biggrim 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Just soptted this guys http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/c ... 32577.html A nice little piece on the trader website about our beloved rado's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted September 7, 2006 awww, bless... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Hahaha, excellent :D :D :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted September 7, 2006 That deserves to be on here, as Im sure the page wont last forever 8) Anyone know the car they used??? Look at the Wheels on That: Volkswagen Corrado 07 September 2006 Look at the Wheels on That: Volkswagen Corrado Front wheel drive cars are rarely regarded as true drivers' cars. The steering is always affected by the power being transmitted through the wheels. But every now and then, a front wheel driver appears that is so staggeringly good, it becomes a better steer than many of the world's finest supercars. Stuart Milne says Volkswagen's Corrado is such a car. When Volkswagen stopped building its excellent Scirocco coupe, fans the world over were crying into their beer glasses. It had been VW's stalwart coupe for almost two decades, and with a disappointing Mk3 Golf GTi already on sale, the legion of Veedub feared they would be without a cool coupe for the first time since 1955. They needn't have worried, because Volkswagen pulled out all the stops to build the sensational Corrado. It looked amazing - and still holds up as a design icon today - and was even better to drive. The Corrado's sweet chassis could forgive a driver's lack of talent and make them look like a racing superstar. There was a wide range of engines, but the one to have was always the stonking 2.9-litre VR6. Its power - on paper at least - wasn't earth shattering, with just 190bhp being pushed through the front wheels, but the lightweight 'Rado could clock 60mph in under 7 seconds and max out at 130mph. The Corrado's V6 engine is still one of my favourites. At full chat, it manages to sound silky smooth and menacing all at once. Stick on a sports exhaust, like many owners, and it's as manic as a Jimi Hendrix guitar solo at 78rpm. The stumpy coupe featured a cool electric spoiler, which would rise up as the speed increased to maintain high speed stability, without ruining the car's flowing looks. In fact, if there's one thing that lets the Corrado down, it’s the interior. Time hasn't been kind to the Mk3 Golf-sourced dash, with a curious blend of straight edges and curves and a bizarre concave steering wheel centre. It's better in the back though - if not a tight squeeze - where two bucket seats are connected by a huge armrest. The Corrado is strictly a four seat affair. But we're really nitpicking here. No one buys a Corrado VR6 for the plasticy interior. They're bought for the looks, handling and that incredible engine. Given all this, you won't be surprised to learn Corrados sell for a lot of cash. Early models can be had for about £2,000, but the last-of-the-line VR6 Storm models fetch more than £6,000. Buy one, and be safe in the knowledge you've bought one of the best handling cars ever made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godskitchen 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Lovely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Good for 130mph? What about the rest? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Good for 130mph? What about the rest? :) obviously getting the VR6 confused with the G60 there :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ............*dons flamesuit* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Good for 130mph? What about the rest? :) obviously getting the VR6 confused with the G60 there :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ............*dons flamesuit* :lol: G60 Storms are even faster :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted September 7, 2006 not as fast as an Allegro tho :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Just read the story in full, very good and relly impressive but still not has good as a 205 GTI :wink: allegro is for pimpin rodders, the roll cage would interfere with the walnut tables :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted September 7, 2006 and with a disappointing Mk3 Golf GTi already on sale.. in 89? but the one to have was always the stonking 2.9-litre VR6... what about before it was launched? Time hasn't been kind to the Mk3 Golf-sourced dash... i never knew it was from there! nice to see the rado mentioned though :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 8, 2006 Good for 130mph? What about the rest? :) obviously getting the VR6 confused with the G60 there :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ............*dons flamesuit* indeed, i've done well over that in my standard VR :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amdmad 0 Posted September 8, 2006 i like the bit which says The Corrado's sweet chassis could forgive a driver's lack of talent and make them look like a racing superstar. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 8, 2006 Good for 130mph? What about the rest? :) obviously getting the VR6 confused with the G60 there :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ............*dons flamesuit* Done more than 130MPH in my old G60 thanks Rodders! ;) Nice spot on the story - its currently second item down on the front page! Shame we couldn't write to the author and ask him to link to the Corrado Forum! :) *edit* - ah found his address - I might drop him a line! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted September 8, 2006 my G60 did 140+ coming back from mania.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm_VR6 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Just read through the article, Makes me proud to be a Corrado owner!!! Forwarding to all my mates who own French and Jap cars with no character whatsoever.... I think the next move from a Rado would need to be a Porsche....... Hold your heads up high fellow Rado owners....that article has put a smile on my face even if some of the info is incorrect...130mph, yeah right!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted September 8, 2006 my G60 did 140+ coming back from mania.. KPH don't count mate :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan S 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Nice read - but they seem a bit hazy on the dates though - rooc's were still being sold in numbers during 1992...bit of an overlap there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted September 8, 2006 they are probably assuming the Corrado was the skyrocket replacement Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempest 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Yeah apart from the slight inaccuracies with respect to phasing out the Mk2 Rocco and start date sales of the C, it's a perfect article. Nice avatar there Ryan :-) Tempest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan S 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Nice avatar there Ryan :-) I managed only 1 summer of owning 2 mk1 rocco's Trouble was - nothing to drive when it rained!!! (I had to beg for the girlfriends Corsa) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted September 8, 2006 vr6storm, my ddi guages dont show KPH.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted September 8, 2006 vr6storm, my ddi guages dont show KPH.. :lol: ahhh in that case you've obviously wired them up wrong :wink: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 8, 2006 Aha - the Autotrader editor emailed me back - he's put a link to the forum after my polite request! Sweet :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Nice work Jim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
