The first Prius version sold in Australia had an 0-100 of 10.9 and the "Standard" 3.8 V6 Commodore had figures of 11.2.

A Pommie guy took the motor out of one of the new Mini Coopers. Installed an electric motor. Built a battery pack from thousands of AA batteries and could see off a 911 Porsche.

If only the Electric cars were a reasonable price.