Verdict
The Series 1 is about 17% cheaper, while the Series 1 facelift is 14% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM503,141✓ | RM603,141 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM4,182 | RM4,182 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,456 cc | 3,456 cc |
| Horsepower | 345 hp at 7,000 rpm | 400 hp at 7,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 410 Nm at 3,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 83 mm | 94 mm × 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.9 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 286 km/h | 300 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 229 g/km | 225 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,972 mm |
| Height | 1,229 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,437 kg | 1,395 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 160 litres | 160 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/35R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 275/35R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero Corsa | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Forged Alloy | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 20" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Bilstein high performance gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs, Lotus DPM with Sport mode. Front brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing). Rear brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing) | Bilstein high performance gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs, Lotus DPM with Sport mode. Front brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing). Rear brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7" Alpine DVD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers and 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer | 7" Alpine DVD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers and 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key, Push Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 2-year free service | 2-year free service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
