once you start getting into 7/6/5 second 0-60 times in a FWD it's more a question of traction than anything else. when i went drag racing in the xsara i found that although 195/50s give better acceleration, they are shite for standing starts, wheelspin in first was a lot less controllable. that's before you even get into make and model of tyre, tread patterns and compounds, and suspension as well... i bet preloading the rear suspension against the handbrake can make a small difference to 0-60 times.

I had a wee test today after i did an oil change and yes you can hit 60 in 2nd no bother

I think Peugeot said 65 for max in 2nd on standard 130bhp engine/ gearbox - got it somewhere written down.

yeah its definately 60 odd in 2nd

anyone know what the max possible speed for a mi (7300rpm limiter) with 1.6 box is?

An interesting question but I have no idea. Bloke I bought my Mi off apparently replaced the 1.6 box fitted by the bloke before as it was too manic - now has a 1.9 sri 405 box I think (doesn't seem to be the same box as regular 1.9 309 gti to me - or is it?)

theres a spreadsheet about somewhere with all gear ratios and speeds on there.

I would've thought that an Mi with 1.6 would top out somewhere around the 115-120mph mark, whereas a 1.9 box would be good for over 140. I've seen that spreadsheet before. It's bloody good, we just ned someone to find it now. Wasn't it over on 205GTiDrivers somewhere?

yes on 205 forum somewhere. I could find it but i cba lol

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