ROCKETS

Before the digital age, driving was raw, light and mechanical. And in the 1980s, something magical happened: carmakers discovered turbocharging and unleashed it on small hatchbacks. Overnight, everyday cars became street legends.

These weren’t just cars — they were statements. They gave a whole generation of drivers their first taste of speed, adrenaline and freedom. Affordable, loud and full of character, they turned parking lots into meeting points, backroads into racetracks, and teenagers into lifelong enthusiasts.

They came from different nations but spoke the same language: boost, lightness and raw driving joy. Together, they created a league of their own — one that still inspires us today.