The contenders:
Audi S5
Audi R8
BMW M3
Caterham 7 R400
Honda Civic Type R
Lamborghini Superleggera
Mini Cooper S Works
Nissan 350Z
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Renault Clio R27
Subaru Impreza RB320
Vauxhall Corsa VXR
Vauxhall VXR8
Top picks in all three classes:
Hot hatches- Honda Civic Type R
Sports saloons/coupes- BMW M3
Supercars- Audi R8
OVERALL WINNER: Audi R8
Matt Neal Says... "I came here looking for niggles in the R8, and I found none. The engine is phenomenal and it's brilliant through the corners. The R8 is up there with the greats."
CAR says... "R8 takes the honours... and nobody is more surprised than us."