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unfortunately everything on the road is faster than it!!!!

oops i mean about 10.3 secs

VW Golf mk3 8v '91-'98

The all new Golf arrived in 1992, and was promptly christened "Car of the Year" - but not "Hot Hatch of the Year". That's because it was bigger, safer and heavier. Despite that blobby body being very slippery with a drag factor between 0.30 and 0.33, it was seriously heavy. The original GTi weighed 844kg, and the mk2 was up to 1032kg. The power-weight ratio had slipped from 133bhp per ton. That translated into a top speed of 124mph and a sluggish 0-60 mph time of 8.7 seconds - surprising, as the new GTi had a larger 2.0 litre engine with Digifant multi-point electronic fuel injection system and regulated catalytic converter. With an enlarged bore and stroke at 82.5mm and 92.8mm respectively, the output rose to 115bhp at 5400rpm. At least it looked the par, with it's colour-coded two-bar grille, black wheelarches and bumper extension, rear spoiler, tinted rear light clusters, 6.5jx15 in Long Beach alloys and twin exhaust pipes. Inside came sports seats, electric windows, on board computer and height-adjustable sports steering wheel. Handling-wise it was a lot softer and more refined. Basically, it was a modified mk2 set-up with standard power steering. The GTi had lost it's touch, but at least it could be fixed by any good modifier. From September 1992 came split rear seats and, a year later, passenger seat height adjustment formed part of the package. October 1994 was safety month, as ABS brakes, driver's airbag and immobiliser were all included - but a sun-roof became a cost option. July 1995 saw the arrival of rounded side repeaters and a bee-sting aerial. May 1996 marked the 20th anniversary of the GTi, hence the 600 unit limited-edition Anniversary, with red alloys and traditional Golf ball gearknob. King of the limited editions though was the Colour Concept, in April 1995, available in yellow, red, blue or green, with matching leather Recaros, silver-faced instruments and 6.5 in Solitude alloys. The eight-valve was deleted in November 1997.