In terms of pure sensation, the pull from the diesel engine provides more than enough drama when you mash the throttle hard. This means you have to shift quickly to ensure that you don’t run out of steam when it matters the most like the blast from C3 to C4. ![]() However, it’s with an odd characteristic which is that the ECU cuts power if you redline for too long. The 1.5-litre unit has a noticeable kick at the 2000rpm mark after which it packs in the punches in terms of acceleration with a chunk of the grunt in the third and fourth gears. ![]() ![]() As we said in the introductory section, the approach to taking a ‘basic in power’ diesel car around the track is to maximise torque utilisation to keep your car moving fast via momentum rather than outright grunt.
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