0-60 of a standard UK 2000 Turbo (un-modified)
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Anyone who "disses" (sp?) a classic UK Turbo is being a muppet! If they're not your cup of tea, then fine -it'd be a boring world if we all liked the same thing! However, there is no denying their ability. We're 10 years on from the first turbo hitting the UK shores and the affordable performance genre has only recently caught up substantially. Of all the current Super Gtis, there isn't one that can match a classic to 60, or do any better in more relevant the 30-70mph increment. Not bad for a 10 year old car. When it comes to the twisties, there still isn't much to beat the Scooby, and if its raining, it's advantage Scooby all the way! Then you have the SOUND, the reliability, the modification potential, the community and -of course- a certain kudos from the links to WRC.
They don't have the performance end of the market to themselves as they once did, but be in no doubt, they are still very capable, very fast cars!
Respect is due!!
They don't have the performance end of the market to themselves as they once did, but be in no doubt, they are still very capable, very fast cars!
Respect is due!!
My WRX was only 4K but it turns heads everywere i go And will blitz the majority of cars it comes up against on a day to day basis
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
why stop at 4.5k
get some optimax in and find out where that rev limiter is
budgie
get some optimax in and find out where that rev limiter is
budgie
Paul.
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From the SIDC's FAQ's:
One of the main reasons for anyone buying the Impreza is the absolutely stunning levels of performance it offers for the money. For the 4 door saloon, Subaru claim 6.4 seconds for the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint, and a maximum speed of 143.5 mph (97/98 models). The figures for the five door hatchback are 6.5 seconds and 142 mph respectively. All of this from a standard car costing around £21,000 on the road!
As many performance tests have proved over the years, these figures (particularly acceleration) are somewhat conservative.
Both Performance Car and Autocar magazines tested the 4 door saloon (pre '97 model) with an identical 5.9 seconds for the dash to 60 mph. These tests were carried out with a driver, passenger and a full tank of fuel over a number of runs to eliminate the effects of wind assistance/resistance.
On 4th Feb. 98, Autocar tested a 1998 specification five door hatchback. A top speed of 143 mph was recorded, with the 0-60 mph time being dispensed with in only 5.5 seconds, and 0-100 mph in 15.8. The standing 1/4 mile was completed in 14.2 seconds at 97 mph. The 30-70 mph increment was achieved in 5.6 seconds (a whole 1 second faster than a manual Porsche Boxster!)
However, the most remarkable tests were carried out on a standard 4 door saloons during November 1997. Firstly Top Gear magazine covered the 0-60 mph sprint in only 5.2 seconds! Then Performance Car (sadly no longer with us), as part of their 0-60 challenge timed the Impreza at a mind blowing 5.03 seconds for the 0-60 sprint, with the 1/4 mile being covered in 13.72 seconds at 100.6 mph. It should be noted though, that the Performance Car tests were carried out at Santa Pod drag strip (quality grippy tarmac), with only the driver, a near empty fuel tank and in one direction only.
Other magazine tests confirm that the standard Impreza turbo is easily capable of sub 6 second sprints to 60 mph, with a top speed in excess of 140 mph.
One of the main reasons for anyone buying the Impreza is the absolutely stunning levels of performance it offers for the money. For the 4 door saloon, Subaru claim 6.4 seconds for the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint, and a maximum speed of 143.5 mph (97/98 models). The figures for the five door hatchback are 6.5 seconds and 142 mph respectively. All of this from a standard car costing around £21,000 on the road!
As many performance tests have proved over the years, these figures (particularly acceleration) are somewhat conservative.
Both Performance Car and Autocar magazines tested the 4 door saloon (pre '97 model) with an identical 5.9 seconds for the dash to 60 mph. These tests were carried out with a driver, passenger and a full tank of fuel over a number of runs to eliminate the effects of wind assistance/resistance.
On 4th Feb. 98, Autocar tested a 1998 specification five door hatchback. A top speed of 143 mph was recorded, with the 0-60 mph time being dispensed with in only 5.5 seconds, and 0-100 mph in 15.8. The standing 1/4 mile was completed in 14.2 seconds at 97 mph. The 30-70 mph increment was achieved in 5.6 seconds (a whole 1 second faster than a manual Porsche Boxster!)
However, the most remarkable tests were carried out on a standard 4 door saloons during November 1997. Firstly Top Gear magazine covered the 0-60 mph sprint in only 5.2 seconds! Then Performance Car (sadly no longer with us), as part of their 0-60 challenge timed the Impreza at a mind blowing 5.03 seconds for the 0-60 sprint, with the 1/4 mile being covered in 13.72 seconds at 100.6 mph. It should be noted though, that the Performance Car tests were carried out at Santa Pod drag strip (quality grippy tarmac), with only the driver, a near empty fuel tank and in one direction only.
Other magazine tests confirm that the standard Impreza turbo is easily capable of sub 6 second sprints to 60 mph, with a top speed in excess of 140 mph.
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Originally Posted by Paul Type R
I'm worried the car is a bit bu**ered actually.....I've managed much faster times in my mr2 without trying, running similar kind of power. paul.
Is this the same Paul R I know..? I thought your MR2 was one of those ickle 120 bhp naturally aspirated things. ;o)
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Originally Posted by Jonty
Hi Paul.
Is this the same Paul R I know..? I thought your MR2 was one of those ickle 120 bhp naturally aspirated things. ;o)
Jonty.
Is this the same Paul R I know..? I thought your MR2 was one of those ickle 120 bhp naturally aspirated things. ;o)
Jonty.
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Wheelspin in the dry!?!? Your tyres must be buggered!
Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3s are very highly regarded as an excellent "all rounder".
Do a search in the tyres forum. Loads of info
NS04
Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3s are very highly regarded as an excellent "all rounder".
Do a search in the tyres forum. Loads of info
NS04
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Are you for real?
Wheelspin in the dry. I doubt it.
Wheelspin in the dry. I doubt it.
I've already said my tyres are buggered!
Paul.
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Wheelspin in the dry!?!? Your tyres must be buggered!
Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3s are very highly regarded as an excellent "all rounder".
Do a search in the tyres forum. Loads of info
NS04
Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3s are very highly regarded as an excellent "all rounder".
Do a search in the tyres forum. Loads of info
NS04
I've looked intop F1's...310 for 4 including delivery..not bad.
Paul.
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Originally Posted by dmc1980
Paul where is that price from for the tyres? Thats a nice price! Paid 440 including fitting and vat
thats from www.mytyres.co.uk. just need to get them fitted then - 20 quid at my local garage including balancing.
So £330 all in!
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Originally Posted by Paul Type R
You can doubt it all you want mate! lol...what a wierd thing to say!!
I've already said my tyres are buggered!
Paul.
I've already said my tyres are buggered!
Paul.
My UK Classic with just a full de-cat and rubbish worn Bridgestones - Never had wheelspin in dry
MY UK Classic with 352bhp - Never had wheelspin off line in dry.
Thats doing very hard launches
Bob
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Just going by experience:
MY UK Classic with 352bhp - Never had wheelspin off line in dry.
Bob
MY UK Classic with 352bhp - Never had wheelspin off line in dry.
Bob
Can't say I've ever managed to make the wheels spin on mine, but then I do drive it like a wuss.....most of the time!
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Nice What spec do you have on that to acheive that power output Bob? I take it you've uprated the clutch!
Can't say I've ever managed to make the wheels spin on mine, but then I do drive it like a wuss.....most of the time!
Best
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Can't say I've ever managed to make the wheels spin on mine, but then I do drive it like a wuss.....most of the time!
Best
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Project and spec detailed here:
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...9&page=1&pp=20
I just find it hard to believe that people can get any significant wheelspin. 4years+ and 50k+ miles and much hard driving and launching.
Bob
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At a guess typically it is said that the drivetrain losses on an impreza is 75-80 BHP.
So 140 BHP ATW would be a fair number.
So 140 BHP ATW would be a fair number.
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Just going by experience:
My UK Classic with just a full de-cat and rubbish worn Bridgestones - Never had wheelspin in dry
MY UK Classic with 352bhp - Never had wheelspin off line in dry.
Thats doing very hard launches
Bob
My UK Classic with just a full de-cat and rubbish worn Bridgestones - Never had wheelspin in dry
MY UK Classic with 352bhp - Never had wheelspin off line in dry.
Thats doing very hard launches
Bob
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Originally Posted by Christ
Not very hard launches then Bob, my Uk Impreza with De-Cat anf filter would easily break traction in the dry... You need to try harder
Chris
Chris
12.4secs 1/4mile on current spec
Guess it could be quicker with harder launches?
Bob
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