The new performance statistics are up on the site.  Currently there are two pages of vital statistics, one for hot hatches and another for their lesser cousins, so-called warm hatches. I’ll be adding and updating as time goes by,  so this should build into a comprehensive list.  Other categ...

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR 888 gets off to a good start as its a tuned version of an already cracking little car. SPECIFICATION Engine: 4-cyl, turbo, 1598cc Max Power: 225bhp@5850rpm Max Torque: 243lb ft@1980rpm Top Speed: 145mph (est) 0-60mph: 6.0 seconds (est) The standard Corsa VXR...

SPECIFICATION Engine: 4-cylinder, 1999cc Max Power: 185bhp@6700rpm Max Torque: 147lb ft@3500rpm Power-to-weight: 165bhp/ton Top Speed: 129mph 0-60mph: 6.9 seconds When Ford announced the ST version of the current Fiesta, I have to admit at being a little disappointed that the ...

SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Flat-four, turbo, 1994cc Max Power: 345bhp@7200rpm Max Torque: 330lb ft@4000rpm Power-to-weight: 254bhp/ton Top Speed: 157mph (limited) 0-60mph: 4.0 seconds So it’s finally time to say goodbye. It’s been a long and happy relationship but times ...