Nayf
Member
- Messages
- 2,755
@gemini owns a 2.8 and he posted up the torque figures. The key thing about the Cup experience (for me, anyway), is the speed at which the turbos spool up with the special roller bearings, and the steering feel/chassis tweaks. Now, obviously I love the 2.0 Cup for its up-an-at-em engine character (and similar driving style), but when Gemini posted up his torque figures I can imagine a different but no less exciting car to drive.For some reason - it’s not the real deal (for me atleast). Should be a 2.0. Even if you change visual aspects as headlights and getting a single exhaust. Could still be a perfect Ghib though.
The engine tweaks – as far as I understand it, though @dickyb may correct me – yielded the same percentage increase in horsepower. I don't have the 2.8 figures to hand, but if we extrapolate from standard 2.0 = 306bhp, official Cup figures = 330bhp, unofficial owners/factory workers = 340/360bhp, and apply it to the 2.8's lower peak horsepower, from what I remember it's a similar percentage of extra horsepower, if you follow me.
The thing is, the 2.8 delivered significantly more torque (over 300lb ft IIRC) at much lower in the rev range, which would make for an exciting package in a different way to a 2.0-litre car. Now, I've spoken to people who've driven both 2.8 and 2.0 Cups and they say they aren't that different, but I'd love to find out. By owning both, obviously...