how times have changed!

type r ek9, the only car on the list i've wanted since it first came out

No competition the DC2R.

This list is a joke.... A ugly taurus?? really? instead of a saab? or a beautiful 156 alfa...

To me there are only four icons on the list. The original Mini, Rabbit GTI, DC2 R, and the EK R.  These cars where the game changers in the FF world.

I was left wondering where's Alfasud Sprint or Renault 5?

Great list guys! I wish I could pick more than one. I would've gone with DC2 and EK9 Type R, Peugeot 205 GTI, Golf GTI Mk. 1

Anything French is just made to thrill. I'll have to go with the Peugeot (though the 106 Rallye S1 is missing from this poll).

No DC5? WTF!

I am from Argentina, and the fiat 128 is an icon car for us, i think that should be in this list

i own an EK9 but i still picked the dc2 as it was my first all the french cars are junk.

Hard not to be biased really, we europeans love hot hatches, but they're virtually inexistant anywhere else.

DC2&FD2 is best FFcars in the world!

Hail to the b13.

There needs to be more vehicles listed no Nissan Pulsar? Mitsushity Eclipse?... And no J-Spec Ford Lasers? Or any Mazda BG chassis for that matter!!?
Waaay!! Too many Honda's and VWs Listed I'm picking the "Ford Focus rs200"  Although that CRX Si is the godfather of all import tuning! 
 
FYI: My buddys Omni GLH is super super fast and walks all over every Honda on this page same with my Mazda BPT1.8 GTR in my 323 WTF!!

Suzuki Swift would be a pretty qualified FWD tuner too!

The Lotus Elan and the DC5 Integra got snubbed.

1er GTI is ja wohl DAS fwd auto

Not a bad list at all! The EP3 type R and the last gen Celica are two honerable mentions as well =]

original mini of course! Given that I have four of them..

No Suzuki Swift GTi?

@bakayaru I agree it's a great car, and it did great in Rally. But the Integra is the car that we could buy, and use, and tune, and have fun. Plus, it looks 1000 times better than the original Mini.

here here...I still want one.

@Eduardo I hear you. I thought the term "legend" meant something different than "most popular".

What a vague question.  Picking "the best" could mean many different things.  I know it's really not important, but I'm not what I'm supposed to vote for.  The one that had the biggest impact on the popularity of the layout?  Which one is the most fun to drive?  Which one would I buy given the opportunity?

Mazda MX6 should be on listing

@bakayaru if given the opportunity, id get the mini still, would be quite alot more fun to have, a bit harder to tune sure but the fun would be untouchable

Errr ..... no Clio 3 RS ???? But you mention the dog-handling Abarth ????

Wow .. Integra Type R gets most votes ... indeed a cracking car ... but the other torque-less Honda's getting more votes than let's say a 205 or Clio williams ... i think a lot of Speedhunter's readers missed quite a lot of good things ...

Indeed, the Swift is also a fabulous car ... we can be lucky the Clio Williams is in

Where is the 2000-05 Celica GT-S????

Disappointed at no Mk1 Fiesta XR2

In doubt if the provided list of choices is too short or rather too long? But as I have no other choices, the MK1Golf GTi would be my choice. And what about the Toyota Glanza e.g.?

DC2 is often considered to be THE best handling FWD car ever.

Because Type R. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d0KP522HZs
I wanted to vote original Mini but nostalgia was not enough

no lancia Fulvia? winner of the World Rally Championship with telegraphic handling. I had to vote italian solely based on this video though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFNcpnCNFE

This week's speedhunters posts have helped me remember why i loved cars in the first place. I've currently been driving only rx7's and miatas for track - but amateur jr. rally is twice as fun. I had more fun in a swift gti in south america, than I ever had at mazda raceway in more powerful cars. Going on craigslist now, to find the right little beast to weld, cage, and turbo. cheers

@MatsNorway
The list for Saabs can be found here:
http://www.overpricedunderperformibghideouslookingcraptasticmobiles.com/norwayisdumb

@xracer6 No they are not and both where crap all the way around.

no toyota fx16  Im dissapointed in you speedhunters

@SaudQureshi Till it fell apart or you had to fix the dumb thing lol.

Hey guys don't forget about the 1997+ Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (Buick Regal GS / Oldsmobile LSS etc) They are plentiful, cheap reliable... And faster in a straight line then any car on that list (other then the RS500)

Where was the DC5 Integra Type R ??

Et la Clio V6 ? C'est quand même autre chose que la Trophy...

@TomHoward Ever!!!!

The Alfa to represent would have been the 156 GTA or even just the 2.5 V6 model, that engine won engine of the year back then, and the car is an absolute crazy fun to drive......not the GTV. The 156 was Alfas race car, ala BTCC WTCC etc.

Speedhunters, all this propagation for front wheel drive is coming off as desperate. Which, I assume your are after Mr. Clarkson's comments on how "true enthusiasts  prefer rear wheel drive" during the topgear FRS review a couple weeks ago.  This comes off as even more entertaining after you good people spent a good deal of the last couple months telling us how awesome the FRS in the first place!
 
That being said I'd be just as happy in an FRS or a 500 abarth (probably choose the abarth).  Just looking forward to the speedhunter desperate-preaching to stop and normal I-just-love-cars service to resume.

Speedhunters, all this propagation for front wheel drive is coming off as desperate. Which, I assume your are after Mr. Clarkson's comments on how "true enthusiasts  prefer rear wheel drive" during the topgear FRS review a couple weeks ago.  This comes off as even more entertaining after you good people spent a good deal of the last couple months telling us how awesome the FRS in the first place!
 
That being said I'd be just as happy in an FRS or a 500 abarth (probably choose the abarth).  Just looking forward to the speedhunter desperate-preaching to stop and normal I-just-love-cars service to resume.

@TheGuyWithTaste in all seriousness, most any teen from Finland or Norway, start driving at a very young age, and would most likely drive faster and better on icy roads in saabs, than you or I could do. Anyone who doubts it, hasn't been there. The driving test requires an e-brake 360 on ice, without stopping.

That many VWs and only one Peugeot? Poll is missing 306 GTi/Rallye, 106 GTi/Rallye and as many have noted, the DC2 Integra.

The Mini (og) Cooper S is clearly the mold breaker here. That being acknowledged, I have a huge soft spot for the EK9 CTR and the Clio Williams. Such amazing little cars.

@AceAndrew2 Speedhunters has focused on many different aspects of the automotive world. Now its the best qualities of the FF car... Take it easy.

@Space Dynamics No.  Stop. Get out.

The poll does include the DC2 Integra...

this was a tough poll lol, probably hardest one thus far

no volvo 850 t5r ?

@Northern Lites Customs Is you friend's car stock? If not, what a strange comparison.

No Toyota's love? ST165 Celica GT-S, ZZE231 Celica GT-S, ST202 Celica GT-R, AE111 Levin/Trueno, ZZE131 Corolla XRS/RunX Z, AE92 Corolla GT-S/Trueno/Levin etc!

For me, its a tie between the Cooper S and the Type R's.

@Space Dynamics Throw in the '67 Eldorado while you're at it. At least that car was a legend. 97 GTP is the automotive equivalent of horse dung.

I would have all these cars in my dream garage. The SHO would be in the driveway... Of my neighbor.

Golf GTI Mk.1
Just because brought Hot hatchbacks and is just awesome <3

Celica pleeeeeease!!!!

Hello did you people forget about the renault 5 turbo!!??

@Banzai_Newman mid-engine RWD?

@Banzai_Newman mid-engine RWD?

@Banzai_Newman mid-engine RWD?
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/carspecs.php/?see=3177

@Banzai_Newman mid-engine RWD?
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/carspecs.php/?see=3177

@koko san In the european market the renault 5 turbo was a 1.4 litre turbo hot hatch fantastic car as lightweight and turbo fun!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_5
They made lots of versions the version your refering to was a mad group B rally car creation but the version I'm refering to is the easily accesible hot hatch!

@koko san In the european market the renault 5 turbo was a 1.4 litre turbo hot hatch fantastic car as lightweight and turbo fun!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_5
They made lots of versions the version your refering to was a mad group B rally car creation but the version I'm refering to is the easily accesible hot hatch!

@Banzai_Newman  @koko ok I see.

@Banzai_Newman  @koko ok I see.

Nice listing.
In good "forward", you could also put the Aflasud Ti deemed for its very good steering.
 
http://thefrenchautodrome.blogspot.fr/

Nice listing.
In good "forward", you could also put the Aflasud Ti deemed for its very good steering.
 
http://thefrenchautodrome.blogspot.fr/

what about the toyota corolla ae92 gti? myself i have a not gti, 1.2, 3 door with future plans, but i believe, even mine, its one amazing car even if not as fast in a strait line as this examples (sorry for the bad englis)

what about the toyota corolla ae92 gti? myself i have a not gti, 1.2, 3 door with future plans, but i believe, even mine, its one amazing car even if not as fast in a strait line as this examples (sorry for the bad englis)

It's a shame I can only vote for one car because a lot of these are iconic cars. I picked the Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI because it's good looking, fun (slightly dangerous) and better then the Golf Mk. I GTI (yes I said it). If I had to pick the cars I'd want to own it would be 205 GTI, Clio Williams, Corrado VR6, Integra Type-R, Civic Type-R, GTV, Punto evo Abarth (not on the list sadly).

It's a shame I can only vote for one car because a lot of these are iconic cars. I picked the Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI because it's good looking, fun (slightly dangerous) and better then the Golf Mk. I GTI (yes I said it). If I had to pick the cars I'd want to own it would be 205 GTI, Clio Williams, Corrado VR6, Integra Type-R, Civic Type-R, GTV, Punto evo Abarth (not on the list sadly).

Without a doubt the Type R Integra tops my list. I still lust after them. But I would love to take that Fiat 500 Abarth on. Just build a razors edge street/track car out of it.

Without a doubt the Type R Integra tops my list. I still lust after them. But I would love to take that Fiat 500 Abarth on. Just build a razors edge street/track car out of it.

Wow, I can't believe the DC2 is winning but such as large margin.  I own Hondas and I still can guarantee that if you drove an RS500 and an ITR back to back on the street and on the track, all but the hardcore fanbois would choose the RS500.  But, given that we don't get that car in the U.S., I guess I understand.

Wow, I can't believe the DC2 is winning but such as large margin.  I own Hondas and I still can guarantee that if you drove an RS500 and an ITR back to back on the street and on the track, all but the hardcore fanbois would choose the RS500.  But, given that we don't get that car in the U.S., I guess I understand.

No Renault 5?

@zackspeed333 Idk, from what I've seen the 205 is just fine. Yes, you have to fix stuff on it from time to time, but nothing major, provided it's regularly serviced.

@Robo_No1  @RLee90 At least it has the 205 GTI... But it still lacks a 106 Rallye indeed.

So there is not a single automobile expert anywhere in the website staff or viewer pool?
Where is the Lotus Elan M100?
.4 seconds quicker to 60 MPH than the Integra Type R.
.2 seconds quicker in the quarter mile than the Integra Type R.
Universally acclaimed by every single automotive magazine as THE BEST HANDLING FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR IN HISTORY.

tough poll. i love those old Type Rs, and the first Focus RS, but in the end I went with the Clio Williams

@Matt It had an isuzu engine! it was also the worst lotus of all time!

@ Sean, It had an Isuzu engine!  It was the most reliable Lotus of all time!

Too many vw's and honda's...
I didn't know the nissan sentra...it's awful !

Must be the original mini.
Before that, fwd was a mere curiosity used by citroen and widely disregarded for handling purposes..

Why did you miss the fact, that Peugeot 205 is 30 years old this year !!
 
I'd like to see more french cars here

"...DC2 Integra Type R is still one of the most sought after and respected FF cars in the world."
 
If not the only "sought after and respected FF car in the world". But it would exist if it wasn't for the EG6 chassis on which it is based on, which in turn wouldn't exist without the EF-chassis Civic...and like always, the EF-chassis Civic is nowhere to be found, whether it's an SH poll or a video game, and that's a shame. How can something be so "sought after and respected" in one variation is so underrated in another? But maybe it's a good thing. It will always remain in the shadow of the CRX, which is probably the only OTHER contender for the "most sought after and respected FF car in the world".
 
"The FD2 was capable of lap times that would put many traditional performance cars to shame."
 
FD2 lapped Suzuka Circuit faster than Lancer Evo VI, Skyline GT-R (BNR34), RX-7 (FD3S), NSX (NA1, '91), and Ferrari 550 Maranello, and that's a testament not only in the handling department (with Honda ditching the double-wishbone suspension up front for generic MacPherson struts), but in flat-out speed as well.

I feel one car is missing here! What about the Renault 5 gt turbo?? you have the clio williams and the peougot 205 so i dont understand how the 5 got missed out?

@Can_Domo_Drift You're right, other Japanese FF cars WERE decent, but NOT legendary.

@bakayaru Good luck, mate.

@Paizuri_4g63 Very true. But weren't DSMs more like 2-door Evos, being that their better versions were AWD and all?

@Northern Lites Customs "...CRX Si is the godfather of all import tuning!"
 
I'm a big fan of Honda and even I know that CRX wasn't the godfather of the "import tuning", you're forgetting a lot of imports that came before it, the first-gen CRX for starters, 1970s Toyotas, the original Z and Datsun 510, VW Beetle and others.

Sorry guys, you know i loves you, and would never normally say anything this trollish, but this is a retarded list. No Lancia Fulvia? No Saab 96? No Volvo 850 t5r? No Traction Avant? 2CV? In fact no Citroens at all???
 
...but not as retarded as the voting. The Mini - the REAL Mini - in 4th place? Shame on you. Come on now.

@apex_DNA  @D1RGE EXE It might not be as legendary, but it trounces the Civic in terms of handling. The SH version was declared by Car and Driver as one of the best handling cars they had ever tested. And a one-make racing series does not a great car make. Take the Dodge Neon, for example.

@apex_DNA "experimental coupe"....sir, it had a run of 20 years (1982-2001). I think that makes it its own lineage. Plus, parts are not swappable with Civics, so it's not Civic-based. The Prelude wasn't as popular because young kids couldn't afford the Prelude. Remember this homie: Senna made commercials for the Prelude. NOT the Civic. The 3rd-gen lude also somewhat inspired the NSX, which he was massively involved in. Civics were good, but cheap. The Prelude was much better car in every regard but weight.

@D1RGE EXE  @apex_DNA Also, it kills me how people will use the whole "NO AFTERMARKET SUPPORT" thing as an argument against a car. That simply means that the car was great from the factory and didn't need the aftermarket to make it any good.

@apex_DNA Jeepers you guys don't take kindly to conspiracy theorists, hmm?  Apex, I see your point.
 
Howabout an ice breaker of 10 internet points to whomever correctly names the town in the background of the original Mini S photograph.

@D1RGE EXE  @apex_DNA ...oorrr it meant that it wasn't competitive in any racing class at the time and not worth much aftermarket effort.

where is Swift Sport ?

@samuelschick Lol

@tenpennyjimmy You heard it here first folks, you're a retard if you'd rather have a DC2R over some 60s mini cooper

@AceAndrew2 
Any racing using the Group N rule set, such as Japanese N1 and Super Taikyu, or racing such as SCCA Production, SCCA Touring, and SCCA Stock classes, have extremely limited allowed modifications.  Several of these classes are described by their own racing organizations as "completely stock vehicles with a roll cage".  A car can be quite competitive in any of these classes, without any "aftermarket support" at all, whatsoever.
But you already knew that.

I voted DC2, however I have owned a mk1 golf, mk2 golf, mk2 jetta vr6, and pretty much every small sporty car renault make is brilliant in my eyes (bar the wind), for me its all about the cars I saw winning races, none more than the integra DC5 in the BTCC. Hence my choice of its ancestor. That and I want one so bad compared to my MGF VVC

I had a '95 Ford Taurus as my first car, so it has a special place in my heart.

The FD2R is not that well known in the west since the west had the inferior FN2. Thus the low % voted here but in the east, it's easily the weapon of choice on the track for FF drive and NA fans. It's better than all previous type R  barring NSX-R aside in terms of handling and power plant, with the best K20A engine (different engine compared to the DC5R and CL7R), very aggressive caster that makes it behave like a RWD.  It was Honda going all out and being recognized for their efforts.
 
Over here at the Sepang International Circuit, seeing the FD2R beating Evos, STI and even the S2K is a common occurrence.
 
Ah yes, I am a fan..I bought mine 3 years ago and intend to keep it for life.  

Three Golfs, Four Civics and no Volvo 850 T5-R. What's the world coming to?

Yes, I voted for the DC2 Integra, but I can't believe the original mini doesn't have more votes, I weep for this generation =P

Looks like somebody needs an English comprehension lesson as well as a history lesson. The poll calls for our votes on "the most important, popular, and exciting front-driven vehicles in automotive history"... not which one you or i would rather have. In other words, i'm not dissing the DC2R; i'm dissing people who don't know how to read.

Ahh screw it, i feel bad now. I'm no troll. You guys go ahead and vote for whatever you like

DC2 check, Golf II GTI 16v check. Too bad my other two cars that I own (owned) didnt make in this list - Honda Civic Type-R EP3 and Toyota Corolla GT AE82

@D1RGE EXE  @apex_DNA  Your actually wrong as the NSX program started in the mid 80's with a first gen CRX made completely of aluminium and its motor mounted mid ship. The Prelude never had a thing to do with the NSX. Senna did promote the Prelude but he also did adds for Civic's and CRX as well in Japan. Senna was key in the final development of the NSX in the late 80's before it was put on sale to the public.  The only great handling Prelude was the 92-96.  The last body style sucked and you cant really do much with the early ones.

@tenpennyjimmy It specifically says that we are to vote for the best of the list, you've left off some parts of the sentence - "We’ve gathered up some of the most important, popular, and exciting front-driven vehicles in automotive history and now it’s time for you guys to pick the best."
 
You not only have to know how to read, but you must be able to comprehend.

Great car, but the historical significance of the original DC2 and it's substantially lighter weight trumps the FD2 - just. I have two, one a fully race prepped tarmac rally car, and a low kms factory spec 1996 original......... ownership brings with it bias

I agree that the DC2 is indeed a total classic. In fact, I don't think any other Type R (again NSX aside) holds such a revered status, But it terms of performance...sorry, the FD wins hands down.
 
That's only performance only though. The DC2 just is something special. As much as the DC5 is a better looking car (I have that too!~)...it just doesn't give me that warm feeling unlike the DC2 and the FD2.  @Audidude

@dougbunge My point precisely. The poll asked us to vote for the "best" according to the given criteria, namely: important, popular, exciting and front-driven. "Which one i'd have" isn't one of the criteria (likewise "which is fastest right now" and "which has the most advanced current tech" are also not included). I can only infer that the reason SH framed the question in the way they did is that they wanted to avoid a poll outcome based entirely on fashion victimhood (and i think this inference is borne out by many of the cars in the shortlist, flawed tho it is in my opinion). Sadly it doesn't seem to have worked however: DC2R in first place, ok fine... but Mini in 4th? Weak.

I don't see the Nissan Pulsar VZ-R N1? 1.6 with almost 200hp

@D1RGE EXE 
So, you know nothing about the racing history of anything but your favorite car, therefore no other car has a racing history?
N1 Endurance Driver's Championship; Class 2
1992 - Prelude - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th
http://ms.bridgestone.co.jp/point/35_1992.html
1993 - Prelude - 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th
http://ms.bridgestone.co.jp/point/35_1993.html
1994 - Prelude - 3rd, 4th, 5th
http://ms.bridgestone.co.jp/point/35_1994.html

Mégane RS. Maybe the next CTR will have the potential, to beat it.
The choice wold've been harder  for me, if the sporty version of the "most practical Golf" (Octavia RS) was on the list.

Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.6 HF Variante 1016
Yes, it was FWD. 
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_G4SUUJigS-c/TGaDhOC4ALI/AAAAAAAADi0/4wJrdROP5lo/s1600/LANCIA+FULVIA+HF.jpgSaab 96
This goes right up with the first minihttp://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02112/saab-carlsson-1963_2112000b.jpg
 
The mighty Citroen DS wasn't all beauty. http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Citroen-DS-Proto.jpg

Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.6 HF Variante 1016 Yes, it was FWD. 
 
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_G4SUUJigS-c/TGaDhOC4ALI/AAAAAAAADi0/4wJrdROP5lo/s1600/LANCIA+FULVIA+HF.jpgSaab 96 This goes right up with the first mini
 
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02112/saab-carlsson-1963_2112000b.jpg
 
The mighty Citroen DS wasn't all beauty. 
 
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Citroen-DS-Proto.jpg

Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.6 HF Variante 1016 Yes, it was FWD. 
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_G4SUUJigS-c/TGaDhOC4ALI/AAAAAAAADi0/4wJrdROP5lo/s1600/LANCIA+FULVIA+HF.jpg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saab 96 This goes right up with the first mini
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02112/saab-carlsson-1963_2112000b.jpg
 
The mighty Citroen DS wasn't all beauty.  
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Citroen-DS-Proto.jpg

DC2 for me

@Phil_DC2 Not biased are we?

Not owned one for years but it left a good impression @FunctionFirst @Phil_DC2

@apex_DNA The only FWD sought after and respected by you perhaps. The other cars on this list have won races and awards too. Im not saying you should respect them, but I do and so do a lot of true petrolheads.

Should have had more Mopars, Neon ACR and SRT-4 deserve a mention.  Props though, I expected you guys to overlook Chrysler's innovations in front-drive performance completely.

@sean klingelhoefer It does - my apologies. Must get my eyes tested.
 
Definitely missing the Pug's though

@FT certainly more modern looking but the posture and shape of a well driven DC2 with its subtly flared front and rear arches and frontal profile looking wider lower and more hunkered down is a far more classical look than the DC5.But then I would say that wouldn't I?

eclipse?

I voted dc2...like the golf. But honestly golf is hard to mod...hence the choice.

My favourite is an EP3 but since you guys seem to have accidentally missed it had to go with the MK1 golf

@RJ
Ha eclipse you crack me up dude! Lol

@tenpennyjimmy @dougbunge
Mini for the win!
No point in arguing jimmy,they just won't understand.
Kids these days eh!

The Saab 99 Turbo is much more legendary than any of these

@ManonFire78  The US market Elan M100 was 100 pounds lighter than the US market Integra Type R.  And the above cited performance marks are for the US Market Elan M100 compared to the US Market Integra Type R.  Just to make it perfectly clear, read and remember: The US Market Elan M100 is .4 seconds faster to 60 and .2 seconds faster in the quarter mile, than the US market Acura Integra Type R DC2.

@zackspeed333  @D1RGE EXE  @apex_DNA Apparently you know nothing about the Prelude and shouldn't really be talking about it. The general consensus is that the 5th generation was the best. It was the fastest, most refined, and it had the Active Torque Transfer System or ATTS, which made it the best handling. But why not read for yourself:
 
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/misterequator/1352598711606_zps4fbbe8fc.jpg

@Audidude No surprise that the FD2R's faster. It is the newer Type R after all. The thing about the DC2R though, is the feeling you get driving one. It's not as fast as an FD granted, but I doubt a lot else feels as pure as a driving machine. The rawness of the driving experience (definitely contributed by the lack of soundproofing) is not something you can find in a relatively modern FD2R. Capable machine certainly, but I find it lacks that a bit of magic of an old soul. Or maybe that's just ownership bias that's talking...hahaha

@D1RGE EXE It's doesn't matter. The Prelude won't be in the Top 5 in the result of the poll, that much I'm sure of.

@pwhyze 
Elan M100, Manufactured 1989-1995.
Evo Magazine, First published November 1998.
Precisely when would Evo Magazine have done a new car review or test drive of an Elan M100?
Hmmmmm..

@pwhyze  @D1RGE Ah dang, a stance blog lost the respect of one of it's readers. Guess I'll lose some sleep afterwards.

@pwhyze  Oh damn. You mean the Prelude won't be considered by a stance blog as one of the best FWD cars of all time? What a bummer.

Tell us all about that 2013 Integra...
Did the Integra went extinct after the production ended?  Hmmmmm...

Was referring to the original comment darling, not you.

Was referring to the original comment darling, not you.

@apex_DNA  
So, you know nothing about the racing history of anything but your favorite car, therefore no other car has a racing history?
N1 Endurance Driver's Championship; Class 2
1992 - Prelude - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th
http://ms.bridgestone.co.jp/point/35_1992.html
1993 - Prelude - 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th
http://ms.bridgestone.co.jp/point/35_1993.html
1994 - Prelude - 3rd, 4th, 5th
http://ms.bridgestone.co.jp/point/35_1994.html

Voted for Clio Williams even if I love the 205 (un sacré numéro) and the Integra,
another question, what is the fastest?
On a strip? Focus RS500.
On a track Mégane RS.

Voted for Clio Williams even if I love the 205 (un sacré numéro) and the Integra,
another question, what is the fastest?
On a strip? Focus RS500.
On a track Mégane RS.

Voted for Clio Williams (yeah yeah yeah, I'm french...) even if I love the 205 (un sacré numéro) and the Honda Integra.
But, you've forgotten a real legend in France the R5 Alpine Turbo (http://fr.academic.ru/pictures/frwiki/82/R5_Alpine_Turbo_2009-05-21.jpg) 
Another question, what is the fastest?
On a strip? Focus RS500.
On a track Mégane RS.

Voted for the clio williams, My second has got to be the original mini cooper s. Yes the Honda's have an intoxictaing v-tec but the Clio williams is just so simple and just a fun if not more fun. Tough choice though

FWD DSM? Anything FWD 4g63 has my vote. I know most DSM's of note are of the AWD persuasion, but there are PLENTY of FWD's running big hp. And with the 2g being dual a-arm, it has loads of grip when equipped properly. I mean, I think we all know A.Brilliant's car.

@pwhyze  Actually, it's odd that you would say the FD is not raw because like the DC2, the FD2R has no sound proofing too. In fact, it's known to be a race car with a number plate since the car just screams raw with all the noise and the harshness of the chassis rigidity. Almost every journalist that have reviewed the car has praised it's handling and power and have moaned at how noisy the cabin is..how harsh the ride is and etc. (Really...you want a soft and comfy type R? Please buy the FN2 lol).
 
While I do not question your knowledge with the DC2R, I ponder whether you have actually driven the FD2R before. Because it's puzzling to me that anyway that has driven both cars will say the FD lacks a soul. It's a real man's car compared to modern Evos and STIs... anyways, sorry...I'm not attacking you personally. It's not my intention. I just found your comments puzzling about the FD2R lacking the rawness persona....

No Nissan Pulsar JN15 VZ-R N1???? SR16VE one of the most powerful naturally aspirated cars. Disappointed. Even beat a Civc Type R Stock vs Stock.

Suzuki swift mk1 and 2 ???

Am i the only one thats disapointed that theres no DSM in the list?

@The French Autdrome : agreed, in it's time the Alfasud was peerless for handling and the steering was the best part. 20 years later Honda bring out the modern more reliable, less rot-susceptible 'sud - the DC2R. Used to own the former, have two '96 JDM DC2Rs, one a tarmac rally spec racer, the other a collectible original spec with just 75000kms. As well as a Ur quattro 20V. Yes I'm blessed

@D1RGE EXE "...sir, it had a run of 20 years (1982-2001). I think that makes it its own lineage. Plus, parts are not swappable with Civics, so it's not Civic-based."
 
You sir, are such a fanboy. I never said Prelude was Civic-based, I clearly stated that it was based on a heavier Accord chassis.
 
"The Prelude wasn't as popular because young kids couldn't afford the Prelude."
 
How do you explain the popularity of other more expensive cars, regardless of the drivetrain layout? Admit it, Preludes were never as competitive, new or used, pro or grassroots.
 
"The 3rd-gen lude also somewhat inspired the NSX..."
 
There were also other Hondas that not only inspired but also lent some of their technologies to the NSX, like the '86 Accord with 4-wheel double wishbone suspension (which I must say, did come from the '83 Prelude, or at least the fronts did), and '90 Integra with VTEC.
 
"The Prelude was much better car in every regard..."
 
Prelude was nothing more than a fancy Accord coupe Honda experimented with, over the years. Some technology like Honda's first double-wisbone suspension design did stick around (until Honda began to cut corners and began to gain weight), but other, like the overrated 4-wheel-steering didn't.

Lancia Fulvia. How could you exclude such a rally legend?

cadillac seville sts? 305hp, 405N*m, one of the most powerfull FWD of it's time...

@RJ Hell yeah, Eclipse!