MG Rally Car: The Competitive History of Hot Hatch

MG Rally Car – Most car enthusiasts know MG only for classic British roadsters from decades past. But in the early 2000s, the MG brand enjoyed rally racing success campaigning an unlikely hot hatch contender – the MG ZR. An affordable roadgoing warm hatch available with 160hp, engineers from MG and their motorsports division turned…

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Fiat X1/9 – The Affordable Mid-Engine Roadster

Fiat X1/9 – The Affordable Mid-Engine Roadster The Fiat X1/9 delivered a unique combination of nimble mid-engine handling and affordability when it debuted in 1972. Styled by Bertone and engineered by Fiat, the petite X1/9 roadster introduced a new platform combining a mid-mounted powertrain with a lightweight body. Costing under $3,000 new, it brought the…

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VW MK1 – The Hot Hatch Icon is Born

VW MK1 – The Hot Hatch Icon is Born When VW launched the Giugiaro-designed Golf in 1974, few expected this bubbly little hatchback to help salvage the brand from dire financial straits. But smart packaging belying its diminutive footprint struck a chord offering economy car efficiency wrapped in chic Italian styling trends. This artful blend…

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R34 Cars Movie Appearances

R34 Cars Movie Appearances Introduction Even those unfamiliar with Japanese tuning culture can instantly recognize the fourth-generation high-powered ATTCK Race Car Skyline GT-R R34 thanks to its trademark angular styling punctuated by the signature round taillights. The R34 GT-R’s big screen cameos over the years have embedded Godzilla’s reputation for dominance into the worldwide pop…

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