Comparison tests EVO Track Battle: Astra VXR vs. Focus ST

[martinbo]

Two new hot hatches of the moment slug it out around EVO's home base test track - the Bedford Autodrome. Watch Richard Meaden man-handle these two front-paw rivals in rather greasy conditions and then take your pick.

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Jolly Good Fun!

 

[DeDe]

I'm in love with the new Astra OPC...

 

[Soup]

http://www.germancarforum.com/commu...todrome-lap-times-evo.6826/page-7#post-593376

 

[Zafiro]

Thanks.

VXR looks the best in red or blue. I hope to get a testdrive later this year. But if I was buying a car today it would be GT86/BRZ

 

[Zafiro]

I went to my Opel dealer today. OPC really have attitude and sure is an eye-catcher. Those 20" wheels are insane. Unfortuanly, no testdrive allowed.

 

[Levi68]

I find compact sportscars, really boring now. Before we could had many engine choices, NA I4 (Honda Civic), FI I4 (Renault Mégane), NA I5 (Fiat Bravo), FI I5 (Ford Focus), NA I6 (BMW 1 Series) and NA V6 (Alfa Romeo 147). Now all cars in this class have the same boring turbocharged 4 cylinder engine. Where is the choice? At least if the M2 gets a turbocharged I4, we can hope it will have something special compared to other turobcharged I4 engines. Glad Subaru has F4 engines, something that differentiates them from other makes and also is one of the best engine configurations possible.