Top 5: Sportscars in India

1)Porsche Cayman S

2013 Car of the Year was, obviously, also 2013 Sportscar of the Year, and it's Porsche’s finest, if not the fastest or the most expensive. Absolutely brilliant to drive, and you can never have a dull moment in one. The 3.4-litre flat-six breathing out 321bhp possesses very little aural drama, but its stealth is its real charm. 



The numbers
3436cc, flat-six, 320bhp@7400rpm, 370Nm@4500-5800rpm, 7-speed A, 0-100kph: 4.7 seconds, top speed: 283kph

The price
Rs 94.51 lakh (ex-India)


2)Jaguar F-Type Cp


Warning. Can make you go weak in the knees at first sight. On the move, it will cause a spike in your adrenaline levels. Has the power to complement the design with a V8 scream that can tingle your bones. Most importantly, it can give you an overdose of fun every time you take the wheel.   



The numbers
5,000cc, V8, supercharged, 542bhp, 680Nm, 8A, RWD, 0-100kph: 4.25sec, 30-50kph: 0.92sec, 50-70kph: 1.10sec, 80-0kph: 22.12m; 2.23sec, City kpl: 4.4, Highway kpl: 4.5, top speed: 300kph

Price
Rs 1.82 crore (ex-showroom, Mumbai)






3)Audi RS5

With 444bhp of power and 430Nm of torque, it is one of the fastest beasts on wheels. Don’t be fooled by its understated looks, because it puts the ‘sports’ in ‘sportscar’ like no other… er, sportscar. It almost borders on being practical with useable rear seats. The complete package, if you ask us.


The numbers
4,163cc V8 petrol, 444bhp@8250rpm, 430Nm@4000-6000rpm, 7A, AWD, 0-100kph: 5.07secs, Fuel efficiency: 4.5kpl

The price
Rs 95.28 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra)



4)Aston Martin V12 

Vantage S

This was Gaydon’s answer to the Porsche 911. It couldn't beat the German, but there is no running away from this car's beauty. It is as lovely to look at as Katrina Kaif in a swimsuit. And even Germany's finest cannot match the fury of the 6.0-litre 510bhp V12.    



The numbers
5,935cc, 12cyl, RWD, 565bhp, 620Nm, N/A kpl, 0-100kph TBC, 330kph, 1,665kg

The price
Rs 2.2 crore (est.)

5)Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
A smaller version of the SL, the SLK has turned into a proper sportscar after a visit to AMG's headquarters at Affalterbach. So now, there is a 5.5-litre V8 mated to a quick-witted 7-speed automatic, which has enough juice to propel the car from 0-100kph in 4.6 seconds. Loves to be driven hard.

The numbers
5461cc, 420bhp, 540Nm, petrol, 7A, RWD, 0-100kph: 5.63sec, 30-50kph: 1.10sec, 50-70kph: 1.14sec, 80-0kph: 24.27m; 2.20sec, overall kpl: 5, top speed: 250kph (limited)

The price
Rs 1.26 crore (ex-Delhi)