Performance car

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration with engaging handling. However, they also retain the impressive everyday usability of the conventional saloons and estates on which they're based.

There are precious few cheap options in this part of the market, but you’ll find options which are many and varied, and powered by petrol and electricity – or in some cases, a blend of both.

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McLaren Artura front cornering

McLaren Artura

from £185,960
Plug-in hybrid performance car is impressive – but not as exciting as some rivals
Aston Martin DB12 front right driving

Aston Martin DB12

from £196,745
The DB12 is a luxurious and very fast long-distance cruiser with a beautiful interior and great handling
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Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2022 front left tracking

Bentley Continental GT Convertible

from £222,770
Drop-tops don’t come much more luxurious, but choose the V8 engine over the W12
BMW M8 front right driving

BMW M8

from £145,540
The BMW M8 is a luxurious and very rapid coupé grand tourer that's also available as a convertible
Audi S4 2022 front cornering

Audi S4

from £32,725
As an understated fast car, the latest S4 is more appealing than ever – but it could do with a faster-acting gearbox
BMW M240i 2022 front cornering

BMW M240i

from £36,388
The BMW M240i is a superbly rounded performance coupé, if one that offers a little less driver involvement than its very best rivals.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster front left driving

New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

from £132,495
The Vantage Roadster is a dramatic and capable convertible blending huge performance with agile handling
Ferrari Roma 2021 front right tracking

Ferrari Roma

from £212,943
A classically beautiful grand tourer with such astonishing performance you probably won't notice the troublesome infotainment
Chevrolet Corvette driving

Chevrolet Corvette

from £103,124
The Corvette is a thrilling, V8-engined sports car that rivals the Porsche 911
Blue Maserati MC20 front cornering

Maserati MC20

from £229,845
Maserati's first supercar for years combines old-school heft with a beautiful ride
BMW Alpina B3 Touring front right driving

BMW Alpina B3 Touring

from £39,238
The Alpina B3 Touring is a fast and comfy estate alternative to the BMW M3
Lexus LC Convertible front cornering

Lexus LC Convertible

from £119,880
Sounds amazing, drives well and is beautifully made inside
BMW M5 front right driving

BMW M5

from £93,999
Despite having the power to slay supercars, the BMW M5 is comfortable and no harder to drive than a regular 5 Series. However, it’s not quite as exciting as the Mercedes-AMG E63
Audi R8 Spyder 2022 front right tracking

Audi R8 Spyder

from £132,120
The Audi R8 Spyder is as fabulous to drive as the R8 Coupé and sounds even more thrilling when you drop the roof.
Lotus Emira front cornering

Lotus Emira

from £84,075
Sports car has fine handling, a luxurious interior and a plush ride, but the current V6 engine doesn't do it justice
Mercedes-AMG C63 front cornering

Mercedes AMG C63

from £43,410
A BMW M3 or M4 may be technically quicker and sharper to drive, but the Mercedes-AMG C63 offers more fun on the road
McLaren GT 2020 RHD front left tracking

McLaren GT

from £203,821
It's a great driver's car, but rival machines make more effective Grand Tourers
Blue Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 front right driving

Mercedes-AMG CLA 35

Performance car is seriously quick point-to-point, yet not especially exciting to drive
Cupra Leon front right driving

Cupra Leon

from £25,000
The Cupra Leon is a comfy, practical and quick hot hatch that's also available as an estate car
Lexus RC F front cornering

Lexus RC F

from £63,110
The Lexus RC has individuality on its side, and the V8 F version will win some buyers for its raucous engine alone.
Audi S6 2022 front right tracking

Audi S6

from £64,685
The S6 is quiet, spacious and effortlessly quick, but not huge fun to drive
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé front right driving

Mercedes AMG GT 4-door

from £96,276
Performance car comes with considerable pace and poise, but lacks the refinement of rivals
Audi S5 front right driving

Audi S5

from £56,900
Fast and frugal, but rivals are more fun
Kia EV6 GT front right driving

New Kia EV6 GT

from £41,445
The latest EV6 GT has a bigger battery, a lower price, more power and a gear-change simulator
Nissan GT-R 2021 front cornering

Nissan GT-R

from £91,610
The Nissan GT-R is an immensely fast and surprisingly practical supercar, but its rivals have more badge appeal.
Ford Mustang GT front right driving

Ford Mustang

from £57,999
The Ford Mustang is a laugh to drive and looks great, but there are much more polished and precise-feeling rivals
Audi RS7 Performance front right driving

Audi RS7

from £107,530
The Audi RS7 Sportback offers ballistic performance while undercutting many of its rivals on price. But in terms of handling, it’s a bit dull.
Mercedes-AMG A35 front right driving

Mercedes AMG A35

from £30,430
Hot hatchback is fast and grippy, but there are more rewarding cars drive
Audi RS4 Avant 2022 front tracking

Audi RS4 Avant

from £69,605
The Audi RS4 Avant is the most rounded fast estate on the market, but pick your options carefully
Maserati Quattroporte front cornering

Maserati Quattroporte

from £85,020
Sporty limo can't quite match rivals in the performance or luxury stakes, making it hard to recommend – but the V8 engine is wonderful
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