The Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI, fondly called the Rabbit, is widely regarded as the precursor to the 'hot hatch' phenomenon. With close to 114 HP from its 1.8-litre petrol engine, that, incidentally was the first in the world to feature electronic fuel injection, the Mk1 GTI could accelerate from 0-100 kph in 9 seconds. In 1975, that was brisk performance from what essentially was an affordable and practical hatchback. In comparison, the Abarth Punto Evo, which is the fastest hatchback on
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