Watch Top Gear on 21st December

[GaryM]

Which version of the Mk4 1.8T were they running? the 150 or 180?
In my mind they should have been 180 out of the box which will run 0-60 in under 8 seconds as standard.
What engine was in the Mk1 GTI?

[mk1]

Mine will still beat it  .
Steve.

[GaryM]

But yours isn't standard  
Would yours beat a Mk4 with an IHI big turbo conversion running 360bhp with 360 ft/lbs or torque - that would be modded against modded.
What power did the Mk1 GTi's kick out as standard?

[mk1]

About 112 hp, Mine is not standard but evolved, like the mk4 turbo  .

[mk1]

That car must be a real bloater   .
Steve.

[GaryM]

But is was old model against current model. Surely the 180bhp Mk 4 would leave the Mk1 ?
Im only guessing as I really don't know the power of the Mk1 and 2 - very nice motors though.

[Cupra Turbo]

When's it repeated? Ive been out all day....

 :'(

[richandhazel]

Mk1 is a mere 110/112 BHP but it does only weigh around 800kg.
Power to weight...........................

[kniterider]

yep thats it the old power to weight thing!!!!, they never said which model of gti it was for the mk4, but i still think a mk1 would do it!!! no turbo lag or nowt!!, it was only over 1/5th of a mile!!! if you had a bit more it would have been level!!!

[richandhazel]

Totally agree........had to be 1/5th of a mile for our old Mk1 to stand a chance.............but then that is the fun bit, that we can legally use in every day driving....and enjoy