Hah, I'd forgotten about those Chargers, with the "2.2" in nice decal graphics on the side, as if that meant something special. Those and the Daytona Turbos - they were everywhere, I can't believe I forgot about them. Didn't they make a "Shelby" one as well? Ha ha ha.
As to the 620r, ok I'll bite that hook:
That 620r review was odd, the 500hp ATom is faster in all categories and is 4 years older, yet they state that it's the fastest car in the world essentially. "No other car is like this"..except the Atom and a dozen others like it, which are actually faster. The 500hp Atom was the fastest car around Top Gear's track for a while at 1.15, the stock first generation GTR was 2 seconds behind that, with the newer ones (below) beating the 500hp Atom in 0-60 and 1/4mile (no track data yet, at least no "media" track data to compare the new 2015 GTRs to the Atom or 620r on the same tracks..yet). That particular Atom was a full half second quicker than the 620r (2.7 vs 2.2) just to 60 mph, and pulls away even more after that.
Both the these GTRs in this article are faster to 60, in the 1/4 mile, and have 40+mph higher top speed than the 620r, I have a hard time buying it would send either, much less modified 900 to 1400whp GTRs (custom vs custom, it's only fair) cars yelping from the yard.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1085911_2015-nissan-gt-r-nismo-to-do-0-60-mph-in-2-0-secondsI did drive in a Polaris Slingshot not too long ago, and I have to say I smiled and laughed the entire time, even though it was slower than most of the cars I've had recently, it was probably more fun due to the experience and other intangibles. Plus everywhere you went people wanted to talk to you about it or get a ride in it, hundreds every time you take it out. A good compromise, and a lot cheaper than an Atom. We have a deposit holding an Alfa 4c, and will sell the Nissan after 4+ years with it this spring. The 4c is far lighter, far less power, and not really a racing car, but a fun touring car. I don't really care about speed so much as I'm getting older, more about the experience, although speed is fun still. I wouldn't say no if she convinced me to get another of the newer GTRs though, but would not be convinced to spend a lot of $ modding it like the last one. I am going to drive the new SRT stuff, the new Z06, and absolutely several of the new Mustangs before making any decision for car #2. It's getting pretty tight, a lot of competition between all the manufacturers now, especially under 80$k.
