Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review

Ant. · 13-05-2008, 19:45

Just some info for anyone who's interested, Performance Car Magazine are reviewing the Octy II vRS (TFSI at a guess) along with the Golf GTi and Seat Leon Cupra in next months issue. It's a yellow one too!

YouTube - Performance Car, Issue 4 on sale May 15

djgritt · 13-05-2008, 23:14

The vRS when its hanging it's ****-end out looked like mine doing the same this morning...

Glad it held on!

apd007 · 13-05-2008, 23:18

Could be an interesting read, plus VXR8 versus Lotus Carlton should be good too.

CHRIS ELLIS · 13-05-2008, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by apd007

Could be an interesting read, plus VXR8 versus Lotus Carlton should be good too.

Surely no contest the vxr8 will stuff the lotus all but top end.

djgritt · 13-05-2008, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by apd007

Could be an interesting read, plus VXR8 versus Lotus Carlton should be good too.

There was a big feature in Total Vauxhall the other mont with 6 or 7 LC's and the new VXR8 - was an interesting read too IMO

Think one of the LCs used in that is the one in this Article too

Hedge · 13-05-2008, 23:33

IIRC the Lotus was a twin turbo 3.6. I reckon it would give a VXR8 a good run.

CHRIS ELLIS · 13-05-2008, 23:47

Lotus carlton spec

engine GM Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Garret T25 Turbochargers
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 3615 cc / 220.6 cu in
bore 95 mm / 3.74 in
stroke 85 mm / 3.35 in
compression 8.2:1
power 281.1 kw / 377.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
hp per litre 104.29 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 228.07 bhp per tonne
torque 568.1 nm / 419.0 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
redline 6200
drive wheels RWD w/Limited Slip

Vxr8 spec

6.0 GEN4 LS2 V8 petrol (5967cc)
Maximum power: 417PS (307kW) @ 6000rpm
Maximum torque: 550Nm (405 lb.ft.) @ 4400rpm
Compression ratio: 10.9:1
Bore/stroke: 101.6mm x 92.0mm

Looks like it could be a close thing.

djgritt · 13-05-2008, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

Lotus carlton spec

engine GM Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Garret T25 Turbochargers
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 3615 cc / 220.6 cu in
bore 95 mm / 3.74 in
stroke 85 mm / 3.35 in
compression 8.2:1
power 281.1 kw / 377.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
hp per litre 104.29 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 228.07 bhp per tonne
torque 568.1 nm / 419.0 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
redline 6200
drive wheels RWD w/Limited Slip

Vxr8 spec

6.0 GEN4 LS2 V8 petrol (5967cc)
Maximum power: 417PS (307kW) @ 6000rpm
Maximum torque: 550Nm (405 lb.ft.) @ 4400rpm
Compression ratio: 10.9:1
Bore/stroke: 101.6mm x 92.0mm

Looks like it could be a close thing.

The TV Mag review said they were

The only reason they compares them was because the VXR8 is like the New Gen Lotus Carlton - Highly powerful 4-door Saloon, with a crappy badge

06octy · 14-05-2008, 06:59

Did anyone see 5th Gear when for the shoot out they had a VXR8 against the Lotus Carlton? Sadly the VXR8 won but that may have been down to Smutler Henderson's driving!

Organist · 14-05-2008, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06octy

Did anyone see 5th Gear when for the shoot out they had a VXR8 against the Lotus Carlton? Sadly the VXR8 won but that may have been down to Smutler Henderson's driving!

I'd put it on the Lotus Carton to just pip it, with a decent driver. They are astonishingly quick!

jlwah · 14-05-2008, 12:35

Is it just me or does anyone else think that the upside down, triangulated exhaust tail pipe on the Corsa VXR looks completely rubbish?

VRSJGM · 16-05-2008, 10:20

Got the mag yesterday. No great revelations in the group test tbh, all standard stuff.

The hack twittered on about the golf had more feel and a bteter all round drive etc.

IMHO the golf looks like a big piece of cheese and costs 3k more. The Cupra looked about as practical as chainsaw for key hole surgery

The VRS is far nicer, just a shame about the mid-life-crisis yellow colour lol!

roo · 16-05-2008, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSJGM

Got the mag yesterday. No great revelations in the group test tbh, all standard stuff.

The hack twittered on about the golf had more feel and a bteter all round drive etc.

IMHO the golf looks like a big piece of cheese and costs 3k more. The Cupra looked about as practical as chainsaw for key hole surgery

The VRS is far nicer, just a shame about the mid-life-crisis yellow colour lol!

I read the review, and I thought the reasons for buying each were ok:

Cupra because it has more power
Gti because it apparently has a higher quality feel and is a bit more composed
VRS because you can have more sideways fun and is as quick on the twisties as the cupra.

There you go, I've just saved everybody £4 (or you can just g and read it in tesco or smiths and stillsave the cash)

Tom_vRS · 16-05-2008, 14:38

Cheers both.

Now someone do the decent think and scan it in!!!

And the Golf is exactly the same in terms of build quality and materials as the Octy, imho, although I think the Octy has a nicer styled dash.

roo · 16-05-2008, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Now someone do the decent think and scan it in!!!

If you are that interested in it then buy a copy you tight so and so.

wilkopilko · 16-05-2008, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSJGM

IMHO the golf looks like a big piece of cheese and costs 3k more.

Did make me chuckle..

Jonno VRs · 17-05-2008, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

And the Golf is exactly the same in terms of build quality and materials as the Octy, imho, although I think the Octy has a nicer styled dash.

I disagree regarding interior build quality - mine has more rattles then either my TT or Golf ever had.

Tom_vRS · 17-05-2008, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

I disagree regarding interior build quality - mine has more rattles then either my TT or Golf ever had.

Mines an 06 with getting on for 30k, not a squeak or rattle anywhere

Wonder whether the new Golf rattles at all

**GAFF** · 17-05-2008, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

I disagree regarding interior build quality - mine has more rattles then either my TT or Golf ever had.

I'd agree with ya.

symyman · 17-05-2008, 10:10

Anyone notice how little there is in performance between the Vrs and GTi, and the GTi had 38,000 mile under its belt, truly run-in, and the Vrs only 1,483 not at all run-in.

What's more from 0 to 100mph the Vrs is quicker and gets even quicker there up, and as for better quality fittings and finish, what a load of ****, any car tester always has to say that to justify the £3,000 price premium.

Vrs Vrs Vrs

0-60 7.1 Sec 0-100 18.3 Sec 0-120 31.5 Sec

GTi GTi GTi

0-60 6.8 Sec 0-100 19.0 Sec 0-120 36.2 Sec

13-05-2008, 19:45	#1
Ant. Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 475	Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Just some info for anyone who's interested, Performance Car Magazine are reviewing the Octy II vRS (TFSI at a guess) along with the Golf GTi and Seat Leon Cupra in next months issue. It's a yellow one too! YouTube - Performance Car, Issue 4 on sale May 15 __________________ Ant Diamond Silver Octavia vRS

13-05-2008, 23:14	#2
djgritt Weak Effort. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blandford, Dorset Posts: 506	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review The vRS when its hanging it's **-end out looked like mine doing the same this morning... Glad it held on! __________________ VxON South Central Regional Organiser http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk Horse Livery & Grazing available in North Dorset; http://www.freewebs.com/holebrookfarmlivery/index.htm**

13-05-2008, 23:18	#3
apd007 Bored! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,335	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Could be an interesting read, plus VXR8 versus Lotus Carlton should be good too. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

13-05-2008, 23:33	#6
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,656	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review IIRC the Lotus was a twin turbo 3.6. I reckon it would give a VXR8 a good run. __________________ Mellow Yellow

13-05-2008, 23:47	#7
CHRIS ELLIS Engineer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Lotus carlton spec engine GM Inline-6 position Front Longitudinal aspiration Twin Garret T25 Turbochargers valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 3615 cc / 220.6 cu in bore 95 mm / 3.74 in stroke 85 mm / 3.35 in compression 8.2:1 power 281.1 kw / 377.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm hp per litre 104.29 bhp per litre bhp/weight 228.07 bhp per tonne torque 568.1 nm / 419.0 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm redline 6200 drive wheels RWD w/Limited Slip Vxr8 spec 6.0 GEN4 LS2 V8 petrol (5967cc) Maximum power: 417PS (307kW) @ 6000rpm Maximum torque: 550Nm (405 lb.ft.) @ 4400rpm Compression ratio: 10.9:1 Bore/stroke: 101.6mm x 92.0mm Looks like it could be a close thing. __________________ XENONS HEATED SEATS PARK ASSIST .MAXIDOT.

14-05-2008, 06:59	#9
06octy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 36	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Did anyone see 5th Gear when for the shoot out they had a VXR8 against the Lotus Carlton? Sadly the VXR8 won but that may have been down to Smutler Henderson's driving!

14-05-2008, 12:35	#11
jlwah Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 156	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Is it just me or does anyone else think that the upside down, triangulated exhaust tail pipe on the Corsa VXR looks completely rubbish?

16-05-2008, 10:20	#12
VRSJGM Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 36	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Got the mag yesterday. No great revelations in the group test tbh, all standard stuff. The hack twittered on about the golf had more feel and a bteter all round drive etc. IMHO the golf looks like a big piece of cheese and costs 3k more. The Cupra looked about as practical as chainsaw for key hole surgery The VRS is far nicer, just a shame about the mid-life-crisis yellow colour lol!

16-05-2008, 14:38	#14
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,427	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Cheers both. Now someone do the decent think and scan it in!!! And the Golf is exactly the same in terms of build quality and materials as the Octy, imho, although I think the Octy has a nicer styled dash. __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

17-05-2008, 10:10	#20
symyman Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Quick Heads up: Octy II vRS mag review Anyone notice how little there is in performance between the Vrs and GTi, and the GTi had 38,000 mile under its belt, truly run-in, and the Vrs only 1,483 not at all run-in. What's more from 0 to 100mph the Vrs is quicker and gets even quicker there up, and as for better quality fittings and finish, what a load of ****, any car tester always has to say that to justify the £3,000 price premium. Vrs Vrs Vrs 0-60 7.1 Sec 0-100 18.3 Sec 0-120 31.5 Sec GTi GTi GTi 0-60 6.8 Sec 0-100 19.0 Sec 0-120 36.2 Sec

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