In these 10 cars you are particularly sporty on the road

Sports cars are the crowning glory of the automobile – it is not space or price that counts here, but the desire for performance and also a lot of luxury behind the only two to three doors.

Alpine A110

In German, this flounder is a he, but in France, cars are female – and "the Alpine" would sound strange: That's right, it has to be "the Alpine", one of the most coherent new editions of a classic. With the revival of the rally champion of the 1960s, Renault created the 1095-kilogram rear-wheel drive car and cornering artist in a class of its own. With compact dimensions (4.18 meters long, 1.8 meters wide) right to rob over pass roads.

The Alpine is bought by those who appreciate a genuine, purist go-kart feeling and, in view of the narrow interior and cargo space, do not want an everyday vehicle, but a pure fun vehicle. For this, you don't need the A110 GT model or the A110 S with 300 hp each for a constant grin when turning into corners. Instead, you can set off with the basic model A110 with 252 hp with a clear conscience – and save on fuel and purchase price. But it still effortlessly whizzes to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and on to 250 km/h.

• Price from CHF 69'000.-
• Drive: Petrol, 185 kW/252 hp
• Trunk: 190 l
• Consumption: 7.0 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 158 g/km
• Efficiency class D
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 57.0 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 14,012.-

Aston Martin DB12

The British carmaker is particularly known for the James Bond films, where the main actor always drives an Aston Martin from the DB series. The DB12 – available either as a coupé or as an open-top Volante – scores with elegance and its very own segment: It is a so-called super tourer, i.e. a super sports car with luxury. The 1685-kilogram Briton steers itself relaxed on the highways, but still precise enough to circle quickly around corners.

The rear wheels are driven by a 680 hp V8 engine and tempt the Brit to a 0-100 sprint within 3.6 seconds. It is done at 325 km/h. Incidentally, the V8 engine with biturbocharging comes from Mercedes-AMG and has been massively revised by the British: Larger turbochargers including elaborate cooling, sharper camshaft and modified compression provide the corresponding power.

• Price from CHF 230'00.-
• Drive: Petrol, 500 kW/680 hp
• Trunk: N/A
• Consumption: 12.2 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 337 g/km
• Efficiency class G
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 90.6 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 37,782

BMW 8 Series 840d xDrive Coupé

If you are looking for a two-door sports coupé with a diesel engine, you will look in vain at most manufacturers today. At BMW, for example, only one large luxury coupé with a suitably powerful diesel is still available: the 8 Series as 840d xDrive. Its six-cylinder engine with eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive results in a sovereign experience: The thrust from the rev basement is enormous, yet the 8 Series is more of a glider than a king of curves.

Of course, high-tech is included: laser high beam illuminates the road up to 600 meters at night. The only thing you don't want to do is sit in the back: The 8 Series Coupé is officially a four-seater, but only on paper except for kids. It doesn't matter, because after all, sports cars have always been a case for two, and so the blazer or a bag find a very noble place in the seat niches in the rear. If you like it more extreme or open, the 8 Series is also available as an M and also as a convertible.

• Price from CHF 141'100.-
• Drive: Diesel, 250 kW/340 hp
• Trunk: 420 l
• Consumption: 6.7 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 176 g/km
• Efficiency class E
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 62,7 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 24’229.-

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupé

In the eighth generation (C8), the Chevrolet Corvette, the US interpretation of the sports car theme since 1953, has undergone one of the most violent changes: the eight-cylinder moved from the front behind the passengers. The mid-engined "Vette" – which bears the nickname Stingray and is available either as a coupé or open-top – whizzes up to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and on to 296 km/h. Once again, it is astonishing how competitive the driving dynamics are, quite contrary to the old reputation, and how good the everyday comfort is.

And how low the price, compared to which sports cars from old Europe suddenly seem overpriced. The well-equipped 482-hp sports car, which has shrunk to a length of 4.63 metres and is well-equipped, costs well under 120,000 francs. So it's definitely a bargain for this league. The Corvette is the right choice if the sports car likes to push it a little wilder – as modern as the rear-wheel drive car is inside with its full digitalization.

• Price from CHF 119'800.-
• Drive: petrol, 354 kW/482 hp
• Trunk: 357 l
• Consumption: 12.1 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 277 g/km
• Efficiency class G
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 98.5 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): approx. CHF 24,058

Ferrari 12 Cilindri

The name of the successor to the Ferrari 812 Superfast says it all: Dodici Cilindri (pronounced: Doditschi Tschilindri) – 12 cylinder in Italian needs some practice for the correct pronunciation. The 4.73-metre-long two-seater comes with a total of 830 hp, which is delivered to the rear two wheels and sprints to 100 km/h within 2.9 seconds and to 200 km/h in an insane 8.2 seconds.

Ferrari does without any electric assistance in the Dodici Cilindri. Turbos were also not installed, so that the naturally aspirated V12 engine revs up to 9500 rpm. In terms of looks, the Italians rely on futurism and clear lines instead of the lush curvatures of earlier Ferraris. Side flaps at the rear replace a fixed rear spoiler and allow easier loading and more trunk space. If you're into convertibles, you can go for the open-top version of the Italian sports car – but it also costs a few francs more.

• Price from CHF 395'000.-
• Drive: Petrol, 611 kW/1000 hp
• Trunk: 270 l
• Consumption: n/a
• CO2 emissions: n/a
• Efficiency class: n/a
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): k.A.
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): k.A.

Lamborghini Revuelto

Der italienische Autobauer gehört schon längst zu den renommiertesten Sportautoherstellern weltweit. Doch mit dem neuen Revuelto hat Lamborghini die Sportautoszene auf den Kopf gestellt: Der wird nämlich von einem V12-Motor mit Plug-in-Hybrid angetrieben. Der Zwölfzylinder alleine leistet 825 PS, kombiniert mit den drei Elektromotoren sinds 1015 PS, welche an alle vier Räder geschickt werden.

Zum rein elektrisch Fahren ist der Revuelto nicht unbedingt gedacht, dennoch käme er 13 Kilometer weit. Durch das Zusammenspiel des Benziners mit je einem E-Motor an den Vorderrädern sowie eines dritten E-Motors an der Hinterachse gehts aus dem Stand in 2,5 Sekunden auf Tempo 100, in 7,0 Sekunden auf 200 und weiter bis zur Spitze von 350 km/h. Das macht ihn zum schnellsten Lamborghini aller Zeiten! Die Elektrifizierung hat allerdings auch seinen Preis, denn der Lambo startet bei knapp über einer halben Million Franken.

• Preis ab CHF 540’000.-
• Antrieb: Plug-in-Hybrid, 746 kW/1015 PS
• Kofferraum: k.A.
• Verbrauch: 11,9 l/100 km + 10,1 kWh/100 km (Benzinäquivalent ca. 13,0 l/100 km),
• CO2-Ausstoss: 347 g/km
• Effizienzklasse G
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 104,3 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 73’069.-

McLaren 720S Spider

Längst ist die britische Sportwagen-Schmiede McLaren vom Rennstall zum Konkurrenten von Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche und Co. aufgestiegen. Auch, weil die Ingenieure den Spagat aus problemlosem Umgang und zugleich unfassbarer Längs- und Querdynamik besonders gut hinbekommen. Gönnt man sich solch eine Flunder, darf es etwa beim 750S auch der offene Spider sein: Ist das elektrische Hardtop offen, ist hier kein beschauliches Luxus-Frischluft-Dahin Gondeln angesagt.

Eher wird der vom Achtzylinder ausgelöste Sturm wie nebenbei auch in Windstärken umgesetzt. In 2,8 Sekunden geht es auf 100 und bis auf 332 km/h. Die Digitalinstrumente gibt es quasi doppelt, entweder nur als schmalen Zahlen-Schlitz oder, auf Knopfdruck kurz elektrisch hochgeklappt, als volles Display. Hier ist richtig, wer einen Hightech-Supersportler sucht, der spektakulär aussieht und Rennstrecken-Talent mitbringt, aber auch mal zum Shoppen fahren kann.

• Preis ab CHF 332’350.-
• Antrieb: Benzin, 552 kW/750 PS
• Kofferraum: 58 l
• Verbrauch: 12,2 l/100 km
• CO2-Ausstoss: 276 g/km
• Effizienzklasse G
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 99,3 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 49’423.-

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4Matic+

After the last SL was unable to fill its legendary reputation with life either visually or in terms of character, the end of the icon had to be feared. But Mercedes without the SL would be unthinkable since the 1954 ancestor. Because the Mercedes-AMG GT has shown how groovy appearance and brute dynamics can be successful, AMG was allowed to develop the new SL this time.

The result is a real sports car that remains a real SL at the same time with a lot of driving comfort. Two cars in one, so to speak. Or three: the all-wheel-drive SL has lost its folding hardtop in favor of a soft fabric top, but remains a roadster. There is the SL 43, SL 55, SL 63 and the SL 63 S E-Performance – although for many customers it may be the 63. A successful revival. But not a cheap one: In the past, the SL cost from around 160,000 francs. The basic variant now starts at 156,800 francs, as a 63 220,900 francs.

• Price from CHF 220'900.-
• Drive: petrol, 430 kW/585 hp
• Trunk: 213 l
• Consumption: 13.4 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 306 g/km
• Efficiency class G
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 109.0 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): CHF approx. 38,689

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S PDK

No list of sports cars would be complete without it, the measure of dynamic things and a role model for so many competitors. The Porsche 911, known as the "911" for short, has been a first-class driving machine since 1963. What makes it unique is the balancing act between sport and everyday life: no other sports car is so easy to move, makes cornering so easy and can even get over speed bumps and pavements without ruining the spoilers.

Im Gegenzug hat der 911 freilich mit der Zeit an Gewicht und Grösse zugelegt, puristisch ist die aktuelle Baureihe 992 nicht mehr. Um den «Elfer» zu geniessen, kann man aus unzähligen Varianten wählen. Die Basisversion Carrera mit dem in der Rushhour nervenschonenden Doppelkupplungs-Automat (PDK) und Hinterradantrieb. Sport für jeden Tag. Wer es sportlicher mag, dürfte zum Carerra GTS greifen, welcher den ersten 911er mit Hybridantrieb verkörpert.

• Preis ab CHF 144’900.-
• Antrieb: Benzin, 290 kW/394 PS
• Kofferraum: 135 + 373 l
• Verbrauch: 10,1 l/100 km
• CO2-Ausstoss: 230 g/km
• Effizienzklasse G
• Gesamtemissionen (bei 200’000 km): ca. 82,2 t CO2
• Kosten/Jahr (bei 15’000 km): ca. CHF 25’314.-

Toyota GR Yaris Sport

Endlich traut sich Toyota, sonst viele Jahre lang Hort der reinen Vernunft, auch wieder etwas Unvernünftiges: Der GR Yaris – GR steht für die Toyota-Sportabteilung Gazoo Racing – ist eine kleine Rennsemmel erster Güte. Wer einen Cityflitzer will, der bei Bedarf mit 280 PS alles in Grund und Boden fetzt, darf sich hier wohlfühlen. Geschaltet wird der Allradler nach alter Sitte über ein manuelles Sechs-Gang-Getriebe oder über ein Achtgang-Automatikgetriebe.

The three-door GR Yaris has nothing to do with the normal five-door Yaris, visually, but above all technically: only the headlights, rear-view mirrors and the roof antenna are identical, and the GR is wider, longer and also flatter. Thanks to lightweight construction, no 1.3 tons have to be moved here, and so it goes to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and on to 230 km/h, always accompanied by the whirring and chirping of the turbo. The real attraction, however, is not the longitudinal dynamics, but the lateral dynamics: If you want to dare to drift, you should get your money's worth here. It's nice that something like this still exists.

• Price from CHF 47'300.-
• Drive: petrol, 206 kW/280 hp
• Trunk: 141 l
• Consumption: 8.7 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 197 g/km
• Efficiency class F
• Total emissions (at 200,000 km): approx. 70.8 t CO2
• Cost/year (for 15,000 km): CHF approx. 11,459.