vectra v6 gsi how fast

[wkdlad]

just wounderin how fast these things are seen a few nocking about and 1 flew past me 2day i tried to catch him but he was gone!!!

 

[Daz]

190bhp, not bad..

Used to have a Vectra Sport V6.. (Same as GSI but without tuning (170bhp)).. and once it got rolling, it flew.. Wasnt too bad either to 60.. about 7 - 8 seconds, and it was quite a big car!

 

[Turkish]

crap off the line but reasonable when they are up to speed, 2.5 v6 so pulls well

 

[wkdlad]

yeah i was goin down a dual lane and it just came flying past me so dropped it into 3rd nailed it to 100 but no chance in catchin the thing!it looked nice to but couldnt tell that much as he was well flyin

 

[CB1A]

v6 vectras are the worst man - if you see a quick one its probably a sales rep in a rush to get home - with a strong wind behind him goin down hill --- and a fat bird in the front.

 

[16V_Matt]

there sh*t like a brick with wheels!

 

[Ben H]

Most Vauxhalls (especially Cavalier, Vectra & above) are geared very highly for the German market and do silly top speeds given their engines. Its the same with Mercs - a boggo C-Class will do 130mph.

 

[jonnyboy]

geezer who lives near me has one, looks ok with 18s on but doesnt look very quick.

 

[desmondo]

Ellas brother has one of these. Ive driven it on numerous occasions. Not very quick IMO, although the V6 does have a nice note to it.

Heavy car though.

 

[Blocko]

Quote: Originally posted by wkdlad on 17 May 2003

just wounderin how fast these things are seen a few nocking about and 1 flew past me 2day i tried to catch him but he was gone!!!

According to Auto Express - Vectra 3.2 V6 GSI - 0-60 = 7.0 Top speed = 155mph

 

[desmondo]

Hmmm - that must be the new shape cause the one Ive drive is a 2.5V6

 

[Daz]

Yep, the 2.5 v6 is the proper nice shape.. I really like em.

We had one.. but just the Sport. I really liked that car.

 

[wkdlad]

glad to see sum 1 else likes them as well.i am on about the 2.5 v6 not the 3.6 as that would kill me on insurance!!!yes thats right i am thinking of selling my clio i need sum thin bigger and that does not break down ever now n then!!

 

[Cord-172]

I raced a 2.6 V6 (I know 2.6 sounds wierd but I swear that was what the badge said. I have seen a number of these too).

I was faster once we both got pulling on the straight. It would be difficult to catch up with one that tore past on a motorway though.

 

[coolspot007007]

I raced a 2.5 v6, standing start, was level up to 95/100, then he was off.

 

[danh16v]

My dads got a GSI V6 as his company car. Im insured on it so regularly give it a good ragging. Feels a bit heavy at first but it is quick...handles superbly too.

 

[cerbera4.5]

0-60 about 7.5,still a vectra though,cant stop or go round corners,top whack nearly 150mph i think.

if you need a bigger car get a seat leon vt cupra just as quick handles much better doesnt eat fuel like v6 and doesnt look like a vectra,cupra r is very quick only half a second slower to 60 than my 172 muhahahahah!!!!

 

[paddymph]

£17K tho

 

[Daz]

They dont handle like boats..

 

[Ben H]

Yeah, the later GSi V6 versions do handle a lot better, so I hear. Not bad considering that the basic Vectra is hardly a dynamic exemplar. What it will be good at is top speed and durability (mechanically at least). All the taxi drivers lap up the Vectra/Omega/Carlton.

 

[Klang1.6]

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[wkdlad]

yeah lotus had sum thin to do with the suspension n they tweeked the chassy to well so i was told!!i have noticed that door men have these cars to they look good n the engine will cope with all his mates in the car too, and still pull!!sh*t i forgot about the fuel thing how far do u think they will get to £10?i get about 80mile in my valver thats a bit of booting it and normal

 

[desmondo]

mate it will kill you on the fuel bills compared to the valver!

 

[wkdlad]

okay then there goes that idea out of the window as i will be booting it alot to hear the v6

 

[RichClioV6]

They are meant to be 200 bhp .. I used to have one... mum drives it now!!!! 1st and 2nd gear are good... then 3rd feels like you have stuck it in fourth ...

No quick at all really... but ok for a big motor... 172s would kill it.



Lotus tuned suspension ... and a plastic shiny bit around half the steering wheel !!! yuck..

 

[RichClioV6]

Oh and we are testing a 3.2 GSI at the moment on http://www.fastsaloons.comwww.fastsaloons.com ...



I think Neil thought it was ok .. not sure if the review is up yet

 

[badley]

170bhp(SRI) 0-60 was just shy of 8 secs, the GSI 190bhp 0-60 not sure but about 7-7.5.

A friend of mines father had the 170 sri had a quite a bit of torque, good fun!!!

 

[cat171]

i know i have just raided the achives, but my dad is thinking of getting one of these,

i know its not clio related but does any one know where i can get a road test, ive had a little look but cant find a decent one !

this is for the old shape 2.5 or 2.6 v6 and not the new one

 

[Daz]

Find one for sale - I guess thats the only way.

Most people would let you or take you out in it if they thought you were genuine I guess.