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- The best street racing cars
Despite the bans, street racing continues to develop by leaps and bounds. Moreover, in terms of popularity, street racing is already able to compete with official racing championships. We decided to prepare a small rating of cars, which, in our opinion, are best suited for street confrontations.
The best street racing cars
Toyota Supra
In 1993, Toyota introduced the 4th generation of the budget sports car Toyota Supra, which received the in-plant A80 index.
In 1996, the car underwent a planned restyling, during which it received a slightly corrected appearance and a number of technical improvements. In this form, the Supra lasted on the assembly line until 2002, until the model was discontinued.
Even despite its age, the car today can give odds to many modern classmates. The two-seater saloon demonstrates well-calibrated ergonomics, and under the hood there can be a 3-liter petrol engine, available in three boost levels - 225, 280 and 324 liters. with..
A pair of the engine is a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-band "automatic", providing a maximum speed of 250 km / h and acceleration to hundreds in 5.1 seconds.
The sports car has good handling and is easy to tune, which played an important role in its development as a first-class car for racing.
Subaru WRX STI
The first generation of the charged Subaru WRX, which received the STI prefix in the name, debuted on the world stage in 2014.
A few years later, the manufacturer presented an updated version of the model, which received an even more impetuous and formidable appearance, an improved interior, an expanded list of equipment and, of course, an improved technical component.
The car is powered by a powerful 2.5-liter boxer engine that generates 300 hp. with. and 407 Nm of torque. This is enough to change a hundred square meters in 5.2 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 255 km / h.
The machine is capable of more, but it is held back by a specially tuned electronic "collar". However, modern tuning studios have long learned to bypass the factory speed limit, thanks to which the car is very popular among street racers.
Ford Focus III RS
The result of the work of specialists from the special division "Ford Performance" was the release of a "charged" modification of the Ford Focus RS hatchback.
In 2015, the manufacturer introduced the third generation of the model, which successfully combines the practicality of a family car and the capabilities of a real "sports equipment".
The car has a stylish and dynamic appearance, a large number of aerodynamic elements, a spacious and practical interior, rich equipment and high-performance filling. In addition, the hot hatch is distinguished by excellent handling and relatively low cost.
The Ford Focus III RS is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost petrol engine that generates 350 horses and a peak torque of 350 Nm. This is enough to accelerate to 266 km / h and change the first hundred in 4.7 seconds.
Dodge challenger
In 2008, after a 25-year hiatus, Dodge management presented the third generation of the iconic Dodge Challenger muscle car. In subsequent years, the car was repeatedly upgraded, the last of which was in 2014.
The car has a formidable appearance, high-quality interior and, most importantly, a first-class technical component.
As standard, the Dodge Challenger is equipped with a 3.6-liter, 309-horsepower gasoline unit, which is easy to upgrade, which is successfully used by street racers.
Moreover, the manufacturer itself offers special versions of the model, the most powerful of which is equipped with a 6.2-liter HEMI engine producing 707 hp. and an impressive 881 Nm of thrust. With it, the Challenger fires up to a hundred in 3.7 seconds. and can conquer the mark of 320 km / h.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
Though in 2007, the 10th generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evo entered the market, the most popular among street racing fans is the 9th generation of the model, which first debuted in 2005.
The car had a fairly stylish appearance and minimalistic interior. However, all this was secondary, since the main feature was the 2-liter gasoline engine, reproducing 280 hp. and 355 Nm of torque. With him, the car exchanged a hundred in 6.1 seconds. and could develop 250 km / h, which, as in the case of the Subaru WRX STI, did not reflect the full potential of the power plant.
Another reason for the popularization of the model was its price, which was several times less than the cost of most sports cars of that time.
Nissan gt-r
In the spring of 2016, the Japanese rolled out to the world market an updated version of the Nissan GT-R supercar, which received an updated exterior, improved interior, modernized technical stuffing and driving performance.
Even with a cursory glance, one gets the impression that the car has just left the screen of a computer game. That only is a large false radiator grille, formidable head optics, a powerful aerodynamic body kit, 4 "trunks" of the exhaust system and a large spoiler mounted on the trunk lid.
Under the hood of the Nissan GT-R, a 3.8-liter 573-horsepower V6 is installed, providing acceleration from zero to hundreds in 2.7 seconds. and a top speed of 320 km / h.
Even in the standard version, the car is capable of giving battle to tuned street race cars, and after tuning it simply “tears them to shreds”.
Audi RS4 Avant
Despite the station wagon form factor, the Audi RS4 Avant is very popular with street racing enthusiasts. The reason for this is the powerful 2.9-liter gasoline V6, equipped with a twin turbine, which generates 450 hp. and 600 Nm of thrust. With it, the machine can easily exchange a hundred in 4.1 seconds. and accelerates to 280 km / h (option).
Despite the impressive power and excellent acceleration dynamics, the car remains an excellent vehicle for every day, which can easily fulfill the role of a family car.
This confirms the presence of a spacious five-seater saloon, as well as a 505-liter luggage compartment, which, if necessary, can be increased to 1510 liters.
Add to this the broadest list of standard and optional equipment, adaptive dampers and high-performance brakes, and you have one of the most practical street-racing cars around.
Conclusion
Of course, in addition to the cars presented in the selection, there are many more models on the market that are ideal for tuning and, accordingly, for street racing.
Just remember such models as Nissan Skyline, BMW M3, Mazda RX-8, Honda Civic, Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Therefore, we in no way claim to be the ultimate truth, and we suggest that you voice your list of cars most suitable for street racing in the comments.
