70.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
It's the smallest AMG model, but the SLK
still has the firepower to humble rivals at the lights. The 5.5-liter V8 engine
does without the turbos of larger AMGs, yet it's still good for 421 bhp. This
means the car can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds – faster than a Porsche
Boxster or BMW Z4. In other respects, the SLK is a small SL, with a mix of
straight-line speed and superb cruising ability.
Specs
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Price: $82,508
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Engine: 5.5-liter V8
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Power: 421bhp
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Torque: 540Nm
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0-62mph: 4.6secs
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Top spd: 155mph (ltd)
69.
BMW X5M
Big brash and powerful, the BMW X5M is an
environmentalist's worst nightmare. The bluff styling is pure SUV, but the way
the 555bhp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivers its power pushers this 4x4
firmly into supercar territory. Dynamic Performance Control distributes the
power between the wheels on the right and left, ensuring the X5 delivers
maximum grip in corners .Plus the rear-biased power distribution means that the
car is far nimbler in corners than any two-and-a-half-ton SUV has the right to
be.
Specs
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Price: $125,648
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Engine: 4.4-liter V8
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Power: 555bhp
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Torque: 680Nm
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0-62mph: 4.7secs
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Top spd: 155mph (ltd)
68.
Audi S7
Sleek coupé looks mark the Audi A7 out in
the executive car park, while the flagship S7 is a four-seat supercar in
disguise. Under the bonnet is a 414bhp twin-turbo V8 joined to an S tronic auto
box and quattro four-wheel drive, which ensures plenty of grip. The
air-suspension can be tuned to offer comfort or sporty handling, too, although
the S7 isn't the last word in driving thrills.
Specs
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Price: $93,495
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Engine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo
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Power: 414bhp
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Torque: 549Nm
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0-62mph: 4.7secs
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Top spd: 155mph (ltd)
67. Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Executive motoring gets a huge injection of
Italian style with the Quattroporte. It's the latest in a line of four-door
Maseratis, and while it offers more space in the back for passengers, the big
limo has an edge for handling that its rivals can't come close to matching.
Power comes from either a 3.0-liter V6 or a 3.8-liter V8, both co-developed
with Ferrari, and the flagship GTS model has a top speed of 191mph. Fast
steering and lots of grip make the Quattroporte more entertaining than some
dedicated sports cars.
Specs
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Price: $162,225
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Engine: 3.8-liter V8
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Power: 523bhp
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Torque: 650Nm
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0-62mph: 4.7secs
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Top spd: 191mph
66.
Ren'sport Twingo 133
The smallest car in the Renaultsport range
is a real firecracker .Lightweight construction and a rev-happy 1.6-liter
naturally aspirated engine mean the hot Twingo is a lot quicker than you'd
expert, while stiff suspension and direct steering ensure it's a blast on a
twisty B-road.
Compact dimensions make it easy to place on the road, whether you're in the
countryside or in town. Yet thanks to relentlessly firm suspension, the Twingo
is a one-trick pony that will test even dedicated driving enthusiasts' patience
during every day motoring on typical UK road surfaces.
Specs
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Price: $20,655
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Engine: 1.6-liter 4cyl
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Power: 130bhp
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Torque: 160Nm
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0-62mph: 8.7secs
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Top spd: 125mph
65.
Ferrari California
Some think the California isn't a 'proper'
Ferrari, because the folding hard-top is a gimmick that adds weight and spoils
its performance .But they need to thinks again. A 483bhp 4.3.-liter V8 engine
delivers strong acceleration, while the Manettino Switch on the steering wheel
allows you to tailor the car's character to your preference-from relaxed cruiser
in Comfort mode to full-on sports car with little electronic assistance in Race
mode. If you want a more focused drive, the Handling Speciale package adds
stiffer suspension and a faster steering rack.
Specs
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Price: $220,440
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Engine: 4.3 V8
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Power: 483bhp
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Torque: 505Nm
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0-62mph: 3.8secs
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Top spd: 194mph
64.
Abarth 595 Competizione
While the Standard Fiat 500 is cute and
cuddly, the scorpion-badged Abarth gets a dose of aggression. A sporty body kit,
twin exhaust and optional sticker all scream about the 595's potential, while
the rock-hard ride is a constant reminder that this is no ordinary city car.
That stiff ride means great handling, and the 1.4-liter turbo engine under
bonnet gives strong acceleration.
Specs
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Price: $28,358
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Engine: 1.4liter 4cyl turbo
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Power: 160bhp
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Torque: 230Nm
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0-62mph: 7.4secs
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Top spd: 130mph
63.
Audi SQ5
The SQ5 sticks to the Audi performance
formula of subtle styling tweaks, Quattro four-wheel drive and big power under
the bonnet. But it's the first S model to get a diesel engine, in the form of a
309bhp 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo. The suspension has been stiffened and lowered
by 30mm over the standard car, so there's lot more grip, but that comes at the
expense of ride comfort.
Specs
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Price: $66,083
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Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6
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Power: 309bhp
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Torque: 650Nm
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0-62mph: 5.1secs
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Top spd: 155mph (ltd)
62.
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel
If it wasn't for the Cayenne, Porsche would
be struggling to make money. Sales of the big SUV have effectively bankrolled
the development of other models, but this car is more than just a
money-spinner-it's easily the best-handling SUV on sale. Like an oversized rally
car it has sharp, communicative steering and loads of four-wheel-drive grip,
and the S Diesel is the pick of the range.
Specs
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Price: $88,580
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Engine: 4.2liter V8
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Power: 377bhp
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Torque: 850Nm
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0-62mph: 5.7secs
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Top spd: 156mph
61.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
The Gallardo may be getting on a bit, but a
recent facelift means this Lamborghini still turns heads like any supercar
should. A thumping V10 in the back packs 552bhp, while the exhaust note changes
from a guttural bark at low revs to a screaming howl as you close in on the red
line. Four-wheel drive ensures there's lots of grip, although the rear-biased
power deliver means the Gallardo can get its tail out if provoked. On the
downside, a clunky semi-auto gearbox and dated chassis leave this model
trailing its rivals for driving thrills.
Specs
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Price: $218,208
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Engine: 5.2-liter V10
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Power: 570bhp
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Torque: 540Nm
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0-62mph: 3.4secs
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Top spd: 202mph
