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2001 Qvale Mangusta
Body style(s): 2-door targa
Trim Levels: base
MSRP range: $69,500
Notes: The "Rototop"-equipped targa continued into its second year
for 2001 with revisions to interior trim, and ABS and traction control
provided. Despite the updates, the price was dropped, a probable reflection
of severe criticism. With the top removed (a 10-minute procedure), there is no
cargo space whatsoever; there is no space tire. With very shaky build
quality, and only a few hundred sold, the Mangusta is best regarded,
perhaps, as an eccentricity. Car and Driver soundly concluded that
the car was not worth the trouble, since other marques offer much better
cars for the price. High weight, poor handling, and execrable ergonomics
were the core of their complaints. Qvale was bought out by MG Rover after
the 2001 model year, and Mangusta production ceased. Even as of 2003, the
2001 production run has not been entirely spoken for.
Series: 2000-2001
DESIGN
Layout:
Seats:
Engine(s): |
longitudinal front/mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, steel unibody
2+2
4.4L 32-valve dohc SFI V8
Bore x stroke: 90.2x90.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.9 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 320bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 314lb-ft@4800rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.23:1)
Differential: limited-slip
Mileage (city/hwy): 17/26mpg
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DIMENSIONS
EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance: |
MINICOMPACT
105.1"
165.1"
74.8"
51.8"
62.6"
62.2"
5.0"
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Curb weight: |
3352lbs. |
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank: |
61/16 cu ft. (f/r)
5.0 cu ft.
15.7 gal. |
TECHNICAL
Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags: |
225/40-18f, 235/40-18r
independent: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (12.8" vented/12.2" vented)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted (3.0 turns-to-lock)
traction control (std.)
dual front
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PERFORMANCE
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle: |
6.1sec.
163ft.
0.85g
62.6mph
36.1ft.
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SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Panoz Esperante
Qvale Mangusta targa coupe.
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