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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Bentley Continental GT Convertible

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

McLaren Artura

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

from £196,745
The DB12 is a luxurious and very fast long-distance cruiser with a beautiful interior and great handling

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 M8

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

Polestar 5

from £89,500
Billed as a high-performance grand tourer and flagship for the brand, the Polestar 5 sets expectations high

Audi RS5

from £89,400
An accomplished and rapid all-weather grand tourer, but the Audi RS5 is too aloof to be truly fun.

BMW M240i

from £34,982
The BMW M240i is a superbly rounded performance coupé, if one that offers a little less driver involvement than its very best rivals.

Ferrari Roma

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

Chevrolet Corvette

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

Lexus LC Convertible

from £119,880
Sounds amazing, drives well and is beautifully made inside

BMW Alpina B3 Touring

from £35,990
The Alpina B3 Touring is a fast and comfy estate alternative to the BMW M3

Maserati MC20

from £229,845
Maserati's first supercar for years combines old-school heft with a beautiful ride

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.

New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

from £132,495
The Vantage Roadster is a dramatic and capable convertible blending huge performance with agile handling

BMW M5

from £89,499
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

Lotus Emira

from £79,950
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

from £41,410
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

from £203,821
It's a great driver's car, but rival machines make more effective Grand Tourers

Mercedes-AMG CLA 35

Performance car is seriously quick point-to-point, yet not especially exciting to drive

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 S5

from £55,405
Fast and frugal, but rivals are more fun

Audi S6

from £64,685
The S6 is quiet, spacious and effortlessly quick, but not huge fun to drive

Mercedes AMG GT 4-door

from £101,706
Performance car comes with considerable pace and poise, but lacks the refinement of rivals

New Kia EV6 GT

from £38,599
The latest EV6 GT has a bigger battery, a lower price, more power and a gear-change simulator

Ford Mustang

from £56,990
The Ford Mustang is a laugh to drive and looks great, but there are much more polished and precise-feeling rivals

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.

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.

Mercedes AMG A35

from £28,880
Hot hatchback is fast and grippy, but there are more rewarding cars drive

Audi RS4 Avant

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