In these 10 cars you are particularly sporty on the road
Sports cars are the crowning glory of the automobile – it is not space or price that counts here, but the desire for performance and also a lot of luxury behind the only two to three doors.
Alpine A110
In German, this flounder is a he, but in France, cars are female – and "the Alpine" would sound strange: That's right, it has to be "the Alpine", one of the most coherent new editions of a classic. With the revival of the rally champion of the 1960s, Renault created the 1095-kilogram rear-wheel drive car and cornering artist in a class of its own. With compact dimensions (4.18 meters long, 1.8 meters wide) right to rob over pass roads.
The Alpine is bought by those who appreciate a genuine, purist go-kart feeling and, in view of the narrow interior and cargo space, do not want an everyday vehicle, but a pure fun vehicle. For this, you don't need the A110 GT model or the A110 S with 300 hp each for a constant grin when turning into corners. Instead, you can set off with the basic model A110 with 252 hp with a clear conscience – and save on fuel and purchase price. But it still effortlessly whizzes to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and on to 250 km/h.
- Price from CHF 69'000.-
- Drive: Petrol, 185 kW/252 hp
- Trunk: 190 l
- Consumption: 7.0 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 158 g/km
- Efficiency class D
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 57.0 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 14,012.-
Aston Martin DB12
The British carmaker is particularly known for the James Bond films, where the main actor always drives an Aston Martin from the DB series. The DB12 – available either as a coupé or as an open-top Volante – scores with elegance and its very own segment: It is a so-called super tourer, i.e. a super sports car with luxury. The 1685-kilogram Briton steers itself relaxed on the highways, but still precise enough to circle quickly around corners.
The rear wheels are driven by a 680 hp V8 engine and tempt the Brit to a 0-100 sprint within 3.6 seconds. It is done at 325 km/h. Incidentally, the V8 engine with biturbocharging comes from Mercedes-AMG and has been massively revised by the British: Larger turbochargers including elaborate cooling, sharper camshaft and modified compression provide the corresponding power.
- Price from CHF 230'00.-
- Drive: Petrol, 500 kW/680 hp
- Trunk: N/A
- Consumption: 12.2 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 337 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 90.6 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 37,782
BMW 8 Series 840d xDrive Coupé
Wer ein zweitüriges Sportcoupé mit Dieselmotor sucht, schaut bei den meisten Herstellern heute vergeblich. Bei BMW beispielsweise ist nur noch ein grosses Luxuscoupé mit einem passend bärenstarken Diesel zu haben: der 8er als 840d xDrive. Sein Sechszylinder samt Achtgang-Automat und Allradantrieb ergibt ein souveränes Erlebnis: Der Schub aus dem Drehzahlkeller ist gewaltig, dennoch ist der 8er so eher als Gleiter denn Kurvenkönig unterwegs.
Selbstredend ist Hightech inklusive: Laser-Fernlicht erhellt die Strasse nachts bis zu 600 Meter weit. Nur hinten möchte man nicht sitzen: Das 8er Coupé ist zwar ein offiziell ein Vierplätzer, aber dies ausser für Kids nur auf dem Papier. Egal, denn schliesslich sind Sportwagen schon immer ein Fall für zwei, und so finden in den Sitznischen im Fond dann eben der Blazer oder eine Tasche ein sehr nobles Plätzchen. Wer es extremer oder offener liebt, bekommt den 8er auch als M und zudem als Cabriolet.
- Preis ab CHF 141’100.-
- Antrieb: Diesel, 250 kW/340 PS
- Kofferraum: 420 l
- Verbrauch: 6,7 l/100 km
- CO2-Ausstoss: 176 g/km
- Effizienzklasse E
- Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 62,7 t CO2
- Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 24’229.-
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupé
In der achten Generation (C8) hat die Chevrolet Corvette, seit 1953 die US-Interpretation des Themas Sportwagen, einen der heftigsten Wandel hinter sich gebracht: Der Achtzylinder wanderte von vorne hinter die Passagiere. Die Mittelmotor-«Vette» – die den Beinamen Stingray trägt und wahlweise als Coupé oder offen zu haben ist – saust in 3,5 Sekunden bis Tempo 100 und weiter bis auf 296 km/h. Einmal mehr verblüfft, wie konkurrenzfähig ganz entgegen dem alten Ruf die Fahrdynamik ist und wie gut der Alltagskomfort.
And how low the price, compared to which sports cars from old Europe suddenly seem overpriced. The well-equipped 482-hp sports car, which has shrunk to a length of 4.63 metres and is well-equipped, costs well under 120,000 francs. So it's definitely a bargain for this league. The Corvette is the right choice if the sports car likes to push it a little wilder – as modern as the rear-wheel drive car is inside with its full digitalization.
- Price from CHF 119'800.-
- Drive: petrol, 354 kW/482 hp
- Trunk: 357 l
- Consumption: 12.1 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 277 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 98.5 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 24,058
Ferrari 12 Cilindri
The name of the successor to the Ferrari 812 Superfast says it all: Dodici Cilindri (pronounced: Doditschi Tschilindri) – 12 cylinder in Italian needs some practice for the correct pronunciation. The 4.73-metre-long two-seater comes with a total of 830 hp, which is delivered to the rear two wheels and sprints to 100 km/h within 2.9 seconds and to 200 km/h in an insane 8.2 seconds.
Ferrari does without any electric assistance in the Dodici Cilindri. Turbos were also not installed, so that the naturally aspirated V12 engine revs up to 9500 rpm. In terms of looks, the Italians rely on futurism and clear lines instead of the lush curvatures of earlier Ferraris. Side flaps at the rear replace a fixed rear spoiler and allow easier loading and more trunk space. If you're into convertibles, you can go for the open-top version of the Italian sports car – but it also costs a few francs more.
- Price from CHF 395'000.-
- Drive: Petrol, 611 kW/1000 hp
- Trunk: 270 l
- Consumption: n/a
- CO2 emissions: n/a
- Efficiency class: n/a
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): n/a
- Costs/year (at 15,000 km): n/a
Lamborghini Revuelto
Der italienische Autobauer gehört schon längst zu den renommiertesten Sportautoherstellern weltweit. Doch mit dem neuen Revuelto hat Lamborghini die Sportautoszene auf den Kopf gestellt: Der wird nämlich von einem V12-Motor mit Plug-in-Hybrid angetrieben. Der Zwölfzylinder alleine leistet 825 PS, kombiniert mit den drei Elektromotoren sinds 1015 PS, welche an alle vier Räder geschickt werden.
The Revuelto is not necessarily intended for purely electric driving, but it would still travel 13 kilometers. Thanks to the interaction of the petrol engine with an electric motor on each front wheel and a third electric motor on the rear axle, it goes from a standstill to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, to 200 km/h in 7.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 350 km/h. This makes it the fastest Lamborghini ever! However, electrification also comes at a price, as the Lambo starts at just over half a million francs.
- Price from CHF 540'000.-
- Drive: Plug-in hybrid, 746 kW/1015 hp
- Trunk: N/A
- Consumption: 11.9 l/100 km + 10.1 kWh/100 km (petrol equivalent approx. 13.0 l/100 km),
- CO2 emissions: 347 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 104.3 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 73,069
McLaren 720S Spider
The British sports car manufacturer McLaren has long since risen from a racing team to a competitor of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Co. Also because the engineers manage the balancing act of problem-free handling and at the same time incredible longitudinal and lateral dynamics particularly well. If you treat yourself to such a flounder, it can also be the open spider on the 750S, for example: If the electric hardtop is open, there is no contemplative luxury fresh-air gondola here.
Rather, the storm triggered by the eight-cylinder engine is also converted into wind forces as if by the way. It goes to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and up to 332 km/h. The digital instruments are available in two versions, either only as a narrow number slot or, briefly folded up electrically at the touch of a button, as a full display. This is the right place for those looking for a high-tech super sports car that looks spectacular and has racetrack talent, but can also go shopping.
- Price from CHF 332'350.-
- Drive: Petrol, 552 kW/750 hp
- Trunk: 58 l
- Consumption: 12.2 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 276 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 99.3 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 49,423
Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4Matic+
After the last SL was unable to fill its legendary reputation with life either visually or in terms of character, the end of the icon had to be feared. But Mercedes without the SL would be unthinkable since the 1954 ancestor. Because the Mercedes-AMG GT has shown how groovy appearance and brute dynamics can be successful, AMG was allowed to develop the new SL this time.
The result is a real sports car that remains a real SL at the same time with a lot of driving comfort. Two cars in one, so to speak. Or three: the all-wheel-drive SL has lost its folding hardtop in favor of a soft fabric top, but remains a roadster. There is the SL 43, SL 55, SL 63 and the SL 63 S E-Performance – although for many customers it may be the 63. A successful revival. But not a cheap one: In the past, the SL cost from around 160,000 francs. The basic variant now starts at 156,800 francs, as a 63 220,900 francs.
- Preis ab CHF 220’900.-
- Antrieb: Benzin, 430 kW/585 PS
- Kofferraum: 213 l
- Verbrauch: 13,4 l/100 km
- CO2-Ausstoss: 306 g/km
- Effizienzklasse G
- Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 109,0 t CO2
- Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): CHF ca. 38’689.-
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S PDK
No list of sports cars would be complete without it, the measure of dynamic things and a role model for so many competitors. The Porsche 911, known as the "911" for short, has been a first-class driving machine since 1963. What makes it unique is the balancing act between sport and everyday life: no other sports car is so easy to move, makes cornering so easy and can even get over speed bumps and pavements without ruining the spoilers.
In return, the 911 has of course increased in weight and size over time, but the current 992 series is no longer puristic. To enjoy the "911", you can choose from countless variants. The basic version Carrera with the nerve-saving dual-clutch automatic (PDK) and rear-wheel drive. Sports for every day. If you like it sportier, you should go for the Carerra GTS, which embodies the first 911 with hybrid drive.
- Price from CHF 144'900.-
- Drive: Petrol, 290 kW/394 hp
- Trunk: 135 + 373 l
- Consumption: 10.1 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 230 g/km
- Efficiency class G
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 82.2 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 25,314
Toyota GR Yaris Sport
Finally, Toyota, otherwise a haven of pure reason for many years, dares to do something unreasonable again: The GR Yaris – GR stands for Toyota's Gazoo Racing sports department – is a small racing car of the first order. If you want a city runabout that can tear everything to the ground with 280 hp when needed, you can feel at home here. According to old custom, the all-wheel-drive vehicle is shifted via a manual six-speed gearbox or an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The three-door GR Yaris has nothing to do with the normal five-door Yaris, visually, but above all technically: only the headlights, rear-view mirrors and the roof antenna are identical, and the GR is wider, longer and also flatter. Thanks to lightweight construction, no 1.3 tons have to be moved here, and so it goes to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and on to 230 km/h, always accompanied by the whirring and chirping of the turbo. The real attraction, however, is not the longitudinal dynamics, but the lateral dynamics: If you want to dare to drift, you should get your money's worth here. It's nice that something like this still exists.
- Price from CHF 47'300.-
- Drive: petrol, 206 kW/280 hp
- Trunk: 141 l
- Consumption: 8.7 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 197 g/km
- Efficiency class F
- Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 70.8 t CO2
- Cost/year (for 15,000 km): CHF approx. 11,459.
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