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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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saturn sky times?

here are some times from the show fifth gear
this shows a comparison of the Vauxhall VX220, which we all know to me very similar to the new SKY, around a track.

Mosler MT900S 48.82 seconds
Ducati 999 = 49.25 "
Lamborghini Gallardo = 49.69
BMW M3CSL = 50:08
Lotus Elise 111R = 51.89
Vauxhall VX220T = 51.96
BMW M3 = 52:08
BMW Z4 3.0 = 53:03
Vauxhall Monaro V8 = 54.06
Porsche Boxster 2.7 = 54.60
Old Honda Civic Type R = 54.90
MG ZT V8 = 55.60
Seat Leon Cupra R = 56.0
Citroen C2 GT = 56.5
Mini Cooper S Convertible 56.37
Ford SportKa = 57.0
Skoda VRS = 57.03
Mini Cooper = 58.03
Smart Brabus Roadster Coupe 58.15
Ford Transit = 61.90
Mercedes Sprinter = 67.2
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Re: saturn sky times?

Not sure what the times represent, but it's less than a blink behind an M3.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Re: saturn sky times?

Originally Posted by guionM
Not sure what the times represent, but it's less than a blink behind an M3.
You mean less than a blink ahead of M3?

It's a little behind M3CSL.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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The VX220 is NOT the Sky. The VX220 is the Elise(the one above it), only repackaged for Vaux.
Old Dec 25, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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The Vauxhaul vx220 is also mid-engine and the t stands for the turbo model,200 hp+2000 lbs=fun.
Old Dec 26, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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We don't even know which engine the SKY is going to get yet, but hmmmm dont those vents on the hood sure look cool?
Old Dec 26, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Re: saturn sky times?

Originally Posted by Big Als Z
The VX220 is NOT the Sky. The VX220 is the Elise(the one above it), only repackaged for Vaux.
Yeah I excited for a moment, then I noticed the T too.
Old Dec 26, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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The Solstice/Sky twins with the forced fed motor should be real track monsters. About 3000 lbs with a LSA coil over suspention and about 220-250 HP. They Should Handle as good as a vette if not a little better than the base vettes.
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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Re: saturn sky times?

Originally Posted by Big Als Z
The VX220 is NOT the Sky. The VX220 is the Elise(the one above it), only repackaged for Vaux.
Darn!
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Re: saturn sky times?

Originally Posted by guionM
Darn!
i seriously thought they rebadged it for GM. i thought they were working togething
i mean, you can only copy a car so much...
any who, heres more info on the upcoming 300+ hp vauxhall
http://www.autocar.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=212812

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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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That show and mag make CAR and DRIVEL look unbiased. What a bunch of pompus ******* dwellers.
Old Dec 27, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Wow...I expected more of you guys to know what the VX220 was? I guess I read/watch too many European car rags.
Old Dec 28, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Re: saturn sky times?

Hmm, i dunno though.. The vette is also at 3000 lbs, and has much more tire.. Plus its going to have another 150-200 hp on the Solstice/Sky.. It shouldn't have problems clicking off much faster times on a roadcourse.

But the solstice is promising.

Originally Posted by Evil Turbo SS
The Solstice/Sky twins with the forced fed motor should be real track monsters. About 3000 lbs with a LSA coil over suspention and about 220-250 HP. They Should Handle as good as a vette if not a little better than the base vettes.
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