Modern hot hatches, though technologically advanced and powerful, are overshadowed by their classic predecessors. These iconic hot hatches not only matched but often exceeded their modern counterparts in speed, and they did so with lightweight designs and a pure mechanical driving experience. They seem to mock modern technology, suggesting that the essence of speed lies not just in electronic gadgetry but also in the driver’s skill and the soul of the carhandler.
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