mattk
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 the 5.7 has 210 bhp
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mattk
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the 2.8 is 135 bhp
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16V_1600
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135 bhp my 1.6 Sport is probably faster than that
hmmm, maybe I'll pass on that one
Still a nice car though. Just re-read the add and it's an LPG conversion too 
[Edited on 15-06-2008 by 16V_1600]
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16V_1600
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Hazard a guess on the 0-60 of the 2.8 given the weight of the beast?
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mattk
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errrrr 13
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
errrrr 13
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mattk
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was I right!?
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
was I right!?
dunno mate, sounds about right for 135 bhp and 2 tonnes 
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Jay
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My dads got a Rover P5 Coupe and its a 3.5l V8, sounds boss but doesn't exactly shift, weighs about 2 tonne, that will be much worse id imagine.
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fir3vip3r
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these cars arent designed 0-60, top end and massive torque from v8s is what its all about, plus you can tune them foe pennies. american cars are great
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by 16V_1600
Hazard a guess on the 0-60 of the 2.8 given the weight of the beast?
Probably about half an hour
As said though, V8 muscle cars aren't really about 0-60.
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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neil h
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quote:
Originally posted by 16V_1600
135 bhp my 1.6 Sport is probably faster than that
hmmm, maybe I'll pass on that one
[Edited on 15-06-2008 by 16V_1600]
Sure the Corsa would be quicker, but ask yourself this. Which would sound better a small block flat 4 like the x16xe in your corsa or the 3.0l V6 in the Pontiac?
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16V_1600
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I see what you guys are saying, obviously the V6 will sound beast compared to my 1600.
Still want it, I guess coming from Jap turbos and a horse power freak I judge everything by bhp. (I bought the corsa due to moving house not power )
One question though, it says on the add that the car is LPG, is this dual fuel which means that it still uses petrol or is it LPG only?
Cheers lads 
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Welsh Dan
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I had a 5.7 V8 Firebird. SLOW, is not the word.
SHIT, is the word incidentally.
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by Welsh Dan
I had a 5.7 V8 Firebird. SLOW, is not the word.
SHIT, is the word incidentally.
lol, any pics? explanations on what was shit about it besides the speed?
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Welsh Dan
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Welsh Dan
I had a 5.7 V8 Firebird. SLOW, is not the word.
SHIT, is the word incidentally.
lol, any pics? explanations on what was shit about it besides the speed?
Mine was a 2nd gen, so admittedly not the same as you want (2nd gens were far cooler  ). Mine had a whopping 165bhp (when new, probably about half that when I had it!). In fairness, it was only the fact that it was so slow and the car wasn't in brilliant condition that were the problems. I wanted to restore it, but it was written off before I had chance.
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16V_1600
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looks nice that mate, shame it got written off
Smoky and the Bandit Trans am 
I still want one but will probs go for a 5.7 V8 when I save up and whack the Corsa on ebay
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Corsa_Scotty
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Originally posted by 16V_1600
Currently thinking of a way to get it.
You can get it by giving me your car and i strip in and scrap it and you claim 
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nova_gteuk
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Originally posted by 16V_1600
Smoky and the Bandit
That and cannon ball run are the best movies ever made.
Burt reynolds is also a god like the hoff
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Corsa_Scotty
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Buy it and put cav slabs on for nova_gteuk
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Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
errrrr 13
days?
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DannyB
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Not keen at all, big dopey and slow.
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Corsa_Scotty
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Have we all driven one?
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DannyB
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I wouldnt want to drive one
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