1. Lexus IS F 2012
The Lexus IS F is the only sports sedan in the Lexus product line using a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, with a capacity of 416 horsepower and 503 Nm of torque. The car uses an 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive (RWD), accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with a maximum speed limited to 272 km/h. No floor options are available, but the stable mechanical configuration and engine durability are the highlights of this model in the high-performance segment, priced under 30,000 USD.
2. Cadillac CTS-V 2010
The 2010 CTS-V is equipped with a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine, 556 horsepower, 747 Nm of torque. The vehicle has a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive. The ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h to 4.3 seconds, with a maximum speed of 250 km/h. This is one of the first sedan models to use the MagneRide adaptive suspension system, providing good body control even at high speeds.
3. BMW M3 (E90) 2011
The M3 E90 is the last generation to use a 4.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, code S65, with a capacity of 414 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The vehicle has the option of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual clutch (DCT), rear-wheel drive (RWD). The ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h is at 4.7 seconds, the maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h. Low center center center, stiff suspension and precise handling help the M3 E90 maintain its position as a true sports sedan.
4. Dodge Charger SRT-8 2014
Dodge's large sedan is equipped with a 6.4L HEMI naturally aspirated V8 engine, 470 horsepower, 637 Nm of torque, 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, with a maximum speed of 286 km/h. Powerful engine configuration helps the Charger SRT-8 maintain the advantage in the high-performance vehicle segment using a traditional drive platform.
5. Volvo S60 Polestar 2015
The Polestar version of the S60 series is limited to only 40 units for the North American market. The vehicle uses a 3.0L turbocharged I6 engine, 345 horsepower, 500 Nm torque, 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (AWD). The ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h to 4.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 250 km/h. The suspension, braking and cooling systems have been upgraded in depth to optimize performance.