Forza Test Three: Dodging that Shelby (The Dodge Shelby Omni GLHS test)

At NV tuning, we supply the very unusual and enjoyable cars for folks. And it's time for our latest creation, The Dodge Shelby Omni 399, to take its turn for the NV Tuning Blog's test. The Omni 399 is named after it's horsepower output. But the stock car comes standard with 175 hp and 175 ft-lbs of torque. Weighing in at 2,540 lbs, the FF Dodge Shelby Omni GLHS is rated as a D309. I took the stock car out for a tour on Sedona's club circuit. As I go on my lap, I put on Somebody I Used to Know and I guess that's a good thing. It definitely fits the car's attitude. That car seems like a lost gem from a time where the big cars were the Camaro and Mustang and all those muscle cars.
Time- 1:50.806
Overall-
Performance- 6/10- I can say that I felt a little bit more comfortable in this car than the Escort RS Cosworth or the Peugoet 206 RC, partially because, unlike the Escort, I didn't feel a lack of stability and partially because, unlike the 206, it wasn't hurt by the front engine, front wheel drive setup.
Style- 6.5/10- I can't say I'm particularly pleased with the style of this 80s lost gem, although the little hood vent does give it a little bit of flair.
Total- 12.5/20 (D)- I'm not too disappointed in the car, the performance was better than what I expected for an 80's pocket rocket. Even though I gave it a D, I feel as though it doesn't need as much as the other cars did to be a A or B.

The Omni 399 is an A-Class AWD car, rated as an A600. The car weighs 262 lbs more than stock, at 2,802 lbs, but comes standard with 399hp and 349 ft-lbs of torque. Putting on Something Good Can Work, I took it on Sedona's club circut. With the change to AWD and the increase of 224 hp, it feels a little more at ease and I think I'm going to keep it for a while.
Time- 1:35.513
Overall-
Performance- 8.5/10- Actually I would not be surprised if the car could hold its own against the other A-Class cars that I own/plan on owning, and for a car that seems to be a lost gem from the 80's, making it feel like a modern sports car was something that it seemed right at home for. Overall, it's a decent starter car and starter tune for an Omni.
Style- 6.5/10- I'm still not about the style of the Omni, other than the hood vent. It's a little too much like a 1.5 ton brick in my eyes.
Total- 15/20 (C)- The reason for it not to be higher is the stylistic blahs of the 80s, and all in all it is for all intensive purposes, one of my favorite cars atm.