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Thanks Will, helpful stuff.
That 1080kg variant is very impressive for such a large car
You are forgetting that cars have got fat in recent years. Many cars used to weigh in at a tonne or even less.
True, though my similar generation MX5 was ~1050kg. But then my BX was similar again.
It's difficult to find a front engined RWD ~800kg car that also has a modern suspension setup - kit cars excluded.
If you want something lightweight and quick, get an AX GT.
15 years ago I drove a 1.0 Debut non-stop, except for fuel, a 1000 miles to Italy. 3 up with luggage and at 6'2 I was the smallest person. We all need an E-class with roof boxes these days. Granted, the AX in that state was neither quick nor comfortable.
AX - nice idea, but not RWD though.....
Not sure exactly how they weigh in comparatively, but from what I can find out the 16v model BX was around 1050-1060kg with 160bhp - so around 200kg
Horses for courses, but if the OP is looking for something with RWD, fairly good chassis setup and enough power for a bit of fun a 16v 190E is surely worth a look
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If I had the inclination and did track days I'd buy this, just for fun.
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Will, have you considered a 924? I seem to recall seeing a race one stripped down to 800 and something kg with alloy panels etc. Whether the Beetle suspension is modern enough for you I don't know, but it is at least independent. You'd be stuck with the Porsche drivetrain options more or less, unless you were prepared to cut the tunnel for a more forward mounted gearbox. Just a thought.
Not seen any 924 so far, but a few 944, especially the S2 variant with the 3.0 4-pot engine - they're more like 1200kg though.
924 are tantalisingly cheap though - makes me wonder.
Thanks, but I think a Lotus 7-esque car is as kart like as I'm looking for
Also, 2 seats can be convenient - driving coach for track days for instance.
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