PipSqueak111
04-12-2002, 16:31
We got these details on the new VX220 Turbo yesterday from V*uxh*ll:
Key Specification
Engine:
Z2.0LET from Astra GSI with 200PS.
Modified exhaust system.
Modified bulkhead plus Turbo heatshield and undertray.
Uprated sound insulation.
Body modifications:
Reduced boot size (due to larger engine).
Rear engine access cover grilles redesigned.
New side vents to aid engine cooling.
Subtle front and rear spoilers.
Suspension:
Revised spring and damper settings.
Alloy wheels:
New design alloys - note that tyre sizes are unchanged but tyres now
have a 'W' speed rating.
Interior modifications:
Revised instruments with silver backgrounds and new lettering plus
gearshift up-light.
Modified LCD fuel gauge (litres reading replaced with bars).
All other equipment is the same as the 2.2 model.
Performance Data
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
|Model | Output |Kerbweight | Power to | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
| | | | weight | | |
| | | | ratio | | |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
|VX220 2.2 | 147PS | 870kg | 5.9kg/hp | 5.6 secs | 135mph |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
|VX220 2.0 | 200PS | 920kg | 4.9kg/hp | 4.7 secs | 151mph |
|Turbo | | | | | |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
Colour availability
VX220 Turbo will be available in the following colours. Please note that
Rabiata Red, British Racing Green, Titan Gold, Yellow and solid Black
are not available on the Turbo variant. Coral Blue is an 'electric blue'
colour, and Switch is a light metallic gold.
Solid:
Colmar Blue
Brilliant Yellow (from Lightning Yellow SE)
Calypso Red
Two-coat metallic:
Silver
Black Sapphire
Petrol
Moonland
Two-coat pearlescent:
Europa Blue
Le Mans Green
Mandarin
Coral Blue
Switch
Trim availability
The standard interior trim is Black cloth. A new range of leather
interiors will be available with coloured centre sections on the seats
and black leather bolsters. For the first time the doors will be trimmed
in the leather colour on the centre portion of the seat (e.g. with blue
leather car the door pads will be trimmed in blue leather as well).
Black, blue, red, beige and green leather are all available.
New Options
A range of new options will be available on Turbo. Full pricing will be
released in January.
Base radio/single CD is changed to the Blaupunkt San Remo with 2
speakers.
The following audio options are also introduced:
- Blaupunkt Skyline Los Angeles MP72 radio/single CD with 4 speakers.
- Blaupunkt TravelPilot DX-R52 radio/single CD and navigation with 4
speakers.
- Blaupunkt IDCA09 5 disc CD autochanger (boot mounted) with radio and
4 speakers.
Touring pack - comprising full carpeting and additional noise
insulation.
Sill plates with 'Turbo' lettering.
Central door locking (front doors only).
Non-adjustable passenger foot rest.
Hard tops will be body coloured when ordered as an option on Turbo
models.
Pricing
VX220 Turbo is launched with an aggressive list price of £25,495 (margin
is the same as the 2.2). The price of the 2.2 is unchanged.
Price VAT Total On-the road
(£) (£) (£) price (£)
VX220 Turbo 21,097.87 3,692.13 24,790.00 25,495.00
Ordering Guides and Order Bank Opening
It is anticipated that the order banks for VX220 Turbo will open in
January 2003. Ordering guides will be released prior to this date. Until
confirmation of order bank opening is received, Retailers are requested
to hold sold customer orders. The first customer vehicles will be built
in March 2003.
Launch Allocation
Each VX220 Retailer will receive 1 Turbo prior to launch. These vehicles
are planned to be built through January and February. A list of
available vehicles will be given to your SDM for allocation.
New Car Price Guide and Brochure Availability
VX220 Turbo will be included in the New Car Price Guide from March 2003.
The brochure is planned for the end of February.
Marketing Programmes
VX220 Turbo is not applicable for any Marketing Programme support.
VX220 Driver Training in Association with Palmersport Purchasers of both
the VX220 2.2 and Turbo models are eligible for the free Driver Training
course provided by Palmersport at the Bedford Autodrome. The VX220 fleet
at Palmersport will be changed to Turbo models for the 2003 season which
will commence in March (courses are not held November through February
due to the weather).
Key Specification
Engine:
Z2.0LET from Astra GSI with 200PS.
Modified exhaust system.
Modified bulkhead plus Turbo heatshield and undertray.
Uprated sound insulation.
Body modifications:
Reduced boot size (due to larger engine).
Rear engine access cover grilles redesigned.
New side vents to aid engine cooling.
Subtle front and rear spoilers.
Suspension:
Revised spring and damper settings.
Alloy wheels:
New design alloys - note that tyre sizes are unchanged but tyres now
have a 'W' speed rating.
Interior modifications:
Revised instruments with silver backgrounds and new lettering plus
gearshift up-light.
Modified LCD fuel gauge (litres reading replaced with bars).
All other equipment is the same as the 2.2 model.
Performance Data
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
|Model | Output |Kerbweight | Power to | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
| | | | weight | | |
| | | | ratio | | |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
|VX220 2.2 | 147PS | 870kg | 5.9kg/hp | 5.6 secs | 135mph |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
|VX220 2.0 | 200PS | 920kg | 4.9kg/hp | 4.7 secs | 151mph |
|Turbo | | | | | |
|-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------
|
Colour availability
VX220 Turbo will be available in the following colours. Please note that
Rabiata Red, British Racing Green, Titan Gold, Yellow and solid Black
are not available on the Turbo variant. Coral Blue is an 'electric blue'
colour, and Switch is a light metallic gold.
Solid:
Colmar Blue
Brilliant Yellow (from Lightning Yellow SE)
Calypso Red
Two-coat metallic:
Silver
Black Sapphire
Petrol
Moonland
Two-coat pearlescent:
Europa Blue
Le Mans Green
Mandarin
Coral Blue
Switch
Trim availability
The standard interior trim is Black cloth. A new range of leather
interiors will be available with coloured centre sections on the seats
and black leather bolsters. For the first time the doors will be trimmed
in the leather colour on the centre portion of the seat (e.g. with blue
leather car the door pads will be trimmed in blue leather as well).
Black, blue, red, beige and green leather are all available.
New Options
A range of new options will be available on Turbo. Full pricing will be
released in January.
Base radio/single CD is changed to the Blaupunkt San Remo with 2
speakers.
The following audio options are also introduced:
- Blaupunkt Skyline Los Angeles MP72 radio/single CD with 4 speakers.
- Blaupunkt TravelPilot DX-R52 radio/single CD and navigation with 4
speakers.
- Blaupunkt IDCA09 5 disc CD autochanger (boot mounted) with radio and
4 speakers.
Touring pack - comprising full carpeting and additional noise
insulation.
Sill plates with 'Turbo' lettering.
Central door locking (front doors only).
Non-adjustable passenger foot rest.
Hard tops will be body coloured when ordered as an option on Turbo
models.
Pricing
VX220 Turbo is launched with an aggressive list price of £25,495 (margin
is the same as the 2.2). The price of the 2.2 is unchanged.
Price VAT Total On-the road
(£) (£) (£) price (£)
VX220 Turbo 21,097.87 3,692.13 24,790.00 25,495.00
Ordering Guides and Order Bank Opening
It is anticipated that the order banks for VX220 Turbo will open in
January 2003. Ordering guides will be released prior to this date. Until
confirmation of order bank opening is received, Retailers are requested
to hold sold customer orders. The first customer vehicles will be built
in March 2003.
Launch Allocation
Each VX220 Retailer will receive 1 Turbo prior to launch. These vehicles
are planned to be built through January and February. A list of
available vehicles will be given to your SDM for allocation.
New Car Price Guide and Brochure Availability
VX220 Turbo will be included in the New Car Price Guide from March 2003.
The brochure is planned for the end of February.
Marketing Programmes
VX220 Turbo is not applicable for any Marketing Programme support.
VX220 Driver Training in Association with Palmersport Purchasers of both
the VX220 2.2 and Turbo models are eligible for the free Driver Training
course provided by Palmersport at the Bedford Autodrome. The VX220 fleet
at Palmersport will be changed to Turbo models for the 2003 season which
will commence in March (courses are not held November through February
due to the weather).