Future kit builder

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I firmly believe you can never have too much power, you just need some self-control (or, as in my case, cowardice!) And just cos you can go fast doesn't mean you always have to - the throttle goes both ways!

Im with you on that one Norm.

If I was starting my build today, I'd definitely be looking at going down the Toyota route.
My car has a 3.0 Alfa, probably around 230bhp, while it is not slow, compared to a lot of modern everyday fast road cars, it certainly wouldn't be described as fast.
Id say on a track, a well driven modern hot hatch would easily keep up with my car (definitely with me at the wheel of the LB!).

But it's certainly not all about how fast the car is, it's down to how it makes you feel when you drive it, driving a Stratos replica, in whatever form, is an experience far different to any hot hatch or big bhp German mileage eater.

As has already been said, its all down to personal choice and probably ultimately budget.