Yeah understand all of that, but still think that 230bhp in a VERY well set up (engine and suspension wise) with sensible and trick mods will out do a lot of these "bigger power" RST's and a fair few Cossies/Scoobs etc...

I know my last S1 which was about 140bhp used to beat my mates 165bhp S2 all day long. Not on the straights as him having more bhp made it pull away quicker, but I used to cain him on the bends and roundabouts cos my suspension was set up perfectly

Also been in a couple (and driven) with over 250bhp and a couple with jsut under 250bhp and the driveability is a lot better in the sub 250bhp cars IMO....