too good to be true, plus when I test drove a Ralliart on Wednesday it didnt feel like a dub 15 sec. car.....
I too am a bit suspicious, but this is just magazine racing. Lets get a RalliArt to the track.
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Originally posted by evomk8
The 15.7sec 1/4 mile and 7.5 sec 0-60mph times were from the official press release. As far as I know Motortrend is the first rag to actually track the car.
I too am a bit suspicious, but this is just magazine racing. Lets get a RalliArt to the track.
The 15.7sec 1/4 mile and 7.5 sec 0-60mph times were from the official press release. As far as I know Motortrend is the first rag to actually track the car.
I too am a bit suspicious, but this is just magazine racing. Lets get a RalliArt to the track.
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The Ralliart got a
1.9 0-30
3.7 0-40
4.9 0-50
6.9 0-60
14.97@90.88
SVT Focus
2.5 0-30
3.9 0-40
5.5 0-50
7.4 0-60
15.39@90.61
SE-R SPEC V
2.4 0-30
3.7 0-40
5.2 0-40
7.2 0-50
15.32@90.37
Subaru RS
2.4 0-30
4.1 0-40
5.8 0-50
8.3 0-60
15.97@84.37
They mention that the combined effects of the great MIVEC system and the good gearing put the car ahead of all the others by a good margin...
1.9 0-30
3.7 0-40
4.9 0-50
6.9 0-60
14.97@90.88
SVT Focus
2.5 0-30
3.9 0-40
5.5 0-50
7.4 0-60
15.39@90.61
SE-R SPEC V
2.4 0-30
3.7 0-40
5.2 0-40
7.2 0-50
15.32@90.37
Subaru RS
2.4 0-30
4.1 0-40
5.8 0-50
8.3 0-60
15.97@84.37
They mention that the combined effects of the great MIVEC system and the good gearing put the car ahead of all the others by a good margin...
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All of the times seem fast. I wonder if they put different wheels on them. What did they say about the handling & braking? Did they run them through the slalom or on a course?
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P.S. The Lancer Ralliart did pretty good!
komeRacer has been warned for his actions. If you see him continue to post insults and useless posts, please do not respond back. Just use the report this post to a moderator link in the bottom right hand corner and we will take the proper action.
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P.S. The Lancer Ralliart did pretty good!