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Offline Paul RS16i

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Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« on: 15 July 2003, 14:22 »
Hi All,

I have just joined the world of VW's  ;D buying a P reg 8v. But I am looking round on the web and cannot find performance figures for it anywhere.

Does anybody know what they are?  

Cheers
Paul
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Offline concept

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Re:Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #1 on: 15 July 2003, 15:10 »
in stock trim they are supposed to be 115 bhp. pretty poo really. but they can be easily sorted !
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mk3 8v 140bhp

Offline Paul RS16i

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Re:Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #2 on: 15 July 2003, 15:15 »
Cheers Concept, I see you have got 140BHP. What have you done to yours?

What about 0-60 & top speed? Any ideas.

Thanks
Paul
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Re:Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #3 on: 15 July 2003, 15:19 »
i've removed the cat and fitted full powerflow exhaust system. kent cam and vernier pulley and modified the original air box. i haven't done 0-60 times but she'll get up to 135 any day of the week! i'm now working on a spare engine doing absolutely everything to it ! i'm aiming for 170 bhp?
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Offline Paul RS16i

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Re:Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #4 on: 15 July 2003, 15:27 »
 ;D That will be a beast!!

I am really not going to touch the Golf to much as I have a Mk3 Escort RS1600I which is my Toy/track day weapon. The Golf is for the evryday driver so don't want to spent shed loads on it.

Keep me posted on developments I'd like to here how you get on?

Cheers
Paul

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Re:Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #5 on: 17 December 2006, 00:27 »
Quote from: Paul RS16i on 15 July 2003, 15:27
;D That will be a beast!!

I am really not going to touch the Golf to much as I have a Mk3 Escort RS1600I which is my Toy/track day weapon. The Golf is for the evryday driver so don't want to spent shed loads on it.

Keep me posted on developments I'd like to here how you get on?

Cheers
Paul


i had a scort 3i and  thought they were an awsome tool a few years ago, but now i seem to get blown away by mk4 gt tdi's???
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Offline monkeyalan

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Re: Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #6 on: 17 December 2006, 17:21 »
0-60 is 10.3

top speed is 120 ish i think.
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Re: Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2006, 22:50 »
I have done  122mph  in mine with some left , was well in a rush!
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Re: Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #8 on: 18 December 2006, 09:42 »
See a LOT slower than a 16v! :smug: I have seen 135mph with a bit left! :tongue:
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Re: Performance Figures for a Mk3 8v GTI??
« Reply #9 on: 18 December 2006, 21:09 »
I too have an 8v on a P reg. Good choice me friend, especially if you do alot of town driving.

0-60 is 10 secs though it feels faster due to the low end pull which dies at about 4000 rpm.

Top speed is about 120-125.

Its the most reliable car I have owned mpg ain't bad either. I have seen 44.5 mpg on the motorway and 40.3 driving about town, though in traffic, it barely reaches 20.
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