10 Smallest Sports Cars Packing a Powerful Kick Inside a Tiny Body

In a world where the most prestigious manufacturers are solely focused on making low-production supercars with price tags running in the millions, only a handful of carmakers realize that the demand for compact sports cars is still strong. So today, we decided to review the smallest pocket rockets that will be coming in 2025 and 2026. Let's get started!

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List of all models mentioned in this #ATsportscars video:

00:00 Introduction

00:27 Renault 5 Turbo 3E
media.renault.com/renault-5-turbo-3e-legend-reborn-as-a-production-model/

Even opponents of EVs should praise the aggressive retro-inspired looks of this rear-drive hot hatchback. This model hides not one but two e-motors with 493 horsepower of the collective output. This dual-motor setup yields a blistering quick 0-60 mph acceleration of just 3.5 seconds.

01:25 Toyota Yaris and GR Yaris
newsroom.toyota.eu/new-toyota-gr-yaris-dpl-press-kit/

02:34 Audi S3
audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/high-performance-agile-expressive-the-new-audi-s3-15980

The upcoming S3 will be offered in a variety of bodies, including the most compact hatch that adopts a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine with a turbocharger.

03:37 Ioniq 6 N
hyundai-n.com/en/models/rolling-lab/rn22e.do

Hyundai recently unveiled the refreshed Ioniq 5 and its performance-oriented 5N variation, so it's only a matter of time before the Ioniq 6 follows suit. The rumors suggest that the model will be based on the RN22e prototype.

04:39 Electrogenic Mazda MX-5 Miata
electrogenic.co.uk/kits/conversion-kits/mazda-mx-5-conversion-kit/

After the conversion, the small Japanese roadster will gain 220 pounds from a 42-kilowatt-hour battery and a 161-horsepower motor. With 229 pound-feet of torque of instantly available torque, the car gains sportier driving dynamics and can do a 0-60 mph dash in about 6 seconds.

05:44 Lotus Emira Turbo SE
lotuscars.com/en-PH/configurator/emira/emira-turbo-se

The newcomer brings a turbocharged four-cylinder unit with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Its output reaches 394 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. The Turbo SE powertrain ensures a swift 0-62 mph acceleration time of 4.0 seconds and a 180 mph top speed.

06:59 MST Cars Escort MK1
mst-cars.com/mk1-fast-road-touring

As a proper celebration of the rich Escort motoring heritage, the Wales-based MST Cars uses years of automotive expertise to restore MK1 models to perfection.

08:18 Alpine A110 R Ultime
alpine-cars.co.uk/limited-editions/a110-r-ultime.html

A new special edition of A110 brings 340 horsepower and 309-pound-feet torque from a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder to 110 lucky drivers.

09:42 BMW M2
press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0442878EN/the-new-bmw-m2

The latest update to the M2 moniker brings more power (480 hp to be exact), mild exterior design revisions, and a tech tuneup in the form of a BMW OS 8.5.

11:09 MINI John Cooper Works Aceman
press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0445509EN/two-global-debuts-at-the-2024-paris-motor-show:-the-new-mini-john-cooper-works-electric-and-the-new-mini-john-cooper-works-aceman

A new racing-inspired model by the JCW division puts down 258 horsepower and 258 pound-feet torque while offering a sharp driving experience.