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Peter S�derlund /328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Junior Member
Username: Corsa
Post Number: 91
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 2:16 pm: | |
I have Bilstein Sport shocks, H&R-springs (-30mm), Yokohama A520 215/40-17 and a modified exhaust on my GTV 2.0. It corners very well, has better respone on mid revs and has a VERY nice sound. It is very fun do drive too.
The 0-62 is about 8.4 sec, max speed 215 km/h it's not at highway rocket but on twisty roads it performs well. The aluminium sub frame for the rear suspention is a piece of art and for fwd cars it gives an unbeatable grip. On track it is definitely one of the fastest 150 hp standard car.
Ciao
Peter |
Robert Foskett (Robf)
New member
Username: Robf
Post Number: 26
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 6:55 am: | |
Peter,
Thanks for your comments. What is the on-road performance of the 2.0 like? I currently have a Renault Clio 2.0 (172bhp) which has great combination of acceleration, with reasonable fuel consumption and refinement.
I thought of the 3.0 as I'm keen to retain my existing level of performance if possible - but having looked at some dealer websites there seem to be a lot more 2.0's around so if there's not much in it, maybe I should look at these too.
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Peter S�derlund/328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Junior Member
Username: Corsa
Post Number: 78
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 - 7:54 am: | |
I have a GTV TS 2.0 -96. I have used it as an everyday car since -97. The balance on the 2-litre TS is just perfect. The V6 is a little bit heavy at the front. On the track the TS has better balance and are more fun to drive. The V6 is faster on the track but have a little to much understeer (they say) an is therefore not that fun as the TS. As a GT-car the V6 is very good. According to British Top Gear the GTV V6 is a MiniFerrari and I agree. The hood is made of composite an so are the small fenders. The rust protection is good (I live in Sweden). The trunk is a joke. Remove the spare wheel and replace it with Bottled air and use soft bags and it will be sufficient for a 2-week holiday, yes we have done it. The rear seat is usable for legless dwarfs.
It's more reliable than ordinary BMW, Audis etc.
I do really recommend that car.
Ciao
Peter |
Robert Foskett (Robf)
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 5:19 am: | |
Anyone have experience of this car - I am looking around for an everyday driver, and love the looks of this car.
I'd probably want to get a 1 or 2 year old one with Momo leather.
Is it practical as an everyday car? Is it reliable?
Your views appreciated. |