1. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ – R10,950,000
Lamborghini never disappoints when it comes to their brutally beautiful supercars. Their latest to launch in South Africa is the Aventador SVJ. It comes with the new 770 CV naturally-aspirated V12 engine, producing 566KW of power with a maximum torque of 720Nm. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 350km/h.1
2. McLaren 720S Coupe/Spider – R6,450,000
Sleek and small. The mid-mounted 4.0L V8 twin-turbocharged engine produces 530KW of power and a maximum torque of 770Nm. It rockets from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds, and to a top speed of 341km/h with the roof closed. This makes it one amazing little supercar.2
3. Nissan GT-R Black Edition – R2,338,400
An oldie but a goodie. Since its launch in 2007, it is still one of the fastest production cars to date. This 3.8L, 6-cylinder twin-turbocharged AWD machine produces 408KW of power and 632Nm maximum torque. It launches from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds. It has a maximum speed of 315km/h.3
4. Porsche 911 Turbo – R2,889,000/R2,939,000
The brand-new Porsche 911 turbo has just launched and is still as iconic as its predecessors. The rear-mounted 6-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 397KW of power and 710Nm torque. It can reach 100km/h in 3.0 seconds from a standstill and it has a top speed of 320km/h.4
5. Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid Sport Turismo – R 3,207,000
Hybrid vehicles are definitely a step in the right direction considering the environmental challenges we are facing in the world. The Panamera is a 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 500KW power and 850Nm torque. It’s fast too! It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 310km/h. It has an electric motor with a range between 36-38km’s and a top speed of 140km/h.5
6. BMW M5 – R1,762,807
The family size sedan. Practical and super-fast. The 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 441KW of power and 750Nm torque. It does the 0-100km/h dash in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h.6
7. Mercedes AMG GT R Coupe – R3,051,846
This rear-wheel-drive beauty definitely turns heads. Its 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 430KW of power and 700Nm of torque. It can drive from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 318km/h.7
8. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe – R 3,200,000
Launched this year in South Africa. The Vantage is lighter and more agile then it’s predecessor. It has a 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged engine and produces 375KW power and a 685Nm torque. It goes from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds. It has a maximum speed of 314km/h.8
9. Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe – R3,395,000
The new Continental is still as sophisticated as ever and under all that sophistication is a brutal 6-cylinder W12 turbocharged engine. It produces a maximum power of 467KW and a maximum torque of 900Nm. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 333km/h.9
10. Audi RS5 Sportback Quattro – R1,312,000
The RS5, with it assertive looks, produces an aggressive amount of power, 331KW, and 600Nm torque, out of its 2.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine. It does the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds and tops out at 250km/h. 10
Whatever your choice is when it comes to purchasing a fast car, remember to still abide by the rules of the road and drive safely. Do you have affordable car insurance? Explore more about car insurance with Prime South Africa.
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