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I have an Autocar and Motor report on a ZT 260 from when it first came out. It was a group test where it was up against quality cars of the age. BMW 330 coupe, A3 3.2, Monaro, Megane 225, and some others that I don't remember - there were about 8 cars in the test, where they were looking at cars that could seat 4, do the normal family bits and pieces, not look out of place in the executive car park etc but then when the driver wanted some fun, it could deliver.
The 260 came out on top. Report reads that because they managed to source the relatively old Mustang engine, they could spend the rest of the development budget on the drivetrain and handling. It did everything well and so overall came out the best. They had to totally redesign an awful lot and they did very well. The 260 is a very different car to the normal ZT.
I'd love one - and it's on my list. A friend had one a while back and the sound of it was just amazing. the relatively low BHP I think is offset by a huge amount of torque and in gear acceleration.
Sure many people would laugh at a paultry 260 BHP. If I had one though, I'd just be saying - yeah whatever - Mustang V8 and quick enough mate.
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