Top 10 ‘Forbidden Fruits’ of the 2014 Paris Motor Show

4. Peugeot RCZ R

The Peugeot RCZ R is less of a hot hatchback and more of a front-wheel drive sport coupe. But that doesn’t stop me from wanting it. With an attractive, coupe-like profile, it’s the technical specifications that really get me excited.

For starters, under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that makes an incredible 270 HP and 182 lb-ft of torque. Let that sink in for a moment. A tiny 1.6-liter is pumping out 270 HP. That makes the Ford Fiesta ST’s 1.6-liter turbo seem absolutely pedestrian by comparison.

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Available exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, the 2,987 lbs. RCZ R is capable of accelerating from 0-62 MPH in just 5.9 seconds.