Well I had a go with a 306 XSI a couple of nights ago. Pulled up next to it at a set of lights. Lights Go green and I pull away as normal. As I do, I hear the 306 engine screamin as he starts to pull along side and as I was still in 1st and just about to change into 2nd, I floor the pedal and doesnt get a chance to get in front. Slam it into second, the tyres chirp with the acceleration and its bye bye XSI. He is toast!
I slow down to a give way junction, he pulls along side, doesnt slow down and shoots off up the road. He gets about 30yds ahead before I decided to give chase. Took what seemed a while before I caught up as he had the jump on me and overtook him on a fast sweeping curve, not sure what speed I was going but I was at 7000rpm in 4th as I cruise past didnt get into 5th as I had to lowed down for the next giveway and he was about 50 yards behind I pull over at the give way to let him pull up next to me and he shoots off again. I let him go after that as I had my bit of fun and plus there was now more traffic. Give him his dues, not bad for a 120bhp or so 2ltr 8v motor.