There are supercars and hypercars – cars that you own for the pure joy of speed. There are economy cars – cars that get you from point A to point B, without burning a hole in your pocket. Then there are the luxury cars – cars that make you feel like you’re a king in 21st Century. Those classy, quick and comfortable beauties that make peoples’ heads turn whenever you drive past them. At present, there are quite a few luxury cars in the market and announced for the next year, so here we take a look at some of the best ones.
1) The all-new BMW 7 Series
Model: BMW 750i (G11/G12)
Launch year: 2015
Engine: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8
Power and torque: 445 HP, 650 Nm
Top speed: 249 kmph
0-100 kmph: 4.5 seconds
X-factor: The most insane Gesture Control ever on a car! It has the pure driving pleasure of a BMW; and when you shift yourself to the rear seat, it takes you on the best Limo experience.
2) Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Model: Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Launch year: 2015
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8
Power and torque: 530 HP, 1100 N
Top speed: 305 kmph
0-100 kmph: 4.91 seconds
X-factor: A single Mulsanne speed takes 9-12 weeks to produce, out of which 170 hours is spent on the interior, 15 hours of which are spent sewing the leather on the steering wheel.
3) The new Jaguar XJ
Model: 2016 Jaguar XJL Supercharged
Launch year: Unveiled in 2015
Engine: 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged Petrol RWD
Power and torque: 470 HP, 575 Nm
Top speed: 250 kmph
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
X-factor: One of the most agile suspension systems ever fitted to a luxury car, excellent chassis and steering. Hence, it has the driving dynamics of a Sportscar.
4) Mercedes-Benz Maybach S600
Model: Mercedes-Maybach S600
Launch year: 2015
Engine: 6.0-litre BiTurbo V12
Power and torque: 530 HP, 830 Nm
Top speed: 250 kmph (electronically limited)
0-100 kmph: 5.0 seconds
X-factor: One of the best luxury cars on this planet. Mercedes has definitely done a great job at reviving the Maybach badge.
5) Porsche Panamera S Turbo
Model: Porsche Panamera S
Launch year: 2015
Engine: 4.8-liter twin turbo V8
Power and torque: 570 HP, 750 Nm
Top speed: 310 kmph
0-100 kmph: 3.8 seconds
X-factor: It’s a perfect luxury car by Porsche, which can also turn into a wild sportscar whenever you want it to.
6) Rolls Royce Dawn
Model: Rolls Royce Dawn Convertible
Launch year: 2015
Engine: 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V12
Power and torque: 563 HP, 780 Nm
Top speed: 249 kmph
0-100 kmph: 4.9 seconds
X-factor: As Rolls Royce quotes, it is Seductively Gorgeous. You will be breaking necks wherever you go.
7) Bentley Bentayga
Model: Bentley Bentayga
Launch year: 2015, for sale in 2016
Engine: 6.0-liter twin turbocharged V12
Power and torque: 600 HP, 900 Nm
Top speed: 301 kmph
0-100 kmph: 4.1 seconds
X-factor: This Brit is the Fastest SUV in the world.
8) Jaguar F-Pace
Model: Jaguar F-Pace S
Launch year: 2015
Engine: 3.0-litre V6 Petrol
Power and torque: 375 HP, 450 Nm
Top speed: 250 kmph
0-100 kmph: 5.5 seconds
X-factor: It might not be the most powerful or the fastest SUV. But with its agile handling and great dynamics, it definitely is the most fun-to-drive SUV!
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