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Old 09-03-2019, 03:45 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise View Post
Australia's Motoring ranked the i30 N (6th) and Civic Type R (2nd) above the BRZ TS (8th) and Miata RF (10th) in their Best Driver's test comparison. Both FWD cars are faster at the track too, with the CTR setting a really impressive time.

CTR: 1:38.15
i30 N: 1:40.807
BRZ TS: 1:42.99
Miata RF: 1:43.93

https://www.motoring.com.au/australi...r/car-reviews/

Personally I wouldn't take pick either FWD hot hatch over a proper lightweight RWD sports car, but it goes to show just how far these FWD platforms have come.
Reviews BRZ. Spends 1/2 of article talking about engine.
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