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Speed
I agree that speed (power) is an important part of a car but at least IMHO it's not what defines a great car. Any highschool mechanic can take a chevy or ford big block, slap a supercharger on it and make it into a muscle car that can go like a rocket in a straight line. Making a great gorgeous car is about the entire package... design, ergonomics, engine, feel, quality of material at the limite handling, etc. Japanese automakers realize this and that's why they always emulate European cars. Have you seen the Acura and Lexus commercials? They always invariably mention Europeans brands and draw comparison to BMW and Mercedes. You never see the reverse.
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