Putney Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />VXR CorsaIt’s set to be the fastest supermini hot hatch in its class, because the pocket rocket boasts 200bhp from a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. With a top speed of 150mph and the 0-60mph sprint covered in six border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />VW Polo GTI Cup Edition does at least boast a power increase – up to 178bhp from 148bhp – and uprated brakes. It also features special alloys and a body kit akin to that of the ADAC Polo Cup racing car that it has been built to celebrate.Sadly, Volkswagen UK has decided that the Cup Edition doesn’t have sufficient sales potential to be worth importing. Edited October 17, 2006 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) 200bhp Corsa!Dear God, how much will that go for I wonder.Under £12k Id take one!The Polo looks fantastic in that pic. Edited October 17, 2006 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted October 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 200bhp Corsa!Dear God, how much will that go for I wonder.Under £12k Id take one!Think they are aiming for under 16k. little steep if you ask meit’s the ultimate sporting flagship for the new Corsa range. And as you can see from our pictures, it will have the looks to rival its searing acceleration, too.Taking inspiration from the Astra VXR, the quickest Corsa features big air intakes with honeycomb grilles, bulging wheelarches and a groundhugging front spoiler. However, one of the most distinctive styling additions is a sculpted rear bumper complete with Venturi-style tunnels and a central triangular shaped exhaust pipe.Together with 17-inch alloy wheels and a bold array of colours – including a VXR-exclusive white – it’s sure to be the most head-turning supermini hot hatch around when it goes on sale.In their bid to make the newcomer the most powerful model in its class – a title which was recently claimed by the storming new 197bhp Renault- Sport Clio – engineers have increased output from the 170bhp of early development models to a staggering 200bhp. That will ensure blistering acceleration, making the Corsa VXR nearly as rapid as its Astra brother.Stiffened and lowered suspension, along with Vauxhall’s CDC electronic dampers, plus the very latest stability control systems, will ensure that all the power reaches the road. However, driving the car will still be a raw experience – test engineers have spent months at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany honing the Corsa VXR to be as involving as possible.As with the Astra VXR, the Corsa will get a Sport button on the dashboard which sharpens up the suspension, steering, dampers and throttle response. The Corsa will also feature heavily bolstered sports seats, carbon fibre trim and VXR badging inside. And although it will be fitted with climate control and an MP3-compatible sound system as standard, it won’t have much in the way of luxury kit.Vauxhall is very keen to keep costs down and position the Corsa VXR as an affordable driver’s car – so a price tag of just under £16,000 is likely when the newcomer goes on sale in January. Prospective buyers will be able to get their first glimpse of the new hot hatch at the Paris Motor Show in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 VXR CorsaIt’s set to be the fastest supermini hot hatch in its class, because the pocket rocket boasts 200bhp from a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. With a top speed of 150mph and the 0-60mph sprint covered in sixI smell the faint whiff of mighty torque steer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 £16k?Theres no way Id take one of those over the Renault!You can get a Focus ST for that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 that Polo is nice, although the dealer option ABT kit is nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I'm quite interested in the new 'Alfa Junior' myself. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />The Fiat Group's product plan for the 2007-2009 period. The first models in the group to get Fiat's new 1.4 Turbo engine (available in two versions with 120 & 150 Hp) will be the Alfa 147 & the Fiat Grande Punto next summer.As for brand new models, we see that although Alfa's 147 successor, the 149 will be delayed till 2009 (!), the Italian brand will make up for it with the Junior, a niche model aimed to compete against BMW Group's Mini.MODEL - ON SALEAlfa Romeo 147 1.4 Turbo (120 & 150Hp) - July / August 2007Alfa Romeo Junior - Mid 2008Fiat 500 - January 2008Fiat Bravo - August / September 2007Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Turbo (120-150 ps) - June / July 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted October 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 That looks cool. The next couple of years i think we are going to see smaller engines kickingout big bhp on alot of cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 'Putney in reposting stuff off the net from a month ago shocker.' style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Seriously, keep it up, I haven't been arsed posting any car stuff so its nice to see some. Saw a new Corsa at the weekend, I was unmoved.3 Series Coupe however is lovely. The M3 will look brilliant as the standard car looks near perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Saw a new 3 series Coupe a couple of weeks back and hadn't even realised that they had been launched!Thought it looked a bit plain myself although it was in black with reasonably small wheels and no bodykit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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