Two-litre terrors: New Zealand’s stash of ’90s touring cars
2 April 2017
From 1992 to 2000, the world touring car championship resonated to the sound of screaming naturally aspirated 2.0-litres. With a growing number of
From 1992 to 2000, the world touring car championship resonated to the sound of screaming naturally aspirated 2.0-litres. With a growing number of
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