GREAT LOOKING 2DR, 4 SEATER SPORT COUPE + VERY RARE SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION 'ASPHALT' MODEL IN EYE CATCHING TELLURIC MATT GREY FINISH + GLOSS BLACK ROOF + 1.6 THP PETROL ( 200 BHP ) EURO 5 + 6 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX + DOCUMENTED SERVICE HISTORY, 6 SERVICES RECORDED, + FULL BLACK LEATHER UPHOLSTERY COMPLIMENTED WITH CONTRAST STITCH AND GLOSS BLACK-ALUMINIUM-CHROME INTERIOR TRIM + 'ASPHALT' EMBOSSED ELECTRIC-HEATED-MEMORY FRONT SPORTS SEATS WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT + LEATHER FACED DASHBOARD + 19" ALLOY WHEELS + RED BRAKE CALIPERS + FRONT-REAR PARKING AID WITH ACOUSTIC AND ON SCREEN WARNING + E/BOOT SPOILER + XENON HEADLIGHTS WITH JET WASH + TWIN EXHAUST TAIL PIPES WITH AK The Asphalt is based on the RCZ GT 200 - the quickest and sharpest car in the line-up - and doesn't disappoint from behind the wheel. The 1.6-litre turbo produces 197bhp, and is punchy throughout the rev range before really coming into its own above 4,500rpm. There's a raspy growl from the twin chrome exhausts, and the RCZ can sprint from 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds. It also claims a combined figure of 40.9mpg and CO2 emissions of 159g/km. As with the GT model, the Asphalt Edition has been tweaked for a sharper drive with thicker anti-roll bars and larger wheel hubs. It doesn't disappoint in corners, with excellent body control, front-end grip and stability. The smaller steering wheel provides sharp responses and the short-throw six-speed manual box is a pleasure to use. Even with large 19-inch alloys and low-profile rubber, the car rides extremely well. Rough road surfaces are ironed out, while potholes send only a dull thud through the cabin. This means the RCZ has real all-round ability; it's a sports car one minute and a motorway cruiser the next. As well as the updated styling, the Asphalt comes with extra kit as standard over the GT model. Front and rear parking sensors, 'approach' and 'follow me home' headlights, sat-nav and an upgraded JBL stereo system are all fitted. The special edition commands a premium of 4,050 over the GT 200 on which it's based. which seems very expensive indeed. However, once you specify an RCZ GT to a similar level, you'll find the difference is only a few hundred pounds. There's really very little at this price point that's as exclusive or as eye-catching as the RCZ Asphalt. If you can act quickly enough to snap up one of the 40 UK-bound examples, you won't be disappointed.