vRS 0 - 100 time?

boyced · 08-02-2005, 11:13

Just been on http://www.letstorquebhp.com/fwd.htm which has the 0 - 100 time down as 22 seconds.

Is that right? anyone timed it on a private track?

pbirkett · 08-02-2005, 11:40

Those figures look highly suspect to me - i.e. not really tested. Things like a Yaris T-Sport quicker than a Golf TDI 130, which it blatantly isnt - and thats just one example, another a Suzuki Ignis Sport being nearly as quick as an Octy vRS... again, not likely. I'd say none of these figures are based on anything other than guesswork.

Andy vRS · 08-02-2005, 11:40

It is about right. it all depends on the launch but i would expect 20-22 seconds to 100 mph.

Andy vRS · 08-02-2005, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbirkett

Things like a Yaris T-Sport quicker than a Golf TDI 130, which it blatantly isnt - .

not strictly true actually. I had a Saxo VTR which was had the same on road performance my mates Yaris, and my VTR could keep with Golf 130's up hill and pass them on the flat.

pbirkett · 08-02-2005, 11:45

Erm... righto

By that theory then a T-Sport must be quicker than my Fabia then, which I know it isnt as I used to keep up with T-Sport's in a 1.4 litre Nissan Micra, which incidentally almost used to keep pace with VTR's as well, and I know the Micra is nowhere near as quick as the Fabia.

Andy vRS · 08-02-2005, 12:11

No

The fabia is quicker indeed, more like that little gap between a golf 150 diesel and a golf 150 petrol. Not sure about the micra though, but in 2 years and 38000 miles the VTR got a seriously hard time and was really quite brisk

The only difference is the smaller engined 'hot' hatches or warm or whatever are not that good over 100 mph which is where the likes of a Fabia / Octavia RS are still pulling strong to a reasonable 130/140 respectavly i asume

pbirkett · 08-02-2005, 12:19

But theres virtually no difference in performance between a Golf PD130 and a Fabia vRS AFAIK...

The last VTR that tried it on with me got left with a bemused look on his face and a soot covered bonnet

pbirkett · 08-02-2005, 12:22

Back on topic, but anyway I thought the Ibiza 1.8T FR got a score of about 21 seconds in the wet, so I'd expect an Octy to be about 20 seconds tops. I still say those figures are suspect.

***DGW*** · 08-02-2005, 12:32

Autocar timed the Octavia vRS at 16.7 seconds from 0 - 100 when they tested it in May 2001 - although there is a suspicion that the engine of that road test car was tweaked.

lozgti · 08-02-2005, 12:33

So 16.7 in Autocars 'was it chipped was it not' octy is not reliable? I quote it to everyone

(was it chipped?)

***DGW*** · 08-02-2005, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

So 16.7 in Autocars 'was it chipped was it not' octy is not reliable? I quote it to everyone

(was it chipped?)

One of our members owns it now but we still don't know the answer to that question.

lozgti · 08-02-2005, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Autocar timed the Octavia vRS at 16.7 seconds from 0 - 100 when they tested it in May 2001 - although there is a suspicion that the engine of that road test car was tweaked.

Do I guess there were a few jealous manufacturers/owners spreading rumours?I think when Autocar did the figures for their long term Fabia vRS they came up with some pretty stunning figures.It's their own equipment they use and I think(forget the 7 ish secs 0-60) they were getting the fabia to 100 in about 22?

Huge,huge difference though,5.5 seconds

**robmawer** · 08-02-2005, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

I think when Autocar did the figures for their long term Fabia vRS they came up with some pretty stunning figures.

AFAIK, Autocar are pretty brutal when running their test times, ie. they've broken a few cars while doing them...so even though they get these timed runs, you probably wouldn't do it if it was your own car!

Rob.

lozgti · 08-02-2005, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmawer

AFAIK, Autocar are pretty brutal when running their test times, ie. they've broken a few cars while doing them...so even though they get these timed runs, you probably wouldn't do it if it was your own car!

Rob.

Nice to know they give them a proper thrashing(and I can tell people what it could do if I wanted to thrash it to within an inch of it's life

)

IIRC the chip rumour talked about 190 BHP so,even though I think it was a standard vRS I presume 10 BHP is not going to knock huge amount off anyway.Another 20 plus BHP maybe.

I don't really know who I would trust apart from Autocar for proper figures.It's where I always look for in gear times etc and as you say,they obviously test cars properly(oooh,for a job doing that

)

***ColinD*** · 08-02-2005, 13:31

0-60 in whatever time...my 60 to a tonne is about 7 or 8 secs, depending on how far past 60 I am....not an exact science, so 16 for a breathed on is not that far off and possible more accurate than elephants.

**TaviaRS** · 08-02-2005, 13:50

May help

so might this one 'Twas when I was running a meagre 220BHP

Fabia 1/4 figures

ocrtaviarsirl · 08-02-2005, 17:55

Nice site here: you can compare and race cars 0-60 0-100 1/4 mile etc, not sure exactly how scientific the graphics are though. Has the octy rs down as 6.7 seconds, a tad optomistic?

http://www.fastsaloons.com/comparerace.php

chris-P · 08-02-2005, 21:49

I think 21.44 to 100 is probly very acurate for the octavia vrs. as is their quote of 7.83 0-60, keep remembering its only 180 brake

bryan · 08-02-2005, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbirkett

a Suzuki Ignis Sport being nearly as quick as an Octy vRS... again, not likely. I'd say none of these figures are based on anything other than guesswork.

You should drive 1 of the Suzuki Ignis Sports before knocking it, l could not believe how fast it felt and how much fun it was to drive

, if only l could have gotten into a comfortable driving position

james 2 · 08-02-2005, 22:11

Hi

The best we could do with our octy was 12.99 0-100

at brunters with pvw .

cheers

08-02-2005, 11:13	#1
boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vRS 0 - 100 time? Just been on http://www.letstorquebhp.com/fwd.htm which has the 0 - 100 time down as 22 seconds. Is that right? anyone timed it on a private track? __________________

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*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,113 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	Autocar timed the Octavia vRS at 16.7 seconds from 0 - 100 when they tested it in May 2001 - although there is a suspicion that the engine of that road test car was tweaked. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

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*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,210 Thanks: 22 Thanked 138 Times in 70 Posts	0-60 in whatever time...my 60 to a tonne is about 7 or 8 secs, depending on how far past 60 I am....not an exact science, so 16 for a breathed on is not that far off and possible more accurate than elephants. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

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08-02-2005, 17:55	#17
ocrtaviarsirl Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ireland Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice site here: you can compare and race cars 0-60 0-100 1/4 mile etc, not sure exactly how scientific the graphics are though. Has the octy rs down as 6.7 seconds, a tad optomistic? http://www.fastsaloons.com/comparerace.php __________________ bye by GTi

08-02-2005, 11:40	#2
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Those figures look highly suspect to me - i.e. not really tested. Things like a Yaris T-Sport quicker than a Golf TDI 130, which it blatantly isnt - and thats just one example, another a Suzuki Ignis Sport being nearly as quick as an Octy vRS... again, not likely. I'd say none of these figures are based on anything other than guesswork.

08-02-2005, 11:45	#5
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erm... righto By that theory then a T-Sport must be quicker than my Fabia then, which I know it isnt as I used to keep up with T-Sport's in a 1.4 litre Nissan Micra, which incidentally almost used to keep pace with VTR's as well, and I know the Micra is nowhere near as quick as the Fabia.

08-02-2005, 12:19	#7
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But theres virtually no difference in performance between a Golf PD130 and a Fabia vRS AFAIK... The last VTR that tried it on with me got left with a bemused look on his face and a soot covered bonnet

08-02-2005, 12:22	#8
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Back on topic, but anyway I thought the Ibiza 1.8T FR got a score of about 21 seconds in the wet, so I'd expect an Octy to be about 20 seconds tops. I still say those figures are suspect.

08-02-2005, 12:33	#10
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	So 16.7 in Autocars 'was it chipped was it not' octy is not reliable? I quote it to everyone (was it chipped?)

08-02-2005, 21:49	#18
chris-P Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think 21.44 to 100 is probly very acurate for the octavia vrs. as is their quote of 7.83 0-60, keep remembering its only 180 brake

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james 2 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi The best we could do with our octy was 12.99 0-100 at brunters with pvw . cheers

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