Performance car

A performance car is a car that exhibits above-average capabilities in one or more of the following areas: acceleration (torque and throttle response), top speed (horsepower), cornering and braking. It is debated how much performance is required to move classification from standard to high performance.

Classification

Further classification of performance cars is possible in the following categories:

• Hot Hatch — a High-performance version of mass-produced Hatchback model
• Sports Sedan — a High-performance version of a Sedan model
• Muscle car — a Large American Rear-wheel drive car with a V8 engine
• Sports car — a High Performance Car with Dynamic Power and Racing Capabilities
• Grand Tourer — a Luxury Performance car designed for High speed and long-distance driving
• Supercar — an Expensive High-end Sports car, with Aggressive Power, Speed and Handling
• Hypercars — the Most Expensive, Highest Power and Fastest Supercars.

Gallery

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  Aston Martin DBS V12 - grand tourer
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  Volkswagen Golf GTI - hot hatch
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  Pontiac GTO - muscle car
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  BMW M5 - sports sedan
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  Ferrari 488 Pista - supercar

See also

• Performance Car (magazine)