Cerbera MK1 vs MK2 head room

[phazed]

TheRainMaker said:

Depending on where you are in Surrey, you are more than welcome to try and fit in mine, its a later car with Tuscan seats.

Kind offer. Where are you? I’m near Dorking.

[TheRainMaker]

I’m over in Camberley might be a bit far but the offer is there if you want

[TIIVRS]

I’m 6’2” and fit in my mk1 fine, it has leven pedal set and gives me plenty of leg room and a bit less with a little one in the seat behind but it is still perfectly driveable. You can always put thinner padding on the rear roll bar if you have a big head or bouffant!

The low roofline is the thing that makes the cerb stand out and gives it the sleekest profile of any car. When inside I found it takes a little getting used to compared to a modern car and the rollbar around the windscreen gives a ‘letterbox’ view... another quirk of the car but one I really like - it makes it feel racey and adds to the sense of occasion. Its also good to know there’s a big old rollbar there, it’s easier to put a car on its roof than you think!

[phazed]

Many people recline their seat to obtain headroom and use that as a relaxed driving position, (insert pug 106, Saxo etc)

Unfortunately that is a lazy position and if you are into spirited/track day driving It is completely useless as you haven't got the control over the steering wheel.

I am 6 foot two and if the car had a sunroof my head would be sticking out the roof by about an inch!

As the poster above said, "the cars have a very low roofline", and the consequence is less headroom.

Just saying it as it is.

[itsallyellow]

I’m 6ft 3 and nearly all my racing and track time has been in cerberas..?

[ianwayne]

You must have a relatively short back or something. I'm 6 ft 2 in, I don't have curly hair, or much of it, and my head just brushes the roof. Absolutely no chance I could wear a helmet for racing. Mine is a '98 with the standard seats.

[OliverRR91]

So, back to my original question.....

Does anyone actually know if there's a difference between the MK1/MK2 headroom?

...by "know' I mean actually sat in both and had a real world comparison.

Thanks

Edited by OliverRR91 on Sunday 17th February 09:47

[FarmyardPants]

When conducting tests, check that the roof lining is still adhered to the roof. It can droop unnoticeably giving a flat ceiling, when in fact the ceiling line should be domed, if you see what I mean. This can make 3" difference. Also as stated you can quickly remove the cushion in the mkII to give room when wearing a helmet. You'd have to be exceptionally gangly to not fit with the cushion removed.