VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO (1989-1996)福士corrado(1989-1996)
Once upon a time, Volkswagens were, as the name suggests, in German, 'people's cars' ?曾几何时volkswagens人,顾名思义,德语,『民车'? sensible and solid transport.理智和固体交通工具. Even in the mid-Eighties, despite the success of the Golf GTi, people still thought of Volkswagens as dependable rather than desirable.即使在八十年代中期,尽管成功的高尔夫GTI组、人们还认为,作为可靠的volkswagens而非理想. All that changed in 1989 when the company unveiled the Corrado.这一切变化,1989年该公司的corrado亮相. It was undoubtedly the most elegant Volkswagen to date and would go on to be the company's fastest ever car.这无疑是迄今为止最优雅福士并将继续成为该公司有史以来最快的轿车. It died at the hands of Volkswagen's cost-cutting accountants, after an all-too-brief six years in production.它死在手里福士的削减成本会计,经过全太短暂六年生产. It seems there's no longer any room for low-profit image leaders...似乎不再有余地低利润的领袖形象::
HISTORY历史
Right hand drive Corrados arrived in the UK in May 1989.右驾驶corrados1989年5月抵达英国. The first cars had the Golf GTi's 1.8 litre 16-valve engine.第一车高尔夫球GTI组的8月1日升16气门发动机. It took a further two years before the Corrado began to realise its potential, with the April 1991 release of the supercharged G60 model in right-hand-drive form (it was previously a special-order left hooker).历时两年,然后再开始corrado洞悉其潜力、随着1991年4月发布的示范增压g60右形式(特别是先前阶左妓女).
All these early models had alloy wheels and featured standard central locking and power steering.这些早期型号曾合金车轮和中央锁、助力转向展出水准. The rear spoiler was electrically powered and programmed to rise automatically at 40mph.后方破坏者是电动和程控自动上升为40mph. It probably did more for conversation in following cars than it did for Corrado aerodynamics at such relatively low speeds.这大概也较多交谈后车比以往corrado相对低速空气动力学等.
In March 1992, the 1.8 litre engine was enlarged to 2.0 litres, and a catalytic converter became standard, as did anti-lock brakes.1992年3月,180公升扩大至2.0公升引擎,并催化转换成了标准像防抱死刹车. Power remained the same 136bhp but torque increased to improve driveability.功率136bhp但依旧可打入改善扭矩增加.
The Corrado's best engine arrived in September 1992 with the six-cylinder VR6.<corrado最佳发动机与1992年9月6日抵达缸vr6. It was a bigger, 2.9-litre version of the Golf VR6's 2.8 and turned the Corrado into the first 150mph Volkswagen.这是一个更大,2.9-高尔夫球vr6公升版的2.8和把corrado成第一150mph福士. Automatic transmission was also introduced in combination with the VR6 engine.自动变速器也推出结合vr6发动机. Production of the G60 ceased at the same time and the car was, sadly, phased out in 1996.g60停止生产的同时,在车被不幸淘汰96.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Equipment levels are high, though later cars were better specified, which adds both desirability and resale value.装备水平高,虽然后来订车更好,高雄港都可取和转售价值.
Whatever you spend, you'll be buying a great-looking sports car that can seat four adults ?不管你花,你就买一大瞻跑车,能容纳4个成年人? something lacking in many other coupes.一些缺乏其他许多coupes.
The other advantage to Corrado ownership is the Volkswagen dealer network.其他所有制的优势corrado福士经销商网络. Parts are plentiful, though not always cheap.零部件很丰富,虽然不一定便宜. In VR6 guise, this is a 150mph car, though not a temperamental one.在vr6幌子,这是一个150mph车,虽然不是斗气之一. Look after it, and it should return the favour.照顾它,它应该回到的赞成票.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
As you might expect, six-cylinder cars are much sought after and prices are still relatively high.正如你可能期望,6缸车的青睐,价格仍然较高. The earlier G60 supercharged cars, though more rare, offer more than enough performance but are much more affordable.早先g60增压车,虽较为少见,但性能足以提供更为负担得起.
Prices start around £1,500 for an 89G 1.8.价格为1500英镑左右开始89g1.8. A 2.0 litre on a 92J should be around £2,500, while £3,000 or thereabouts is fair money for a 92K G60.一个2.0公升左右就应该92j2500英镑,尽管英镑3000年前后是一个公平92kg60钱.
If your heart is set on a VR6, the first 92K examples start at £3,500 and move upwards to £4,500 for 1994 cars and as much as £5,500 for the last 1996N-registered models.如果你的心是定了vr6,第一92k例子开始做起3500英镑1994英镑4500英镑5500车之多为近1996n注册型号.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
The danger with buying any used performance car is in how well it's been looked after.危险与任何用于购买汽车的表现是怎样的营房. You really do need to check the service history, especially with the G60 and VR6s, and look closely for signs of suspension, tyre, clutch and gearbox damage.你真的需要检查服务历史,尤其是和同g60vr6s,放眼望去,暂停迹象,提尔、变速箱、离合器损坏.
Four-cylinder cars need their cam-belt changed at around 70,000 miles - the VR6's camshafts are driven by more durable chains and sprockets.四缸车需要他们凸轮带改70,000英里左右的vr6的凸轮轴驱动链和链轮更耐用. Additionally, a belt drives the G60?s supercharger.此外,皮带的传动g60?增压收盘. This should be checked for wear (as should the supercharger itself as repairs are pricey).这应检查磨损(应为自己的增压修理昂贵).
Being Volkswagens, the cars are built very solidly, though some early cars suffered a little from patchy interior trim quality.正在volkswagens,车建非常扎实,虽然遭受了一些小的汽车从初修修补补内政部浪质量. Most problems should have been remedied by now but check that everything fits without squeaks and rattles.大部分问题,但现在应该已经检查纠正一切不符合和风细雨、摇铃.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(Approx) For a new clutch, expect to pay around £70.(大约)为新离合器,预期英镑左右支付70. A set of front brake pads will set you back £30 to £35 and a headlight lens should be about £20.一套刹车皮阵线定你回英镑30英镑35英镑的车灯透镜应约20.
Some parts prices will scare you, though.部分价格吓唬你,虽然. Try £790 for a full exhaust system ?尝试为790英镑,全部排气系统? the catalytic converter alone is over £425.催化器就有超过425英镑.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
The Corrado was always an outstanding handler.corrado总是杰出的面团. Indeed, early 1.8-litre cars were criticised only for being underpowered; such was the excellence of the basic chassis.事实上,早一点八公升轿车被批评为只被低估;这是基本的卓越底盘.
Show any Corrado a winding road and it can't fail to impress.蜿蜒的道路上有任何corrado它不能不令. The ride can be a little on the firm side, but this is a sports car, after all, and precise handling is what Volkswagen intended it have.打起精神可以稍微坚强的一面,但,这是跑车,毕竟精心操作是它有什么打算福士.
OVERALL 总体
This coupe is sadly missed by car enthusiasts everywhere.这是采伐谒车爱好者无处不在. With Volkswagen still not showing any signs of developing a successor, this car has classic written all over it.没有任何迹象显示与福士仍然继承发展,这车已写满了它的经典.
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