At last, I’ve managed to get my entry in, however it has been quite a challenge as I’m away from my main PC and am having to use a pitiful and under powered laptop that can just run Automation. This means I haven’t been able to get any photos of my entrant, but I can at least provide something that looks almost the same, as explained below 
I’m entering the 1996 Erin Merna X 2.0, which has been a bit of challenge to design as it’s larger (and in many cases stronger) than some of the other competitors, but I think there’s enough there to be interesting.
More specifically, this is the X-Tuned version of the Mk 5 Merna and was originally released in 1993. Powering it is a 2.0l SOHC i4 MPi, based off of the DOHC 2.0l i4 that powered the ErinSport BTCC version of this car and a number of other racing versions. That version, tuned to produce way more power, was able to fend off BMW 3 series’ and Vauxhall Cavaliers, so with any luck, the magic of that engine has found its way into this one.
Some stats so you can get an idea of what we’re talking about here: 175 hp, 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, top speed 138 mph. Sits towards the upper end for weight, coming in at 1098 kg, but it’s still packing a somewhat decent interior and some safety equipment (it was agreed by management that Erin’s ‘commitment to safety’ could be wavered for such a vehicle). All in all, everything you’d expect from a 90s hot-hatch.
Price: $15990. I guess that’s good value in some form?
Pictured below is the Merna Touring '92, the race version, but the looks are pretty much identical.
Here’s a link to the actual Merna Touring '92 for some more background on the Merna Mk 5
Best of luck everyone, I think this is going to be a seriously good round!