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“Hot hatch” is the high-performance variant of a hatchback car model, which can be either a 3 or 5-door. One key feature of the hot hatch is its higher-output engine. Due to typical size and weight of a hot hatch, its engine output rarely goes above 400hp. At this moment, a hatchback with more than 300hp can be considered a “serious” hot hatch.

Below are a list for hot hatches that with at least 300hp (same model with different drivetrain options are listed separately).

Audi

RS3 Sportback, 5dr, 340PS 2.5L turbo I5, 7DCT, AWD
S3, 3dr, 300PS 2.0L turbo I4, 6MT, AWD
S3, 3dr, 300PS 2.0L turbo I4, 6DCT, AWD
S3 Sportback, 5dr, 300PS 2.0L turbo I4, 6MT, AWD
S3 Sportback, 5dr, ...

Today Ford released the pricing for its newly-redesigned F150 pickup truck, below are details:

F-150 XL: base MSRP $26,615
F-150 XLT: base MSRP $31,890
F-150 Lariat: base MSRP $39,880
F-150 King Ranch: base MSRP $49,460
F-150 Platinum: base MSRP $52,155

One of the biggest change for the new F-150 is its aluminum body construction, which can save up to 700 lbs of weight from the current generation, according to Ford.

There will be multiple engine options for the 2015 Ford F-150 truck, today Ford released some information about the V6 engine options.

Two V6 engines will be offered for the 2015 model:

– 3.5L naturally aspirated V6, 283 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque: this will be the entry-level option, when the F150 is equipped with this engine, its maximum payload is 1,910 lbs and towing capacity reaches 7,600 lbs.

– 2.7L EcoBoost turbo V6, 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque, with stop/start feature. Maximum payload is 2,250 lbs and it can tow a maximum of 8,500 lbs.

Today Ford announced the engine and weight specifications about its newly redesigned 2015 Mustang. Below are some highlights:

– 3.7L V6: 300 hp, 280 lb-ft of torque (down 5 hp compared to the current model); 3,526 lbs (MT) and 3,530 lbs (AT); MSRP starts at $24,425
– 2.3L EcoBoost turbo I4: 310 hp, 320 lb-ft of torque; 3,532 lbs (MT) and 3,524 lbs (AT)
– GT 5.0L V8: 435 hp, 400 lb-ft of torque; 3,705 lbs (MT) and 3,729 lbs (AT)

There is also a Performance Pack option available for both the EcoBoost and 5.0 V8 trim. The option pack includes:

– retuned suspension with revised springs, bushings and mono-tube rear shocks
– thicker rear sway bar
– K-brace (that connects the s...

There is a rumor saying the redesigned 2015 Mustang will gain around 200 – 300 lb of weights, now it seems this is not true. Below is the official curb weight of all models of the 2015 Mustang:

2015 Ecoboost Manual: 3517 (Convertible: 3642)
2015 Ecoboost Automatic: 3512 (Convertible: 3661)

2015 V6 Manual: 3526 (Convertible: 3644)
2015 V6 Automatic: 3529 (Convertible: 3654)

2015 GT Manual: 3704 (Convertible: 3825)
2015 GT Automatic: 3727(Convertible: 3852)

For your reference, below is the current 2014 model curb weights:

2014 V6 Manual: 3501 (Convertible: 3630)
2014 V6 Automatic: 3523 (Convertible: 3652)

2014 GT Manual: 3618 (Convertible: 3735)
2014 GT Automatic: 3675(Conv...