Performance Review: Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 - [1982]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Talbot Tagora Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S.This particular Talbot Tagora has a 2664cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Tagora shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Tagora's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1255 kgs (2766 lbs) this makes the Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Talbot Tagora shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp)

In terms of power the 2664cc 12V V6 engine produces 163 bhp (121 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 170 lb-ft (230.4 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Talbot Tagora you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Mini Cooper S R56 (154.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Talbot Tagora.

The Talbot Tagora has a Power to weight ratio of 129.8 bhp per ton and 135.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 Tagora competing with the 2006 Mini Cooper S R56 (154.8 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d (154.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Talbot Tagora generating around 135.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (160.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X (160.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.0 secs, this made the Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 as fast as the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (8.70 secs) the 2011 Renault Twingo 1.6 133 Renaultsport Cup (8.70 secs) the 2009 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi 200 GT (8.70 secs) the or the 2003 Lancia Thesis 3.2 V6 24v Comfortronic (8.70 secs). This Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 is also faster than the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (8.80 secs) the the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (8.80 secs) the and the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (8.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Tagora and the 2001 BMW X5 4.6is V8

When talking about the performance of the Talbot Tagora on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.88 secs @ 86.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 BMW X5 4.6is V8 (15.81 secs), the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.7 V12 (15.82 secs), and the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Ralliart Sportback SST (15.82 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1982 version of the Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 has a maximum speed of 121mph.

Top Speed of the 1982 Tagora equals the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (132 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1982 Talbot Tagora SX 2.7 V6 then how about the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (132 mph), the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (132 mph), or the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (132 mph).

Related Links:

1982 Tagora Rivals List.

A Brief History of Talbot

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