Hot hatch
A hot hatch is an informal or slang term for a performance derivative of a small hatchback car. Vehicles of this class are typically based on a budget, family-oriented car, and equipped with improved suspension and a more powerful engine. Front mounted engines and front wheel drive is the most common layout. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The design most often considered to have started the hot hatch genre is the 1977 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The original 1974 version of the Golf was in mass production at this point, and the addition of a 1.6 litre fuel injected engine, sharp handling, and sharper marketing found a huge market for enjoyable yet practical cars.
Hatchback: A hatchback is a type of automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin which includes an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind by a hatch or flip-up window. Hatchbacks are also often called three-doors (two entry doors and the hatch) or five-doors (four entry doors and the hatch) cars.... Car: CAR may stand for:... Suspension: Suspension may refer to:... Hot hatch related Images and Photos (experimental)
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