It's a classic: Renault GTA
Now here's a proper lairy hatchback, one of the lairiest of all time, in fact. The Renault GTA was France's answer to the Porsche 911, with a rear-mounted, 2.5-litre V6 engine and rear-wheel drive giving it famously tail-happy handling but, in the right hands, supercar-rivalling performance.
The GTA, later updated as the A610, was built by Matra in Dieppe and this radical, plastic-bodied four-seater was something of a bargain compared to the Porsche and other rivals like the Lotus Esprit. Though less powerful than the Mégane Renaultsport, its 165mph top speed and 5.7-second time to 60mph were matched by few cars.
But the GTA was always an odd choice and, though popular in France, its badge, buyers' prejudice against plastic-bodied cars and widow-maker reputation, meant few were sold in the UK during its seven-year production. Today, they are a bargain second-hand - just check carefully for accident damage.
Thanks to Phildini for the heads up
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I have saught medical help but they've said my version of MASOCHISM is untreatable )
Owning one (or more!) must be like seeing Angelina Jolie coming into the room telling you she wants it then realising she has a whip, handcuffs and nipple clamps!!!
I am actually doing a clear out. Keeping Turbo GTA, Gordini turbo, le car 2 turbo and Integrale ( of which I have fallen in love with)
