Considering a 620r

[Mario149]

sone said:

Ok I need to make my mind up what to do with this. Looking at the cars for sale are there any no-no's . I noticed 620rs with leather seats for instance, while this appeals from a comfort point of view will it make it difficult to sell on or compromised on track? Do they all come with heaters? I've noticed one or two do! Are there any comments on the longevity of life for the engine pushing out 310BHP. Do they burn clutch's with the revised gearbox.

Cheers

Steve

The car comes as standard with the CF bucket seats. If you're wide like me they're a bit of a squeeze, but I'm okay (just). Leather seats will be comfier and you'll have a bit more room at the sides if you need it. I think there's a car for sale with GT seats which I understand are very desirable (to some) as they're not made anymore. I'm toying with the idea of getting Carbon Leather seats for my 620R just for the extra comfort. But would sell the car on with the CF items.

I think heater is now an option, but on existing cars I don't think they have it? Although on mine it could have been left off (to save weight?!) as it was not factory built - but I do still have the toggle switch for it on the dash Regardless, I'm not entirely sure you need a heater, I've driven mine in 5 degs or so and didn't get cold legs, the engine is pretty good at keeping them warm.

No idea about engine longevity I'm afraid. But I would assume that it's fairly reliable as it's not particularly high revving compared to say an R500D (7,700 rpm vs 8,500 rpm). To my (uneducated) eye it just seems like a 420 with a supercharger

[mic]

Engines in the 620s are good, the new grey SV has done in excess of 5000 miles, a lot of them on track. The engines in the original demonstrators were all fine even though I'm sure they were very well used.

Edited by mic on Wednesday 10th February 12:56

[jontysafe]

I have a Westfield with 800bhp/tonne that could be for sale later this year if you are interested?