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Benz already sells i4 turbos in the C.
Hybrid tech/electric will eventually produce faster more.powerful cars then petrol
But will it match the price? I mean the NSX and i8 is slated to be $100k+ and the Porsche 918 is likely going to be in the $200k-$300k.
The Tesla S is pure EV but even that can easily reach $100k for the one with a 300mile range (which isn't even accurate, testers are getting around 250 or less miles per charge). EV engines does provide instant torgue but even the Fisker with all it's torque still goes 0-60 in 7 seconds (?).
Prius is already $20k+ and it is slower than gas cars that cost a lot less. The Volt is already $39k starting, is that right? http://www.chevrolet.com/2012-volt-electric-car/features-specs/trims.html
At the end, I really have no opposition in car makers producing vehicles like these and if we are headed there, then that is fine as long as the buyers/drivers aren't forced to choose which cars they/we can buy/drive. To those who can afford a gas guzzling GTR, they should be able to buy their car w/o hassle. I mean the government already fines you with a gas guzzler tax on these vehicles too.
On a side note, isn't the US already the strictest when it comes to passing car emissions that prevents us from enjoying other cars here? Plus with fuel cost, in comparison to Europe, aren't we paying a lot less per gallon?
@ first underlined...a fair argument...
in regards to fuel costs compared to europe, its how you look at it right? i agree that we are cheaper here, but at the same time with an unemployment situation, little increase in overall salaries vs an increase in the cost of living, id say that these high gas prices still hurt regardless of how it is over the pond.