vw corrado g60?

[mihogal12]

Has anyone ever driven the above? What are their thoughts about this car?

[millentubby]

never driven but i've heard that the service interval on the G60 isn't very good... try the VR6?

saw one once that had driven under the middle of an articulated lorry. The lorry was doind approx. 40mph at the time. Driver was lucky to walk away...car was munched.

[Spittinflames]

Again never driven one but been a passenger in my m8's vr6. Very nice car's the vr6's shift but have heard the g60 arent as quick... Dont see many g60's about though.. so you'll be a little different

Would go for the vr6 personally though.

[WinFreak]

If only you'd look at what kinda displacement VW needs to get that kinda power i'd say it's rubbish...

[AM TUNING]

drove lots ,, done engine conversions on lots,,

put g60 engines into lots off other vws too,,,

the torque is superb but as stated above the seviceing on the chargers are stupid ,,

[funkmonkey]

my mate has an immaculate g60, its no supercar but has got amazing mid range. so much torque. very nice cars! also ive heard the vr6 engine is just a bit too heavy, the smaller g60 helps wiv handling???

[Caribbean_Blue]

I had alot of experience with the whole Golf VW scene a few years ago. If your goin to get a Corado The Storm model is the only choice here as the car is fairly heavy. Plus the interior is more plush, leather etc.

Just a thought
Reece.

[steve b]

Driven a VR6 carrado and thought it the most overrated car ever, remined me of my old Audi 80 Avant, felt like a barge and my old n/a MR2 would out drag it. The G60's even slower......

They do look quite cool in an 80's barge kind of way passat/golf mixture if you like that sort of thing.

[Amelio]

Mates got a G60, just had the SC upgraded at Jabba. Handles superb but the torque is ridiculous...

In the wet you cant put your foot down in 2nd, it just wheel spins on the spot.

[screech205]

One of my mate's got a G60 and he's spent about 4k on the engine including AVCR, turbo conversion, uprated pistons, etc and i wasted him in my standardish Rev 2 tubby!

I've always liked the way they look but like most VWs they're not really that powerful and they're quite heavy.

[Faite]

As a matter of fact, I own both cars.

My G60 has 327.000 Km (yes, it's well written!) and still on the original engine, clutch AND supercharger! with no oil consumption, or other problems whatsoever except for some light tap from the hydraulic lifters on cold start.

The MR2 has 96.000 Miles and has just been rebuilt from a blown headgasket. I took the opportunity to fit JE forged pistons, ARP studs, lightening/ballancing the bottom end and polishing the intake and exaust ports. The turbo was also rebuit by Turbotechnics. It's still being run-in.

Before the MR2 disaster, both were very quick, but the MR2 got the "turbo rush", feels torquier from low RPM, it has a much more sensitive throtle pedal.
However, if you maintain the G60 between 4000 and 6000 it is as fast as (or at least it was) the MR2.
Both have a very stiff chassis and turn in very well.

The G60 feels like a big heavy engine(with 3000 cc's or more) while the MR2 feels lighter and revvier.

They´re both excellent cars to have. I won't sell any of them!

[^Trickster^]

is the G60 the type of engine?

My mate has a golf rally (spelling?) witha 1.8 superchraged engine, and 4 wheel drive. Im sure he said it was a g60 engine.

Had a brand new supercharger on, supposed to be about 160hp?

And I must say, it was terrible slow in my opinion.

Never been in a corrado, thought the biggest was the vr6 versions which are not bad.

Graeme

[Digital]

Driven a VR6 carrado and thought it the most overrated car ever, remined me of my old Audi 80 Avant, felt like a barge and my old n/a MR2 would out drag it. The G60's even slower......

They do look quite cool in an 80's barge kind of way passat/golf mixture if you like that sort of thing.

You must have tried a knackered one then, as a standard VR6 will blow away any standard NA MR2... They're fantastic cars, one of the sweetest engines in one of the best FWD chassis - to quote evo magazine - "still to be bettered for all round ability and appeal".

Reecey690, the Storm is just a run-out special edition, it's no different technically from a normal VR6, except for unique colours and some badges - you can find a normal VR6 with at least the same spec.

Trickster, the G60 is the 1.8 supercharged engine, the VR6 is a 2.9 narrow angle V6

Jamie
(former Corrado VR6 owner )

[AM TUNING]

As a matter of fact, I own both cars.

My G60 has 327.000 Km (yes, it's well written!) and still on the original engine, clutch AND supercharger! with no oil consumption, or other problems whatsoever except for some light tap from the hydraulic lifters on cold start.

The MR2 has 96.000 Miles and has just been rebuilt from a blown headgasket. I took the opportunity to fit JE forged pistons, ARP studs, lightening/ballancing the bottom end and polishing the intake and exaust ports. The turbo was also rebuit by Turbotechnics. It's still being run-in.

Before the MR2 disaster, both were very quick, but the MR2 got the "turbo rush", feels torquier from low RPM, it has a much more sensitive throtle pedal.
However, if you maintain the G60 between 4000 and 6000 it is as fast as (or at least it was) the MR2.
Both have a very stiff chassis and turn in very well.

The G60 feels like a big heavy engine(with 3000 cc's or more) while the MR2 feels lighter and revvier.

They´re both excellent cars to have. I won't sell any of them!

as I'm sure u will already know u are on borrowed time if that's a original charger at that mileage

[Spittinflames]

You must have tried a knackered one then, as a standard VR6 will blow away any standard NA MR2... They're fantastic cars, one of the sweetest engines in one of the best FWD chassis - to quote evo magazine - "still to be bettered for all round ability and appeal".


Jamie
(former Corrado VR6 owner )

Agreed =D> The VR6's are by no means a slow car.... 0-60 6.5 seconds 140mph+ Top end...... is not slow.
They would kill an N/A 2 and a standard rev1/2 tubby wouldnt be to far in front.
So what if it take's 3000cc to do it... at least they sound nice.[/quote]