The base model is the 139bhp non-turbo 16v, while the naturally aspirated 20v has 147bhp. The 20v Turbo has 220bhp and can crack 155mph, with a 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds – though it does tend to eat front tyres.
But it’s not all about outright pace. The steering is sharp, the five-cylinder engine sounds superb, especially at high revs, and the brakes are strong (especially the four-pot Brembos on Turbo editions). The ride is fairly compliant, too, with no adverse harshness to it.
Prices
It’s the halo models that most buyers want, and these carry a premium over lesser editions. That means it’s the Limited Edition and Turbo Plus that get most of the attention, with very little difference between the two in terms of desirability and values.
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The occasional project comes up for sale at around £2,000-£2,500, and if you find a low-mileage example in superb condition you could pay over £12,000 for it. However, most of the really good turbocharged Coupés fetch more like £7,000-£8,000, with average cars between £4,000 and £5,000. The naturally aspirated and 16v models start at £1,500-£2,000 for a project, and unless you find something jaw-droppingly exceptional, you’re unlikely to pay more than £7,000 for it, with really tidy examples generally worth around £3,500-£5,000.
