Westfield Sport Turbo:CKC Guide 2009
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Westfield Sport Turbo
THE WESTFIELD SPORT Turbo is the latest iteration of the SE, having been launched mid-way through 2009. While it may initially appear familiar, it features a lot of changes compared to its forebears. The revised styling (optional on other SE variants) is inspired by the limited edition FW400 and immediately makes the Sport Turbo stand out as a modern, striking design. A revised interior also gives this latest car a production car feel; Vauxhall sourced swichgear, new, ergonomic seats, redesigned transmission tunnel all signal the development that’s gone on right throughout the car. Not only this, the chassis and wishbones are twice as stiff but lighter, and uses Reynolds tubing. Steering geometry and set-up all being perfected by Randall Engineering. It has a classy, sophisticated air about it. Marking a departure from the Ford engines we’re used to seeing employed by Westfields, the company has turned to GM for a powerplant for the Sport Turbo. Under the bonnet, you’ll find the torquey, 192bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged four-pot sourced from a Vauxhall Corsa VXR. Needless to say, the Sport Turbo will be a quick car. Another key point about the Sport Turbo is that it was the first car to comply with EC Small Series Type Approval. This piece of legislation is recognised throughout Europe, meaning the Sport Turbo can be sold in many markets without the need for further local testing (such as the UK’s IVA test). The Sport Turbo is a very significant step in the Westfield story. Launched in 2010 Westfield now offers a UK edition with increased power (200bhp) and some of the European requirements removed to suit the British sports car driver. Dealer fit options now include a carbon exhaust can and ECU upgrade taking power up to 225bhp.
SPECIFICATION CHASSIS: Steel spaceframe including Reynolds tubing. BODYWORK: All GRP bodywork in a choice of gelcoat colours. DONOR CAR: All new parts supplied in kit. ENGINE OPTIONS: Vauxhall 1.6-litre turbo engine producing 192bhp. SUSPENSION: Double wishbones with coil-over dampers all-round. STEERING: Rack and pinion. BRAKES: Discs all-round. UK KIT PRICE: Complete kit price £23,500. UK FACTORY BUILT PRICE: From £26,500.
SUMMARY – The Sport Turbo builds on Westfield’s reputation for quality and thorough development. Use of the Vauxhall Corsa VXR turbocharged engine is an interesting step, too.
Westfield Sportscars, Unit 1 Gibbons Industrial Park, Dudley Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 8XF T: 01384 400077 E: info@westfield-sportscars.co.uk W: www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk
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