Description
Car Magazine (UK Import) – September 1990
Mini Cooper vs. 10 Best Hot Hatches – Very Good Condition
This September 1990 issue of Car Magazine captures a golden moment in performance motoring, featuring a massive comparison between 10 of the best hot hatches and the reborn Mini Cooper, along with coverage of the Dodge Viper, Honda NSX, the Mercedes Evolution II, Formula One insights, and reflections on the end of the Citroën 2CV.
The magazine is in very good condition with minor edge wear. The exact item shown is the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition. Combined shipping is available, and every order includes a plastic protective covering.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
Gavin Green recalls the Australian muscle cars of his youth—machines built around the biggest engine you could cram into the smallest shell.
6 — NEWS
Spy photos of the latest Nissan Mid-4, McLaren’s supercar, and Nissan’s Sunny replacement. A Fiat microcar, hot Renault Clio, new large Mercedes models, plus GM plans in the US and Europe and a new Porsche.
38 — ORACLE
Georg Kacher speaks with Chrysler’s French chief engineer about the company’s recovery.
43 — SIR!
Views on CAR’s “car-clone” feature, praise and criticism for staff writers, defence of the new Metro, and reader reactions.
50 — NEWCOMERS
Honda NSX (p.54) — A user-friendly supercar
Audi V8 (p.57) — A top-class statement
Toyota Camry (p.65) — High-tech, not exciting
BMW M3 Evolution (p.72) — A red road racer
Mitsubishi Diamante (p.79) — Nearly a 5-series
73 — FRONTLINE
Notes on air-foils, Bishop’s views on cars, and the 10 best-looking models on sale.
82 — TESTING FOR FUN
Ten hot hatches and the revived Mini Cooper go head-to-head. A lively and opinionated comparison that invites plenty of debate.
96 — IN BRITAIN
Jaguar’s Ford-appointed boss reviews Browns Lane; Jensen surprisingly emerges as one of the few profitable UK car makers into 1991.
98 — SNAKES ALIVE!
The Dodge Viper emerges—raw, V10-powered, and proudly American. Kacher samples its new-age muscle.
104 — SENNA
The brilliant former F1 champion tests at Silverstone and shares what goes through his mind at 200mph.
108 — GIANT TEST: GRIPPING YARN
Renault 21 Turbo Quadra 4WD vs. Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4.
114 — LONG TERMERS
Updates on CAR’s latest long-term test cars.
116 — OBITUARY: CITROËN 2CV 1948–1990
Production has ended. Four CAR writers recount their memories of the iconic French runabout.
120 — SURVIVING IN AFRICA
A 2CV meets unexpected challenges in the Gambia.
122 — MERCEDES MEETS BATMAN
The wild Evolution II, all wings and suspension wizardry, impresses Kacher with its transformed personality.
126 — WHY CATS WON’T WORK
Catalytic converters under scrutiny—Geoff Howard argues they are not the solution to car pollution.
134 — INSIDE LINE
Prost overtakes Senna in the championship—F1 heats up.
136 — LONG-TERM TEST: BEST OF THE REPOMOBILES
CAR’s Peugeot 405 proves honest, plain, and likeable.
144 — PRE-OWNED
Minis—nearly everyone has owned one. Prices start at £100 and appreciation seems inevitable.
150 — THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Complete, candid guide to all new cars available in Britain.
151 — SALES PITCH
Escort sales struggle despite Ford’s efforts to keep it on top.
164 — HANDLEBARS
Norton returns with a winner.
168 — DOGS
The Toyota Crown—so hopeless it’s almost charming.
A great issue for collectors seeking Mini Cooper history, hot hatch comparisons, and early-1990s performance culture.