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HDi fun · 17-09-2006, 07:43 PM

Get a 406 Coupe with 2.2 HDi diesel unit - second user 2002 models well under £7k. Factory tune is 136bhp. Bung three hundred quid to Celtic (www.celtictuning.co.uk) and receive an ECP remap in return. Shoves out about 180bhp with torque over 300lbft. Run it on BP Ultimate Diesel and get a few percent more for the premium.

Keep the other £2700 in hand for front tyres, but allow a couple of quid for the extra insurance premium, because, you're going to declare it, of course, aren't you?

Seriously though, the 2.2 with a remap is a remarkable piece of kit. 0-62mph can be done in about 8 seconds if you're gentle with the clutch/rubber.

50-70 in fourth is stupidly quick, it in the jaguar XK8 / Boxster league. And; yes, I've driven a couple of them.

Rgds,

P.

17-09-2006, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,416	Get a 406 Coupe with 2.2 HDi diesel unit - second user 2002 models well under £7k. Factory tune is 136bhp. Bung three hundred quid to Celtic (www.celtictuning.co.uk) and receive an ECP remap in return. Shoves out about 180bhp with torque over 300lbft. Run it on BP Ultimate Diesel and get a few percent more for the premium. Keep the other £2700 in hand for front tyres, but allow a couple of quid for the extra insurance premium, because, you're going to declare it, of course, aren't you? Seriously though, the 2.2 with a remap is a remarkable piece of kit. 0-62mph can be done in about 8 seconds if you're gentle with the clutch/rubber. 50-70 in fourth is stupidly quick, it in the jaguar XK8 / Boxster league. And; yes, I've driven a couple of them. Rgds, P.