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freshblood wrote:right guys, i am confused and i hope some1 can sort me out!... what is the difference between the mkIII polo gt and the g40... would looove to know ... thanx

"In May 1991, a G40 powered Polo finally arrived to displace the GT as the top Polo model available in the UK. Rather than being a special build like the Mk2 G40, the Mk3 G40 had been designed as an integral part of the Mk3 range. It was based on the GT Coupe model, but with the assistance of the G-Lader and an intercooler, power was boosted to 113bhp (83kW). The slight power reduction compared to the Mk2 G40 was due to the standard fitment of a catalytic convertor on all G40s sold in the UK. A characteristic of forced induction is a very wide spread of torque, which peaked at 111lb ft (150Nm) in the Mk3 G40. This led to an impressive 0 to 60mph time of just 8.1 seconds (1992 VW brochure figure). Other distinguishing features were lowered and stiffened suspension with a rear anti-roll bar, ventilated front brakes, and 175/60 tyres on 13 x 5.5 BBS alloy rims. Red striped bumpers, G40 badges front and rear, special 'Le Mans' interior trim, and a roof mounted 'bee sting' aerial completed the cosmetics.