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Performance Car MagazineIssue 3
May 2008
First Drives
Mazda unveils its very white 40th Anniversary Limited Edition RX-8, Fiat gives us the turbocharged Punto T-Jet 120, plus drives of Saab’s 9-3 Turbo X, Vauxhall’s 290bhp Astra 888 and a Toyota Aygo with a little something extra under the bonnet…
Focus ST – Baptism of Ice
Ford’s new Focus ST aims to steal the crown of best hot hatch on sale. Dominic Holtam heads to the production line to ‘help’ put the finishing touches on the new car before venturing out to a very snowy Nürburgring.
Road Test: BMW M3 Saloon
With a 414bhp V8 under the bonnet, BMW’s M3 Saloon is the most powerful car to undergo the challenges of the Performance Car Road Test to date.
Fight Club
Subaru’s latest Impreza STi has moved from rally rep to super hatch, and that means it’s got a new rival in the shape of Volkswagen’s identically priced Golf R32.
Seconds Out, Round Two
Subaru’s latest Impreza may be a firm rival for VW’s V6-engined Golf, but back in the Nineties that wasn’t necessarily the case.
Ford’s Mr Performance
Joss Capito is the man responsible for bringing us fast Fords over the coming years. Brett Fraser finds out what’s he’s got in store.
Beverly Hills Chop
Mercedes’ new SL promises to be a sharper driver’s car than ever. Dominic Holtam finds out if it lives up to the promise…
Days of Thunder
…before sampling AMG’s take on a sporty Mercedes SL.
Buying Guide
Ford’s Puma 1.7 is one of the biggest performance car bargains around. Here’s everything you need to know before you start searching.
