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Offline Dobbs333

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GTI specs?
« on: 19 June 2004, 21:50 »
Hi folks - can anyone tell me what the 'official' and real-world specs are for MK3 GTI's (ideally 2.0 8v's)?

There seems to be a bit of a difference in opinions in some topics, so I don't want to open old wounds  ;) , but any info would be great.

My previous motor was a Nissan 200SX Turbo (the first, better looking model) and the specs were:

1.8, 16v, fuel injected, turbo.  Rear wheel drive (oh yes!) and the official figures were 0-60 in 6.8secs and 140 tops.  I can't verify the 0-60, but I can say that she reached 140 and was still accelerating!  Oh my, what a car  ;D

So it'd be interesting to see how the GTI's compare.

Cheers,

Dobbs.
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Offline Cupra Turbo

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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #1 on: 20 June 2004, 01:07 »
2.0 8v GTI - 10.2secs
2.0 16v GTI - 8.7secs
2.8 VR6 - 7.4secs
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Offline Bodhi

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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #2 on: 20 June 2004, 22:08 »
I'd put the 8v closer to 9 seconds and the 16v at 7.9 tbh. Those times look woefully pessimistic.
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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #3 on: 20 June 2004, 22:10 »
vr6 or 16v are the ones to buy  :)
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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #4 on: 20 June 2004, 22:36 »
look mate i think that the only mk3 that is worth your time is the vr6.

its a fine car, great performance. :D

the 8 valve is poo IMHO :D
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Offline Cupra Turbo

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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #5 on: 20 June 2004, 23:19 »
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I'd put the 8v closer to 9 seconds and the 16v at 7.9 tbh. Those times look woefully pessimistic.

I just posted the VW figures.
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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #6 on: 21 June 2004, 14:22 »
Quote from: M777CUSGTI on 20 June 2004, 22:36
look mate i think that the only mk3 that is worth your time is the vr6.

its a fine car, great performance. :D

the 8 valve is poo IMHO :D

and what about the valver?

forever forgotten! performance wise its not -much- off the mk2 16v, with a few mods it can match it...

IMO its a much better compromise as vr6 insurance is pretty prohibitive..
i dont think any will disagree that its more reliable than a '6
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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #7 on: 21 June 2004, 16:04 »
Why is a vr6 less reliable than a 16v?
More expensive to repair but certainly just as reliable.
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Offline MK1_BOY

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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #8 on: 21 June 2004, 16:18 »
2.0 8v GTI - 10.2secs

THATS PANTS...  My mates 1.4 astra merit on a g plate goes quicker than that, probably due to the lack of waight, hasnt even got a ciggy lighter...
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Re:GTI specs?
« Reply #9 on: 21 June 2004, 16:44 »
Quote from: golfvr6 on 21 June 2004, 16:04
Why is a vr6 less reliable than a 16v?
More expensive to repair but certainly just as reliable.

always blowing up they are!  lol

whats up with yours again? :D
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