Miata Mailing List: May 1998, Message #138

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BIOMED HMC wrote:

> Check these out:
> http://www.vtec.net/ssx/
> http://www.vtec.net/pics/99/ssx/ssx.jpg
> 
> OH NO !!
> I was waiting for this one - I had heard that it was coming -- here it is !!
> 
> Vital Figures (Preliminary)
> Availability                                    Fall '98 / Spring '99
> Engine                                          2.0 Liter DOHC "SUPER VTEC" Inline 4-Cylinder
>                                                         2.5 Liter DOHC VTEC I-5 or V-6
>                                                         2.0 Liter narrow angle (20 deg) V-5 (??)
> Horsepower                                      250hp@8300 rpm (2.0L)
>                                                         250-280hp (2.5L)
> Torque                                          21.0 kgm (151.9 ftlb @ 7500 rpm)
>                                                         (L 2.0)
> REDLINE                                 8800 rpm


	Yep.  But what price?  I'll still be paying off my higher-higher education bill. 
 Probably nose bleed territory for me as a result.  Anyway, if the SSX looks like what I 
have seen, Honda is in deep trouble style wise.  Deritive styling never will make it in 
the "see-me" sportscar portion of the market.  Besides, why have a funky 5 cyl. when you 
can have the flexibility of a 6 (ala M Z3)?  

	Eric Schwarzentraub
	'91 Silver
	Modesto,CA