<< 250/260HP isn't a huge deal >>
In 1.3 liter, thats a big deal cmon. Christ I remember my buddy had an rx3 with nothing more than a Kendig carburator and a header and would run head to head with Big block chevy's in the 1/4 mile. Dropping that clutch at 12,000rpm and going through the 5 speed like a honda CR250, OMG that brings back memories. It used to be his moms car, and other than air cleaner sticking through the hood, and the slicks in the back, still looked like it. A real crowd pleaser at PIR.
Anyone remember Rising Sun Motors? Now they could get those rice burners moving!
Edit: yea, I miss my '79 RX7 <sniff>