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Old 04-05-2006 | 11:50 AM
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YES!: Roadster 3.2 news **Turbo and NA versions in Chicago 2008 (page 2)**








Specifications

Engine
Type: Turbocharged V6
Displacement cu in (cc): 195 (3189)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 355(261) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 358(485) / n.a.
Redline at RPM: n.a.

Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R: 215/40 ZR18 - 245/35 ZR18
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 148.6 × 70.4 × 48.2
Weight lb (kg): 2050 (930)

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 3.9
Top Speed mph (km/h): 175 (281)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Old 04-05-2006 | 11:50 AM
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Never heard of it...
Old 04-05-2006 | 12:05 PM
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What's up with all those light projectors...

look so ugly.
Old 04-05-2006 | 12:06 PM
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thats pretty sweet.
Old 04-05-2006 | 12:16 PM
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why FWD?
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Is there a reason they put that hazard signal switch right in the center of the top of dash with a huge red button right there? It says "Hello - I break down all the time"

Other than that it looks like a Pontiac Solstice.
Old 04-05-2006 | 12:24 PM
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Looks like a Z4/S2000 mix.
Old 04-05-2006 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 65 Fury Convert
Is there a reason they put that hazard signal switch right in the center of the top of dash with a huge red button right there? It says "Hello - I break down all the time"

Other than that it looks like a Pontiac Solstice.
Was thinking the same thing.

How much do these go for?
Old 04-05-2006 | 01:07 PM
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Edmunds has the billed as an Elise fighter. Power to weight ratio is pretty insane though.
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Old 04-05-2006 | 01:38 PM
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Old 04-05-2006 | 02:59 PM
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why FWD?
358 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels of a 2050 lbs car...uh can you say 'YES" to super duper torque steer and wheel spin under fast starts?


I think that's a typo because

1) that's too much torque for a FWD car, especially as light as this.

2) look how far forward the front wheels are and how low the hood is...there's no way a v6 would fit that close to the front with a hood that low.

3) look at the wheel setup...Front: 215/40 ZR18 to Rear: 245/35 ZR18
Old 04-05-2006 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 65 Fury Convert
Is there a reason they put that hazard signal switch right in the center of the top of dash with a huge red button right there? It says "Hello - I break down all the time"

Other than that it looks like a Pontiac Solstice.


maybe that's a "start engine" switch?
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No its the hazard switch. Why does it have a pioneer navi/deck? And WHY is one tail light red and one clear?
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No its the hazard switch. Why does it have a pioneer navi/deck? And WHY is one tail light red and one clear?
rear foglight
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This car is good mixture of good and bad.
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Looks like that said dog that says "I am happy"
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FWD?
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
[img]Specifications

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Tires F-R: 215/40 ZR18 - 245/35 ZR18
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive

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^ i dont understand....
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
358 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels of a 2050 lbs car...uh can you say 'YES" to super duper torque steer and wheel spin under fast starts?


I think that's a typo because

1) that's too much torque for a FWD car, especially as light as this.

2) look how far forward the front wheels are and how low the hood is...there's no way a v6 would fit that close to the front with a hood that low.

3) look at the wheel setup...Front: 215/40 ZR18 to Rear: 245/35 ZR18
That's why I was confused with it. Plus, why would you build a custom roadster on a FWD platform. I figured it was a typo, but I wanted to see if the OP could confirm.
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The gas tank is in the front, so the engine is definitely in the back. If they ran a driveshaft to the front wheels, I hereby name the YES Roadster gheyest car ever. :ghey:

Oherwise, I like it.
Old 04-05-2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The gas tank is in the front, so the engine is definitely in the back. If they ran a driveshaft to the front wheels, I hereby name the YES Roadster gheyest car ever. :ghey:

Oherwise, I like it.
So, lemme get this straight. It's :ghey:, but you dig it...?
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So, lemme get this straight. It's :ghey:, but you dig it...?
Old 04-06-2006 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
So, lemme get this straight. It's :ghey:, but you dig it...?

Originally Posted by Dan Martin
If they ran a driveshaft to the front wheels, I hereby name the YES Roadster gheyest car ever.

Oherwise, I like it.
In this case the "otherwise" means that if it doesn't have a driveshaft going from the engine in the back to the wheels in the front, it's not ghey.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The gas tank is in the front, so the engine is definitely in the back. If they ran a driveshaft to the front wheels, I hereby name the YES Roadster gheyest car ever. :ghey:

Oherwise, I like it.
I think Honda would be the only automaker with such a HARD-ON for FWD cars that they'd actually do a stupid thing like that.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
why FWD?
exact same question
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I think its cool- back looks too much like it could be the front though..
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Post The Next Generation – YES! Roadster 3.2 / YES! Roadster 3.2 Turbo

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Press release...

The second generation of YES! is larger and more individual than its predecessor and increases in comfort and safety leaving nothing to be desired. With the introduction of the YES! Roadster 3.2 in 2006, the Funke & Will AG in Grossenhain near Dresden/ Germany mark the start of the second generation of this unique sports car. The uncompromising vehicle was presented to the public for the first time at the international automobile show AMI in Leipzig in April of 2006. The overwhelmingly positive response from media, customers, experts and business partners reflects the great interest of the public in the puristic lightweight and proves once again the successful implementation of this concept, true to the motto: PURE DRIVING PLEASURE.

Due to the equally positive feedback from America, Funke & Will AG has extended distribution of the YES! Roadster 3.2 to North America this year. For this purpose the company has founded YES! North America Inc in 2006.

Car enthusiasts from all over the world, from New Zealand to the United States have expressed great interest in the individual two-seater with the unmistakable YES! design, as reflected by increasing sales. The design of the new YES! again shows the contours of the Stuttgart designer Oliver Schweizer. The striking features of the YES! sports car are retained in the wedge-shaped lateral contour and the racy front and rear fenders. The new generation, however, can be equipped with an optional hard top. The YES! can thus be transformed into a luxury coupe on cold days. The level of comfort was significantly raised in comparison with its predecessor. However extras such as heated seats and navigation system are available as option, because the weight of the sports car should be kept at a minimum. The interior of the new YES! was refined using high-quality materials and now, with the multi-media sound system, offers extraordinary sound enjoyment. In addition to the increased comfort, the new YES! has a longer wheel base and larger motor. The current model is equipped with a V6 Volkswagen motor. With its 255 hp, the 890 kg two-seater can accelerate to 60 m/h in just 4.8 seconds and gives you the driving pleasure typical of the YES!.

If that's not enough for you, set your sights on the YES! Roadster 3.2 Turbo. With this turbo version, Funke & Will advance into the realm of super sports cars. Thanks to an exhaust gas turbocharger, the same original aggregate yields 355 hp, catapulting the driver of the merely 930 kg roadster to 60 m/h in just 3.8 seconds. A specially developed rear spoiler ensures the necessary contact pressure to keep the 355 hp safely on the road. The two thoroughbred sports cars with the attractive performance levels have been available since 2006 in other countries in all regions of the world such as New Zealand, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France and Spain, in addition to the local distribution partners in Germany. The domestic and international distribution network of Funke & Will AG has been continually built up and other competent partners will be added in the future. For this reason among others, the global vehicle manufacturer and DIN ISO certified engineering services provider Funke & Will AG is able to meet the high standards of YES! customers.

Funke & Will AG will of course be attending several events, galas, races, and shows. And the YES! Roadster has been awarded again with the Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award 2007, one of the most prestigious design awards. Current information and exact dates as well as visual material can be downloaded at our website www.yesroadster.com.
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From the press brochure

> Transmission

A 6-speed manual transmission or alternatively the 5-speed automatic transmission (optional. only Roadster 3.2) Together with a mid engined power train taking care of the power drive is provided to THE REAR WHEELS.
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How much? Probably not cheap.
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Is that the fuel filler in the middle of the hood?!?!?
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Is that the fuel filler in the middle of the hood?!?!?
Looks like it.

Which is sweet because when you get hit head-on by a soccer mom on her cellphone in her SUV, it can push all the flaming gas into the passenger cabin! SWEET.
Old 02-07-2008 | 11:41 AM
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Looks like it.

Which is sweet because when you get hit head-on by a soccer mom on her cellphone in her SUV, it can push all the flaming gas into the passenger cabin! SWEET.
meh there are plenty of rear engine cars with the fuel tank in the front....no worries.

The thing that I find odd is having the filler door in the middle of the hood.
What a pain it must be to fuel the car...trying to make sure the hose does not rest on the body and scratch the paint. A poor location.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
meh there are plenty of rear engine cars with the fuel tank in the front....no worries.

The thing that I find odd is having the filler door in the middle of the hood.
What a pain it must be to fuel the car...trying to make sure the hose does not rest on the body and scratch the paint. A poor location.
Older Porsches have that don't they? And Ferraris too IIRC.

Glad to know that sitting behind 15 gallons of gas is a longstanding tradition
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Found the pricing information

The bad news is that the base price for the 3.2 roadster is $77,995, putting it a little out of our range. The 3.2 Turbo comes in at a $20,000 premium over the normally aspirated version.


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