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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 springs 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 showing fully, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 tank). 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 all deleted. 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. 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.