History
Vauxhall Firenza HP
The Firenza HP (High Performance) was Vauxhall's homologation special, built to allow use of the 16-valve Lotus-developed engine in touring car racing. Featuring a 2.3-liter slant-four with twin Weber carburetors, it was significantly faster than standard Firenzas. The car featured distinctive wheel arch extensions, rear spoiler, and HP decals. Production was limited to just 204 units to meet homologation requirements, and today survivors are highly sought after. The HP was the ultimate expression of the Firenza platform and Vauxhall's last rear-wheel-drive performance car until modern times.