The Turbo employs larger front discs than the lesser models, up from 8.9 inch to 9.5 inch diameter, with 9.5 inch rear drums. Performance of the brakes was no more than adequate, hindsight has shown that a large proportion of Y10 Turbos have had front end accidents!

At motorway speeds, the slippery shape of the Y10 manifests in low wind noise making for relaxed cruising. This is in direct contrast to non-motorway use where the car tends to be a little frantic due to the 'on-off' nature of the turbocharger.

Handling was where the Turbo really excelled. The Turbo's steering immediately wins affection. Just twitch the four-spoke steering wheel and the stubby nose of the Y10 goes precisely where it is pointed. It's accurate, direct and communicative with just 3.4 turns from lock to lock. The 30.5 feet turning circle heightens the impression that the Y10 can indeed turn on a sixpence.

Its quite easy to set the front wheels spinning. 85 bhp hardly sounds that much, but the Turbo runs on 155/70x13 tyres, much slimmer than most other hot hatchbacks. Nevertheless, the Y10 has excellent balance in that 4 wheel drifts are the order of the day when really pressing on.