Doesn't nearly EVERY japanese sportscar have a claimed '280 hp'.. I thought that was like the manufacturers agreed limit on 'claimed' hp.
1st gen VR-4 was claimed 280 ( In Japan, and was more like 300 )
R-32 GTR Skyline ( and R-34 I believe ) claimed 280 as well... I think it was the mk4 supra that broke that rule - "well our car is 320hp" ( Mitsu engineers turn factory boost from 10 to 12 lbs ) hmm.. so is ours!
All of us with 4g63 engined cars know that 280 from an EVO is realistic - with plenty left.
They will get common once you guys get them though.. I see Evos 2-4 ALL the time.. Skylines at every stoplight.
I almost never get to see 'American Muscle' cars though
I'm glad my 'other' car is a Galant VR-4.. there still aren't loads around.. in New Zealand.