On-board lap in Peugeot's THP Spider

They're some of the hottest hot hatches around! In a road test special we bring together some of the most desirable small sports cars on the road and unleash them on the track.

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• View Renaultsport Megane R26.R onboard hot-lap

• View Ford Focus ST Mountune onboard hot-lap

• View Honda Civic Type R GT Championship White onboard hot-lap

• View Ford Ka

Check out this sneak preview of Auto Express's eagerly anticipated hot car shoot out.

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