I'm sure it's only a matter of time. They are already having to charge a road tax because they can't get it from gasoline (which has taxes for that) And they should tax them, they are using the roads too.Doubtful. Government will start to regulate range over performance. And don’t think there won’t be some type of tax to compensate for unnecessary performance and the related charging.
Silver Spoon? I guess working 80+ hours a week for your whole life = silver spoon. SMDHi guess u silver spoon guys have a crystal globe and are on the "right" side of history... lol... lets hope u are wrong....
I almost fell out my chair reading this. I have built and shared my builds on here for years. Can you build a fully built Twin Turbo, Built 6R80 and tune yourself a Coyote in your garage with no help that makes over 1,000 RWHP? I have. Big deal, been there, done that. Yawn.Besides not making any noise (assuming you meant exh noise).
1. Does not require any effort by owner to build, so means NOTHING.
2. Does not require any effort or driving skill to launch.
3. Does not yaw somewhat, kind of scaring you a bit, even up through 80 MPH.
4. Does not chirp tires between shifts.
5. Does not have turbo whistle or blower whine.
6. Does not have any intake noises.
7. Engine RPM does not rise up through the gears.
If all you care about is the easiest max speed, to get to comfortably and with zero effort, mission accomplished. But my Fusion Sport with a tune kills virtually every muscle car ever built. Guess how much people care about a Fusion Sport. It's invisible at any car show, just like every EV.
Part of the hobby is the excitement and cool factor you get when something
does something you did not expect. So EV's have peaked already, great. But from here on out, anything less than 7's, is just boring from a conversation standpoint.
I'll also add, I've never lost an "acceleration" with my Fusion on the street, because I've never had a true "acceleration" with it. Even when I expect some "competition" with a higher end BMW (lets say), I don't get any action.
The fusion does 0-30 in 1.72s, same as a tested 2018 model 3 perf (of course it gets killed to 60). Across an intersection, is all I need and then it's virtually all single lane roads. If the driving public starts going faster than that on a regular basis (they won't), maybe I'll have to up my game.
But even then, street "accelerating" has no rules. I can deep stage by an entire car length and watch the lights change in the other direction. NO ONE else on the street will think to do that.
I was also the first to convert E85 over to the 03-04 Cobra's when everyone else thought it would "Ruin the engine" Ha Ha. Guess what, it's still running perfectly 14 years later on E85 making 714/680.
I have driven Fox Body cars that run mid 7's in the 1/4 @ 186 MPH, so I fully understand what fast cars are. Been working on them since the mid 1980's.
I currently have a Gen5 Viper with ported heads, cam and full exhaust that makes 745/664 It will still get shit on by a soccer mom in a Plaid. The same will go for your "Race Car Fusion" LMAO
Let's face it, technology evolves. It's coming weather you like it or not. The train has already left the station with just about every OEM, and they are not going to turn back at this point.
As much as I don't like it, it's changing. Imagine spending most of your life building hot rods to go faster on the street, only to see technology pass you by. It's sad in a way, but I keep my mind open and try to learn every day.
Cheers