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Originally Posted by HULK_I6T
Thats what you pay for with AMG.... mongrel that gets to the road, not up in smoke..
Fpv/hsv cars have always had great performance, not that far behind AMGs or m-series bmws, but they always struggled to get it to the ground. ..
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I generally agree what you are saying about AMG C63 and the ability to get power down, whereas in the FGX XR8 it is a more tenuous affair.
But, in terms of FGX XR8 not that far behind say BMW, I know my FGX XR8 (only mods being BMC air filter and 2 oil separators) has much more punch and grunt than the BMW M3 4 litre v8 with sports exhaust.
Another thing that goes against the AMG is the auto- just not the same as snapping the FGX Xr8 manual in gear with clutch and direct connection, no torque converter and all that slight disconnect you get through an auto transmission. Just feels so connected between the accelerator/engine/rear wheels in terms of power being direct.
Now need to work on bushes and suspension to tie down the rear end of the FGX XR8. But what a great package to work from- for $60,000 on the road-insane value.