The emergence of new things is always accompanied by pain, and at the moment when new energy vehicles are popular, fans who once paid attention to driving pleasure will be more or less lost. Endurance, intelligent driving, entertainment video and audio, seems to have become the focus of manufacturers' research and development, and performance has rarely been mentioned. So what other car today can make people dream with their performance? Today we're taking stock of The World Performance Car Award 2022, selected by the independent nonprofit World Car Award (WCA).
BMW M3/M4
As the top beam column of BMW M GmbH, the latest generation of M3/M4 has changed a lot. The more exaggerated shape is certainly novel, but it has also caused a lot of controversy, especially the enlarged "nostrils", which have made a lot of Bimmer ugly, and the carbon fiber roof of the whole series is worthy of praise. Personally, I think that if this kidney grid were combined into one, the visual effect might be more acceptable. Unfortunately, for a brand and model with a history, this characteristic that needs to be inherited will not be easily changed.
The powertrain of the M3 and M4 sold in China is the same, with a maximum power of 375 kW and a peak torque of 650 N·m for the 3.0T in-line six-cylinder engine, matching an 8-speed M Steptronic gearbox and providing a rear-drive and timely four-wheel drive system. Of course, the fastest in the series is the M xDrive Thunder Edition, which accelerates the official 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. In fact, the M3 and M4 perform similarly in daily driving, the M3 chassis is relatively comfortable, and the M4 road sense is clearer and richer. But as the limit approaches, the two cars exhibit different stylistic orientations, with the M3 being more stable and the M4 more agile.
Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a strength that is made of lightweight designs, all at a compromise. The whole series is equipped with a carbon fiber cover as standard, and a competition package called Clubsport is provided in the car, which includes an all-steel half-cage anti-roll rack, if you can spend 5355 euros (about 41,000 yuan) to choose a carbon fiber barrel chair, then the roll cage can be installed for free. Fast and fun, not every racing car can take care of it, and the 992 GT3 is one of the few fast and fun characters.
As the spiritual core of the GT3, the 4.0L naturally aspirated horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine continues to serve, with a maximum power of 375kW, a peak torque of 470N·m, and at the limit, the engine speed can soar to 9000rpm. The drivetrain is mated to a 6-speed handbox and a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, laying the foundation for powerful acceleration. According to the official results, the latest Porsche 911GT3 accelerates from 3.4 seconds to 100 km/h and has a top speed of 320 km/h, and the performance of New North is close to the record of the 911 GT2 RS (991.2). It is worth mentioning that the new generation of 911 GT3 has also unprecedentedly replaced the front suspension with a double wishbone structure with a better geometrical structure, and the potential for optimization has been further increased. In the corners, the double wishbone structure ensures the stability of the wheel inclination, and the inclination change process becomes more linear.
Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ
When the 86 and BRZ cars withdrew from the Chinese market, the sentiment party wailed, and the price of second-hand cars began to rise, which shows that there are not a few people who love this pair of difficult brothers. The two-door design, ultra-low center of gravity, horizontally opposed engine, front-mounted rear drive, all attributes are in line with the tastes of young people, and for modification enthusiasts, it is definitely a dream model. You know, there are only a few emotional cars in the domestic market, as long as it is a little famous sports car, the price is mostly more than four or five hundred thousand, and the purse can only rely on the keyboard and brain supplement to enjoy. Therefore, 86 and BRZ are called "civilian supercars", and the real price can make many ordinary people harvest their dreams.
The new model is still equipped with a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated horizontally opposed engine, and according to the currently released BRZ data, the engine has a maximum power of 172 kW, a peak torque of 250 N·m, and a 6-speed manual transmission. Is it exciting to see this? Unfortunately, these two cars are destined to be a minority in China, because their emissions only reach the national 6a standard, so they cannot complete the registration procedures in the national 6b standard area, unless you are willing to toss, buy a car in a different place and hang a license plate in a different place, and endure various travel restrictions.
Volkswagen Golf GTI/R
After talking about the Japanese JDM, it is now time for the German "Shenche Party", as a post-80s car fan, the fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf is the first "small steel cannon" I have come into contact with, and then witnessed the fifth and sixth-generation models go to the altar. At that time, there were many buddies around who bragged that they wanted to buy a golf GTI, which showed its position in the hearts of young people. With the passage of time, the aura of the eighth-generation Golf GTI god car has dimmed, and under the general trend of new energy, it is impossible to compete with the new forces of the same level of car-making, and can only rely on showing off feelings to win people's hearts.
The eighth-generation Golf GTI is still equipped with the EA888's 2.0T engine, with a maximum power of 162 kW and a peak torque of 350N·m, while the Golf R is much more aggressive, with a maximum power of 232 kW and a peak torque of 420 N·m. Previously, many people accused the GTI of not having a good driving experience, adjusting the style of not being different, not highlighting the sports attributes, and not taking care of the riding comfort. But the Golf R is different, according to overseas releases, golf R with rear axle torque vectoring technology of the new 4Motion all-wheel drive system, . The previous generation's 4Motion system transmits 50% of the engine torque to the rear axle via a multi-disc clutch, while the eighth-generation Golf R distributes 100% of the torque to a single rear wheel. The 4WD system can also be combined with the Dynamics Manager (VDM) and other drive mechanisms such as electronic differential locks (XDS) and DCC adaptive damping systems. This means that the Golf R gains a stronger grip when cornering at high speeds, which increases the speed of the corners.
Audi e-tron GT
Audi currently has four major electrification platforms, the grades from low to high are MLB Evo, MEB, PPE, J1, and audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan are born in this highest level of J1 pure electric platform, from the similar avant-garde shape can see the blood relationship between the two. With the endorsement of the volkswagen "trench dad" and the foundation laid by the Porsche Taycan in the market in the early stage, the debut of the Audi e-tron GT has received high attention from the industry, and it can be said that it was born with a golden spoon.
The powertrain is matched with dual front and rear permanent magnet synchronous motors, which means that the Audi e-tron GT has an electric all-wheel drive system. Officials say that under normal road conditions, the vehicle will give priority to front-wheel drive, and when encountering slippery roads or fast corners, more torque will be distributed to the rear wheels, and it is about 5 times faster than the mechanical quattro four-wheel drive system. The normal version of the e-tron GT system has a total power limit of 350 kW, a peak torque of 640 N·m, and an acceleration of 4.1 seconds per 100 km/h. The more ferocious version of RS accelerates to 3.3 seconds from 100 km/h.
Write at the end:
Many people think that the performance car is a car that can be legally on the road, so speed must be the core element of the performance car. However, speed is not a simple and rough linear acceleration, but a comprehensive quality that includes a variety of dimensions such as power system, handling characteristics and brake performance. The above performance cars are very balanced in the corresponding price range, and the personality is distinct, and driving will not make people bored. Local tycoons may not look up to these cars, but for young people who do not have much money, a few of them can still achieve their wishes with a little hard work.