The engine of the Xsara Coupe comes from the well-known, produced by the PSA concern of the XU family, has maximum power 112 KM achieved at 5500 obr./min. It is a dynamic sixteen-valve unit with sporty characteristics, willing to work at higher speed. Most efficient above four thousand revolutions per minute; then we will force the car to accelerate the most. The floor has been soundproofed, so cabin noise is negligible, although at high speeds the engine makes a characteristic rumbling noise. We do not recommend phlegmatic people to sit at the helm of the Xsara VTS. The dynamics of a car equipped as standard with wider tires is felt not only at the start -9,8 seconds from 0 into 100 km/h. When overtaking, we have a large reserve of power. Acceleration in 4th gear from 60 into 100 km / h only requires 9,7 sec; in 5th gear 80 changed on the speedometer in 120 km / h is enough for us 14,6 s. The temperament of the Xsara VTS communicates itself to the driver, we have a car with a very favorable weight to engine power ratio – 9,3 kg/KM. According to the factory data, it surpasses the Xsara VTS in this respect of the main competitors from the group of sports and tourist GT cars. For Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 with a 114 hp engine, this factor is 9,4 kg/KM, and for the Fiat Bravo GT 1.8 16 V with the engine 113–on horseback -10,9 kg/KM.
Also, the stronger Xsara Coupe VTS with the 2.0-liter 163 HP engine is second to none in the High GT class. For her, the ratio of mass to power is equal to 6,8 kg/KM. The Xsara Kit, successfully competing in rallies, was built on the basis of this model
Because. Unlike the civil one, its 280 hp engine develops maximum power at 8750 obr./min., and has the highest torque at 6750 obr./min. However, this is a typical performance car equipped with a sports gearbox, suspension, clutch and brakes.

Our 112 hp Xsara puts its power to the wheels thanks to its well-graded gear, five-speed gearbox. It's a pleasure to give commands with the short shift stick – leather tip, precise short gear ratios. After a while, we only notice, that the box is no different from the serial ones, working in the remaining Xsaras, our sports experience is only a suggestion in this case. It is not, however, a subjective feeling of the stability of the suspension. The sporty Xsar VTS retains the self-steering axle that ensures smooth cornering for other models, However, the chassis was tuned to the character of the car. In short, the effect can be described as a compromise between sporty hardness and comfort. Wider Michelin tires 195/55 15 Pilot series improve agility and braking distance, however, they are responsible for the car's susceptibility to driving in ruts and for transferring longitudinal unevenness to the rudder. Also, avoid taking your foot off the throttle in fast cornering. Xsara, however, forgives even significant mistakes of an inattentive driver, drives fairly confidently. Parametric power steering is not very direct for a half-speed car, full load worsens the suspension comfort. Ventilated brake discs at the front and brake correction on the rear axle make the VTS a safe car. ABS, belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners, airbag, reinforcements and crumple zones are the norm in this class. Power reserve seekers can improve performance right away for a small amount, funding the Xsara with a sports air filter and exhaust system. Then the beautiful Xsara will speak and we guarantee… everyone will look back.