Building a sports car requires a high level of automobile production expertise and experience, and the Germans have mastered the art. Sports cars, which are highly influenced by race cars, have become a mainstay for daily commuting all over the world, as they're fabricated in numerous styles, such as roadster, coupe, grand tourer, or even as sports sedans.
Notably, the production of sports cars in Germany has highly evolved from the humble but proud beginnings of the country’s participation in the Gordon Bennett Cup, which was won by Mercedes, in 1903 – thereby qualifying Germany to host the subsequent event.
Now, these cars are much more luxurious, extremely much faster, and also safer. They have evolved from mere race-track machines to luxury automobiles that are essential to daily living. In all these, German sports car manufacturers aren’t relenting and picking from their best productions, we’ve listed a few you can buy today.
10 Porsche 911
Production of the 911 started in 1964, however, with all the technological research and developmental efforts put into building it, the 911 is still available today – even in one of the most modern and advanced models of any car. For the 2020-year model, the car has been redesigned and built to be more economical without compromising on power.
911 offers an awesome driving experience buoyed by its relentlessly powerful engine. Though in its 8th generation, 911 remains one of Germany’s greatest automobile pride.
9 Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe
Mercedes can almost do no wrong in automobile production. Hence, in the AMG GT R, the German automotive company has built a proper street-legal race car – and we love to drive it. The two-passenger capacity sports car is powered by a handcrafted 4.0L AMG Biturbo with 577 hp, at 6,250 rpm.
Controlling this power is a specially built AMG Speedshift DCT dual-clutch rear-mounted transaxle 7-speed transmission. This is a luxurious car and it features a panoramic sunroof making, making the AMG GT R Coupe the first model to have such.
8 Audi R8
Audi wanted the R8 to be as high end as possible, hence the task of building the car was delegated to the company’s subsidiary, Audi Sports GmbH, a company with a special interest in the production of high-performance parts. As always, the team delivered on the latest year model of the R8; the car has a newly designed and refreshingly crafted exterior.
It also has a standard all-wheel drive and it’s powered by a V10 with a melodious high-rev. Notably, the standard V10 produces 562 hp while the performance option does 602 hp.
7 BMW M4
Continuing on the “high-performance journey” that was started in 2014, the 2020 BMW M4, being the performance variant of the BMW 4 Series, didn’t see many upgrades from what was on offer in the previous model. However, the sports car remains as comfortable as ever, with a well-finished interior adorned in a plethora of standard features.
Also, the sports car didn’t compromise on performance as it has an impressive 425 hp propelling it; the power is produced by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six-cylinder engine, making the M4 a reliable daily driver.
6 Audi TT
Audi TT is offered as a 2+2 coupe, meaning it can seat two extra passengers along with the first two front seats. TT owners can as well now rest easy with the new anti-theft system which protects the car from intruders. Safety-wise, the car also has the Audi SideAssist which alerts the driver on impending hazards.
Also, despite its high-performance ability, Audi TT remains quite efficient in its fuel use and has an all-weather capability with its standard all-wheels. The car is powered by a 228 hp-producing engine.
5 BMW 8 Series
Back bigger and way better in 2018 after a long break that started in 1999, the BMW 8 Series is ideal for daily living. Built as a grand tourer, the car combines luxury features with high-performance abilities, making it is suitable for long-distance trips.
However, new on the latest 8 Series is the six-cylinder 840i that has just been introduced to the series; this engine is turbocharged, has 3.0 L capacity, and musters 335 hp with 368 lb-ft of torque. The interior is luxurious and it has enough room for cargo.
4 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class is such a cool and compact car. Being the last edition of the model, the car was built to bow out on a high. The SLC-Class is pretty affordable and comes with cool features that are commensurate with its price and petite size. Under the hood, the two-passenger capacity car has the 2.0 L inline-4 turbo engine, capable of 241 hp at 5,550 rpm.
This is mated to 9G-Tronic (9-speed automatic) transmission. Although the interior looks quite simple, it is modern and boasts of awesome features.
3 BMW Z4 (G29)
Introduced in 2018, the G29 is the fifth model of the Z4 lineage. The sports car is not too benevolent with passengers’ seats; built as a roadster, it can only seat two people. However, the car has a really large cargo space and offers its two passengers a roomy cabin.
Unlike the 2019 model, the latest model has the new M40i six-cylinder engine with an output of 382 hp. The BMW Z4 is sporty and practical, while its top up or down roof option makes it a more alluring daily driving choice.
2 Porsche 718 Boxster
A German roadster that deserves all the spotlights for its awesomeness is the Porsche 718 Boxster. As the base model of the 2020 offerings, the car is exceptionally good for its base price (however, adding optional features can swiftly raise the price exponentially).
It is powered by a 2.0 L four-cylinder which churns out 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque which is then standardly mated to a six-speed manual transmission or optionally to seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic. 718 Boxster has automatic climate control and a 7-inch touchscreen.
1 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
Mercedes-Benz understands the business of automobiles to the core and this attention-snatching C-Class coupe is one of the reasons we believe so. The car has the right mix of splendid automobile features and it’s available at a reasonable price, as well.
The Coupe comes standard as a rear-wheel-drive that is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, offering 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque which is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. You really can’t go wrong with the C-Class Coupe.