Turning circles

talkingcars · 07-03-10, 08:12 AM

The ZS apparently has a poor turning circle

MG ZS = 11.6m
MG ZR = 11.6m
MG ZT = 11.4m
MG TF = 10.8m
Rover 100 = 10.7m
Rover 45 = 11.3m
BMW 318 = 11.4m
BMW 735 = 12.2m
Audi A4 = 11.1m
Audi A8 = 12.3m
1997 Honda civic type R = 10.8m
1994 Range Rover 4.0 = 11.9m
1991 Renault Espace = 11.6m
1964 Mini 1275 = 8.7m

so in conclusion - compared to a mini it is bad, compared to a selection of other cars, it's avarage, compared to a Rover 45 and a civic it is worse.

peterzs · 07-03-10, 10:42 AM

Still catches me out, specially in car parks, alright if you dont get a **** right up behind you and you want reverse to get round a tight corner.

Or maybe its my driving!!!

acemodder · 08-03-10, 07:35 AM

Ever drove a Clio 182? Then the turning circle of your ZS will feel good.

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Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Clio_V6_Renault_Sport

The Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport turning circle is 13 m (43 ft) - around three car lengths - turning what might normally be a three-point turn into a five-point turn.

will-w · 08-03-10, 07:45 AM

The Prelude had a 11.0m turning circle even with 4 wheel steering... To give it a chance, it was just under an inch short of 15 feet in length, and when you think that it was a 2 door coupé it wasn't small!

I'm used to crap turning circles! lol

arwilson80 · 08-03-10, 08:19 AM

It's all good. You just need to be able to reverse.

08-03-10, 08:39 AM

I'm surprised there is only about a foot difference between the 45 and ZS

stamford · 08-03-10, 01:05 PM

Thank god for a decent handbrake!

talkingcars · 08-03-10, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by acemodder

Ever drove a Clio 182? Then the turning circle of your ZS will feel good.

1993 Renault Clio Williams - Turning circle 11.30 m
(CO2 Emissions - 240.96 g/km)

2000 Renault Clio Sport V6 - Turning circle 13.00 m
(CO2 Emissions 267.0 g/km )

2003 Renault Clio V6 - Turning circle 14.40 m
(CO2 Emissions 285.0 g/km)

Scary stuff.

SheppeyTrio · 08-03-10, 07:42 PM

I had a Mitsubishi Warrior prior to getting the ZS, now that had a terrible turning circle!! A 3 point turn in about 7!! LoL

Talkingcars where'd you get your results???

talkingcars · 08-03-10, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SheppeyDuo

Talkingcars where'd you get your results???

I am a mine of useful information............

actually it's more a case of knowing where to look
http://carfolio.com/
and use the search facility.