squiffy Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 does anyone know the spec on one of those old coupe turbo things, was a k reg. i was on the motorway this morning when he passed me and revved it so pulled in behind him, we went from 80 - 110 and he pulled away considerably! dropped down to 80 and went again, this time i dropped to 4th but he was still creeping away! tried it twice more and i couldnt even stay with him, let alone catch him, well that was embarassing! KNEW I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 hang your head in shame........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 yep my g/f wont let me forget it in a hurry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 A pal of mine turned up here in a beat-up old Rover turbo one time. I spent ages taking the mick - until he took me for a spin. Woosh! That thing would have left my 200bhp MX6 for dead on acceleration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 yeah his had big patches of filler on the side and rear, bet he had a big smile on his face! b@stard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I'll keep my eyes peeled for him & avenge you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I think you need to go and sit in the corner, rock yourself back to the land of sense while thinking about what you have done! lol, only yolking bud. Consider some upgrades though if an old rover handed you your own butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 please tell me you have an NA:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 yep you should have got a TT this one of those vitesse jobies? think they are quite powerful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Went to look at one of these for a young lad I knew. Described as perfect. Fucking wood screws holding the bumper and headlights in place. Took him 45 mins to start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 this one of those vitesse jobies? No, a 'Coupe Turbo'. Looks a bit like a Vauxhall Calibra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 at the end of the day it was a Rover if you'de followed him much further you would have witnessed bits falling off and then a cloud of steam as his head gasket went (probably for about the 3rd time) i should know as i used to have one, dont worry mate your car is a 100 times better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 lol, and you all mock my Rover! Revenge of the Rovers I say!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 i got beat by a calibra other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 was it a rover 220 then (trying to remember the old models) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 does anyone know the spec on one of those old coupe turbo things, was a k reg. i was on the motorway this morning when he passed me and revved it so pulled in behind him, we went from 80 - 110 and he pulled away considerably! dropped down to 80 and went again, this time i dropped to 4th but he was still creeping away! tried it twice more and i couldnt even stay with him, let alone catch him, well that was embarassing! KNEW I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TT!!!!Squiffy dont feel to bad about it mate they are damn quick cars as standard 200 bhp and 0-60 in about 6 my mates got a mint one and i think how quick it is everytime i go in it they are very easily tuned as well, its well known fact in rover circles that the 200sx turbos work extremely well with that engine giving very good results if done properly. but if i was you i would take pleasure in the fact that you could still be enjoying the soop after 200k miles and another 10 years i doubt the same could be said for the rover plus which looks the best ill leave the easy decision to you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 2 litre 200bhp (std) turbo charged engine, lighter vehicle, healthy modding capability. I see no shame in losing - you may as well complain that you lost to a Sierra Cosworth or something - same sort of vintage, same sort of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 i got beat by a calibra other day Dont beat yourself up James, Calibras are the fastest car on urban roads today. Them and white Transits with the special ladder shaped aero kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Here you go, that's what one looks like. lol http://members.aol.com/steb9780/220_coupe_turbo That's what mine was like before, few things different to that spec. now, like turbosmart e-boost controller and pulsar intercooler front mounted. In standard trim the figures are quoted as 0-60 in 6.2, top speed of 155 mph. The engines are 200 bhp in a car that weighs approx. 1180kg. Here's a few shots of mine if anyone's interested http://hometown.aol.co.uk/STEB9780/images/engine190306.jpg http://hometown.aol.co.uk/STEB9780/images/side140505.jpg http://hometown.aol.co.uk/STEB9780/images/ic2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 My mate had one of these, extremely fast!! it was slightly modded and running around mid 250bhp mark, used to ruin type r's etc It wasnt as fast as mine but is one of the closer races ive had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 If it was anywhere near Bagshot...I have a mate who has a beaten up one there hes a Mechanic called Chris, works for TVR but drives and mods his Rover...its got v tatty bodywork if memory serves me right.....might be him....he always wanted to take me on with my Supra...but dont think it was fast enough...but god knows what hes done to it...and i wanted for us to stay good friends as we have been for loads of years..mite not of been him but i cant wait to ask him..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 If it was anywhere near Bagshot...I have a mate who has a beaten up one there hes a Mechanic called Chris, works for TVR but drives and mods his Rover...its got v tatty bodywork if memory serves me right.....might be him....he always wanted to take me on with my Supra...but dont think it was fast enough...but god knows what hes done to it...and i wanted for us to stay good friends as we have been for loads of years..mite not of been him but i cant wait to ask him..! it was dark blue headin towards pompey on the m27 this morning, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I wouldn't feel too bad mate, it could have been the 620Ti you got done by like what happened to me a while back. Grandad Carriage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Since everyone is posting up pictures of Rover Coupes, I thought I'd add some pics of mine... Since I'll be getting rid of it sometime in the next month and replacing with a Scooby. I think they're lovely looking cars. Mine is the Coupe VVC, which came out around 97 and replaced the much more rapid turbo model. If I remember correctly, the stock Coupe Turbo did 0-60 in 6.2, so would certainly give an NA Supra a run for its money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 So the moral of the story is the NA is all show and no go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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