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10 Techno-Cool Cars

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the rice-rocket dept.

mrv writes "The IEEE Spectrum picks their '10 Techno-Cool Cars'. The article picks vehicles from the 2003 or upcoming model years, that feature significant jumps in performance, convenience, or comfort, are technologically bold, and otherwise cool (for engineers, not just the 'motorhead' type)."

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  1. This car should have been on the list... by $$$$$exyGal · · Score: 5, Funny
    The best car of all time.

    Poor Uncie Herb ;-)

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  2. Hmmm. . . by bplipschitz · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Refuel it at home with an optional $1000 (natural) gas station".

    I wonder if that comes with an optional (taco) bell, instead of a horn.

  3. Oye, more tech != good? by binaryDigit · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I have an '89 750il, which for it's time was way high tech. Antilock, electric everything, fly by wire throttle. And of course, one of the most hated things about this vehicle is all the electronic doodads. When it works it's great. When it doesn't, rottsaruck. BMW is having some problems now with it's latest 7 series and their on board computers going wacko. There was a funny post about it, can't remember if it was here or not, some guy even video taped his car doing strange stuff (cell phone not working, stereo acting strange, car doesn't want to accelerate, etc).

    I can see the mechanics repair books now:

    Replace head gaskets 2hrs
    Replace starter 2.5hrs
    Debug car suddenly speaking in German 40 man hours

    Funny thing about the last problem is that it is one that actually occurs!

  4. Toyota Fine-S by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Check it out

    For some reason it's gotten almost no press, even though it's both amazing looking (like a car version of the Tron cycle) and uses impressive technology.

  5. Re:Where is the Honda S2000 by zapfie · · Score: 5, Funny

    because its (a) two years old and (b) just another gas-sucking penis-replacement.

    Dude.. I dunno.. I don't think that car is fitting in my girlfriend.

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  6. Bugatti Veyron... by Chicane-UK · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I guess the petrolhead in me was hoping to see the Bugatti Veyron in there. Yeah, sure it wouldn't exactly make it in there for safety, but for engineering perfection it pretty much has it in the bag. The engine is a Volkswagen developed 16 cylinder, 8 litre, 64 valve quad turbo lump outputting 1001BHP..

    Acceleration on this machine must only be comparable to a ride in a jet plane.. 0-62MPH is estimated at just over 3 seconds, and do from 0-186MPH in little under 14 seconds. And the top speed is around 250MPH.

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    http://www.gizmo.com.au/public/News/news.asp?artic leid=1290

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  7. Personally... by chunkwhite86 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I don't want a car that's cool from a geek perspective. I want a car that's cool from a motorhead perspective.

    Asking for a car that is cool from a geek perspective is like asking for a computer that's cool from a motor-head perspective.

    I personally dislike all the electronic gadgets and doo-dads. I drive a Porsche 911, special ordered to have NO sunroof, NO power locks, NO heated seats, NO power windows, and yes folks... NO stereo. I absolutely love it. It is the best car in the world. Powerful, reliable, clean... And no wacky electronic gadgets standing between me, and the most ultimate driving experience available to a human.

    Save the gadgets for your cubicle.

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