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- Fastest production sedans
Car enthusiasts all over the world are closely following the development of supercars, which every year are becoming even faster, more powerful and more technologically advanced. But for all their power and top speed, supercars remain completely impractical weekend cars, in which it will not be possible to go on a trip with the whole family or thoroughly shop at the store, and then deliver all purchases home without problems.
That is why many manufacturers have in their "arsenal" ordinary sedans, the speed capabilities of which are only slightly inferior to modern supercars. Introducing a selection of the fastest production sedans.
Fastest production sedans
Jaguar XFR-S
In 2014, a charged version of the British Jaguar XFR-S sedan, which first debuted on the market back in 2012, reached the Russian market.
The car differs from the standard XFR by the presence of an aggressive body kit, an enlarged front air intake, a large spoiler and a sports diffuser with a quartet of exhaust pipes.
The interior design of the car, with the exception of the presence of the "R-S" nameplates, exactly repeats that in the "civil" version of the sedan.
Under the hood of the car is a powerful 5-liter V8, capable of producing 550 "horses" and a peak 680 Nm of thrust. The engine is combined with a modern 8-speed automatic transmission, which allows you to change the first hundred in 4.6 seconds. and develop the maximum 300 km / h. Fuel consumption in combined mode reaches 11.6 liters.
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
In 2015, Alfa Romeo presented the world with its new flagship sedan Giulia, and with it - and its charged modification, which received the prefix QV (Quadrifoglio Verde) in the name.
The car has an attractive and outstanding appearance, which favorably distinguishes it from the background of competitors, as well as a high-quality and ergonomic sports interior.
The car is driven by an aluminum V6 with a volume of 3 liters and a capacity of 510 liters. with. (600 Nm of torque). With such an engine, the car “shoots” up to the first hundred in 3.9 seconds, develops peak 307 km / h and consumes about 8.2 l / 100 km in combined mode.
Audi s8
In 2013, the management from Ingolstadt presented to the world an updated version of the "charged" flagship sedan Audi S8, which received a more formidable and modern appearance, an even better and "stuffed" interior, as well as a more productive technical component.
So, in the engine compartment of the S8 lives a mighty 4-liter gasoline engine with a double turbine, developing 520 "horses" and 650 Nm of peak rotational thrust.
A pair of it is a modern 8-band "automatic" with a system of paddle shifters, which allows you to change the first hundred in 4.1 seconds, as well as develop the maximum 250 km / h (electronically limited).
Despite the impressive weight, size and power, the average fuel consumption is 9.7 l / 100 km.
Mercedes-AMG S63
In 2017, in Shanghai, Mercedes presented a "charged" version of the flagship Mercedes-AMG S63 sedan, which received a modified front bumper, enlarged air intakes and corrected head optics.
Inside the car, there is a new three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, as well as a differently designed central unit, represented by two large LCD displays.
Compared to its predecessor, the sedan is equipped with an upgraded 4-liter bi-turbo petrol engine that generates 612 hp. and limit 900 Nm of thrust.
With it, the car picks up speed of 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds. and is able to reach the limit of 300 km / h (with the pre-installed AMG Drivers package).
BMW M5 (F90)
In the summer of 2017, during an online presentation, BMW showed the "charged" M5 sedan, which, for the first time in its history, acquired an all-wheel drive version.
The BMW M5 (F90) has an attractive and aggressive appearance, a first-class interior, traditionally benchmark ergonomics and a high-performance technical component.
The sedan is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 producing 600 hp. and peak 750 Nm of torque.
His "partner" is an advanced 8-speed "automatic", with which acceleration to 100 requires some 3.4 seconds, and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. True, by installing a special layout, the maximum speed can be raised to 305 km / h.
Cadillac CTS-V
In early 2015, Cadillac unveiled the world's most powerful sedan, the CTS-V, to the world. The "charged" version differs from the usual CTS by the presence of a slightly corrected appearance (more aerodynamic front bumper, a spoiler on the trunk lid and 4 barrel of the exhaust system), as well as a high-performance engine.
The engine is a 6.2-liter petrol V8, producing 649 hp. and limit 855 Nm of peak thrust.
Its "colleague" is an 8-speed "automatic", which provides acceleration to hundreds in 3.7 seconds. and allowing to develop the maximum 320 km / h. The fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 13 l / 100 km.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The updated Dodge Charger sedan was shown in the spring of 2015, and after 6 months the company provided detailed information about its charged modification SRT Hellcat.
In comparison with the usual Charger, the car received a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 from the HEMI line, reproducing the maximum 717 "horses" and 881 Nm of thrust. With this "weapon", the car accelerates from zero to a hundred in 3.9 seconds. and can reach a maximum mark of 328 km / h.
The manufacturer also states that it takes the sedan only 11 seconds to travel a quarter mile (402 meters)., and in 13 sec. it will reach 160 km / h and make a full stop.
Audi RS3
The 2016 Paris Motor Show was the place of the debut of the "heated" 4-door sedan Audi RS3, which is only slightly different from the previously presented "charged" hatchback with a similar nameplate.
Audi traditionally has a spectacular, but at the same time laconic appearance, first-class interior and high-performance technical stuffing.
Engineers from Ingolstadt installed a 400-horsepower 2.5-liter turbo petrol engine under the hood of the sedan, paired with a 7-speed Stronic "robot". Such a duet allows you to change the first hundred in 4.1 seconds, as well as develop the maximum 280 km / h (with a pre-installed driver package).
BMW M760Li
At the beginning of 2016, the BMW lineup was supplemented by the flagship modification of the 7-series model - the BMW M760Li, equipped with the proprietary xDrive all-wheel drive transmission.
The car has a solid and moderately aggressive appearance, first-class in terms of both comfort and interior equipment, as well as a high-performance engine.
So, the "heart" of the car is a 6.6-liter 585-horsepower gasoline power unit, which provides acceleration from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds. and a maximum speed of 250 km / h (limitation of the electronic "collar"). Despite such impressive power, the combined fuel consumption is at an acceptable 13 l / 100 km.
Aston Martin Rapide S
In 2009, the world community witnessed the debut of the Aston Martin Rapide sports sedan, and 3 years later the car got an even more powerful modification, which received the "S" prefix in the name. Three years later, the Rapide S model underwent a planned update.
Aston Martin sports a stylish and recognizable exterior, excellent aerodynamics, and a well-designed premium interior.
A 6-liter V12 is installed under the hood of the car, developing an output of 560 liters. and 630 Nm of thrust. With him, a heavyweight sedan exchanges a hundred in 4.4 seconds. and develops a maximum 309 km / h.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that in our selection there are only 10 of the fastest sedans, their number is noticeably higher, and each of them has its own unique features. If you know sedans worth mentioning, feel free to share their names in the comments.
