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big_wasa · 25-10-12, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by redzed

vectra vxr has 170bhp per ton, standard zs has 150bhp per ton. a slightly modded zs with a few bits lightened like mine with 195 bhp is 174bhp per ton. add that to much less unsrung weight and smaller tyres gives a better 0-60 time than a vectra.

other bhp per ton comparisons
Ford Focus ST170 170bhp- (143 per ton)
Golf GTI 200 - (150 per ton)
Celica GT4 195- (157 per ton)
Honda Accord Type-R 210bhp - (163 per ton)
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 205bhp - (169 per ton)
Renaultsport Clio V6 255bhp- (175per ton)

any idea on the subaru wrx ?

redzed · 25-10-12, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by big_wasa

any idea on the subaru wrx ?

standard 2008 wrx is 150bhp per ton,

wxr s 2008 model is 183 bhp per ton

crazy when you think thats got 260 bhp! but the @ wheel bhp figure is only 180, i think a modded zs @wheel figure is about 150? anyone clarify?

redzed · 25-10-12, 03:56 PM

all interesting stuff this as it explains why my zs goes pretty well when its bhp per ton figures are not far off a 260bhp subaru.

talkingcars · 25-10-12, 05:52 PM

Big factors with the ZS180 is the torque and low gearing, I can hit 60 in 2nd in the ZS but I have to slip into 3rd to do that in my T16 maestro.

This is because although I have the best part of 200 bhp I am using the Maestro 2.0i PG1 gearbox which has the lowest ratios of any PG1, I was going to build a box with custom ratios but some scum bag nicked the 2 doner boxes and the torsen diff that I had set aside.

MG mad · 26-10-12, 01:36 AM

Firstly, 0.7s in a 0-60 sprint is quite a bit. As has already been mentioned, there's a lot more to it than just power, and even power to weight. Gearing makes a big difference - great example is the TF 160 (6.9s) and ZR160 (7.4s), which both have the same engine and similar weight, but different final drive ratios and different size tyres.

waynester · 26-10-12, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by big_wasa

power to weight and other things like gearing and traction. Its why I chose the zs over the st.

and with better breathing the zs picks up even better.

I bought a new Focus ST-3 back in 2006, the acceleration & roll on performance is very similar.

big_wasa · 26-10-12, 08:03 AM

I was thinking more of the mondeo st220, Ive had a play against the focus st225 and it was quick but well over budget.

2005~2006 zs180 sub 2k with low miles

2006 focus st225 £5.5k + with 90k miles +