Lotus is to build a new trackday machine, called the Circuit Car, to challenge existing trackday specials such as the Radical SR4. Developed by Lotus Sport and Elise-based, it'll weigh a scant 600kg and have a choice of the naturally aspirated and supercharged Toyota VVTL-i engines. The supercharged variant is identical to the spec found in the Exige 240R, producing 243bhp. This gives the new car a projected 0-60mph time of 3.5sec with 100mph in less than 9.0sec.
VW Golf R faces off against Cupra Leon 333 – car pictures of the week
Hot hatches are getting thin on the ground, but the VW stable is still in the game with the Cupra Leon 333 4Drive and Golf R. These are our favourite …