Westfield Megabird

[webstance]

Interested to see the pictures of the new Westfield Megabird from the Autosport show. Should be great but if it's true that this replaces the Megablade then I think some potential customers might be put off. I've been thinking of getting a factory built 'Blade ever since having a blast in one at Donington last year. At £14,000 it's a bit of a performance bargain but with the new Megabird costing £17,000 it doesn't seem quite so enticing even if it's quicker. Any thoughts on this?

[PetrolTed]

I'm pretty sure they had a Megablade there too. I'll check my notes. There were certainly three cars on the stand.

[webstance]

I was going on a story on the site from yesterday. It said the Megabird would probably replace the Megablade as a factory-built car but that it would still be available in modular kit form. The problem would be that I don't have the facilities (or the time or the patience come to think of it) to built a kit! However, if they carry on building Megablades at the factory then all is well! Edited by webstance on Thursday 11th January 16:13

[PetrolTed]

Sorry - you're spot on. They had three cars there but the press notes do refer to the phasing out of the Megablade. Megabirds will come ready built though.

[webstance]

Thanks for checking, PetrolTed. It'll be a shame if the Megablade is discontinued as a factory built car as it was particularly good value at £14,000. However, I'll be at the Autosport show on Sunday so I'll have a good chance to check out the Megabird for myself. Plus, the Westfield people are always good to have a chat with. BTW, did the press notes have details of the power output and 0-60 time etc. for the 'Bird? Edited by webstance on Friday 12th January 11:45

[ehasler]

quote:Plus, the Westfield people are always good to have a chat with.

Yeah, until they've got your money...

[webstance]

quote:Yeah, until they've got your money...

To be fair I found them quite agreeable and enthusiastic even when I wasn't a potential buyer. Nevertheless, I guess anyone in the trade gets friendlier if they can smell money!

[James]

You never know. If you ask them nicely, they might put together one of their modular Megablade kits for you, and charge you £14k. After all, if they're still making the kits, and I'm sure they can remember how to glue them together, they'd be daft to lose a sale. James

[mikeulster500]

I would just like to comment on the megablade.
Although i'm only 20, if i get some money together i would seriously consider buying a megablade, i had a spin in one last year and it was the best driving experience i've ever had. Awesome

[Alex]

Westfield have phased out the Megablade due to its inability to meet SVA emissions limits. You can still build one yourself if you use a pre-'95 engine or fit a cat. You can remove the cat after SVA as it is not required for subsequent MOTs. That's red-tape for you...