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PJ @ Jun 29th 2006 7:38PM
I love the design concept of this vehicle. These engineers weren't making a single-minded race special, or just aiming for big numbers, or doing a cosmetic pimp job... they're just aiming to make the Z more enjoyable to drive. Such a sensible performance perspective, but one that's so often ignored.
The stock Z is already tuned very well in this regard, feeling squarely in its "sweet spot" in (very) brisk street driving. The GT-S should be an absolute blast.
I'd argue that the Z and turbo Kappas are different enough to make the comparison less than convincing. The Kappas are roadsters, the Z is more of a hard-edged GT car. It feels massive and solid from the driver's seat, tank-like compared to a Solstice (obviously, I don't know what the turbo version feels like). It's more of a Japanese muscle car than an S2000-fighter.