Steve
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not the cupras, the cupra rs are closer to 1300
same engeine tho just in a diffrent state of tune so were the extra weight 
the engines are different, as is the bodywork, the leon cupra r has extra stuff like twin intercoolers which all add up the weight
[Edited on 24-04-2007 by Steve]
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Steve
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Originally posted by GSi_16v
not to sound like a geek or anythin but evo quotes laon curpra at 1375
the leon cupra ph1 wasaround mid 1200's kgs
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Steve
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your getting confused with the facelift phase 2 leon cupra r's and the phase 1 leon cupras
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deano87
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its quite a heavy thang, thats its downfall imo, the engine would be excellent in a lightweight nimble car
[Edited on 24-04-2007 by Steve]
In a B may be? 
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Butler
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Crikey! Thats like DH devs car x2 haha
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Cupra Steve
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What a little heffa!
I bet it's not that slow! It has a sub 7 second 0-60 doesn't it?
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Steve
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i think its more down to the fact of it feeling, big, quiet and uninspiring, thats the impression i get anyway
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Cupra Steve
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i think its more down to the fact of it feeling, big, quiet and uninspiring, thats the impression i get anyway
 so put on an induction kit and that will make it feel quick as then you can hear it and the dv!
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Steve
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bascially its what jim said also, apparently it lacks any high end pull
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CorsAsh
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Nick-S
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Sumat still makes me think a sub 7 to sixty to is not slow tho
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Cupra Steve
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At the end of the day it's a new road car, it's not going to be as inspiring as a 90's hot hatch as it has so many safety features on it and these days everybody who can buy one wants space and luxuries. Get some mods on it and i'm sure it will be a little beast. Still need to see one in the flesh to judge the looks though!
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Steve
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not all about 0-60 tbf 30-70 is also a good measurement, as is 50 - 100
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Cupra Steve
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Sumat still makes me think a sub 7 to sixty to is not slow tho
Well my 106 is 7.5 seconds or around that and i took it out on the weekend and it felt fucking quick to me! But i have been driving an old shitter of an escort for a few weeks!
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Nick-S
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90s hot hatches rule Its such a shame cars have to get so fat theses days 
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Nick-S
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not all about 0-60 tbf 30-70 is also a good measurement, as is 50 - 100
You no wot i mean tho i was useing it as an exampel 
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Cupra Steve
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not all about 0-60 tbf 30-70 is also a good measurement, as is 50 - 100
No, it's not all about 0-60 but when comparing it to other FWD hatches it is a fair way of judging it's speed, it obviously gets it's power down well and isn't very sluggish, and if it does that whildt making you feel safe, not making a hell of a racket, and in comfort then vauxhall have done well as that is what the consumer of today wants!
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90s hot hatches rule Its such a shame cars have to get so fat theses days
They do, but if i had the choice of my 106 or a corsa vxr i know which one i'd choose!
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Nick-S
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me to come to think of it
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just seen one in arden blue on the back of a truck in hemel...someone is goin to be very happy tommorow
i think they look the feckin nuts !
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Robin
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How did this thread turn into a Leon discussion thread?
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deano87
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I know what I'd rather crash in at 140mph, and wasn't really a tough decision. "hmmm, Corsa VXR or Peugeot 205 GTi/something like that from the 90's".
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I know what I'd rather crash in at 140mph, and wasn't really a tough decision. "hmmm, Corsa VXR or Peugeot 205 GTi/something like that from the 90's".
and the corsa does go some! It's quicker than any other UK spec small hatch i can think of.
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