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Venturi 260 Cabrio 2.8 i V6 (260 Hp)
Overall Rating
Venturi 260:
The Venturi Atlantique was a mid-engined, fiberglass-bodied French sports car produced by Venturi Automobiles from 1991 to 2000.
The original 260 was a revised version of the Venturi APC 260, carrying over the 2. 8-litre turbocharged V6 engine with 260 PS , but with a reduced weight of 1,110 kg. It could achieve a top speed of 167 mph and accelerated from 0-60 mph in 5. 2 seconds.
Scotsman Hubert O'Neill purchased Venturi in 1994 and conceived of the Venturi 400GT as well as a revised Atlantique. After a rushed design time of six months, the new Atlantique 300 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Its 3. 0 V6 PRV engine was lifted from other Peugeot/Citroën models and could achieve 210 PS in naturally aspirated form or 281 PS with a turbocharger which was essentially the same engine as used in the Alpine A610....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio Overview:
Venturi 260 (Cabrio). With 432 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1110 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 270 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Venturi 260 Cabrio was produced before Euro NCAP testing began and, typical for its era, lacks many modern safety features found in contemporary vehicles. It does feature ABS.
2.8 i V6 (260 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional performance for its time, with a potent turbocharged V6 delivering strong acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.2s) and a high top speed of 270 km/h, complemented by its lightweight chassis.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy of 11.1 l/100 km is reasonable for a high-performance sports car from 1989, especially considering its 260 Hp output and turbocharged nature.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Outstanding performance for its era (0-100 km/h in 5.2s, 270 km/h top speed).
- • Lightweight and agile handling due to mid-engine layout and double wishbone suspension.
- • Exclusive and rare, offering a unique ownership experience.
- • Powerful turbocharged V6 engine with impressive torque (432 Nm).
- • Equipped with ventilated disc brakes and ABS for improved stopping power.
Cons:
- • Very rare, leading to potential challenges with parts availability and specialized maintenance.
- • Potentially high maintenance costs associated with a niche exotic sports car.
- • Limited practicality with only two seats and a small trunk capacity (150 l).
- • Fuel consumption, while acceptable for its performance, is high by modern standards.
- • Lacks modern safety features common in contemporary vehicles.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Venturi |
| Model: | 260 |
| Generation: | Cabrio |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 i V6 (260 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 260 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 91.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 432 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2849 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 270 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.3 kg/Hp, 234.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.6 kg/Nm, 389.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1110 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 150 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4090 mm mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm |
| Height: | 1170 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 ZR16; 245/45 ZR16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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