Excluding The 205, Whats Your Favorite Hot Hatch?

[Ryan_g1 9]

It has got to be the mk1 UNO turbo I.e in red for me. I've always had a soft spot had them since I was younger. A boy from around my way has a mk2 with a 2.0 8v turbo engine.

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

A few more missed out, some a little leftfield,

 

Astra Mk1 GTE

Alfasud

Strada 130TC

MG Metro Turbo

R5 Gordini

Renault 11 Turbo

MG Maestro Turbo

Honda CRX VTEC

Toyota Corolla Twin Cam 16

Citroen Visa GTI 115ch

Lancia Y10 Turbo

Mazda 323 Turbo 4WD

 

 

I always fancied one of these.

Edited March 19, 2012 by Simes

[tartanbloke 35 1 Cars]

Are they significantly different in terms of engine/brakes/suspension?

 

The Williams 1 was the lightest of the three due to the fact it had no electric sunroof, electric mirrors, ABS etc and was the only model to feature a plague with the build number on the dashboard.

 

Also, it had a different interior style with regards to the seats. All other aspects with regards to engine, suspension and driveability were the same.

 

However, rot on the rear arches and cost of parts make it a little prohibitive.

 

Chris

[matt.f 16]

My 182 was very good fun,the R26 megane I had was awesome,the best handling car I've driven.

[wracing 19]

Fiesta ST best modern hot hatch IMO

 

James

[matt.f 16]

Good cars,my mate had one.Not a patch on a 182 though imo

[welshpug 1,657]

Fiesta ST best modern hot hatch IMO

 

James

 

having a giraffe aren't you?

[BlueBolt 156]

 

 

Are they significantly different in terms of engine/brakes/suspension?

 

No

Few small differences to the trim on the outside, same engine brakes etc... Then extra things put on the 2 and 3 that I can't remember to hand...

[toodumbtosmile 1]

Good call by Simes - Renault 5 Gordini Turbo.

[wracing 19]

Nope I'm really not I have been through a lot of the hot hatches before settling on the fiesta. strong engine, predictable handling wet and dry. brakes are good with the right pads build and trim level high enough with out impacting on the definition of a "hot hatch". Doesn't have the functions that you don't want like all the traction and stability control. lift off oversteerable if you know what you are doing.

 

James

[allye 530 3 Cars]

having a giraffe aren't you?

 

Is what I thought! Just tonight I saw on facebook a kiddy's ST drank all it oil and ruined the engine, then lots of people commenting on how loads have done it! I really dislike them, not denying they go round corners well or anything, just look horrible.

[muddatrucker 125]

I don't like small cars really - I've always thought that little Proton that came out a few years ago looked pretty stylish - not sure how they drive though.

[mikespug 1]

Mk 1 golf gti in mars red

[eddie bullit 37]

I don't like small cars really - I've always thought that little Proton that came out a few years ago looked pretty stylish - not sure how they drive though.

 

Had Lotus "developed" suspension..tidy handler. I remember it getting a mention in the What Car awards a good few years back.

Edd

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Good call by Simes - Renault 5 Gordini Turbo.

 

Thanks, it's such a lovely little car.

[matt.f 16]

I don't like small cars really - I've always thought that little Proton that came out a few years ago looked pretty stylish - not sure how they drive though.

 

Very good handling.Evo suspension fit directly onto them.Winning road rallies left right and centre now,the car to have at the min.My brothers 160bhp with 4 branch and racelogic piggiback,fse!

[matt.f 16]

Mitsubishi engine/running gear

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

I love sunbeams, when I first saw ronchettii's I did a little wee.

Always loved intergales and I've got a strange attraction to polo g40s and the original Suzuki swift gtis......

[205kenny 7]

Very good handling.Evo suspension fit directly onto them.Winning road rallies left right and centre now,the car to have at the min.My brothers 160bhp with 4 branch and racelogic piggiback,fse!

 

From what i'v heard the handling is still no where near as good as the equivalent french hatchbacks (205 gti, 106gti, 306gti, clio sport ect)

 

But then you can get a 04 proton for under a grand....

[muddatrucker 125]

I just looked at Proton Savvy's on eBay, they're still out of my price range (as in theres other cars I'd have at those prices).

[matt.f 16]

Not as good as standard no.

My brothers road rallycar is awesome but that's not standard,put the same bits on a 205(like mine has) and proton is better imo.

[BusEngineer 7]

RS1600i, 106 Rallye S1, Clio Williams 1 in that order for me

 

I had a Mk3 Fiesta 1.6S as my first car and even tho it was a rot box I loved it, a bit of a sleeper! (XR2 engine in the newer body)

[Zara 41 1 Cars]

309 GTi