Sometimes you want a Lamborghini and sometimes you want Lamborghini performance without the stiicker price.
Not all sports cars are fast and not all fast cars are sporty. Here are 20 rides that can get you from point A to point B much more quickly than they let on.
1
Volkswagen Phaeton W12
You think my regular VW sedan is boring? Actually, this 2006 flagship features Volkswagen’s iconic W12 engine that makes 420 hp, reaching 220 mph unlimited.
2
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Although decently impractical as a family car, this rally four door sedan gives most supercars a run for their money, as proven by Top Gear.
3
Ford Taurus SHO
This looks like any other Ford sedan, but the SHO designation means it sports a 365 hp Twin-turbo EcoBoost. That means it’s way quicker than you might think. There’s a reason the fuzz love using this car.
4
Saab 9-7X Aero
What’s so special about this 2008 Saab? The performance version has almost 400 hp, that’s what. Some serious power for a regular SUV.
5
Tesla Model S Plaid
Everyone knows Teslas are quick, but the Model S Plaid version takes things to a new level. Visually, the Plaid is almost identical to a base Model S. But this one sports over 1,000 hp and goes from 0-60 in a shocking 2.1 seconds.
6
Ford Mustang GTD
I’m not going to sit here and tell you that this Mustang doesn’t look fast. But this monster of a car owns the fourth fastest production Nordschleife lap time, making it one of the fastest things you can buy. That’s faster than every Ferrari, and the vast majority of hypercars.
7
1989 Ford Transit Van (Jaguar)
Heavily modded for the Goodwood festival of speed, this Ford van actually helped Jaguar develop its XJ220 supercar engine.
8
Ford RS Cosworth
Designed to qualify for the World Rally Championship, this Ford wasn’t an ordinary Cosworth. Sporting 225 hp in a light body, the easily-tunable engine made up to 1,000 hp in the right hands.
9
BMW M5
The M5 does look fast, but this isn’t your normal luxury sedan. With 577 hp in the current version, it will outpace many supercars.
10
Toyota Camry TRD
Yes, the Camry is the most cookie cutter car you can possibly own, but the TRD trim is also faster than the vast majority of competitors. With 301 hp and a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds, you’ll easily outrun your neighbor’s Accord.
11
Ford Transit Van
Top Gear used this modified Ford van to whoop a Ute in a drag race.
12
Chevrolet SS
Blink twice and you might think a Malibu is behind you, but no. In an attempt to carry on the SS lineage, Chevy gave this beast 415 hp.
13
Honda Odyssey
Ok, the flagship Honda minivan is no sports car, but with 280 horsepower it will go 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. Those are sports car numbers.
14
Audi B5 S4
Like with many older German saloons, there’s more under the hood than meets the eye. In this case, an electronically limited 155 mph top speed. (Wouldn’t want anyone abusing the Autobahn.)
15
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Alright, any enthusiast will recognize one of these in a heartbeat. But to the average person? That’s over 700 hp in a four door sedan.
16
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Nobody thinks Cadillacs are slow, but this is no ordinary Cadillac. Built to be an M5 killer, the CT5-V Blackwing owns 668 horsepower and goes 0-60 in 3.4 seconds.
17
Ford Supervan 4.2
Created by Red Bull and Ford Performance Racing, this lightweight, electric “van” is 100% racecar. Designed to tackle hillclimbs, it makes over 2,000 hp, (yes, 2,000), and set multiple class records.
18
Tailgating Van
If you’re in the left lane, there will always be a van behind you that doesn’t think you’re going fast enough.
19
Nissan Altima (Highway)
It doesn’t matter how fast you’re going, or what you’re driving, there will always be a Nissan Altima going faster. Probably saving weight via a missing bumper and busted tail light.
20
A Rental Car
Do you know what’s the fastest car on Earth? Any car that’s not yours. You’re saying I’m not responsible for this thing after the weekend? Time to rev the snot out of it and drive it like I stole it.
