It’s Episode 3 of Llandow Laps, and Chris Harris is braving some typically Welsh weather to see what the world of hot hatches has to offer. First, we have the widely praised Toyota GR Yaris, which has charmed the press and enthusiasts alike with its potent 261PS turbocharged inline-three and surefooted four-wheel drive system.
Due to a manufacturer no-show, the initial stand-in entry is something that features lightweight polymer construction, a two-wheel layout and, you might say, ‘ample storage space’.
Fortunately, thanks to a last-minute substitution courtesy of a certain Mr. Cooper, we got to pitch the GR Yaris against something small and high-revving after all. Given the conditions, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Toyota was a clear favourite - but it might just have its work cut out against the unexpected contender.
So, get out your best sweeties and settle in for another exciting episode of Llandow Laps; complete with added detailing tips, strong opinions on bell peppers, and the automotive equivalent of saddling up a Labrador.
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Llandow Laps is our exciting new series, hosted by Chris Harris at the 'legendary' Llandow Circuit in South Wales.
The concept behind Llandow Laps is to pitch two vehicles from the same genre against one another to see which is faster; and the first series will feature grand tourers (with a twist), hot hatches, supercars, roadsters, and restomods.
As well as showcasing the cars’ performance on track, the films will also reveal the behind-the-scenes work required to produce the end result, introducing some of the personalities from the Llandow Circuit and the Collecting Cars team.
The science bit: All cars featured in Llandow Laps will be unmodified from the specification seen on screen, they’ll be running with a full tank of fuel, and they’ll be fitted with sensible tyres available on the road cars from the factory.
Lap times will be recorded, and a winner of each head-to-head will be revealed - although there’ll be more focus on the driving experience and character of the cars than on the numbers alone.
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