The Evo VI was available in three trims ... It cost an eye-watering £44,000 and could complete the 0-62mph sprint in 3.8sec. Another UK built machine was the RS Sprint with a mildly upgraded ...

Then came the Evo VI RS Sprint - £25,995, 320bhp and ultra-close gearing, chucking away Active Yaw Control in favour of a conventional front diff and aggressive locking rear differential.