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:: '94 - SEQUAL TO LIMITED EDITION
After the LE, things went pretty fast. The 2.0 20v Turbo received a 6-speed 'box, and a big satin gloss push starter button. Two add-ons the 20v Turbo buyers appreciated a lot. The sides of the Turbo got painted in body colour.
Some more research went into the 20v and engineers squeezed an extra 7 bhp out of the engine, meaning an increased topspeed: 215 km/hour (135 miles per hour) as opposed to 212 km/h (132 miles per hour) and 8.4 seconds instead of 8.9 to 100 km (62 miles).
But even more, the Plus arrived on the scene again. It received the LE bodykit, gearbox, strut brace and cylinder head, a new look front grille, new 8-spoke wheels and a variety of other things: red stiched trim, Recaro seats, light silver meter backgrounds, satin gloss starter button, a net and hooks in the boot,...
Time to look at the table and compare the plus, LE and regular Turbo.
» 20v Turbo models comparison
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2.0 20v |
2.0 20v |
2.0 20v |
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Sideskirts |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Low sides, front, back |
Body Colour |
Body coloured |
Body Coloured |
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Front Spoiler Extensions |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Front Grille |
Standard |
Titanium slats |
Perforated design |
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20v Turbo - Red logo |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Various bits/pieces |
Aluminium |
Titanium colour |
Aluminium |
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Gearbox |
6-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed |
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Wheels |
16" |
16" |
16" |
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Tyres |
205/50R |
205/50R |
225/45 |
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Red brake callipers |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Drilled front brake discs |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Red strut brace |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Red cylinder head |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Recaro seats |
Option (cloth) |
Black Leather |
Black Leather |
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Red seat belts |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Red on steeringwheel |
No |
Leather |
Stitches |
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Handbrake, gearknob |
Black |
Leather Insets |
Red Stitches |
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Red arm rests |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Automatic climate control |
Option |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Starter button |
No |
Red |
Satin |
|
Metal pedals |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Metal footrest |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Speedometer |
160mph max |
180mph max |
180mph max |
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Misc. interior bits & details |
No |
Number plaque |
No |
|
Boot |
Regular |
Regular |
Hooks & net |
|
Range of colours |
Speed Red, |
Ink Black, + unique |
Speed Red, + unique |
The only model still having the non-colour coded sides was the 1.8 16v. In that model, nothing was changed. You should realise many LE owners weren't happy at all with the arrival of the plus. General opinion was it would lower the value of the Limited Edition.
» Model overview
| 1.8 16v | 2.0 20v | 2.0
20v Turbo |
2.0
20v Turbo Plus |
|
| Engine | 1747 cm³ | 1998 cm³ | 1998 cm³ | 1998 cm³ |
| Cylinders | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Power | 96 kW 130 bhp 6.300 rpm |
113 kW 154 bhp 6.700 rpm |
162 kW 220 bhp 5.750 rpm |
162 kW 220 bhp 5.750 rpm |
| Torque | 164 Nm 4.300 rpm |
186 Nm 3.750 rpm |
310 Nm 2.500 rpm |
310 Nm 2.500 rpm |
| Viscodrive | no | no | yes | yes |
| Turning circle | 10.3 m | 10.3 m | 10.9 m | 10.9 m |
| Tyres | 195/55R 15V |
205/50R 15W |
225/45R 16Z |
225/45R 16Z |
| Wheels | 15" | 15" | 16" | 16" |
| Brakes | 284 mm 251 mm |
284 mm 251 mm |
305 mm 251 mm |
305 mm 251 mm |
| Weight | 1.180 kg | 1.270 kg | 1.310 kg | 1.310 kg |
| Topspeed | 205 km 128 miles |
215 km 134 miles |
250 km 155 miles |
250 km 155 miles |
| Accelleration 0-100 km/h* |
9.2 sec | 8.4 sec | 6.5 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Airco | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Leather interior | no | no | no | Recaro |
* Acceleration figures measured carrying 2 people + 20 kg luggage, equals 0-62 mph.
