xyy81t 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 comparing V6 to V6 is there a difference in the driving experience between them (ignoring top down cruises, i'm talking A + B road blasts) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 I believe the Spider is heavier, Crapping up the power to weight ratio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Some Stats SPIDER Power: 141kW @5600RPM Torque: 190 Ft-lb @4400RPM 0-62: 7.3 Secs Top Speed: 140mph GTV Power: 162kW @6300RPM Torque: 200 Ftlb @5000RPM 0-62: 6.7 Secs Top Speed: 150mph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyy81t 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks anjenha, id be considering a phase 2 with the 3.0 v6 so they would both have the same 141KW output wouldn't they? i thought the 3.2 v6 was only on the phase 3. sorry should have made that clearer. also on the weight issue, i thought the 916 was designed with convertible in mind so the GTV had the same chassis bracing as the spider? clarification sought on that point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks anjenha, id be considering a phase 2 with the 3.0 v6 so they would both have the same 141KW output wouldn't they? i thought the 3.2 v6 was only on the phase 3. sorry should have made that clearer. also on the weight issue, i thought the 916 was designed with convertible in mind so the GTV had the same chassis bracing as the spider? clarification sought on that point Hubs and I checked this out on the internet somewhere after a jovial arguement with a GTV driver. He and my hubby had to find out who was right, and it turned out the Kerb weight of the Spider is higher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyy81t 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 ok going back to engines a quick wiki read reveals a difference between 12 and 24 valve the 24 being 162kw, did they not put a 24v v6 in the spider? if not the decision is made! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 I don't think they did, but I think a few people tried the conversion from 12 to 24 in the Spiders Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 now this is horny reading Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Some Stats SPIDER Power: 141kW @5600RPM Torque: 190 Ft-lb @4400RPM 0-62: 7.3 Secs Top Speed: 140mph GTV Power: 162kW @6300RPM Torque: 200 Ftlb @5000RPM 0-62: 6.7 Secs Top Speed: 150mph Your mixing up CF1 and CF2 stats there between the ph1 nad ph2 models of both, overall the GTV is the better of the 2 handling wise due to the firmer chassis, but for balance and grip I'd have the Spider, even though it looks like your wearing a giant scarf as you sit there waiting for the recovery truck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Ok mine is a 2.0, but the only time I awaited recovery was when the poor old girl was written off... Just saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyblo5 17 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Bloke = GTV Bird = Spider Not that complicated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyy81t 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2012 Bloke = GTV Bird = Spider Not that complicated Simples! decision made but..... as far as convertibles go is not the 916 spider the most manly? or is the mx5 still wearing that crown? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyblo5 17 Report post Posted January 22, 2012 Much as i love the 916 Spider the only convertables a bloke can be seen in are Triumph TR6 and late 70's Corvette Otherwise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rrascal 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2012 Or for the sandals and walk socks type a Daimler SP250... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 I have to agree with flyblo. Even overly macho cars lose that masculine edge in the conversion to drop-top. Proof: BMW M3 Convertible BMW M3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sphinx 7 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Proof: BMW M3 Convertible - Hairdresser BMW M3 - Sphinx's future car Just saying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Are you all calling me a girl?!? Wait.... Ok, thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sphinx 7 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Are you all calling me a girl?!? Wait.... Ok, thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsAlfa 58 Report post Posted March 26, 2012 I LOVE driving round in our Spider .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
