VW have released the spec of its latest hot hatch the Golf GTI. It will be debuted at Geneva next month. The details: Two power levels: Standard GTI and GTI Performance 1,984cc turbocharged engine 220PS (230PS for the GTI Performance) 350Nm Torque 0-62 in 6.4 Seconds (Performance Model) 0-62 in 6.5 (Standard GTI) Top speed […]
Renault have released details of its upcoming hot hatch version, of the newly designed Clio. The Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo. The meaty bits are: 1.6 Litre Turbo engine 200HP 240Nm of Torque 0-62 in 6.7 seconds 44.8 MPG Electronic Differential Weighs just 1,204KG, 36KG lighter than outgoing model Dual clutch six speed gearbox with paddle shift […]
Today Peugeot have announced pricing and availability of the much anticipated 208 GTI! Here are the details: Order from March 1st On sale 18th April From £18,895 1.6 THP 200 bhp engine Acceleration 0-62 mph – 6.8 seconds Maximum Torque 275 Nm @1700rpm CO2 just 139 g/km 1.6 THP 200 bhp engine Unique ‘Carbone’ 17” Alloys […]
Today Ford have finally lifted the lid on the latest Fiesta ST pricing. Buyers have been waiting patiently for a hot hatch version of the Ford Fiesta since its initial release in 2008. Its finally on sale! Info: 1.6 Litre EcoBoost engine 182PS and 290Nm of torque 0-62 in 6.9 Seconds Two trim levels ST […]
Kia has unveiled some of the performance details for its up coming hot hatch! The details are: 201 BHP with 265Nm of torque 1.6 Litre GDI with twin scroll turbo, and strengthened internals Siz speed manual gearbox 0-62 in 7.9 seconds New grilles and lamps all round New deeper bumpers Unique 18 inch alloy wheels […]
Car Reviews, Hatchback, Hot Hatch Corner
Ok it may not be a hot hatch in terms of BHP; the Swift Sport comes with 136hp so it’s more of a warm hatch. At £13,500, it’s a bargain for the money. One thing I love about the Swift Sport is the fact that there is only one trim level, no long list of […]
The beasty Mazda3 MPS has always been a big hit with me, its quicker than a Focus ST for a start and is a real wolf in sheeps clothing amongst the hot hatch segment. From this month the car will now feature: Gunmetal 18″ alloys Gloss black inner roof spoiler Gloss black mirror housings Gloss […]
A few saucy new hot hatches have been unveiled at Paris 2012, and here they are! Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo – Yes for the first time ever, the fast clio has been given a turbo. Out with the old 2 litre engine and in with a freshly developed 1.6 Turbo charged unit. Main points: 1.6 […]
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