Whats your favorite 'box arch hero'?

edkwon · September 16th, 2008, 2:28 AM

For those who don't know what i'm on about, i'm referring to sports cars from the 80s onward (but mostly an 80s look) of performance/sports cars with flared boxy, arches.

In case you still don't know what i'm talking about, i think the photos below should help. This is all i can think of offhand, i'm sure there are more.

BMW E30 M3

http://www.tjrubley.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/61b8_3.jpg

Audi Ur Quattro

Lancia Delta Integrale

Porsche 944

Ford Escort Cosworth

http://www.autospies.com/images/users/iepurilah/clarkson_cosworth_1.jpg

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7/8/9 (they all had basically the same body shell)

http://www.zcars.com.au/userimages/user1093_1157687351.jpg

Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX Sti versions 7/8/9 (again all the same body)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2075428484_efc63fd5cf.jpg?v=0

Alfa Romeo 75 (this one is a little marginal)

http://www.terra2imports.ca/ab-images/114369686445867.jpg

Audi RS6 (modern homage to the Ur quattro)

http://www.autounleashed.com/images/audi_rs6_avant.jpg

LeVeL · September 16th, 2008, 3:05 AM

does this count for subaru?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/1/2753632_4c45d7c6d3.jpg?v=0

Redliner · September 16th, 2008, 4:50 AM

I hate to admit, but I find this E30 M3 more desirable than the current M3.

tigger · September 16th, 2008, 6:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redliner

I hate to admit, but I find this E30 M3 more desirable than the current M3.

Without a doubt. As far as I'm concerned; BMW design peaked in the mid-nineties.

Of that group the E30 is my favorite, and the Lancia and Audi tie for second.

My absolute favorite boxy car though, is from here in 'mericuh.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb195/afmedia/Photography/HDR/DSC_0739_5_6_7_8_tonemappedcopyLarg.jpg

Edmond Blackadder · September 16th, 2008, 7:17 AM

I had a Porsche 944 about 10 years ago, OK it used to brake down now and again, but I still loved it, by god I hate the look of the Audi RS6.

NooDle · September 16th, 2008, 8:31 AM

wtf? I'm the only one who voted for the Quattro? images/smilies/cry.gif

you're ALL Philistines!

Dsemaj · September 16th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Bluebir....

*cough*

Quattro. Only because I love it so much after seeing it in Ashes to Ashes. Fire up the Quattro!

bone · September 16th, 2008, 11:50 AM

forgot one

golf rallye

public · September 16th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsemaj

Bluebir....

*cough*

Quattro. Only because I love it so much after seeing it in Ashes to Ashes. Fire up the Quattro!

This.

I did love it before, but it really gets to shine in A2A.

Also: 22B > every other bulging Subaru.

fbc · September 16th, 2008, 12:20 PM

Aww geez, come on, forcing me to choose between the E30 M3, Quattro, Delta Integrale, Escort Cossie, & Porsche 944?? No sir, I can't, and won't do it...

Crazyjeeper · September 16th, 2008, 12:24 PM

I have to go with the delta. I can't explain why, its just awesome.

ejsp · September 16th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Tough choice between the Integrale and the Quattro...chose the Integrale because of the looks and the rally pedigree.

Karoug · September 16th, 2008, 12:26 PM

What about he EVO 6? That car was pure awesomess!

watto · September 16th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Look, I'm probably going to hell for choosing the Integrale over the 944 but I only did it because I did eni-meni-myni-mo...

There should really be a multiple option...

MXM · September 16th, 2008, 12:32 PM

I was torn between E30 and integrale, but went for the Lancia. It just looks more edgy and dramatic. I'd probably buy the E30 given the choice though...

P.S. Don't consider me a traitor plz, I'm still the biggest Porsche fan images/smilies/wink.gif

Asked 5 years ago I'd vote 944, but after these years of ownership the excitement inevitably wears down.

Adunaphel · September 16th, 2008, 1:50 PM

BRAIN MALFUNCTION IMMINENT
MELTDOWN IN 3...2...1...

I'm sorry, but i just can't choose between the E30, Quattro, Delta, Cossie and 75. I just can't.

avanti · September 16th, 2008, 1:52 PM

Had to chose delta!

Universal Creations · September 16th, 2008, 2:14 PM

Chose the Delta, because the 205 T16 was missing.

http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/car3.jpg

ejsp · September 16th, 2008, 2:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Universal Creations

Chose the Delta, because the 205 T16 was missing.

Ah yes! forgot about that one!

Close thread, we have a winner ! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

avanti · September 16th, 2008, 2:36 PM

If we include the T16 we should include the Sport Quattro too...

http://audi.dmkhosting.com/tapety/audi_sport_quattro_1985_01_b.jpg

http://img37.picoodle.com/data/img37/3/9/16/f_SportQuattrm_7d83850.jpg

View Poll Results: Which box arch hero is your favorite?
E30 M3	28	22.95%
Audi Ur Quattro	25	20.49%
Delta Integrale	33	27.05%
Escort Cosworth	11	9.02%
Porsche 944	10	8.20%
WRX ver 7/8/9	5	4.10%
Lancer Evo 7/8/9	7	5.74%
Audi RS6	3	2.46%
Alfa 75	0	0%
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September 16th, 2008, 2:28 AM	#1
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 7:01 AM Location: Chibi J-Town Posts: 2,989 Car: Korean family car Rep Power: 39	Whats your favorite 'box arch hero'? For those who don't know what i'm on about, i'm referring to sports cars from the 80s onward (but mostly an 80s look) of performance/sports cars with flared boxy, arches. In case you still don't know what i'm talking about, i think the photos below should help. This is all i can think of offhand, i'm sure there are more. BMW E30 M3 Audi Ur Quattro Lancia Delta Integrale Porsche 944 Ford Escort Cosworth Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7/8/9 (they all had basically the same body shell) Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX Sti versions 7/8/9 (again all the same body) Alfa Romeo 75 (this one is a little marginal) Audi RS6 (modern homage to the Ur quattro)

September 16th, 2008, 3:05 AM	#2
LeVeL Joined: Jun 16th, 2007 Last Online: 7:51 AM Location: MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,974 Car: CG5/F23A1 Rep Power: 100	does this count for subaru? __________________ ^Don't worry he's a closet ~~homosexual~~ Miata driver. - Twerp128 flickr . . . photography + UMass Motorsport

September 16th, 2008, 4:50 AM	#3
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 6:49 AM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,290 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	I hate to admit, but I find this E30 M3 more desirable than the current M3. __________________ God told me to give you candy.

September 16th, 2008, 7:17 AM	#5
Edmond Blackadder Joined: Aug 9th, 2008 Last Online: September 17th, 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I had a Porsche 944 about 10 years ago, OK it used to brake down now and again, but I still loved it, by god I hate the look of the Audi RS6. __________________

September 16th, 2008, 8:31 AM	#6
NooDle Ik ben niet alleen lekker met kaas! Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: 11:11 AM Location: Belgium Age: 28 Posts: 5,781 Car: Opel Astra 2.2 DTI Rep Power: 112	wtf? I'm the only one who voted for the Quattro? you're ALL Philistines!

September 16th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#7
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 9:11 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,673 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	Bluebir.... cough Quattro. Only because I love it so much after seeing it in Ashes to Ashes. Fire up the Quattro! __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

September 16th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#8
bone "bangle for president" Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: belgium!! Age: 25 Posts: 6,506 Car: yamaha banshee (and an opel astra from work) Rep Power: 40	forgot one golf rallye

September 16th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#10
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Aww geez, come on, forcing me to choose between the E30 M3, Quattro, Delta Integrale, Escort Cossie, & Porsche 944?? No sir, I can't, and won't do it... __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

September 16th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#11
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	I have to go with the delta. I can't explain why, its just awesome. __________________

September 16th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#12
ejsp Joined: Sep 16th, 2008 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 15 Car: '95 Peugeot 106 1.1 Rep Power: 0	Tough choice between the Integrale and the Quattro...chose the Integrale because of the looks and the rally pedigree.

September 16th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#13
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 11:01 AM Location: Sweden Age: 31 Posts: 3,925 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 2 bikes Rep Power: 120	What about he EVO 6? That car was pure awesomess! __________________ I support the formation of Koenigsaab.

September 16th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#14
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 3:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,708 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Look, I'm probably going to hell for choosing the Integrale over the 944 but I only did it because I did eni-meni-myni-mo... There should really be a multiple option...

September 16th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#15
MXM old porsches do run! Joined: Jun 9th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 27 Posts: 3,059 Car: 7, 944 LFS Status: Rep Power: 63	I was torn between E30 and integrale, but went for the Lancia. It just looks more edgy and dramatic. I'd probably buy the E30 given the choice though... P.S. Don't consider me a traitor plz, I'm still the biggest Porsche fan Asked 5 years ago I'd vote 944, but after these years of ownership the excitement inevitably wears down.

September 16th, 2008, 1:50 PM	#16
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 12:09 PM Location: [ˈneːdərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 4,633 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 153	BRAIN MALFUNCTION IMMINENT MELTDOWN IN 3...2...1... I'm sorry, but i just can't choose between the E30, Quattro, Delta, Cossie and 75. I just can't.

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September 16th, 2008, 1:52 PM	#17
avanti Joined: Jul 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 10:21 AM Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 3,122 Car: 2 cars + 4 bikes Rep Power: 90	Had to chose delta! __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.

September 16th, 2008, 2:14 PM	#18
Universal Creations Joined: Feb 27th, 2008 Last Online: October 18th, 2009 Location: Eindhoven/The Netherlands Posts: 13 Car: 306 GTI-6 Rep Power: 0	Chose the Delta, because the 205 T16 was missing.

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avanti Joined: Jul 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 10:21 AM Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 3,122 Car: 2 cars + 4 bikes Rep Power: 90	If we include the T16 we should include the Sport Quattro too... __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.

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