What is the Meaning of a Performance Car?

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LaAxel
07/30/25 4:11am
Performance cars, as the name suggests, refer to vehicles with exceptional performance, which can be simply understood as cars that prioritize speed above all else, without the need for excessive or complicated designs, as long as they have strong power. Typically, performance cars do not have the flashy appearance of sports cars but match or even surpass them in terms of power and performance. Additional information is as follows: 1. Typical Performance Car Models: Performance cars from BBA (Benz, BMW, Audi) are among the most well-known. Mercedes-Benz's AMG series, BMW's M series, and Audi's RS (or S) series are the most typical examples of performance cars. 2. Characteristics of Performance Cars: They may look no different from ordinary cars on the outside, but their powertrains are extremely exaggerated, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under 10 seconds effortlessly.
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