Top five high performance sedans

Car consumers get the best of both worlds with the comfort of family size sedans and the V8 engine. Here are the top 5 performance sedans:

1. Dodge Charger Hellcat

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is a vehicle which lives up to it's name. Dodge took it's full-size sedan, the Charger, and crammed a 6.2l supercharged V8 into the engine bay to crank out a =n earth-shattering 707 horsepower and 650 lb/ft. of torque. Dodge took multiple high speed runs during testing in opposite directions to negate possible tailwind benefits and came up with an average high speed of 204mph. A speed this high from a full size 4-door family sedan means the ability to leave many supercars in the dust while taking the in-laws to dinner. All of this power does not come without creature comforts. Dodge did not skip out on the amenities with laguna leather heated and vented seats in addition to heated steering wheel, launch control, adaptive suspension, 19 speaker harmon pardon sound system, multiple performance pages, and touch screen nav in the center display. Dodge did something very special in bringing the performance capabilities of an industry leading supercar to a full size sedan which can get groceries, carry the whole family, and take the dog to the dog park. 

2. Cadillac CTS-V 

The cts-v has 640 horsepower and a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine good for 630 ft-lbs of torque. Cadillac says its top speed is 201 miles per hour and the four-door sedan is just as quick to 60 as a Viper. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters. With a goodly amount of aluminum in its body structure and a carbon fiber hood, it’s a lot lighter than the model it replaces.

3. Audi RS7 

The all wheel drive hatchback hosts a 560-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 516 ft-lbs of torque. The powertrain’s eight-speed automatic transmission routes power to all four wheels through a self-locking center differential and a sport-oriented rear differential. The RS7 also features a sport tuned smart suspension system, variable ratio steering, and collision mitigation.

4. Jaguar XJR

The big Jag flaunts a 550 horsepower supercharged V8 with 502 ft-lbs of torque, which is paired with one of the most agile suspension systems ever fitted to a luxury car. The LWB in its nomenclature stands for long wheelbase, and the Jaguar flagship offers more than enough room for outstanding comfort in all four seating positions. As for furnishings, only the finest materials adorn the Jaguar’s stunning interior.

5. Mercedes-AMG E36 S 

Last but not least, this handbuilt 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine is combined with Mercedes E-Class sedan. With 577 horsepower, 590 ft-lbs of torque and all-wheel drive; a seven-speed automatic transmission is fitted with a multiplate clutch pack to complete the powertrain. Acceleration from zero to 60 is quoted at 3.7 seconds.