Originally Posted by Stavros
MI's were just basic quickish 4door cars, like an SRI Cavalier or similar, and the 4wd version was a bit of a mishmash.
TBH a 4i is more sporty.
T16s were built for the start in the same mould as Saff Cossies, but were made in mega low numbers.
Supersaloons, french persuit cops used em too.
They were generally accepted (tho never released in the UK) to be quicker and way better handling than a std 4x4 saff. 220bhp standard, but can be tuned to silly 600bhp+ sorta power like a YB.
That really doesnt answer my question, or back up your original statement.
"Built in the same mould as Saff Cossies"
What,you mean built from a Sapphire Ghia with a bodykit, 4x4 system and a specialist turbo engine?
Still sounds like a turbo MI16 to me.
The Cavalier SRi was more akin to the 405 SRi.
The MI16 was a Cavalier GSi rival.
As for the handling? Ive driven vans that out handle a Sapphire Cosworth!
A standard 1600 405 would out handle a Sapphire!
The 205 t16 was a wild animal of a car - so was the t16 rally car in your picture. But the 405 on ebay, although rare isnt all that special if you ask me.
Still cool though!
