VX220 Turbo announcement

[thorney]

Anyone else heard they're announcing the details this Wednesday?

Just spoke with dealer and he's confirmed it along with first models coming out in January (pre-specced, like the Cooper S was done).

[Toffer]

I believe you are correct.

Without wishing to be controversial, I prefer the VX220 to its cousin, the Elise. The VX220 is IMO a more complete car that retains most of the driving focus of the Elise, but in a more practical package. Having driven the VX220 it just did not seem to go very well...the engine is nicely refined and relaxed I am probably being silly because I did turn-up at the test drive in my Griff...and it is pretty nippy

Perhaps a turbo will put some vr-vr-vroom into the VX220...should be lovely!

I wonder if Caterham will be tempted to slot the unit into a seven

[PetrolTed]

Toffer said: I wonder if Caterham will be tempted to slot the unit into a seven

Doubt it. They're in bed with MG X Power in a big way these days.

[pawsmcgraw]

PetrolTed said:

Toffer said: I wonder if Caterham will be tempted to slot the unit into a seven

Doubt it. They're in bed with MG X Power in a big way these days.

In a nice snuggly friendly sort of way i guess(so as not to upset anyone eh)

[thorney]

I thought the same about the VX. I hankered after an Elise but thought it was too underpowered and the 190 simply over priced.

I had a go in a VX and had the same feeling that it needed much more power, so hence the order for a VXT.

IMO there is nothing as much fun on a track than turbo delivery rwd - I can't wait.

[Captain Muppet]

Anyone else heard they're announcing the details this Wednesday?

Well - where are the details? Ted? Hello, Ted?

[thorney]

Nice big splash in Auto Express.

2L turbo from Astra Coupe etc.
200bhp
150+mph
0-60 4.6secs
Bigger wheels, air intakes, more sound deadening, leather, shift light, front and rear spoilers.
£25,500

[squirrelz]

I didn't think they were going to use the engine from the Astra turbo. Isn't it a cast iron block?
And doesn't it only have 189bhp not 200? (And don't begin sentances with 'and' )

[thorney]

Duno about block, still looking into details.

And yes, pwer has been upped to 200.

[Fatboy]

I thought all the new ecotec engines were all alloy?

[Captain Muppet]

thorney said: Nice big splash in Auto Express.

2L turbo from Astra Coupe etc.
200bhp
150+mph
0-60 4.6secs
Bigger wheels, air intakes, more sound deadening, leather, shift light, front and rear spoilers.
£25,500

Elise handling with TVR performance...

[chimburt]

just hope someone manufactures a replacement grill....

[Captain Muppet]

Nothing wrong with the Opel version...

[Gargamel]

Elise handling with TVR performance...

yeah and Fiat multipla depreciation....

[Captain Muppet]

Gargamel said:

Elise handling with TVR performance...

yeah and Fiat multipla depreciation....

Good - I only ever buy secondhand...