The 15 best non-German sports sedans
Posted on 06-06-2016 at 21:45 by willeme – 83 Comments”
Sometimes German just so standard…
The sport sedan is now a rather German Thing. Is quite logical, because Audi, BMW and Mercedes know this part of the market as no other to operate. But imagine, a world without Teutons. Would that actually be so bad? Or is it that the Germans are required to be a decent sport sedan to build. The editors of AB was of the opinion that that is quite bad. So was I, the undersigned, sent to the finest sedans that are even not in Germany conceived or built. Below is the result!
Subaru WRX STI
In place of a Audi S3
Everywhere in the world is the WRX STI (driving test) is much cheaper than the Audi S3 (driving test), except in the Netherlands. In fact, if you have all the options on an S3 select you are still 5 mille, which is cheaper than the cheapest STI. Not really a good deal. But character can be the WRX STI not deny. There is one thing definitely not possible on a S3: a high rear wing. Is just the standard on an STI.
Volvo S60 Polestar
Instead of an Audi S4
Meh! No zespitter! Yep. How annoying is that? The six-cylinder engine of Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar (driving test) was fine, but in terms of the performance fell that actually, if we have in mind take what the potential was. Of all the 2 litre viercilinders is that Volvo is one of the best. A compressor and turbo provide more than acceptable values. The performances are logically more than impressive, and thanks to that little motor is a Polestar for the door is more accessible than ever! Why go for an S4? Only the sound? You have nothing to if you are a stoplichtsprint only narrowly manages to win. The S60 is already almost elderly, the powertrain is hardly.
Infiniti Q50 Red Sports 400S
Instead of a Mercedes AMG C43
Unfortunately, unfortunately, the Eau Rouge Concept remained a concept. That was actually a Q50 with the engine and transmission from a Nissan GT-R. It was just a step (or few steps) to extremely (that Nismo a couple of Juke-R’s has built a out of consideration). When cloth for the bleeding has Infiniti the Red Sport version of the Q50. The engine is a twin turbo VR30’ V6 with 400pk, and 474 Nm, so still above average powerful. Also the appearance may be sure, if it is still too good for you,Infiniti also there is a solution.
Chevrolet SS
Instead of a BMW 528i
In terms of power, slightly less impressive than the Cadillacs, but there is old-school charm. The Chevrolet SS is a sports sedan of the old stamp. But that does not mean that it is not effective device. Something more than 400pk, rear wheel drive, great suspension (from 2016) and a manual gearbox: if you’re like us, fond of the E39 M5, this comes the closest in the area. Yup, the Americans make the best M5 today… Unfortunately the price is a thingy in EN for bpm tax, but in the U.S. costs a complete achtcilinder Chevrolet SS a few thousand dollars less than a very BMW 528i, while the performance is far above that of a 535i.
Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint
Instead of a BMW M550d
Of course we treat here the slightly more specific versions. The production of the Ford Falcon runs this year at an end, unfortunately. There are always two variations of the Falcon. The V8 with lots of power and the 6-in-line Turbo with more torque. If uitzwaaimodellen has Ford the XR6 and XR8 in so-called ‘Sprint’ version. The V8 will win a few horses (from 440 to 463) and the zespitter a whole bunch of (now 443pk and 650nm of torque). So if you want a zespitter with very much torque, then this is a very good alternative to a BMW M550d (driving test). The Beier has slightly more torque, the Ozzie has more power, manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
Cadillac ATS-V
Instead of a BMW M3
Ironic. We eagerly look forward to the fastest Alfa Romeo, builds Cadillac had it for a year or two. The Cadillac ATS-V is an absolute gem. The frame is masterly. The actuator is on the rear wheels, via an eight speed automatic transmission or manual zesbak. Ability to over, more than a M3 or M4 (driving test). 464 hp and 603nm defy the rear. Exactly how we like to see it. Also the appearance may be sure, a pity that these are not supplied word in EN, because the regular ATS (driving test) version was promising.
Lexus GS-F
Instead of an Audi S6
Wouter couldn’t really to a nice conclusion after the driving test with the Lexus GS-F. of Course, we give the government the debt. First, there’s just very easy. Secondly, it is that same government to blame that this car, like the WRX STI, almost unmarketable in the Netherlands. In terms of performance, you can the GS-F to compare with the Audi S6 and BMW 550i, but the price is above that of the RS6 and M5, making the GS-F won’t stand a chance it seems. Still has the GS-F a few advantages. First, the engine: strong, atmospheric, full of character and with a little luck still reliable also. This is the rest of the car perfectly for each other.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
In place of a Mercedes-AMG C63 S
The car where we were waiting for. It seems that it is as good as we had expected. And the expectations were sky high. A 2.9 liter V6 with the help of Ferrari, dubbelturbo, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Exactly what we like to see. 0-100 in less than 4 seconds (with the automatic transmission, by the way) and a top speed of well over 300 km/h. Wouter and Casper are still arguing about who is now the driving test should do.
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
In place of a Audi S8
In a comparison with an Audi S8 erases the previous GT version of the QP hands on each other to get under the ‘reacreeps’ of Autoblog.nl, for which a tribute. The car is for that all important is considered a sporty limo. Killer looks, brilliant suspension and a fabeltastische engine. The current Quattroporte GTS (driving test) is slightly less extrovert, but in terms of performance there is a large spoonful on top. 530hp is a lot of power and 710nm lot of torque. The performances are correspondingly, but hardly known, so it seems. We blab them here for you: 0-100 in 4.7 seconds and to a top of 307 km/h. Indeed, 307 km/h. Just the factory, without that you have a ‘Drivers Package’ which one to order.
Jaguar XJ-R
In place of a Mercedes-AMG S63
Of the XE and the XF, there are currently no tasty versions, unfortunately. These seem to get it. However, we must do it with the zescilinders. But like a Maserati is the largest sedan, however, available with a thick engine. The AJ-111 5-liter V8 is standard all good for 510 hp, such as in the XJ Super Sport. This block is no longer provided, but the stronger version is still continue to be offered in the XJ-R, as well as the F-Type R and XF-RS. In comparison with a Mercedes-AMG S63 is this anyway, a lot more original. In addition, the Jaguar is a certain ‘cool’ about it, while the Benz just the opposite. A special carriage, brilliant interior and 550pk on the rear axle. What’s not to like?
Vauxhall VXR8 Club Sport
In place of a Mercedes-AMG E63
The VXR8 Club Sport is the successor of the utterly unknown Vauxhall Monaro VXR500. An Australian Commodore on steroids, with Vauxhall logo. A Super Omega so, the spiritual successor to the Lotus Carlton. Last you could choose between a Corvette and Lotus Omega, at the British Opel don’t do that. The LSA engine is related to the Corvette ZR-1 and Camaro ZL-1 motor. So 585pk and 739nm come you nothing at all short compared to the E63 AMG (driving test). The German is some more sophisticated, but if you want to do that?
Cadillac CTS-V
Instead of a BMW M5 Jahre Edition
A step higher than the ATS-V is the CTS-V. don’t Forget the M5, RS6, or even to introduce the AMG E63. This is the real work. We start with, how could it be otherwise, the engine. A 6.2 liter V8, with a mechanical compressor, and sixteen all the valves and one intermediate camshaft. This sounds low-tech and it is also, in terms of architecture at least. The materials are not carbon, titanium, aluminum, you name it. The weight is low and the dimensions small. This is not at the expense of the values that the LS9 looks like vomit, by the way. The power is hard to contain: 649pk. The torque of the LS9 V8 is gargantuesk with 854nm. 0-100 in 3.6 seconds and to a top of more than 320 km/h. Who said again that Americans no rijdersauto could build? If you want, you’ll even get a manual gearbox! The M5 30 Jahre Edition is no longer available, but the biggest fist against this violence. Comes too short. Otherwise you can visit our friends at Hennessey, who complete the ability to the top. A round 1000pk.
Tesla Model S P90D
Instead of an Audi RS7
We have a sportsedan checkout the performance of, or the engine? Anyway the first. We can have Tesla say what we want, but they have a lot of good in the market with the Model S (driving test). The strongest performance is well known for various sprintkanonnen with ease to drive. 0-100 in 3 seconds is just Nissan GT-R territory. Particularly handsome. A couple of years ago, this manufacturer is engaged to batteries in an Elise to scoop up, now they make the the established order quite difficult. The only thing they had to do is the P90D slightly different look compared to the regular Model S. A P100D seems to get it.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Instead of a Brabus E63 B63S-730
A time ago allowed the readers to choose between a Muscle car with a 7-litre atmospheric V8, semi-slicks and ceramic brake pads or a Muscle car with a very, very, very, very, large supercharger. You went massively for the last. The Charger SRT Hellcat has the same properties, but in sedan form. Nice and tough, overpowered and still affordable! Unless you are in EN lives, there comes a deadly CO2 tax over it. 717pk with a warranty. Where can you find that? At Brabus. View to win them both. In the states costs a Charger Hellcat $40,000 to less than an E63, there comes the Brabus kit over it…
BONUS!!! TMG LS650:
Sometimes there are those cars that are in production ought to go. On the one hand, affordable sports cars, and on the other side overdeveloped power-sedans. This TMG falls into the latter category. TMG means Toyota Motorsport Group and were formerly known as TTE (Toyota Team Europe). Some achievements: Corrolla WRC, GT-ONE Le Mans, Toyota F1 and a couple of tuned Toyota’s. With the LS650, the company wanted to show that if there is demand, they topsedan able to build better forwards than any German. That they that on the basis of the very comfortable LS460 have claimed is a small miracle. The 5.0 liter V8 comes from a IS-F but with two turbochargers, so the power 650pk amounts. Enough to make the 345 wide rear tires to smoke.
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Aston Martin Rapide S
Instead of: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
With thanks to @Potver7. There can a tree be set up or the Rapide (driving test) have a true sedan. It is actually more of a coupe with, coincidentally, two doors extra hours extra than a real sedan. But hey, where The Germans forced four-door coupe’s trying to make is this really one of them. Also much tastier than a Panamera. That the Panamera is in everything better doesn’t matter. See there alone! That nose is since the ‘S’ to get used to, but it also means that you 80 horses under the hood.
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