back in 1993, the Lincoln Mark VIII was chock-full of revolutionary components.
in 1997, the Mark VIII featured several industry-firsts.
technology has surpassed the Mark VIII. More efficient, and more reliable horsepower is possible now. If the Mark VIII evolved at the same rate as many of today's new cars have, the 2010 Mark (insert roman numeral whatever here) would probably boast a
375hp/425 lb/ft all-aluminum 32v V8 with a 6-speed auto, and sell for around $64k.
BTW, my GF works for a multi-line dealership, and one of their lines is Hyundai...and ALL of the tech's there agree..that new Genesis is one bad momma.
if Hyundai didnt have the old reputation of building disposable Imports in the 80s, they would probably rank up there right now.
BTW, back to the topic;
hauling a bone-stock, sub-4000 lb 15+ year old car with 3.08/3.27 one-legger and an outdated 4-speed AOD down the track in less than 15 seconds is no easy task...yet, our old dinosaurs can do it if conditions are right.
My 94 did it with an extra 500 lbs in it, heat soaked, and 130k+ miles on it.