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2001-2002 Opel Speedster / Vauxhall VX220 GM's German subsidiary Opel has come up with a bare-bones sports car. Also sold as the Vauxhaull VX220 in UK. The interior is missing basic luxuries such as radio and air-conditioning. Sits on a modified Lotus Elise chassis. Base price : $32,273 (UK) Engine : 4 cylinder in-line, DOHC, mid-engine RWD Displacement : 2,198 cc Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder Transmission : 5-speed manual Fuel economy : city - unknown highway - unknown Suspension : F - Independent double wishbones R - Independent double wishbones Brakes : F - Vented discs R - Vented discs Horsepower : 145 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque : 149 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Redline : 6500 rpm Top speed : 136 mph 0-60 mph : 5.6 sec. 0-¼ mile : unknown 60-0 braking distance : unknown Curb Weight : 1764 lbs Overall length : 149.2 in. Wheelbase : 91.7 in. Overall Width : 67.2 in. Height : 43.8 in. Competitors : 2001-2002 Lotus Elise 1997-2003 BMW Z3 2000-2002 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 Kompressor www.opel.com |
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