When you want a high-performance car that is not necessarily a sports car, the best thing to go for is a sports sedan. These cars can readily impress you with their raw power. Not to mention, these are performance vehicles that make great family cars too since they accommodate up to five people.
Meanwhile, if you’re wondering about speed, sports sedans don’t disappoint either. In fact, there are even sports sedans that can make your average sports car look slow. Not quite convinced? Check out the fastest quarter-mile times set by sports sedans and prepare to be seriously impressed.
10 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport (AWD)
The Giulia is quite easy to fall for, especially when it comes to the Ti Sport trim. Here, you get a 2.0-liter engine under the hood that delivers 280 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 306 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm.
During testing, Motor Trend reports that the AWD version of the Giulia Ti Sport went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. It also covered a quarter-mile distance in 13.8 seconds at 99.3 mph. If you want something more powerful, you can also opt for the Quadrifoglio trim. Recently, Alfa Romeo also revealed some race-inspired GTA options.
9 2020 Cadillac CT5-V
With a relatively low starting price of $47,695, the 2020 CT5-V is a sports sedan that readily fits the budget. Under the hood, the car uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that is rated to produce 360 horses and 405 pound-feet of torque. When tested on a track, Car and Driver found that the car can do a quarter of a mile in 13.3 seconds at 107 mph.
Meanwhile, things are getting more exciting for the CT5-V with the upcoming release of the much-anticipated high-performance trim. Check out everything we know about the 2021 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing so far.
8 2017 Chevrolet SS
We can name a bunch of reasons why we can’t get enough of the Chevy SS. One of them is that it’s practically the four-door version of a Camaro. Under the hood, you’re looking at a 6.2-liter V8 engine that is rated to crank out 415 horses at 5,900 rpm and 415 pound-feet of torque at 4,600 rpm.
Chevy has said that the 2017 SS can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Meanwhile, tests conducted by Motor Trend reveal that the car can reach a quarter-mile distance in 13.2 seconds at 108.9 mph.
7 2020 Cadillac CT6-V
If the CT5-V isn’t enough to make you happy, we suggest upgrading to a CT6-V. The 2020 CT6-V comes with a 4.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that cranks out an impressive 550 horses and 640 pound-feet of torque. Cadillac says the car can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.
Meanwhile, tests performed by Car and Driver show that this sports sedan can do a quarter-mile distance in 12.2 seconds. That said, the publication noted that the car also “never feels aggressively quick.” Nonetheless, it still delivers a solid performance.
6 2020 Audi RS7 Sportback
Right away, you can tell that the RS 7 Sportback is a fancy and expensive car. In fact, its 2021 model year comes with a starting price of $114,000. Under the hood, there’s a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that delivers 591 horses and 590 pound-feet of torque.
According to CarBuzz, the car can reach a quarter of a mile in 11.6 seconds. The time can possibly be improved by professional drivers. Meanwhile, if you want to see this car in action, check out the time that a tuned RS7 went up against a Lambo Aventador.
5 2020 Audi S8
If size matters as much as performance to you, there’s no better choice than the S8 sports sedan. For the 2020 S8, you get a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine that delivers an impressive 563 horses and 590 pound-feet of torque. Audi says that the 2020 S8 can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.
Meanwhile, tests conducted by Carwow revealed that it can also run a quarter-mile distance in 11.5 seconds. For a sleeper, the S8 is certainly impressive. That said, it’s also one the most expensive sports sedans you’ll encounter with a starting price of $129,500.
4 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
As we’ve said before, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is one of the fastest production Porsches ever. Under the hood, this sports sedan utilizes a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 front engine that cranks out 550 horses at 5,750 to 6,000 rpm and 567 pound-feet of torque at 1,960 to 4,500 rpm.
Meanwhile, its electric motor delivers 134 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. When combined, that gets you 677 horses and 626 pound-feet of torque. According to tests performed by Car HP, this sports sedan can cover a quarter-mile in 11.1 seconds.
3 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody
Yes, it’s possible to get a ridiculously fast sports sedan without breaking the bank. Case in point is the 2020 Charger, specifically its SRT Hellcat Widebody trim. For a starting price of $69,995, you get a 6.2-liter V8 engine that cranks out a crazy 707 horses at 6,000 rpm and 650 pound-feet of torque.
This sedan goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Meanwhile, a test conducted by Road & Track also reveals that it can cover a quarter-mile distance in 10.96 seconds. The car’s top speed is 196 mph.
2 2020 BMW M5
If you’re into luxury cars, the M5 is one sports sedan to go for if you also value performance. Under the hood of the 2021 M5 is a 4.4-liter twin power turbo V8 engine that produces up to 600 brake horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 553 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 to 5,690 rpm.
BMW estimates that the car can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Meanwhile, tests performed by Car and Driver reveal that the 2021 M5 can reach a quarter-mile distance in 10.9 seconds at 129 mph.
1 2020 BMW M8
If you want a bolder and more impressive sports sedan than the M5, the M8 is the way to go. The 2020 M8 Competition coupe comes with a 4.4-liter twin power turbo V8 engine that cranks out an awesome 617 horses and 553 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 to 5,600 rpm.
With a top speed of 156 mph, BMW’s preliminary tests revealed that the car goes from 0 to 60 mph in three seconds. However, Car and Driver found that the car can reach it in 2.5 seconds. Meanwhile, it covered a quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds.