Since 2000 eh?
I would have to say…
S15, even though it’s 99’
but yeah, since 2000, S15, that’s my pick.
You’re an idiot. Go die in a fire.
Uh Mark, you’re kinda off by about 10 years
Automobile: Now this isn’t my favorite car however it is on my top 10 list. The reason for that is, it’s because the Honda S2000 has the best HP to CC ratio for a N/A vehicle. 240HP out of a 2.0L that’s not bad at all.
The 1995 RX7 Type RS has a better HP to CC ratio ( 276HP out of a 1.3L) but it isn’t N/A, it’s turbo, therefore the S2000 takes first place.
I think the S2000 deserves credit for paving the way for small engines that produce high HP. With fuel prices and environmental issues in the picture, the automotive world needs small efficient engines but at the same time it still needs performance and the Honda S2000 did just that, effiency and HP all in one!
Motorcycle: The Honda Trans alp (not available in North America) Voted one of the best Rally bikes, Honda uses it in the Dakar rally championships, and I actually own one in Greece, I use it on the island, it’s the best way to get around especialy on the islands. It’s comfortable, it’s great on road and off road and it’s got balls!
Watercraft: Neorion Yachts of Greece (by far the best Yacht builders, amazing yachts, awesome craftmanship). When you see one of these things parked next to other yachts they stand out. Luxury at it’s finest.
Aircraft: The Eurofighter Typhoon (the most advance and dangerous figher jet in the world, not even the USAF F22 can touch it).
And those are my top picks for the decade!
lol john
Dude i got to agree with you on the s2k,great viewpoint
also i LOVE the trans alp im very familiar with them,i actually learned how to ride on 1…its a 600 right.?
you guys are forgetting the badest import of all time THE SUPRA,produced til 2k2
http://www.vipimports.com/images/carsforsale/1995t72blacksupra/004.jpg
carrera gt my dream car
actually the SR16VE in the Nissan Pulsar VZR N1 made 200bhp from 1.6 liters, beating the s2000 for hp/liter
and you can’t compare a rotary’s displacement to a standard piston engine
not to mention the rotary reliability
Fiat 500 Abarth
I hope Fiat comes back to NA… Now would be the perfect time. No one is really buying any cars at the moment but all of their big competition is going out of business… My dad would get one if they do
“RHD RX7” lmao fail.
Yamaha R1
Mine is a 650 v-twin, I think 2000 was the last year for the 600 in 2001 they went to a slightly larger 650, a smaller version of the 750 that comes in the Honda Africa twin (also another kick ass bike)!
Yeah I love my Trans alp bro! I go everywhere with that thing. For the islands it’s great, I just drive it right onboard the ferries and go from island to island! I never get stuck in traffic when I sometimes take it to Athens, and it’s so much fun to ride on dirt roads and sandy beaches! …And it’s one of the most reliable motorcycles ever made! I’m planing on selling it and go up to a 2008 Honda Varadero 1000 V !!! (I might switch to Yamaha and go with a Yamaha TDM 900,… but most likely I will stick to the Honda Varadero).
Since none of these motorcycles are available in Canada, here’s a little education for you guys:
Honda Trans Alp 650 V-twin
Honda Africa twin 750 v-twin
Honda Varadero 1000 V-twin
Yamaha TDN 900
And my dream bike:
2009 Yamaha V-MAX
AMBITIOUS PLANS BEING PROPOSED COULD SEE FIAT AUTO INVEST IN CANADA
With Alfa Romeo due to return to the North American markets next year, an even more ambitious longer-term plan being hatched could see Fiat also making their way back across the Atlantic, investing in the Ontario region of Canada.
The plan which would see Fiat Auto becoming involved in North America is being driven by Canada’s Minister for Economic Development Joe Cordiano, an Italian-Canadian who has been working “in no uncertain terms” to persuade Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne, another Italian-Canadian citizen, that the carmaker should consider investing in Canada. In an interview with Corriere Canadese/Tandem Marchionne would not rule out such a decision, but stressed it could only happen long-term.
Cordiano gave a lengthy speech to the North American Italian Chambers of Commerce last week which was focused on Marchionne, who had flown over to attend. The Fiat CEO actually grew up in Canada and holds a Canadian passport, and his mother lives in Toronto where he stayed overnight after the meeting before flying to Chicago. The Italian Ambassador to Canada Gabriele Sardo attended the meeting, as did a large number of regional politicians and businessmen.
The Minister outlined in detail why Fiat Auto should join the expanding number of companies that are currently investing in Ontario, a rapidly growing economic zone. The Ontario regional government are working to attract the presence of major international companies in the region by supporting what Cordiano described as a “culture of renewal” and by with assisting with research and marketing - reported Corriere Canadese/Tandem. Governmental initiatives in support of these investments will be increased and importantly grants and tax-relief will be available, with a particular emphasis being paid to the automotive industry.
“Promoting research and marketing its products,” concluded Minister Cordiano, “links directly to our ability to boost productivity and defend and improve our citizens’ quality of life.”
Marchionne made his own short speech to the Chamber, saying that he had that very morning addressed two hundred international students at the St. Gallen University in Zurich, Switzerland, at a conference that was entitled ‘Breaking with the Past’. He emphasised the turnaround in Fiat’s fortunes since the had become CEO two years ago, saying that in June 2004 Fiat had been going through “the worst crisis in its glorious history.” He added: “Things have dramatically changed, even though we are merely at the beginning of a long process, designed to bring our organization at the forefront of world markets without the oppressive relation with GM, and after consolidating basic economic footing more than adequate to our industrial needs.” Marchionne emphasised how the carmaker’s market share in Europe had been much improved this year, but stated that much work remained to be done.
Any prospective investment for Fiat Auto in Canada would not be their first involvement in North America, as almost a century ago, in their very formative years they briefly built cars in the United States. The Fiat Automobile Company was incorporated in 1908 in the United States and manufactured Fiat cars under license at a plant built in Poughkeepsie, New York, briefly.
TVR rules!
+1 for the S2000, but for a completely different reason. For one, hp/L is for ricers. The F20/F22 is probably the weakest point of the S2000.
The beauty of the S2000 is that it’s a factory built race car that is sold to the general population. It has a fantastic cockpit, the seats are perfect, the shifter is perfect, the stock suspension is amazing, and with a Greddy turbo kit you get some much much needed torque in there.
^I think that you ment to say that the transmissions are shit.
The reatarted gear ratio’s stop it from being a true beast.
The F22 is an amazing engine (in my opinion lol).
R6/R1`s are really nice affordable fast bikes to
No, 162lb-ft of torque stop it from being a beast. You need at least 250lb-ft to have a fun S2000. The tranny does a great job of keeping it in whatever non-existant power band it has, and is probably the best shifting transmission ever fitted to anything with four wheels, including hand built exotics. I’ll bet money right now, that you will not be able to find any street legal vehicle with a better shifter and clutch than an S2000.
The drivetrain is somewhat frail, admittedly, but will handle light power adders, that’ll get you where you want to be.