how true is the following information?r the figures false?

[ck6uk]

Model:
1991 J Reg Mark 3 Polo G40 Coupe Super Charged 1.3

Miles: 140000
Color: Tornado Red
Displacement: 1287cc bored out to 1???cc
Aspiration: Multi point injected Supercharged

Estimated BHP: 150-160 150 (warm) 160 (Cold)
Estimated 0-60 time: 5.6-6.0 seconds 5.6 (Cold) 6.0 (Warm)
Top Speed: 140 MPH (Warm) ??? MPH (Cold)
Weight: 740KG (DRY)
Power to weight ratio estimated at 235 BHP

List of modifications:

Engine:
Full engine rebuild at 135000 miles including, crank grind, pistons reboure, head rebuilt, water pump, distributor, new clutch, fuel lines and HT Leads

-Full blend super charger (Stage 5) by pit stop developments
-Wider inlet hoses
-SNS Chip (Stage 5)
-SNS Injectors
-Boost retain pipes removed
-Full stainless steel decat exhaust system
-K&N Air filter
-Toothed pulley system
-68mm pulley

Running Gear:
Brembo MAX Brake Discs
Green stuff Pads

Interior:
Sony head unit with sony 6/9 speakers
Supercharger turbo boost gauge
Cat 1 Alarm and immobilizer

[omicron]

Original displacement would have been 1272cc AFAIK

[quinny]

they are all difficult to tell unless the car is rolling roaded or tested in what ever other means are used.

The only thing I can say is that the 0-60 is probably a little low at 5.6 but could well be just under 6.0.

The 140mph top speed is believable enough on the clocks, Rod took mine out when he took me for a test ... drive/experience before I bought it and I saw about 135 with plenty of revs left and no pulling problems to reach 140. Whether his foot was to the floor I don't know, he could control the car very well to minimise wheel spinning and torque steer.

[ck6uk]

thanks for replying, i found a video of a g40 doing 153mph its in real player and about 8megs u might have seen it already

i was told the engine has been rebored?? does this mean skimmed to raise compression??


wat is 1272cc AFAIK AFAIK???????

thanks again



ck

[amstrange1]

Where's the car being sold if you don't mind me asking? Any pics? If Pitstop Developments (PSD) did the engine rebuild it'll be 1341cc with their forged pistons.

[ck6uk]

i bought it off some 1 last week n collecting it this week

he told me the engine and charger was done by psd, i can only hope PTFE grease was used minus the silicon!!!

so u rekon the displacemnt is that much!!!!!?

[omicron]

thanks for replying, i found a video of a g40 doing 153mph its in real player and about 8megs u might have seen it already

i was told the engine has been rebored?? does this mean skimmed to raise compression??


wat is 1272cc AFAIK AFAIK???????

thanks again



ck

Sorry, didn't make myself clear.

The original engine capacity of a G40 engine is 1272cc (1.272 litre). AFAIK = As far as I know.

Increasing the bore increases the capacity of the cylinders.

[ck6uk]

there sure is a lot of g40 fans for a car that was only made 500 times !! almost as much as the pug 205 gti boys


quite a remarkable little thing i cant wait to pick it up!

[amstrange1]

Your best bet is to ring Pitstop up and ask them about the car. If you're lucky Steve might remember the car and be able to tell you more. If you're close enough to them (Littlehampton/Worthing) then it's worth taking the car to them for a check over.

It sounds like it's a very similar spec car to mine (if it's a 1341cc), though I haven't got the toothed supercharger belts (incidentally, if they are toothed belts then it's the equivalent of a 65mm v-belt pulley - not a 68mm) and mine makes just shy of 160bhp. Torque is 160lb/ft on mine, fairly nippy - enough to stick to the arse of a Porsche Boxter S on the Belgian autoroute on the way back from VW Mania.

[ck6uk]

nice 1 m8 ill get in contact with them, jeez thats really crazy speed

my m8s got a mustang v8 4.6 litre n it does a 0-60 in 4.9 seconds automatic

its 300 bhp but its weighes exactly 1480KG i feel a good race comnig on lol

[amstrange1]

If you're in London I'd recommend you make the trip down to them - they'll be able to give the car a quick healthcheck, and also fill you in on the spec. They'll also be able to tell you what you need to do to look after the car, and supply you with some of the correct PTFE spray for lubing the charger.

You won't beat the Mustang to 60, but from a rolling start you should really be able to hassle it.

[ck6uk]

we have had m3,s porches 330 ci's , civiv type r's new n old u name it the mustang has had them all , and u wont belive the only car to give it a good race, a flipin VTR n the guy rekons he only had the manifold exhust n air filter changed. that was a very scary day for us all lol