Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4x4

superb aerodynamic coeff. 0.26

superb rigid chassis

superb power for 2000 cc

superb comfort for coupes

superb top speed for 2000 cc

not need other

PASSION:

Well..I was in love with this car for almost a decade and my quest for a mint conditioned stock Calibra Turbo 4x4 has ended last February.I see at this car as one of the best ever made in the world..a true DTM legend with looks and performance beyond it`s time, yet reliable & practical and an incredible value for money today.

CONDITION & REPAIRS:

The bodywork is still in excellent condition after almost 15 years..no corrosion, no rust, and it hasn`t been repainted.

I changed all the necessary parts : every rubber seal, cam belts, the wires & instalation and off we go.

Turbo, 6 spd transmission, suspension, stock rimes and transfer box are in excellent condition, and the tyres and brake discs were new and replaced by the owner.

PERFORMANCE:

It`s serously, savegely fast off the line with it`s 204 BHP and 4x4 drive, and also very civilized and quiet below 3000 rpm in 6th gear It`s not the easiest car to drive especialy when you rev it above 3000 rpm or go above 200 km/h because when the turbo kicks un you need both hands to get a hold of the power.:)).BMWs, Mercs,GTIs,VTI`s should be often left far behind on the lights:))

Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4x4 is poor on fuel. makes Exremely good car seem average, Best buy i have made. SuUCCINT TO THE POINT , AS ANY OWNER WIILL Know,,,

Absolutely savage performance, my Vauxhall Calibra Turbo was doing 0-60 in less than five seconds without costing the earth to tune. Beat Supra TT, skyline and a few evo's.

Great looks, cheap to tax, insure and generally run. This is a serious bit of kit that will do well over 160mph (chip it and you will get just shy of 180mph, trust me). How many cars for any amount of money can do that? Very underrated makes them very desirable to people in the know!!

Nothing better than when you leave somebody in your 4wheel dust! No turbo lag at any revs, reasonably comfortable although when lowered can be a bit rough, nothing major really. The grip is fantastic when launching and on drag runs, cornering is good but not as grippy as scoobys and evos.

I have owned various cars and nothing has come close to the performance of my Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4x4. It will quite literally pull a muscle in your back when you have it boosting at 20 psi.

Overall, Excellent and cheap, reasonably reliable and looks amazing even now!!

dont let the bad points put you off buying a calibra

i know i havent been put off..i have had 4 calibras now and i LOVE them, they are full of spirit -good looks- and very cheap to buy. i know some people that have had as many as 10 calibras and they still love them

there are times in calibra ownership that you will think "i cant be bothered with the hastle anymore" due to engine problems but as the problem passes and the car is fixed you some how seem to admire it even more

this is the way i see it.....what would i rather have? a £500 old banger (fiesta/nova) that has no sole with a engine that will probably blow up every 6 months of a styleish 90's coupe that is worth about the same amount of money?

I know what I would choose?

Change transfer box oil every 6 months an it won't fail. I've had 4 of these cars covering over 500000 mile an no probs, the tyre equal wear is a myth. Trust me.

Love these cars bought one a few years ago and still have mine. Its a turbo and very little has went wrong with it over the years which is good comparing to the last car I had that always went wrong.

The car keeps pulling in every gear, and it has great power increase potential. You don't need to do a lot to the car to make them look nice. I was very pleased at the way the car pulls you into your seat when you put your foot down. Its the best car for power i have driven. A truly awesome car

Despite not being a v8 beater standard wise, there's ample potential to revert it into a v8 beater with simple and cheap mods, making it one of the best bang for buck cars in the planet.

I have owned my Calibra for over a year now and I love it. Being a member of ClubCalibra.com I have learnt a lot about maintaining it and getting the most out of my Calibra. Top Car!