Vauxhall Calibra (Vauxhall Calibra)

Member Name: Tekken

Product:	Vauxhall Calibra
Date:	06/09/00 (1102 review reads)
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Advantages: Looks, power, motorway performance, looks

Disadvantages: Handling, Caviler hertiage

I still think that this is a wonderful looking car. Very sleek and smooth. I still have mine (after 2.5 years of ownership), and I still enjoy the car. Mine's a 2 litre 16v, pre-ecotec model. The car is loaded with some great creature comforts:-

Heated seats
Heated mirrors
Aircon (on mine, but not standard for the 16v)
Sweet leather seats
Decent factory fit stereo and 6 speakers
The roomiest coupe I have even been in, especially in the back
Good boot space for a coupe

All in all, I have enjoyed the car, it a shame that it is a sexier looking Caviler. And because of this, the handling, while pretty good, is not a sharp as I would have hoped for out of should a good-looking sports car. The accerelatiom is very smooth and quick. Yes that are other 2 litre 16v motors that are quick, but the Calibra does have a nice level on composure, especially on the motorway. And it has been recorded at doing a top speed of 141 mph. in Germany. That is due more to the very low drag factor than the power.

If anyone is looking for a performance bargain, then I would recommend the Calibra. It looks good, handles well enough, is pretty powerful, and is smooth.

Carl Newby.

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