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YES! Roadster coming to Chicago show

YES! Roadster coming to Chicago show

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Although it’s hardly new – it’s been in production since 2006 – the YES! Roaster will be coming to American and Canadian streets for the first time ever, and to kick off sales, the company is bringing the Roadster to the Chicago Autoshow. The company’s motto is “Pure driving pleasure,” and from the looks of the Roadster and its rap-sheet, it may just live up to the hype.

Following a time-honored formula of lightness-plus-power-equals-fun, Funk & Wille, the company behind the Roadster, make it available in two variants – the 3.2 and the 3.2 Turbo. The former is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2L V6 generating 255hp and making the run to 60mph in 4.8s. The Turbo gets just what you’d expect – a turbocharger – and another 100hp, bringing the 0-60mph sprint down to just 3.8s, despite gaining 40kg (88lb) in the process. Top speed for the Turbo checks in right at 175mph. For the true fanatics out there, a further upgrade to the Turbo model is available: it jacks power up to 415hp and runs the speedo up against the 200mph mark. As for their weight, the regular 3.2 tips the scales at 890kg (1958lb), while the Turbo chalks up 930kg (2046lb).

Dealerships for North America will be announced at the end of February. The company has remained mum so far on pricing, but given the Roadster’s position in the performance sector, expect pricing similar to – if somewhat higher than - Lotus’s Elise and Exige.
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  1. By Strada Auto Store Posted: 1/28/2008 3:27pm PST

    Thanks for the information! Its a cool car.
     
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  2. By Gus Posted: 1/28/2008 5:25pm PST

    Awesome.
    2000 pounds and 400 hp. Wheeeeeee!!!!
     
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  3. By Spinnetti Posted: 1/28/2008 8:57pm PST

    Cool, but gonna be too expensive ...
     
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  4. By Gus Posted: 1/28/2008 11:22pm PST

    True.
     
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  5. By fluffythomas Posted: 1/29/2008 2:59am PST

    I'd still buy an Elise and spend the spare cash on racing parts and tuning, or even a used RenaultSport Spider :P ( remember those ?? )
     
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  6. By Susan in Kansas City Posted: 2/9/2008 8:51pm PST

    Why wait for the YES when you can get the coolest roadster in the WORLD now...a Pontiac Solstice!! It's fast, glamorous, hugs the curve at top speed, and has a trunk space big enough for a loaf of bread! A real buckaroo! Check it out...I love mine in white with a black top!
     
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  7. By  yolanda Posted: 11/28/2009 9:01am PST

    i love yes roaster the first day i saw in orange with door up ,good a little sport car .where i can buy the car was in chicago.
     
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