GTA or A610 ever on Topgear?

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GTA or A610 ever on Topgear?

Postby orbut12 » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:43 pm

If they were do you know what year and episode?
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Postby simontaylor » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:26 pm

Mr G will tell you.
He told us before , but search does not respond kindly tonight.
He is looking for a particalar episode of it.
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:50 pm

Yeah, Clarkson did a test on it..pretty sure it was against RX7 Twin turbo and Subaru SVX

A610 and RX7 were 1 tenth of an second from each other in performance in all aspects, but the A610 was found to be much more responsive and have much more midrange grunt.

I think one member on here has a copy..
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Postby pgoldsmith » Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:11 pm

They did a review of the GTA as well.
Not sure which year but reputably he said it was one of the best rear engine cars he had even driven. :)
Of course that was a long time ago , however it still puts a smile on my face when I drive mine. And a friend of mine who's owned his since 1988 still refuses to sell his even though he owns a supercar now.
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Postby simontaylor » Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:55 pm

What does he define as a super car?
Does it make him smile as wide as you do in the GTA?
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Postby pgoldsmith » Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:04 pm

A Lamborghini Murcielago , he's had one for 18 months now.
And his smile is wider than mine - well you would expect that though wouldnt you.

I still prefer a GTA though.
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Postby Alpineandy » Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:14 pm

pgoldsmith wrote:reputably he said it was one of the best rear engine cars he had even driven.


No, he said it was one of the best cars he had even driven.
Great value for money and should sell like hot cakes.

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Postby orbut12 » Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:24 pm

pgoldsmith wrote:They did a review of the GTA as well.
Not sure which year but reputably he said it was one of the best rear engine cars he had even driven. :)
Of course that was a long time ago , however it still puts a smile on my face when I drive mine. And a friend of mine who's owned his since 1988 still refuses to sell his even though he owns a supercar now.


I would say he's had a supercar since 1988 8)
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Postby orbut12 » Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:16 pm

1992 episode 2 :D was up against venturi mvs? could host it if anyone wants a look?
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Postby Juzzblack » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:53 pm

Yes please! :D
GTA V6 Turbo - BTW check your earths!

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Postby ALPINEROB » Wed Feb 15, 2006 9:54 pm

HI

i would like to see it :D
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Postby Alpiniste » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:39 am

me too !!
I coudl come round and watch it :)
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Postby simontaylor » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:04 am

Alpiniste wrote:me too !!
I coudl come round and watch it :)


That sounds like quality hosting, maybe beer and nibbles too !
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Postby orbut12 » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:17 pm

Alpiniste wrote:me too !!
I coudl come round and watch it :)


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Postby orbut12 » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:20 pm

sorry it takes an age to load........worth the wait though 8)

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