Tag: Hot Hatch
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Pre-Volvo Dual Forced Induction:1989 Nissan March Super Turbo
Several years after the original March/Micra launched, it seems Nissan wanted its own race series for these little buggers; so the March Super Turbo was born. What that means is 110 HP out of 0.93 liters. This was achieved using both a turbo and a supercharger! This example was apparently imported to the US by…
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Orphaned Brand Hot Hatch
The Volkswagen GTI started the hot hatch craze in the early 80s, and just about every OEM (except Ford in the US market?) played the game at some point. Maybe Ford is making up for that today with its ST and RS products. Anywho, Isuzu was a hot hatch player back in the day (you…
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A Truly Swift Swift
It’s no secret to anyone who follows Oddimotive that I, your humble host, love hot hatches and pocket rockets. That is to say, I love the performance versions of various shitboxes. This is a favorite and even has a cool legal tie-in. The previous-generation Swift was available in the US as the Chevy Sprint with…
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Mazda 323GTX. Is it the only thing for sale here?
We’ve featured the Mazda 323GTX here from time to time. It’s one among several small, turbocharged hatchbacks offered in the late 80s to early 90s time frame. The bonus with this one is AWD, as this was a rally homologation car. This ad offers a special bonus. Enlarge the second photo below to see what…
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One of several V8 Foci?
Or is this a singular Focus? It seems there are several, given the dedicated V8 Focus page at Kugel Komponents. A Mustang isn’t original enough for you, but you still want a solid rear axle? Why not spend multiple used Mustangs worth of cash on a V8 Focus and then try to ask too much when selling…
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Tasty Suzuki Swift GT
Along with the Chevy Sprint Turbo (also a Suzuki Swift), we love the Swift GTI and GT. They’re effectively the same car, but it seems VW wasn’t happy about the GTI name, so it only lasted about one year. Instead of the usual three cylinder or SOHC four, these featured a DOHC 1.3 liter four…