Cant believe theres no mention of the GTP Grand Prix! That supercharged 3.8 was a torque monster and looked like a mid-sized grocery getter in the 4 door body.

@danielescobar7618

7 ай бұрын

My brother street raced one back in the day, it blew the doors off his red Integra gsr. He was absolutely floored how it could happen. Open mouth shocked lol. That's how we learned about that model

@alexcurtis8132

7 ай бұрын

It's probably cuz everyone and their mom knows about those lol i think the point of this list was more unassuming sleeper cars

@Llggd

6 ай бұрын

There are hardly any GTP Grand Prixs in my area let alone any Grand Prix. I have a 04 compg that has been modded. I have a bad habit of driving slow until the on ramp while an unsuspecting gti or wrx is on my bumper. I then punch it in second gear. It's fun to see them try and catch up.

@slowthriller

6 ай бұрын

The only two vehicles that impressed me with g force were an old girlfriends mom's gtp and my rc ram srt 10 with a viper 505 v10, a manual and 4:56 gears.

@dylanhanes7205

6 ай бұрын

They were two door as well I had a 99 blue two door gtp grand prix loved it wish I had that one back it had ugly Interior for wat it looked like on outside but was stilla quick nice lil car

I had a G6 GXP for 5 years, starting back in its hay day. Loved the car even though it was obviously a bit of an econobox. Slight correction, it came with a 3.6 V6. Only the GTP’s that came with the 3.9 V6.

@Jsv_1021O4

6 ай бұрын

Exactly and you could get them in manual but you could only get the six speed manual in the GTP trims, and I'm pretty sure only for the 2006 model year I think after that they went to a six-speed automatic instead of the four speed automatic

@DIE2dayORelse

4 ай бұрын

the 3.6 was a nasty motor at the time and that version was much more solid than later versions. My dad used to have one and it was a ton of fun, only thing I didn't like was the torque steer sometimes it felt like it wanted to kill whoever was driving lol

The Mitsubishi galant ralliart was sold in Australia as the Magna VRX. I had one. Awd, 3.8L v6. It was surprisingly quick. If they came out rwd, they would have outsold the commodore and falcon.

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

I agree it being front wheel drive stopped it from being great!

@elroyfudbucker6806

7 ай бұрын

Mitsubeeshi, another name to be added to my list of badly mispronounced car manufacturer names by Americans, along with Nee-san, Morzda, Fee-art, Maserotti, Renolt & Porsch-a. Honourable mention; Bitsarini (Bizzarini) & Bertoni (Bertone) thanks to Jay Leno.

@hughmiller925

6 ай бұрын

380 Vrx.

@thelachsmith81

5 ай бұрын

​@elroyfudbucker6806 i've never heard an american mispronounce nissan, mitsubishi, maserati, or mazda. Not sure what you're on about

@Maximus20778

4 ай бұрын

outsold commodores and falcons? LMAO thats funny

When i think of mitsubishi i think of the 80s Galant VR-4. If it wasnt for the Galant VR-4 and it being the original platform for the 4G-63 we might not even have the Lancer/Evo models. My very first car was a 1989 Dodge 2000GTX ( aka the Mitsubishi Galant) with a 5-speed manual, unfortunately it didnt have 4G-63 in the "Dodge" model if i recall correctly. But it was a solid little car none the less.

@itsjamilagain

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, remember when cars were cool? You could get almost anything with a manual and not everybody drove the same 4 cars.

GreenHawk..great video! I had forgotten that Mitsubishi used to make some great cars. I remember when the Eclipse was so crazy popular. Thanks for the memories!

Finally - Someone mentions the fusion sport!!

@chadkent1241

Жыл бұрын

Quicker than any car in its class at the time. My father has a 19 and with only a cold air, tune, exhaust, and a pedal-max on 93 ran 12.91 @ 108 in Gulfport

@waywardboi

6 ай бұрын

I wanted a fusion sport but couldn't find a nice one found a 10 Honda accord v6 exl less than 80k miles not the same performance but a better ride and handling.

@JM1540X

6 ай бұрын

@@waywardboiu picked a car that will take care of you much better. How often you see a honda or toyota broke down?

@skid126

6 ай бұрын

Any of those 3.5 eco boosts are quick, especially with a tune

@JacobPaul-ix7oc

3 ай бұрын

@@skid126 The 2nd generation Fusion Sport has the 2.7 V6, not the 3.5.

When I worked at an oil change shop when I was in high school, this girl came up in an Altima SR and she was SOOO fine. She just wanted her tires aired up and I tried making small talk and ended up getting her number. At the time, was the most beautiful girl I had ever dated. But her CAR. 😍 Her car was soooo cool. That’s the only reason I remember about her to this day. 😂😂

The last Regal GS was NOT a turbocharged V6. It was an N/A V6.

@Blake-fz7ed

7 ай бұрын

What year are you talking because i inherited one and it was SC. IIRC it was a 98 99. EDIT watched the video, nvmd

@DanoFSmith-yc9tg

7 ай бұрын

​@Blake-fz7ed Lol I thought the same thing. I was like my grandma had a 98 that was supercharged, not even realizing they made another regal in the 2010's. I guess it is a sleeper if nobody knows about it.

@brianholmes6626

7 ай бұрын

That was a Holden the real last Buick regal was the 97-04

@elroyfudbucker6806

7 ай бұрын

The last Buick shown was actually an Opel, which GM sold to Peugeot, who then made them for GM & it's various parent companies to be sold under their own brand names. It was marketed in Australia as a Holden Commodore. Didn't do well, compared to the Australian made rear wheel drive Commodores, most of which were V6s, but some were available with 6 & 6.2 litre Chevrolet V8s, with some being supercharged like in the Holden Special Vehicles GTS models. A turbocharged 3.6 litre V6 producing 282lb/ft (381Nm) of torque? I would certainly hope for more grunt than that from a turbo. Especially one with variable valve timing.

@gian3248

7 ай бұрын

The one we got in America was N/A. Maybe it is turbo in other markets?

Just discovered your channel today and it’s already becoming one of my favorite automotive channels

@GreenHawkDrive

11 күн бұрын

Thank you man! You’re commenting on a very old video of mine, a LOT has changed😂

Yay! The sequel we've all been waiting for!

The Honda Crosstour is a sleeper for being an almost full size crossover. 6 second 0-60 in the almost 300hp V6

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good one, very odd looking😂

@LamoidZombieDog

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenHawkDrive coupe sloped crossover. Bmw and Mercedes still make one that has the same slope in the roof. Theirs have like 550hp though.

@bricegraham8256

Жыл бұрын

To put it bluntly. The Crosstour is ugly. I'd rather drive a mid 2000s Town and Country then one of those. Now a cool wagon would be the Lexus IS300 Sport Wagon. Now that's a real wagon! Amd has a 2J

@LamoidZombieDog

Жыл бұрын

@@bricegraham8256 the crosstour is a crossover, not a wagon, it's just more sedan like than SUV like unlike some other crossovers. They are pretty good looking and look way better than those Mercedes and bmw 4 door coupe things that they have sold.

@bricegraham8256

Жыл бұрын

@@LamoidZombieDog Is it really a crossover. I never knew. But that does make since. I do agree with you on that statement that they look better then the Benz and BMW however THEY'RE still not all that great looking to me.

Hoping to see the Maxima get some love on part 3. ;) Awesome video!

2007 Mitsubishi galant owner here👋🏽 and I absolutely agree! couldn’t have been more on point with the pros and cons on this one but man the handling is top notch and yes my only grips were tht it’s not RWD or manual but if you’re looking for a economical and FUN ride can’t go wrg wit this one! 👌🏽 ps: plp will stare at you wondering how tf this sleeper keeping up Thts for sure 😂

I’m still learning the ropes in editing!

@bricegraham8256

Жыл бұрын

Ain't nun wrong with that. I'm sure half the people watching your videos don't know how to edit.

@ThorOdinson-zc2kq

Жыл бұрын

The Altima 3.5 is vq35de the 370 has a vq37vhr miles apart . FYI

@notanundesirable

7 ай бұрын

As someone who is also learning how to video edit, I recommend making memes. Making memes has really opened me up to new techniques (chroma key, vfx, etc.). Plus, everyone likes memes too!

The 2018+ Regal GS isn't turbo charged as you mentioned...it's an NA 3.6L V6

That era Galant, even just the 4clndr ES was awesome and reliable, fun to drive

When I was 15 in '95, 2 months before I turned 16, my father and mother took me down to the local Ford dealership to get me my first car to practice driving in. His original intent was to get me a new Explorer Limited. When we got back home from the dealership, I pulled into the garage spot that was designated for my car, parked it, and exited from my new Taurus SHO. LOL It was literally taken out of the showroom off the showroom floor for me. It was awesome! It was emerald green w/tan leather throughout, and power everything. Great throaty girggle from the Yokohama engine. A few months later, my cousin borrowed it and f'ed it up to the tune of $15,000 to repair. I ended up trading it in for a new diamond white Seville STS. A few months later I traded in for a '96 Lexus LX450 and graduated from high school driving the LX450 (it was cashmere beige metallic). Over the months after, I had A LOT of new rides. A Volvo S90. A 5.0 V8 Mountaineer. A 40th Anniversary Edt Land Cruiser. By '98 I was almost sure I was going to get either the new Mercedes-Benz ML320, or the Acura SLX Premium. Ended-up finding out from the dealerships that both had a tip over tendency in emergency maneuvers. I ended up then getting a new Lexus LX470 in black (only the 2nd of that vehicle sold and shipped to Florida at that time), and a '99 black Saab 9-5 Aero. Now that I'm older, I've been into Volvo and Audi predominately. Absolutely NOBODY does interiors like Audi! My all-time love is the '88-'92 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. So beautiful 😍! I'm still in the market to own one, and also another '97 Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Edt., SLX Premium. I can be persuaded also a '90's Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon.

That generation galant, known in australia as the 380 from 2005-2008 when it was produced here, had an even quicker version known as the TMR 380. With a supercharged 3.8 V6 that has 230kW (around 310hp), only 20 were ever made in 2008. A rare one, but a nice one for sure.

@curtisnoble.

6 ай бұрын

But I do own a 07 Galant Ralliart in orange 260hp/260tq. And honestly she’s a sleeper

@huleeyaxerssius7

5 ай бұрын

@@curtisnoble. Sounds like a nice one there you have. And would still be a sleeper, wouldn't expect that generation galant/380 to have that kind of kick, but they indeed do

The Lincoln MKS Ecoboost is underrated imo. Same TT 3.5 and the same amount of power as the Taurus SHO but in a luxury package. Exceptional deal on the used market because they’re not driven as hard as the SHO because they’re usually owned by older and therefore calmer drivers

@zachhall3581

6 ай бұрын

Love my mks Ecoboost. I have a 2011 that’s tuned and pushing 400whp and 440ftlbs. Thing is fun as hell to drive. Unfortunately it needs a transmission atm. But will be done as soon as I got time to put one in.

@lethargicstove2024

6 ай бұрын

Yes, nobody knows about the MKS, by now alot of people know about the SHO but The MKS has the exact same tuning potential the only thing is that it's enormous, bigger than a BMW 740li of the same year and it weighs 4600 pounds

@n.k.f.

6 ай бұрын

He mentioned the Fusion, but didn't go into the 400hp AWD Lincoln MKZ.

@lethargicstove2024

6 ай бұрын

@@n.k.f. good point, and the MKZ has the 3.0T which is even more tunable than the 2.7T in the fusion sport and 3.5T in the Taurus sho

@CRAPO2011

5 ай бұрын

Maintenance on the 3.5 is somewhat expensive, I hear that's why they are cheap used

The newest Regal was the 3.6L NA V6 and 0-60 in like 6 seconds. The older one was 2.0T, which was also reasonably quick. B

Welcome back! Great list, some things about the altima coupe: Power didnt go down for the 2012 (last v6 year) i think you were looking at the tq figure (258). The engine is also closer related to the 350z, instead of 370. Its the VQ35DE, same as was in the 350z and g35s but with a different tune and layout due to FWD.

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info!

I had a 2005 Altima SE-R with a six speed. 3.5 v6 nice leather, Bose six cd changer. I loved that car.

@EMdemo

Ай бұрын

I wanted one of those so, so bad. However, they were rated at 260HP/6sp but SE versions @ 240HP or 250 but with a 5sp... Yet publications at the time said they're equally as fast which I thought was odd. What happened to the vehicle?

These front wheel drive models are fun in it’s own right and perfect for those who want one

G6 gxp came with a 3.6 and the hammerhead wing wasn’t standard on the gxp, it was apart of the street edition package.

The pontiac g8 also got the gxp name with a 6.2 ls3 and a optional manual.

You mentioned v6 accord and that would’ve been a great one on the list too. My accord is speced exactly like the Altima you talked about

Oh yeahhhhh I hopped on this as soon as you dropped it.

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you man!

The Galant from the back looked like and RT charger and could also keep up with it prolly😂

So first off. I love the newer (2010) Buick Regal GS. I'd love to get one in stick. I never knew they existed in still until I watched the Shooting Cars video where Zach reviewed one. I also agree with you on the design of the older Mitsubishi Galant. However I never knew there was a Ralliart version. It actually looks kinda badass however I take your side on that the previous generation looks much better. But I think the only Galant I'd ever own is a Mitsubishi Galant VR4 from the 90s.

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

Those are beasts of themselves!

@bricegraham8256

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenHawkDrive absolutely man!

@scissrface2182

6 ай бұрын

Nightmare if you work on it

A buick has gotta be one of the ultimate sleeper cars. No ones expecting grandpa's car to haul a little ass

The Chevy beretta used to be a quick lil car. I had a buddy in school had one that he had done very lil to I think he upgraded the turbo, plugs, wires, chip, and a good tune and he was eating everything he ran up.

The Chevy ss was a sleeper car as well. Truly miss this car.

great content!

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

The regal gs in the early 2000s was supercharged and the bonneville had a 3.8 v6 supercharged also and a northstar v8 as an option

The Ford Festiva was a fun little car as well.

i drove one of those raliarts when it was new at an auction..i thought wow! ..cool car

Every first gen Ecoboost 3.5 V6 in FWD were plauged with problems. Water pump replacement required taking off the timing chain a 10-12 hour job and the transfer cases for the rear wheels were difficult to do fuild services. They were placed right above the catalytic converters causing the fluid inside to get cooked. These cars were not designed to be serviced past 100k when the water pump and transfer case usually go out.

they all put me to sleep ;except, i do like the Altima coupe's bodystyle. I like your vids.

My friend had a 3.5 Maxima, manual transmission. It was a rocket.

The 6th Gen and 8th Gen Mitsubishi Galant VR4 were pretty sick also

1st Gen ford fusions had a manual option, tho it was rare. I was lucky enough to get one😁. I learned manual on it. Drove it for over a year had a bad clutch problem I didn’t like how unreliable it was. But it does have a special place in my heart being the first car I drive stick on

i love how the regal is the first on the list

Those Buick regals are also Holden commodores in NZ and Australia

@saint5ify

8 ай бұрын

Vauxhall/Opel Insignia. You’re thinking of the G8/SS and the Caprice. It rides on GMs Epsilon platform which is primarily German.

the 3.5 altimas from that gen are sooo hard to find, and i have a really really nice one totally by accident, also because the coupe didnt exist until 2008 the 2007 SE sedan got the sport suspension and all that jazz

Those Buick regal GS are just rebagded Opel/Vauxhall insignia / insignia Grand sport !

In about 1995 my dad took the first galant in NYC then again with the facelift version.

I NEVER knew about the Gallant Rally Art & not much sneaks by me with cars of the last 20-30 years. Wow!

Yoooooo welcome back man

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

Good to be back!

Had a new 2005 3.8 V6 Black color with Leather Sun roof gallant. Had plenty of power and go. Camax brought her in 2017.

welcome back man!

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Damn it been awhile ever since bladed gave you a shout out i watched all ya content aswell ya last video but damn im glad you back

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you man, I appreciate it!

The Last Gen Regal had a 3.6N/A V6 & The Last Gen Bonneville had a 5.3 N/A and the Predecessor of that had a 3.8 Supercharged V6 motor. Other than the lack of research these are good videos.

@GreenHawkDrive

7 ай бұрын

Check out my most recent videos, this was months back and I have completely changed everything 😁

@swaggybanana2123

7 ай бұрын

The last gen bonneville actually had the N/A 4.6 LH8 Northstar They also didn't sell great with only like 6300 or something examples or so, the last gen bonnies also had the supercharged 3.8 but those only last from 2000 to 03

@themeat6968

6 ай бұрын

The last Bonneville (GXP only) had the 4.6 northstar. The amount of misinformation here is astounding lol

the newer nissans came with lower hp for efficiency and mpg, but it was just to save the transmissions from grenading.

The Buick Regal mentioned at the at the start. Wasn't that car based partly on a Vauxhall/Opel Insignia from Europe? Watching in Dublin Ireland

The Accord V6 sedan with the 6 speed manual was definitely a hidden gem of a sleeper. Test drove one & with 250 hp, it was no slouch

@jefff6884

7 ай бұрын

I always beat those in my V6 Firebird. They had zero top end. After 70mph the were dogs.

@blacksongoku312

7 ай бұрын

@jefff6884 lmao I believe it! Hondas were never good about the high-end torque without boost

@RogueVigilante

6 ай бұрын

3rd gen Prelude Si will smoke most things running underrated vehicle pre VTech Ibam runner on it but same effect it doesn't lose power

What about the infinity g35 and g37 bc the g6 is wack to me bc i had a 05 chevy cobalt

If you do another one on sleepers add in the Buick road master / Cadillac fleetwood sedan if you got a 1994 or newer you can get it with a gen 2 lt1 260hp and 330 lb torque and gm tune these down so with just a engine tune you can get that hp back up to 300hp and plus you can get theses cars for anywhere for 1000$ to 5000$ in super good condition

mans legit just came back out of no where lol welp hello yet again

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

Sure did, and staying!

one car that no one ever thinks about is a 2003 vw passat w8 the only 8cyl passat ever made and is a highway monster

The 2009 Brabus V10 B-Class AMG with straight and downpipe multitorque of my wife once overtook an C63 with 251 mph. Other driver prolly still got his jaws dropped

You could get the g6 with the 3.9 and a 6 speed manual transmission

BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I LOVE YOUR CONTENT

@GreenHawkDrive

Жыл бұрын

thank you man i really appreciate that!

Also the gxp had the 3.6 dohc gtp came with the 3.9 ohv

If you do another list the Lincoln Continental Black label came with 400 hp and AWD

There was a G6 GXP race car with a V8 and obviously RWD that served as GM/Pratt & Miller's stop-gap between the GTO and the 5th gen Camaro in Grand Am GT competition. Anyone remember that?

@GreenHawkDrive

8 ай бұрын

I don’t but that’s interesting

@alexcurtis8132

7 ай бұрын

It's not a G6, you're talking about the G8 lol next step up....my uncle had one, those things rip lol

@nathanstroud2223

7 ай бұрын

@@alexcurtis8132 The G8 was the rebadged VE Commodore, but that's not the one I'm talking about. I'm talking about this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2Gj1phwprKYc6Q.html

@skid126

6 ай бұрын

The Grand Prix gxp had the 5.3 ls4 FWD

Check out the first gen (G50 series) Infiniti Q45. That's a sleeper nobody knows about. The specs are insane for the time period, and still today.

97 Galant vr4 owner here, it's basically Mitsu's competition for the GTR and Supra

G8 swinging go hard

Love my fusion sport gaps a lot of cars😁

@Sladdery

7 ай бұрын

Tune and Intercooler get you 400+ crank hp. Wild bargain. Bought mine with 24k miles 401A package for 20k in 2021. Awesome cars. 😊

@johnmcmullen456

6 ай бұрын

Fusion Sport was also impressive on an autocross course.

Where's that 450 horsepower Gallant?

@BarryMcCokinnerass

7 ай бұрын

Right!?! He clickbaited the fuck out of everyone. 😂

The 99 regal gs is insane

The Crown Victoria is one of the most overlooked sleepers. Not only is it basically a four door Mustang, but it also has the reliability of a Toyota Camry and it's safer than most full size trucks. The added bonus is they're easy as pie to work on, and the parts are insanely cheap. You can't go wrong with a Panther.

@slappy4braps20

6 ай бұрын

I’ve owned the vic & a town car, and while they are some of the best cars ever made, I would never refer to them as a sleeper. You can push a little more power out of them but by the time you put the money into them you’re way better off just getting an actual performance sedan.

@jodyoverdoser

6 ай бұрын

@@slappy4braps20 Dude, my 2011 CVPI SAP makes 289 horsepower. Had it dynoed. It's no slouch. Most of your older Mustangs can't even top that. With supercharger or turbo, it could easily make north of 600 hp. Have friends with them. My car is naturally aspirated with no stupid snake oil mods. The other difference between it and a normal CVPI is an all aluminum Typhoon intake, MSD coil packs, Holley throttle body, 93 octane and 3.27 lsd rear end.

The GM body they used is actually pretty solid, they still rust but the doors are nice and it's a comfy ride. A good choice for a Mitsubishi IMO

I genuinely still want a 3.5 Altima coupe. Can't say I've ever wanted a G6

Return of the King

They are rare but you can get a manual in the g6

The Mazdaspeed 6 never gets love 😢

Greatest sleeper even u slept on doing this list the Chevrolet SS

Mitsubishi Diamonte Vr4...i so wanted 1 of those..

when i think mitsubish i think about the pajero lmao

The 2008 Acura tl type s is a really good scat pack killer for 10k

@bmacster1985

6 ай бұрын

They don’t beat the 6.4 scat packs, their quick but not that quick

you overlooked the infinity 2003-2004 m45

My Infiniti m56 is a sleeper 420 HP 5.6 v8 super rare and they keep up / beat scatpacks (videos on KZread)

‘08 to ‘13 altimas are probably the most unassuming vehicles on the road

Welcome back

the only gallant that was worth it was the vr4..the 4WS 2.0 turbo...in the mid to late 90s

The bonneville gxp did not get a supercharged v8. It was an N/A norstar V8 shared from the caddy making 275hp

My bone stock 2002 maxima se had a close ratio 6 speed manual Trans and it would dust the crap out of 350z and g35 with ease. The 350z and g35 had a bit more top speed though.

The saturn aura XR and the chevy malibu LTZ are the same as the pontiac g6 gxp. The funny thing about GM is they also reuse a platform for other brands.

I absolutely LOVE the Bonneville GXP... but if it even looked at a supercharger, that Northstar V8 would blow a head. Nit to mention, the transmission would have already disintegrated.

RAV4 Sport with the V6 has 270hp and was the fastest Toyota 0-60 from 2006-2013.

Gallant was the Evo before the Evo in rally actually

HE IS BACK 💪🔥

2017 Fusion Sport is what i own......have turbos off a 3.0 eco.....intercooler upgraded, axel back exhaust, intake, bigger TB with spacer, and a tune from Unleashed.....435hp and 495 lbs torque.... with AWD......i destroy Scat Packs, Red Sport q60s, 335 and 340 BMWs with m packages......

Uhhhh the first gen fusion came out around uhhh 2005-2006. Granted it didn’t have a performance model at that point But you could still get a 4 cylinder car with a 5 speed manual

If some of these underrated ones were offered with a manual transmission, then I feel like they would be just a bit more popular, but they don't so 🤷🏾‍♂️

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Why does your clickbait thumbnail show "450 HP" with a picture of the Galant when literally not a single car in this video has 450 HP?

2003 Altima change the 3.5SE model was very important

The fusion sport and taurus sho did not share the same engine, the fusion had the 2.7 tt v6 ecoboost where the taurus has the 3.5 tt v6 ecoboost