New Westfield launch - 9th August- PistonHeads Annual Service @ Bicester Motion

[DIY-Si]

I couldn't talk to them too much more at the time, as they were busy trying to get the cars detailed and ready for the day. I'll have to see if they're feeling any less tight-lipped in a bit.

[Matt_S]

@DIY-Si Are both cars the same? The green one is left hand drive 🧐

[Greenstreak-Andy D]

Like the wheels, anyone know source? 
 

see they still use that monster side repeater on the front cycle wings 

[DIY-Si]

45 minutes ago, Matt_S said:

@DIY-Si Are both cars the same? The green one is left hand drive 🧐

 

Overall, yes. The green one is a left hand drive customer's car that is awaiting delivery.

[LoneWolf]

Some more info about the engines...

 

Anyone of you guys there can crack that bonnet open please? 🤣

[Mathew Vernon - Membership Secretary]

Any word on pricing? In a world where an M3 now costs £100k and you can spend £65k + on a Cateringvan, it will be interesting to see how much these are pitched at. 
 

That interior is gorgeous and certainly makes it look classy and expensive, and those seats are 🥰
 

[dvd8n]

54 minutes ago, LoneWolf said:

Anyone of you guys there can crack that bonnet open please?

 

I can't help wondering if there's an engine in there...

[Flying Carrot Steve]

11 hours ago, dvd8n said:

I can't see that being a good choice BMW engines don't exactly have a reputation for simplicity. 

 

 

 

 

One of his hoses is in the wrong place 😁

[Neptune]

 

Engine performance figures are very similar to duratec. Na and econoboost nos

[aeg]

Wow🤩 grey and orange what a colour combination 🤪 but I am a bit bias 🤣

[dvd8n]

1 hour ago, Martin Aldred (Neptune) - Club Treasurer said:

Engine performance figures are very similar to duratec. Na and econoboost nos

 

Their custom produced engine could well be a duratec with custom manifolds and cams.  Maybe a bit of porting.  That's not a criticism, by the way, it'd be a sensible way to do it.

[DIY-Si]

I couldn't take too many really close up photos, but the "custom-built for us" engine is based on a 2L Duratec, unless I'm mistaken? I don't know who the tuner is, as the chap I was speaking to wouldn't say. Which is fair enough from my point of view.

 

The new XI is reported as being 25% done, and is currently off being dressed in its aluminium body! It very much sounds like Westfield are looking at going up market......

 

No idea on pricing as yet.

 

[Greenstreak-Andy D]

1 hour ago, aeg said:

Wow🤩 grey and orange what a colour combination 🤪 but I am a bit bias 🤣

Would have benefitted from a matching orange stripe on bonnet and nose … IMO… just saying! I’m sure you would agree @aeg

[dvd8n]

They've hidden the header tank and all the wiring and fuses.

[mega ade]

3 hours ago, Flying Carrot Steve said:

 

 

One of his hoses is in the wrong place 😁

Personally I like German engineering especially the early stuff like the pulse engine ive mounted the gas just wish i had a full cage to mount the pulse induction engine to needs to be high so it doesn't burn my hair then my doodle blade is ready for launch could be taking orders before westfield do.