Yes the Motor trend times are all out no BS driving.
They even state it took a 5000-5200rpm soft clutch slip to generate the best times. Missing that point dropped the times to the 13.4 range with either bog or wheel spin.
Still though 13 flat is fast no matter what excuse you through at it!
Yes the "neon"
err... SRT-4 is a bone stock 13 second (13.8-13.9) FWD pocket rocket with decent handling. Can not fault it's abilities or its price.
Saturn is also releasing a hopped up ION. The Redline 2dr Ion with a 200+ HP/200TQ S/C 2.0L Ecotec & 6-spd. Expect it to be very quick and it looks pretty sharp too for a pocket rocket.
Expect the new J-body replacement to get an even more potent version of this engine!
Then there's the talk about the turbo charged DOHC V6 for the new Grand Am replacement. Ford is falling in the weeds and fast!!!
