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- 30 Fastest Sedans In The World, Ranked
'What isthe fastest car in the world?' is a question every gearhead has asked themselves at some point in their lives. The usual suspects in these lists aresupercars and sports cars, usually in the shape of coupes. However, one important segment of the market that often gets overlooked in the top speed debate is that of sedans, but there are many sedans out there that can hold their own against some of the fastest cars in the world.
Sedans mayhave been overtaken by SUVs in terms of popularity thanks to the flexibility and extra space SUVs provide, but they still form a big part of the market and have reached higher levels of performance than ever before. Electrification is the inevitable future, but that hasn't stopped manufacturers from innovating in engine tech and making them more efficient, resulting in some amazingly quick passenger vehicles.
If you are looking for a car that has four doors, can fit your family, and is wickedly fast, you have come to the right place. These are the 25 fastest sedans you can buy right now, whether new or used, they combine exceptional comfort with mind-blowing speed as they redefine the boundaries of performance and luxury.
UPDATE: 2024/07/27 11:59 EST
30 Fastest Sedans In The World, Ranked
Fast sedans have been an enthusiast's favorite for decades. And their popularity is evident in the number of sedan choices automakers continue to offer to buyers. Therefore, we have decided to add even more impressively fast sedans to this list.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including J.D. Power, and CarBuzz. The entries are arranged by top speed, going from slowest to fastest and include detailed specifications from the sources named above.
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30 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Top Speed: 149 MPH
Lexus is a well-known proprietor of clean, classy vehicles that often have a little something extra under the hood. With the latest IS line, that something comes in the form of a naturally aspirated V-8 powering the IS F Sport Performance.The 472-horsepower V-8 is surrounded by upgraded, sport-oriented components, including F-SPORT adaptive variable suspension, Torsen LSD, Yamaha performance dampers, and selectable drive modes that bring out the best of the powertrain.
Performance Specifications
Engine | 5.0-liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 472 horsepower |
Torque | 395 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 4.4 seconds |
Interior-wise, the 500 F Sport Performance is a satisfying blend of racy vibes and sophisticated manners. This translates to a well-appointed cabin with advanced tech and race-inspired features, like the G-force display, carbon fiber accents, and paddle shifters.
29 Audi S8
Top Speed: 155 MPH
The Audi S8 is a potent sedan that offers a high level of luxury, driving dynamics, and, most importantly, FUN. The sole power plant is a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 that grinds out a hefty 563 horses. The acceleration is among its most noteworthy performance feats, reaching 60 mph from a standing still at a scurrying time of 3.2 seconds. Its handling and refined road manners are also of note, as they allow the S8 to carve corners like an artist - which only adds to the excitement the S8 already provides.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 563 horsepower |
Torque | 590 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | AWD |
0-60 MPH | 3.2 seconds |
The cabin appointments and materials are nothing short of gorgeous. The premium leather and advanced tech is laid out with taste and contemporary design in mind. The 12.3-inch virtual cockpit is pulled straight from Star Trek, while multiple screens centered in the dash work in concert to control the vehicle's comfort and entertainment functions. All that's to say you won't feel burned after you shell out over $120,000 for one of these luxe speedsters.
28 2023 Chrysler 300C
Top Speed: 160 MPH
Next up is the big American beauty, which is theChrysler 300C. The bossy 300 dates back to the early days of performance luxury, and has transcended time and space to provide the modern age with that same level of noteworthy performance and class that helped elevate the brand on the map more than 65 years ago.While its time in the spotlight has come to an end for now, the 300 and its subsequent performance models are living legends, and will be a part of American automotive history for some time to come.
Performance Specifications
Engine | 6.4-Liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 488 horsepower |
Torque | 475 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 4.3 seconds |
The 2023 model year boasts arguably the most impressive stats, as well as the most rewarding offering. Its 6.4-liter V-8 Hemi is the very same found in both the Charger and Challenger, and it's rated at a healthy 485 horses. This is enough power to launch the full-size luxury sedan to 60 MPH from a standstill in only 4.3 seconds. If that wasn't enough, the 2023 300C also borrows its adaptive suspension and Brembo brakes from its muscle car cousins, which only makes it more deadly in the trenches.
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27 2020 Lexus GS-F
Top Speed: 168 MPH
Since its inception in 1989,Toyota has meant for Lexus to be a Mercedes-Benz competitor. While both car companies are associated with luxury and comfort, there's still room for performance. In fact, no one expected Lexus of all carmakers to still be offering a high-strung, naturally-aspirated, V-8 engine in 2023. The GS F was, sadly, retired in 2020, but its 2UR-GSE engine is still motivating various performance models of the brand.
Performance Specifications
Engine | 5.0-liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 467 horsepower |
Torque | 389 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 4.4 seconds |
While certainly not a BMW M5 competitor in terms of performance, the Lexus GS F is one of the most driver-centric, luxury sedans we've seen in modern times. The styling may be a bit too much for some, but in true Lexus fashion, the GS F scores high in terms of reliability.
26 1990 Lotus Carlton/Omega
Top Speed: 176 MPH
The Lotus Carlton or Omega, was a factory-tuned beast of a sedan in its time. The result of a collaboration between then-GM-owned Opel, Vauxhall, and Lotus to boost the image of the three automakers, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter, inline-six allows the sedan to reach 176 MPH. Its underwhelming style madethe Omega a wolf in sheep's clothing and was quite expensive at the time it was released.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 372 horsepower |
Torque | 410 pound-feet |
Transmission | Six-speed manual |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 5.1 seconds |
Despite its horsepower being similar to regular cars today, in 1990, the 372-horsepower sedan was faster than even Ferraris and was nearly banned by the British government for its speedy notoriety. As bare as the Lotus Omega looks compared to newer cars, it was considered upscale, covered in leather and wood trim, which made the Lotus appeal to the gentleman driver.
25 2024 Audi RS3
Top Speed: 178 MPH
The Audi RS3 is the definition of a "pocket rocket". Audi's smallest sedan shares an engine with the now-discontinued Audi TTRS, and will likely be the last time we see a turbocharged inline-five from Audi. The brand has long traditions with this engine configuration, with which it dominated the WRC series, but it seems the downsizing trend will take another victim as Audi adopts more electrification for its performance lineup.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 401 horsepower |
Torque | 369 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | AWD |
0-60 MPH | 3.6 seconds |
Nevertheless, the turbo-five works with the QUATTRO all-wheel-drive system to provide superior traction. Normally, the RS3 is limited to 155 MPH, like most performance cars. However, there's an optional package you can select that raises the limit to 178-MPH, which still isn't all the RS3 can give you.
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24 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo
Top Speed: 179 MPH
Maserati's aforementioned affinity to V-8s is something that has made its way onto this list, as well as many other 'top-ranked cars' lists, time and time again. This is due to the refinement and dedication behind not only the engineering, but the application and overall statement made by each model. The2022 Quattroporte is available in three trims, each offering a different blend of performance and luxury to drool over. However, the Trofeo name is one that often relates to a higher level of performance - a tradition that holds true with the Quattroporte.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 572 horsepower |
Torque | 524 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 4.2 seconds |
The 2022Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo packs a 580-horsepower twin-turbo V-8, a mill that it, and it alone, boasts among the 2022 line-up. This Ferrari-derived engine, plus the dynamic suspension and superb chassis tuning, allow the four-door Quattroporte to feel as agile as its German rivals, yet as buttery smooth as its domestic (Italian) competition.
Interior-wise, Maserati cashes in on nostalgia, with a clean, simplistic approach that is both easy to operate and aesthetically pleasing. The cabin is draped in premium leather, as one would expect, while the tech and creature comforts remind occupants that they are in a modern, upscale machine - perfectly blending straightforward styling, sporty utility, and comfort.
23 1986 Mercedes-AMG Hammer
Top Speed: 186 MPH
Part ofthe legendary and over-engineered W124 generation,the AMG Hammer is one of the coolest cars produced in Affalterbach. When the project began, AMG engineers envisioned a high-performance sedan that could hit 186 MPH. They settled on a V-8 power unit for the Hammer, but initially struggled to fit the engine under the W124's hood.
Performance Specifications
Engine | 6.0-liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 385 horsepower |
Torque | 417 pound-feet |
Transmission | Four-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 5.0 seconds |
Undettered, the engineers forced a 5.6-liter V-8 into the space between the W124's wheel arches. Motivated by the 355-horsepower mill,the Hammer hit a top speed of 180 MPH, 6 MPH short of the initial target. Determined to eliminate the deficit, the engineers kept working, eventually fitting the Hammer with a 6.0-liter V-8 that churned out 385 horsepower. The extra grunt propelled the iconic Merc-AMG to 186 MPH.
22 2019 Mercedes-AMG S65 Final Edition
Top Speed: 186 MPH
To bid goodbye to their iconic V-12 engine, since the dawn of the EV had already arrived, Mercedes-AMG released the S65 Final Edition.As if the standard S-class isn't luxurious enough, the Final Edition carries a black and bronze theme throughout their top-tier sedan. Covered in Nappa leather with contrast stitching and even copper ambient lighting, this S65 is just as luxurious as it is fast.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 621 horsepower |
Torque | 738 pound-feet |
Transmission | Seven-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 3.9 seconds |
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As a fitting send-off for the V-12 engine, the S65 Final Edition is motivated by a 621-horsepower 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 which allows the S65 to run 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.9 seconds, which is impressive for a big sedan. So if you want a discretely luxurious fast sedan, the S65 Final Edition is one of the fastest ones ever made.
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21 2018 Jaguar XJR575
Top Speed: 186 MPH
In mid-2017, Jaguar introduced a high-performance variant of the XJ dubbed the XJR575. As its name suggests, the XJR575's mill produced 575 horsepower, giving the mean cat a top speed of 186 MPH, 12 MPH higher than the XJR.Jaguar claimed that the XJR575 could hit its top speed in under 45 seconds.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 575 horsepower |
Torque | 517 pound-feet |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
Driveline | RWD |
0-60 MPH | 4.2 seconds |
Unlike other models in the XJ range, the XJR575 featured unique gloss black 20-inch wheels, twin hood louvers, unique badging, and a special rear spoiler. Other distinguishing parts included distinctive side sills, front bumper, and lower air intakes. Buyers could choose between two colors made by Jag's Special Vehicle Operations department: Satin Corris Grey and Velocity Blue.
