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NEW !! - Mitsubishi EVO VII

For : Pretty much the same underneath as the legendary EVO VI but with a 50% stiffer body shell, active center differential, wider tyres and more torque ... it has the potential to be even better !

Engine : 2.0 Litre 16 valve 4 Cylinder, Fuel Injected, Turbo Charged & Intercooled

Max Power : 280+ BHP

Max Speed : ~150 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : ~4.5 Sec, 0-100 : N/A, 30-70 : N/A

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BMW M3 (2001 Model)

For : The best BMW ever ?, that's what the motoring press is already saying and the car isn't even on sale until April 2001 in the UK. Massive performance from the virtually all new engine, great looks, awesome real wheel drive handling and luxurious interior. But ... NOTHING, ZIP, NADA, NOWT etc.

Engine : 3.2 Litre 32 Valve VANOS Straight 6 Cylinder.

Max Power : 343BHP at 7900rpm !

Max Speed : 155 mph (limited) - Can apparently hit an indicated 170mph+ though

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.8 Sec, 0-100 : 11.5 Sec, 30-70 : 4.3 Sec

TVR Tuscan Speed Six

For : The best TVR yet, stupid levels of performance from one of the best engines in the world, along with great but smooth handling and powerful brakes.

Engine : 4.0 Litre 32 Valve Straight 6 Cylinder.

Max Power : 360 BHP

Max Speed : 180 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.2 Sec, 0-100 : 9.5 Sec, 0-150 : 25.7 Sec, 30-70 : 3.2 Sec

Mitsubishi EVO VI RS450

For : Insane levels of grip and eye popping acceleration this is quite probably the fastest car in the world on normal roads ... nuff said ! :). But ... so fast it turns you inside out!

Engine : 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged and Intercooled, up to 2.3bar boost pressure.

Max Power : 450 BHP

Max Speed : 155 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 3.8 Sec, 0-100 : 8.8 Sec

 
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Holden Special Vehicles GTS-R

For : Un-missable looks with massive power and explosive acceleration but not quite in the M5 league for quality and refinement. But ... it's a rare as Rocking Horse crap!

Engine : 5.7 Litre Tuned Chevrolet V8, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, Fuel Injection

Max Power : 404 BHP

Max Speed : 170 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.9 Sec, Terminal Speed at end of Standing Km = 155mph

  
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Subaru Legacy B4 RSK

For : Supercar quick luxury saloon car from Subaru. Well specified and superb handling due to the Porsche tuned suspension. (I want one of these). But ... it's import only, nobody knows what it is!

Engine : 2.0 Litre VVT 16 valve 4 Cylinder, Sequential Twin Turbo, Intercooler

Max Power : 280+ BHP

Max Speed : 169 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 5.6 Sec, ¼ Mile : 13.7 Sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Extreme

For : Incredible handling and stunning performance. But ... some say it's just a bit too harsh for a road car.

Engine : 2.0 Litre 16 valve 4 Cylinder, Twin-scroll Turbo, Intercooler, RalliArt ECU

Max Power : 350 BHP, 400+ BHP with 'Overboost' facility.

Max Speed : 150 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.0 Sec, 0-100 : 10.6 Sec, 30-70 : 3.8 Sec

Caterham Superlight 500R

For : Not exactly practical! But that's not what it was designed for, it was designed to be fast and fun and it succeeds ... big time! But ... it's too small and totally impractical.

Engine : 1.8 Litre 16 valve 4 Cylinder, Fuel Injected

Max Power : 230 BHP

Max Speed : 143 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 3.2 Sec, 0-100 : 8.2 Sec, 30-70 : N/A

Subaru Impreza Turbo P1

For : The best Impreza yet ! Based on the two-door rally cars and the Japanese WRX but tuned by Prodrive specifically for UK roads. But ... it's silly money for an Impreza and some say it's STILL not as good as an EVO VI.

Engine : 2.0 Litre 16 valve 4 Cylinder, Fuel Injected, Turbo Charged & Intercooled

Max Power : 280 BHP

Max Speed : 150 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : < 4.8 Sec, 0-100 : < 12.0 Sec, 30-70 : N/A

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

For : The worlds greatest point to point car! Nothing can touch it across country and it looks cool, I WANT ONE!!. But ... I still want one !!!

Engine : 2.0 Litre 16 valve 4 Cylinder, Fuel Injected, Turbo Charged & Intercooled

Max Power : 280+ BHP

Max Speed : 150 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.4 Sec, 0-100 : 11.1 Sec, 30-70 : 4.1 Sec

1999 Model - BMW M5

For : According to Autocar Magazine ' In not one area could it be significantly improved'. It's fast, has superb handling, great ride and is highly specified. But ... NOTHING !!!

Engine : 5.0 Litre V8 with Variable Valve Timing

Max Power : 400 BHP

Max Speed : 155 mph (Limited)

Acceleration : 0-60 : 5.3 Sec, 0-100 : 12.7 Sec, 30-70 : 5.0 Sec

Nissan Skyline R34 - GTR

For : Electrifying performance and involving handling. But ... not many official UK cars around.

Engine : 2.6 Litre 24 valve 6 Cylinder, Fuel Injected, Twin Turbo Charged & Intercooled

Max Power : ~350 BHP

Max Speed : 160 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.2 Sec, 0-100 : 11.6 Sec, 30-70 : 4.5 Sec

Jaguar XJR

For : Fast, Exclusive, fantastic ride and handling, what more could you want. But ... umm not much!

Engine : 4.0 Litre 32 valve V8, Fuel Injected & Supercharged

Max Power : 370 BHP

Max Speed : 155 mph (limited)

Acceleration : 0-60 : 5.2 Sec, 0-100 : 12.8 Sec, 30-70 : 4.7 Sec

TVR Cerebra 4.5

For : Nothing can really touch it in a straight line short of a McLaren F1. Lots of performance for the money, British, handles & stops as well as it goes. But ... still a ? over build and reliability.

Engine : 4.5 Litre V8

Max Power : 420 BHP

Max Speed : 185+ mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 3.8 Sec, 0-100 : 8.9 Sec, 30-70 : 3.0 Sec

Honda Accord Type R

For : Wonderful handling and build quality. Fast with one of the very best 4 cylinder engines available. But ... it's an Accord!

Engine : 2.2 Litre 16v Hand Finished VTEC with Variable Valve Timing

Max Power : 209 BHP

Max Speed : 142 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 7.1 Sec, 0-100 : 19.7 Sec, 30-70 : 6.7 Sec

Vauxhall Vectra GSI

For : Great looks, handling and engine in a standard saloon body. But ... lacks image.

Engine : Race Tuned 2.5 Litre 24v V6

Max Power : 195 BHP

Max Speed : 148 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 7.4 Sec, 0-100 : 20.0 Sec, 30-70 : 7.0 Sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STI IV

For : Great value for money, fast, huge grip and good brakes. But ... thirsty, crap interior.

Engine : 2.0 Litre 4 Cylinder Fuel Injected Turbo Charged & Intercooled

Max Power : 300 BHP (According to my local Importer)

Max Speed : 150 mph

Acceleration : 0-60 : 4.6 Sec, 0-100 : 12.3 Sec, 30-70 : 4.8 Sec