{"id":9701,"date":"2024-06-10T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=9701"},"modified":"2024-06-07T17:51:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T00:51:12","slug":"unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Low-Key Cars That Deliver a Powerful Punch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to raw automotive power, appearances can be deceiving. While some high-performance cars flaunt their capabilities with aggressive designs and roaring exhausts, a unique category of vehicles keeps their prowess under wraps. Known as &#8220;sleeper cars,&#8221; these unassuming rides look like your average daily drivers but are packed with high-performance engines that can give even the most ostentatious sports cars a run for their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Volvo_S60_Polestar\" title=\"Volvo S60 Polestar\">Volvo S60 Polestar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Audi_S8\" title=\"Audi S8\">Audi S8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Mercedes-Benz_E63_AMG\" title=\"Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG\">Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#BMW_M5\" title=\"BMW M5\">BMW M5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Volkswagen_Golf_R\" title=\"Volkswagen Golf R\">Volkswagen Golf R<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Cadillac_CTS-V\" title=\"Cadillac CTS-V\">Cadillac CTS-V<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Lexus_GS_F\" title=\"Lexus GS F\">Lexus GS F<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Subaru_WRX_STI\" title=\"Subaru WRX STI\">Subaru WRX STI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Jaguar_XJR\" title=\"Jaguar XJR\">Jaguar XJR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Infiniti_Q50_Red_Sport_400\" title=\"Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400\">Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Audi_RS3\" title=\"Audi RS3\">Audi RS3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#The_20_Most_Iconic_Trucks_Throughout_History\" title=\"The 20 Most Iconic Trucks Throughout History\">The 20 Most Iconic Trucks Throughout History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/unassuming-rides-with-surprising-power\/#Exploring_20_Underrated_Sports_Cars\" title=\"Exploring 20 Underrated Sports Cars\">Exploring 20 Underrated Sports Cars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volvo_S60_Polestar\"><\/span>Volvo S60 Polestar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Volvo-S60-Polestar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Volvo-S60-Polestar.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Volvo-S60-Polestar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Volvo-S60-Polestar-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: eans \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscowseptember-6-volvo-s60-polestar-concept-112586075\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscowseptember-6-volvo-s60-polestar-concept-112586075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At first glance, the Volvo S60 looks like a typical Swedish luxury sedan, but the Polestar edition changes the game. It&#8217;s powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 362 horsepower, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audi_S8\"><\/span>Audi S8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-S8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-S8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-S8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-S8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Glebiy \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/white-audi-s8-d4-on-forest-2033434520\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/white-audi-s8-d4-on-forest-2033434520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While it may look like a luxurious executive sedan, the Audi S8 houses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces an astonishing 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, this car could give some sports cars a run for their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercedes-Benz_E63_AMG\"><\/span>Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Car_Photographer \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kuala-lumpur-malaysia-16-july-2022-2178919187\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kuala-lumpur-malaysia-16-july-2022-2178919187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Though it looks like a regular E-Class sedan, the AMG variant is a monster in disguise. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivers up to 603 horsepower and can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds in its &#8220;S&#8221; variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_M5\"><\/span>BMW M5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BMW-M5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BMW-M5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BMW-M5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BMW-M5-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Gyuszko-Photo \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/frankfurt-sept-25-bmw-m5-on-88216882\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/frankfurt-sept-25-bmw-m5-on-88216882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While it appears to be a standard 5 Series, the M5 variant has a 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 617 horsepower in the Competition model. Its 0-60 mph time is an astonishing 3.1 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volkswagen_Golf_R\"><\/span>Volkswagen Golf R<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Volkswagen-Golf-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Volkswagen-Golf-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Volkswagen-Golf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Volkswagen-Golf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Volkswagen-Golf.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Darren Brode \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/detroit-january-14-volkswagen-golf-r-171375656\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/detroit-january-14-volkswagen-golf-r-171375656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Golf is known for its practicality, but the R model is a different beast. With its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 315 horsepower, it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cadillac_CTS-V\"><\/span>Cadillac CTS-V<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cadillac-CTS-V-2009-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cadillac-CTS-V-2009-2015.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cadillac-CTS-V-2009-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cadillac-CTS-V-2009-2015-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Darren Brode \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/detroit-january-15-2016-cadillac-ctsv-249344866\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/detroit-january-15-2016-cadillac-ctsv-249344866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The CTS-V looks similar to the standard CTS sedan but houses a supercharged 6.2-liter V8, the same engine found in the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. It produces 640 horsepower and boasts a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lexus_GS_F\"><\/span>Lexus GS F<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lexus-GS-F.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lexus-GS-F.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lexus-GS-F-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lexus-GS-F-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Renovacio \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novokuznetsk-russia-august-24-2017-lexus-736850263\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novokuznetsk-russia-august-24-2017-lexus-736850263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Its European competitors often overshadow This luxurious Lexus sedan, but it&#8217;s not to be underestimated. The 5.0-liter V8 engine generates 467 horsepower and can go from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subaru_WRX_STI\"><\/span>Subaru WRX STI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subaru-WRX-STI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subaru-WRX-STI.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subaru-WRX-STI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subaru-WRX-STI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Zavatskiy Aleksandr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/2015-subaru-wrx-sti-presented-84th-200220854\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/2015-subaru-wrx-sti-presented-84th-200220854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The WRX may appear to be a standard compact sedan, but the STI version has a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower. Its 0-60 mph time is around 5.3 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaguar_XJR\"><\/span>Jaguar XJR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jaguar-XJR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jaguar-XJR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jaguar-XJR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jaguar-XJR-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Christopher Halloran \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/anaheim-ca-october-3-jaguar-xjr-157512254\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/anaheim-ca-october-3-jaguar-xjr-157512254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The XJ series usually serves as a sophisticated, comfortable sedan, but the XJR variant packs a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 producing 575 horsepower, enabling a 0-60 mph time of around 4.2 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infiniti_Q50_Red_Sport_400\"><\/span>Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Infiniti-Q50-Red-Sport-400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Infiniti-Q50-Red-Sport-400.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Infiniti-Q50-Red-Sport-400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Infiniti-Q50-Red-Sport-400-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Teddy Leung \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hong-kong-china-june-7-2017-788671267\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hong-kong-china-june-7-2017-788671267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At first glance, the Infiniti Q50 looks like a regular luxury sedan. However, the Red Sport 400 variant has a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that outputs 400 horsepower and reaches 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audi_RS3\"><\/span>Audi RS3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-RS3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-RS3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-RS3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Audi-RS3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: North Monaco \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-latvia-16-august-2022-audi-2190645495\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-latvia-16-august-2022-audi-2190645495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While it might look like a standard compact sedan, the RS3 houses a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that produces 394 horsepower, allowing it to hit 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=9701\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=9701\">MyCarMakesNoise.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 Most Reliable German Sports Cars That Never Let You Down<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-768x359.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to sports cars, Germany has a well-deserved reputation for engineering excellence and reliability. In this list, we\u2019ve compiled 25 of the most reliable German sports cars that you can count on for thrilling performance without compromising on dependability.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/25-most-reliable-german-sports-cars-that-never-let-you-down\/ss-BB1n5aJ5?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=55cf1b54a86c4d77dbf0ffc671ee1cf0&amp;ei=7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/25-most-reliable-german-sports-cars-that-never-let-you-down\/ss-BB1n5aJ5?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=55cf1b54a86c4d77dbf0ffc671ee1cf0&amp;ei=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_20_Most_Iconic_Trucks_Throughout_History\"><\/span>The 20 Most Iconic Trucks Throughout History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Gestalt Imagery \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/reno-nv-august-4-2021-1925-2068100417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trucks symbolize strength, endurance, and versatility, serving not just as transporters on city streets and mountain trails, but also carrying dreams and aspirations through generations. This article explores the significant milestones in truck history, highlighting the engineering and design that make these vehicles iconic. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-trucks\/the-20-most-iconic-trucks-throughout-history\/ss-BB1lYenO?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=55cf1b54a86c4d77dbf0ffc671ee1cf0&amp;ei=10\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-trucks\/the-20-most-iconic-trucks-throughout-history\/ss-BB1lYenO?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=55cf1b54a86c4d77dbf0ffc671ee1cf0&amp;ei=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_20_Underrated_Sports_Cars\"><\/span>Exploring 20 Underrated Sports Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Alexey Broslavets \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novorossiysk-russia-july-19-2009-mitsubishi-351803906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the world of sports cars, popular brands often overshadow other incredible cars that deserve attention. These underrated sports cars, with their powerful engines and futuristic designs, showcase remarkable engineering. Get ready as we highlight these hidden gems that car enthusiasts should celebrate.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/exploring-20-underrated-sports-cars\/ss-BB1mdHzT?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=55cf1b54a86c4d77dbf0ffc671ee1cf0&amp;ei=13\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/exploring-20-underrated-sports-cars\/ss-BB1mdHzT?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=55cf1b54a86c4d77dbf0ffc671ee1cf0&amp;ei=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to raw automotive power, appearances can be deceiving. 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