Best sounding non-v8 for under $150k new?

Alext · 05-18-2010, 08:10 PM

Me and my mates were having this discussion. I reckon the 5-cyl Audi TT-RS is the most exotic sounding machine followed closely by the new 3.4 Cayman S and the Z435is.

What do you guys reckon?

BMWRX · 05-18-2010, 08:21 PM

They are sweet sounding cars, but I still don't mind the sound of a 135i at around 6,000rpm.

alik01 · 05-18-2010, 08:25 PM

Cayman S, hands down.

ExREX · 05-18-2010, 09:04 PM

have to listen out but VW r32 and then i hve to say a WRX with a big bore exhaust!

MickyD · 05-18-2010, 09:04 PM

Golf R32...

BrokenVert · 05-18-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Cayman S, hands down.

I was never really a fan of the sound of boxer engines...

The Ttrs sounds excellent IMO

harpoon · 05-18-2010, 09:50 PM

I was driving behind a Z4M the other day. Not new but bloody hell that sounded good. Not sure if it was a non-standard exhaust. I think its the same engine as the M3 CSL? which at full pelt down the straight at EC sounded amazing.

135IS · 05-18-2010, 09:52 PM

rs4 sounds wicked

Alext · 05-18-2010, 11:01 PM

Yeah the Z4M sounds great at high rpm. Same (de)tuned engine (S54) as the E46 M3 CSL I think.

I wonder if BMW make a new Z4 M they will use the N55 twin turbo (S55) everyone is speculating about for the new M1.

BrokenVert · 05-18-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 135IS

rs4 sounds wicked

the OP says "non v8" in the OP :facepalm:

but I agree with you 100%

BigBoss168 · 05-18-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Me and my mates were having this discussion. I reckon the 5-cyl Audi TT-RS is the most exotic sounding machine followed closely by the new 3.4 Cayman S and the Z435is.

What do you guys reckon?

Previous series 911 Carrera S (from 2005), before they went direct injection which dulled the sound a little.

alik01 · 05-19-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I was never really a fan of the sound of boxer engines...

The Ttrs sounds excellent IMO

TT-RS does sound incredible, but I still get shivers when I here that boxter clatter/rumble!

The M3 CSL sounds incredible too, one of the best cars to listen to from inside the car, I think it's the removal of the sound-deadening.

BMW86 · 05-19-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Me and my mates were having this discussion. I reckon the 5-cyl Audi TT-RS is the most exotic sounding machine followed closely by the new 3.4 Cayman S and the Z435is.

What do you guys reckon?

I agree with you on all those cars. The C63 and M3 sound pretty unbelievable too. The M3 sounds unreal when it reaches the high rpm but the AMG sounds like a weapon period.

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

They are sweet sounding cars, but I still don't mind the sound of a 135i at around 6,000rpm.

+ 1

I think with aftermarket exhausts you really unleash the true sound of this sweet twin turbo engine

BMW86 · 05-19-2010, 12:28 AM

I'll also throw in the HSV GTS especially with mods. It may not be the best V8 but it does compared to the C63 or M3 but it does demand a strong presence.

Zuzu · 05-19-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I'll also throw in the HSV GTS especially with mods. It may not be the best V8 but it does demand a strong presence.

Ahem... The OP stated NON V8 engines..

ExREX · 05-19-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ExREX

have to listen out but VW r32 and then i hve to say a WRX with a big bore exhaust!

forgot about the C63 as mentioned above. this wins for me end of story.

E92325i · 05-19-2010, 12:54 AM

Best sounding non v8 in my opinion comes from the 3.2l v6 found in Alfa 147/156 GTA along with the GT. I may be biased since i own one

but i think any Alfa with the arese v6 sounds great

BMWRX · 05-19-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ExREX

forgot about the C63 as mentioned above. this wins for me end of story.

C63............V8

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I think with aftermarket exhausts you really unleash the true sound of this sweet twin turbo engine

With an exhaust like yours, the 135i sounds even better.

takahashi · 05-19-2010, 01:22 AM

sound of a rotary twin tubro.

BBK · 05-19-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by takahashi

sound of a rotary twin tubro.

Haha I hadn't thought of that! Nice... Or the brap brap of a nicely ported 13B.

Dackelone · 05-19-2010, 05:25 AM

Porsche GT3 RSR... hands down!

I esp like the blue flames that shoot out when you lift off the gas pedal!!!

Ooops!!! just noticed you said V8!!! lol Ok, then I will go with a Ferrari F430 Scuderia(Sp?)

Haywood · 05-19-2010, 07:12 AM

AMG's 3.2L supercharged V6 in the SLK 32, C32, and the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6.

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