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The '''Westfield XTR2''' was a bespoke track car produced by [[Westfield]] from [[2001]] until [[2010]]. Powered by an Inline-4 from a [[Suzuki Hayabusa]] motorcycle, the XTR2 was surprisingly quick for its comparatively-low price tag, even against similarly-designed rivals such as the [[AS One]].
The '''Westfield XTR2''' was a bespoke track car produced by [[Westfield]] from [[2001]] until [[2010]]. Powered by an Inline-4 from a [[Suzuki Hayabusa]] motorcycle, the XTR2 was surprisingly quick for its comparatively-low price tag, even against similarly-designed rivals such as the [[AS One]].
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The XTR2 made its inaugural media appearance for [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)/Series 1/Episode 3|Series 1, Episode 3]] of ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]''. Host [[Richard Hammond]] wanted to prove that it was possible to daily-drive a track-oriented car, and briefly drives it down some country roads before taking it around the [[Top Gear Test Track]]. After this latter drive, the XTR2 is given to [[The Stig]] in order to set a lap time.


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|predecessor=''[[Pagani Zonda]]''
|predecessor=''[[Pagani Zonda]]''
|position=''Power Lap Champion''
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|series=[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)/Series 1/Episode 3|Series 1, Episode 3]]
|series=[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)/Series 1/Episode 3|Series 1, Episode 3]]
|successor=''[[Radical SR3]]''
|successor=''[[Radical SR3]]''
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Revision as of 01:44, 29 September 2022

Westfield XTR2
Westfield XTR2 Main Image.jpgVU02 WRJ at the 2002 NEC Supercar Show.
Vehicle Westfield XTR2
Origin Flaguk.png Great Britain
Type RR track car
Engine 1.3L Inline-4
0-60 3.4 sec
Displacement 170 brake horsepower
Top Speed 140 MPH (225 KPH)
Produced 2001 - 2010
On-screen debut Top Gear: Series 1, Episode 3 (2002)
Final appearance Top Gear: Series 2, Episode 6 (2003)

The Westfield XTR2 was a bespoke track car produced by Westfield from 2001 until 2010. Powered by an Inline-4 from a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle, the XTR2 was surprisingly quick for its comparatively-low price tag, even against similarly-designed rivals such as the AS One.

Media appearances

Top Gear

{{{text}}} The XTR2 made its inaugural media appearance for Series 1, Episode 3 of Top Gear. Host Richard Hammond wanted to prove that it was possible to daily-drive a track-oriented car, and briefly drives it down some country roads before taking it around the Top Gear Test Track. After this latter drive, the XTR2 is given to The Stig in order to set a lap time.

Honours