my friend had one red late H plate 3 door (nicer tailights and front lights)
slammed on the standard wheels and still got five people in (7 on one occasion)
no difference between its little brother the 205gti as we had many races with them. if anything the 309 was slightly better as first gear was looooong (indicated 49mph)
fond memories....i bought renault 19 16v and battered him though