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SEMI FINAL 1: Opel OPC vs Mitsubishi EVO
So another long weekend, I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. The soccer world cup is well underway the same as our Hot Ride Shootout. This week is semi-finals week. Last week saw the demise of the STI (Whaaaaaat?) and the Merc A45 AMG! Not to worry as this week we start off with a bang. Take a look at the 2 opponents below and let us know which one receives your vote.
Opel OPC
If hot hatches are your thing, this could be the best ever. Arguably the ultimate expression from the Opel Performance Centre, the Astra Extreme packs a 2.0-liter turbo four with 300 horsepower, a six-speed stick and limited-slip differential underneath the most outlandishly extreme aero kit. Everything’s made of carbon fibre and the cabin’s stripped out for business to make it 220 pounds lighter than the standard Astra OPC and closer in spirit and appearance to the Astra OPC Cup that challenges on the track.
It’s a beast of a hot hatch if there ever was one
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
The Evo X is still clearly a predator among the sheepish standard Lancer sedans, but less obviously than in previous iterations of the model. The new base Lancers share some of the Evo’s squinting stare with pinched headlamps and a scowling, full-frame grille that makes the Mitsubishi more intimidating than a prize fighter.
From anything but straight on from the front, the Evo is clearly no Lancer. Huge fender flares mean the Evo is 2 inches wider than standard Lancers, while the flat-topped crease above the fender bulge is appealing, premium and stylish. The lower portions of the flares are more rounded to allow a perfect blend of the Evo’s custom aluminium panels onto the standard Lancer shell.
Well it’s come down to the meat-eating part of this competition! Hope you’re hungry, ‘cos this one is RARE!
Here are our 3 easy ways to vote
- Write your choice of HOT RIDE in the comments section below each blog post.
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