Hello, and welcome to the very first review. After delays and some formula changes, it is finally here.Today, we have the Emden Rage. A v8 powered up market sedan that aims to rival the CTS-V and Charger Hellcat.Lets get straight to the review shall we.Quick StatsHorsepower : 640 @ 7700RPM
Toque :459 @ 7000RPM
Top Speed : 202 MPH
Transmission : 6 Speed Manual
Weight : 3626 Lbs
Mpg : 10.6
Driveability8/10With a 640 hp rwd car, you would expect a car to be rather be, how should we say it....crazy. You would be wrong. The car scores a whooping 8 out of 10 on the driveability section of our testing. Despite being rwd, it still manages to keep its rear wheels under control thanks to driving aids and good footwork. The car has a very smooth and linear torque curve all the way up to the redline thanks to its 5.8L NA MOHV design. The car is of average size and is easy to maneuver at low and high speed and has very precise on center steering. The car also has minor understeer compared to extreme oversteer that most cars in this class have. The only major thing hurting drivebility is the transmission choice, but this is a upmarket 4 door sports car, and manual is king in this segment.
Performance and Sportiness7/10With a 0-62mph time of 4.4 seconds, the car is no slouch, but compared to the competition it is far behind. Once we got the car on track, our drivers had major issues getting any traction off the line and struggled to make a clean pass on the strip. After 70 mph, the car finally hooks up and rockets down the strip, producing an average quarter mile time of 12.06 seconds at 131mph. Launch control is no help there, the car simply has no traction off the line. A standing km is completed in 21 seconds flat. A easy tire compound change would vastly help with the wheelspin, as the tires are at a massive 315mm in the rear already. Outside of the dragstrip, the car performed admirably. With a 62-0 braking distance of under 100 feet, this car will slam your face into the dash if you dont wear your seatbelt. All of this fun is put through a great 6 speed manual gearbox, with a slightly heavier clutch but quick, short throws. Our only complaint about this car was the lack of low end power, this car makes a fraction of its max power before 5000 rpms, requiring downshifts to get the same acceleration as competitors that have better low end power.
Handling9/10This is the cars strong point. With a low weight of 3626 pounds, the car has minimal body roll and has no excess weight to carry around in turns, scoring an AMAZING 1.36g on our 250 meter skid pad at an again impressive 129.2 mph, thanks to its downforce oriented tray and aero. The car gets around the airfield test track in 1:22:40, a very fast time for being on high end road legal sports tires. The car has active dampers and swaybars that work flawlessly and keep the car well composed at the very high cornering speeds this car can do. Of course, the car is rwd, and provides the handling prowess and fun of rwd on any track or corner you can find.
Comfort5/10Comfort is not this cars strong suit, but why would you buy the sport version we have here for comfort anyways? There is really nothing much to say here. The car comes with 5 seats and a pretty nice stereo system. The interior is just simply setup for weight savings, but there are some lower quality materials that we would rather not see in a car at this price. Dont expect heating seats or steering wheel or a touchscreen, save that for your luxury cars as this is real 4 door track weapon. Outside of the interior. the engine is pretty harsh at any rpms but is, ironically, very quiet at even full throttle. The ride is very rough thanks to the aggressive sport tuned suspension. Expect to feel every pebble on the road.
Interior Quality6/10Like stated above, the interior quality is average. The stereo system is nice, with 6 speakers and plenty of wattage to cause your ears to explode, but the quality of the seats and the other materials are average and are designed to save weight.
AestheticsN/AThis car features a unique design and is very appealing to the eye. It features sharp lines with an appealing aggressive look and quad exhaust and well placed vents.
Safety6/10The car is not the safest car you could buy. It has only standard safety options, such as airbags. It weight and size would help it in a crash somewhat, but its just a car with average safety features, nothing extra can be said here. We would like to see better safety options at this price point, but we understand the weight savings.
Cost9/10Find me a car at this price, that can have this type of acceleration and handling combination. You cant. At a little over 65,000 dollars. This car is a performance bargain. If you want to move your family and your groceries(your milk will explode when your corner), than this is the car for you IF your willing to sacrifice safety and comfort. The running cost of 3302 dollars per year is pretty high, and the fuel economy is below average. Still, you will not find a faster 4 door car for the money.
Reliability6/10Unfortunately, the car suffers from reliability issues outside of the engine. While the engine is 100% solid, we had issues with the differential and some suspension issues. Dont take, this as the car will leave you on the side of the road every time, but do take note of the below average reliability and be prepared to pay a decent amount of money to fix the problems that arise.
Overall8/10This car is a 4 door track monster, when you buy this car, you get earth breaking track performance while not exploding your wallet, or getting read of your wife and children for your quest for a race car. It earned an 8/10 because of its excellent performance per dollar and ease of driving on the street and the track, despite is shortcomings in many areas. If you want reliability and comfort, you are looking at the wrong trim or car. There are plenty of options at this price point, but this car is second to none on track performance.
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