Are you one of those who have a speed bug? If so, you would be interested in owning or driving a performance car in India. But buying a performance car in India is not a small task as there are a dearth of options that are reasonably priced. We have curated a list of the best performance cars in India that are somewhat obtainable, with all of them priced under Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom).
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Let us start with the cheapest performance-oriented offering in India, the Mini Cooper JCW. It is one of the few proper hot hatchbacks available in the country. With its 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, it has 230hp and 380Nm of torque. All of this power is handled by an 8-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The JCW is also the most hardcore version of the Mini Cooper available here.
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It might look like a regular BMW 3-series, but under the hood it packs a big punch. It gets a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine capable of churning out 387hp and 500Nm of torque, paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It also features BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system. It is also the first locally assembled M Performance vehicle by BMW and features M-specific suspension, brakes, differential, and exhaust system.
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The latest offering by Mercedes-AMG in India is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and it arrives as a completely built unit (CBU), signifying that it will be available in limited numbers. Regardless, the hottest hot hatchback in the world gets a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that produces a mind-boggling 421hp and 500Nm of torque. The engine is paired to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It is also the cheapest, full-fat AMG available in India.
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Powering the Audi S5 Sportback is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine developing 354hp and 500Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Being true to its heritage, the S5 Sportback also features Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. It also received a mid-life refresh last year.
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The only true BMW M vehicle in this list is the superb BMW M2 Competition. The most affordable BMW M model gets a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder that makes 410hp and 550Nm of torque, coupled to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Being the oldest car in the list here, the M2 Competition is due for an update and the next-generation BMW M2 is slated to arrive in India later this year.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4matic Coupe is the only SUV here and its performance credentials deem it worthy of a mention. It can be argued as the most practical performance vehicle in the list as well. Under the hood, it gets a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine capable of 390hp and 520Nm of torque, with power going to all four wheels via a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
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Arguably, the most exotic vehicle in this list is the Jaguar F-Type. However, only the base model of the coupe from Jaguar makes this list and only barely manages to do so. It is powered by different engines, but the one we’re mentioning here gets a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 296hp and 400Nm of torque. It gets an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and puts down the power through its rear wheels.
[Featured Image Credit: Jaguar]
Satvik Khare