sayerbloke Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Forgot to mention this one. I saw it on thursday as I was picking something up at Newey's and as I came out a Beetle went past. Had all the RSI bodykit and the engine certainly sounded different, so I`m tempted to say it was genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Forgot to mention this one. I saw it on thursday as I was picking something up at Newey's and as I came out a Beetle went past. Had all the RSI bodykit and the engine certainly sounded different, so I`m tempted to say it was genuine. [/ QUOTE ] Most likely was but they are very rare... think 50 came to the UK with only 250 in total.... based on the old Audi TT platform with the 2.8/3.2 V6 block producing 225bhp. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I still think the SniffPetrol.com advert for the VW Beetle Cabrio says it all.... ..but (disclaimer) each to their own! (Says a convertible owner!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Sorry but, what the heck are you on about in your sig' M3Me? On, and on topic. I saw Herbie the other day, stripes, number colour the lot. Looked like it had been rallying too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Check out "The 2000th Post" and the Rogues Gallery if you want the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayerbloke Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I must admit, I wouldn't have been aware of them if it wasn't for Midtown Madness which features them as a locked car at the start of the game. Gotta admit, it looked good for a Beetle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 The UK versions were still lefties weren't they ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayerbloke Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Must admit, I didn't notice. Didn't even think to check the plates to see if it was UK registered. It wasn't in my sights for too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The UK versions were still lefties weren't they ? [/ QUOTE ] Yup as far as i know and the price was.... wait for it....................... £50,000! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayerbloke Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Blimey. You could buy a real car for that! Knew you`d have the answers, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The UK versions were still lefties weren't they ? [/ QUOTE ] Yup as far as i know and the price was.... wait for it....................... £50,000! Riz [/ QUOTE ] I'd shoot myself beforehand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Seriously £50k is insane! i looked at Autotrader when there was one left on the VW Approved cars site and found one for approx £20k! The RSi was the first "real" R car.... but £50k Here`s one.... CLICK HERE £26950 Previously discussed HERE Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xspencex Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I've seen a few driving round Abu Dhabi with the CUP Badges all over then.. made them look tacky but some the above pics have changed my mind..now thats an instant classic..loving that front spoiler... I wonder how the RSI stacks up against the R32.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I wonder how the RSI stacks up against the R32.. [/ QUOTE ] Volkswagen New Beetle RSi specs Engine, Electrics Type of engine: Installation position 6-cyl. V6 petrol engine RSI / Front transverse installation Material cylinder head/engine block: Aluminium / Gray cast iron casting Bore/Stroke: 84 / 95.9 (mm) Effective displacement: 3189cc (cm³) Valves per cylinder/drive: 4 at an angle / indirect, roller cam followers Number of camshafts / Drive configuration: 2 / at the top of the cyl. head / with chain Compression: [:1] 10.8 Power output: 165kW (224bhp) @ 6200rpm Max. torque: 320Nm @ 3000rpm Performance (at currb weight + 200 kg) 0-80/100 km/h: 4.7 / 6.9 seconds 0 - 400/1000m: 14.8 / 27.4 seconds Top speed: 225km/h 60 - 120 km/h, 4th/5th gear: - / 7.5 seconds 80 - 120 km/h, 4th/5th gear: - / 7.5 seconds Transmission Type of clutch: single-plate dry clutch, double-mass flywheel Gearbox Six-speed manual 4MOTION gearbox Ratios [:1] 1st 3.42 2nd 2.11 3rd 1.48 4th 1.15 5th 0.92 6th 0.77 Reverse 3.25 Axle ratio (Primary stage) 4.2 / - Running gear Front: Independent suspension, McPherson struts and coil springs. Rear: Double wishbones and trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bars front and rear. Wheels: 9Jx18 Tyres: 235/40 R 18 Z Brakes: Internally ventilated disc brakes all-round ABS: hydraulic ABS system Ø Discs front/rear 334mm / 256mm More info HERE Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Christ Riz mate, do you ever miss the button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xspencex Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 wow, its all there.... Cheers. Has anybody on here driven/owned one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Thought they put out nearer 275 Riz, seen two for sale on ebay where IIRC that output was quoted & no note of AM modding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Thought they put out nearer 275 Riz, seen two for sale on ebay where IIRC that output was quoted & no note of AM modding [/ QUOTE ] Nope 225bhp with approx near the same amount of torque as the R32, maybe your thinking of the Beetle RSi Cup Cars? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 By the sounds of it juvenile dementia is setting in...now where's those pills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I've only ever seen one of these and it was at the 'ring 3 or 4 years ago. Everyone was looking at it and it sounded good but it didn't seem that impressive speed wise....for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I've only ever seen one of these and it was at the 'ring 3 or 4 years ago. Everyone was looking at it and it sounded good but it didn't seem that impressive speed wise....for the money. [/ QUOTE ] And from what i heard it didnt handle too good either...... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 [/ QUOTE ] Most likely was but they are very rare... think 50 came to the UK with only 250 in total.... [/ QUOTE ] Sorry to say dude but your wrong, None were sold in the UK, if you see one, it's because someone's imported it, so by that token they are all also Left Hookers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Most likely was but they are very rare... think 50 came to the UK with only 250 in total.... [/ QUOTE ] Sorry to say dude but your wrong, None were sold in the UK, if you see one, it's because someone's imported it, so by that token they are all also Left Hookers. [/ QUOTE ] Nope they were sold in the UK by Offical VW Dealers! LHD only though. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Most likely was but they are very rare... think 50 came to the UK with only 250 in total.... [/ QUOTE ] Sorry to say dude but your wrong, None were sold in the UK, if you see one, it's because someone's imported it, so by that token they are all also Left Hookers. [/ QUOTE ] Nope they were sold in the UK by Offical VW Dealers! LHD only though. Riz [/ QUOTE ] You sure? Might want to check your sources bruv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 There was one at a London dealership, possibly Dovercourt?, that was advertised most weeks of 2004 in Autocar at £50k..not sure if it ever sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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