Future models: Sports cars - from channel4.com

2009

2009

• Alfa Romeo Mito GTA Turbocharged 230bhp Mito on sale summer.
• Audi RS5 With 450bhp 4.2 V8; arrives later this year.
• Mazda 3 MPS The hot new 3, to develop around 260bhp.
• Renault Megane R26.R Hardcore road-racer Megane.
• Seat Ibiza Cupra Hot hatch three-door with 180bhp 1.4 TSI.
• Vauxhall Insignia Coupe 'New Calibra' may still happen.

2010

2010

• Abarth Coupe Tiny Fiat 500-based sportster.
• Audi R4 Mid-engined coupe with V6 turbo and V8 engines.
• BMW 1-Series 'Super Sport' Tweaked by M; the return of the 2002 ti.
• Lancia Delta Integrale Version of new Delta rivalling Impreza STi, Evo.
• Maserati coupe 'Entry-level' small 2+2 sports coupe.
• Mercedes C-Class Coupe CLK successor, smaller than E-Class coupe.
• Mitsubishi Eclipse All-new Evo-style Eclipse.
• Peugeot 308 RC Z Neat TT-style coupe, confirmed for production.
• Renault Gordini Twingo Hotted-up hatch, quicker than an RS.
• Toyota Prius Coupe Sportier version of next-gen Prius hybrid.
• Vauxhall Astra VXR 150mph thanks to a 240bhp turbocharged 1.8.
• Volkswagen Golf & Scirocco R20 Range-toppers from VW.

2011

• Alfa Romeo Junior Mito-based small sports coupe.
• BMW 3-Series Coupe Updates in line with saloon.
• BMW 6-Series New generation gets longer and lower.
• Ford Mustang Independent rear suspension; Aussie-developed platform.
• Hyundai Coupe Influenced by Veloster concept.
• Lancia Stratos Another possible revival – the mid-engined coupe.
• Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class A-Class-based mini-coupe.
• Porsche 911 998-series arrives; another evolutionary development.
• Porsche '928' Luxury 2+2 GT; 60% of parts shared with Panamera.
• Toyota 'Celica' RWD/4WD sports coupe in vein of original Celica.

2012

• BMW Z2 Based on 1-Series underpinnings; small and affordable.
• Cadillac Converj Extended-range EV and premium-class GT.
• Ford Capri New-age Capri - 40 years after launch of original.
• Fisker Karma coupe High-performance hybrid coupe version.
• Jaguar XE A mid-engined, Cayman-rivalling two-seater.
• Jaguar XF Coupe Luxury two-door GT will join Mk2 XF range.
• Lotus Esprit Developed from Evora; delayed but underway.
• Mazda MX-5 The all-new range, to include a fixed-head coupe this time.
• Mazda RX-9 New RX-8 gets bi-fuel hydrogen-compatible rotary engine.

2013

• Audi R6 Similar-looking to R4 and R8, but a four-seater to rival Merc CLK.

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