Honourable mentions

SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO

Made two litres, a turbo and all-wheel drive a classic formula. Still the most accessible of all the rallyreps, the Impreza is destined for Modern Classic status

BMW 2002 TURBO

The original turbo sports sedan undone by geopolitics. German press criticised its “provoking aggression” but its 127kW was limited by the gearbox, not turbo tech

JAGUAR XJ220

A turbo icon, but was originally slated to have an atmo V12. Managed a 7m46s lap of the ’Ring in ’91. Jaguar didn’t find that noteworthy and told nobody

MITSUBISHI CORDIA TURBO

Surprised? Don’t be. Did more than most to move the meter on the power Aussies expected from a turbo hatch. Hit 400m in 15.9s in ’84, rewriting bang-for-buck