I had the Lupo Sport (100bhp). It had interior extras (Sat nav, climate control, electric sunroof) and had Eibach springs, delocked, RH deep-dish alloys etc. The engine was standard.
I must add that whilst GPS speed is a little "out," my Lupo would hit sixty in less than ten seconds. The needle would hit 60 just as you changed into third.
I agree that they are docile below 4K revs, but they are revvy little buggers and very quick when pushed. I had a blast with a Mk4 Golf GTI - not the 180 one - and battered it (they are about ten secs book too are't they?!) and raced a Mk2 Golf and it was a close call up to 60, but I do think it would have pipped me. I had plays with Saxo Vtrs and MGZR 105s and showed them the POWER!!!! I glued myself to a lardy Focus ST170 - ok I was giving it some following him and not getting closer, but he was gunning it too, looking worriedly in his rear view.
I have been in OvniAl's old Arosa (HI AL!!!) and it was bloody fast. It's always quicker being driven than driving yourself. My Girlfriend who is on here has just bought an Arosa 16V (Mk 1) and that is nippy. I have driven it a few times (aaah the nostalgia) and love it. They are very deceiving.
But, bottom line is - the Leon
Cupra R is the fastest car in the world.
P.s. Who said the MGZR 160 is the same as an Arosa Sport? Doubtful... I played with one (think it was non-standard mind you) on the motorway when I had the Audi S3 225, and it was damn quick. A car llength from 80-120....