05-08-2009, 03:12 PM
ViPER1313 Wrote:The ITR is no more a "factory-built, street-legal racecar" than a Cobalt SS is - it had a full interior / luxo goodies. The Neon ACR is a good example of a "factory-built, street-legal racecar" though.
There are reasons why in RACING... the ITR tub cant be turned into a "lower" classed car. Its got factory reinforcement, stich welds, "active rear steering" (tested on the 1988 CRX, before ITR production), and little things here and there. The ITR was also bringing 100hp/liter. And if high rev's dont apply in racing... i dont know why they are limiting the F1 cars.
The negatives are... its rare, people like to steal it, and it still has a $13-15k price tag for a CLEAN type R. but as far as its place in FWD history, it has to be at least in the top 3. (edited to top three because i think the R/SE-R/Civic(and 70s eco cars) all had their impact.
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