For car manufacturers, high-performance brands are symbol of technical strength, but also to meet the elements of consumers to pursue the pursuit of higher performance vehicles.
However, in general, sales of high-performance brands are usually not very good. For example, BMW M3 or M5 accounts for a small part of the BMW 3 Series or 5 Series sold around the world. The price is not only high, but the market itself is also limited. But even so, each car manufacturer will still have no effort to develop high-performance cars.
This is because the high-performance model model can greatly enhance the brand image, enhance the good feeling of automotive manufacturers in the minds of consumers. At the same time, automakers do not have to develop high-performance models separately, and can also reduce some R & D costs. So this article, we briefly summarize high-performance brands in each car manufacturer. These high-performance brands, some you may be familiar, but some you may not be very clear.
Mercedes Middot; Mercedes
Mercedes’ high-performance brand is AMG. The AMG product line can change the ordinary Mercedes-Benz to AMG’s appearance, and other AMG kits of the body, the suspension and brakes are also adjusted to provide more motion.
In the past, AMG usually uses “55” or “63”, but now it starts with 300 hp “35”. The AMG 35 lineup is only used for small cars.
AMG 43 is used in a model of compact or more and has a V6 mass production engine. AMG 53 exhibits higher performance by adding mild hybrid motors to a straight six-cylinder engine. AMG 63 follows the tradition of AMG one engine production, and manually produces engines, showing the highest performance. It is reported that the motor is added to the AMG 63 model, and “AMG 73” will be used to name the power of 800 horsepower.
If you are still not satisfied, then AMG has a “S” model. After adding S, exercise performance will be further improved compared to the existing AMG model. Add a variety of equipmentImprove driving performance and replace the tires into high performance tires.
hasn’t ended yet. In the AMG model, there are only top-level limited sales models for the COUPE model.
BMW
M suite reflects the motion design of the M-model lineup, in addition to changing the bumper, the steering wheel is also carried out Changes to make more fashion and exercise. In addition, there is also a large-capacity brake that improves performance, as well as large and wide tires.
If the user is still not satisfied, you can also choose the M performance accessories. As a separate option, the user can customize internal and external design, including suspensions, brakes, and muffles.
M3, M4, M8, etc. in the M3, M4, M8, etc. Now BMW is also rich in M-Series line, AMG competes.
In addition, BMW M also provides special driving training. In the past 30 years, BMW driving training became the most attractive driving training in the world, attracting a lot of first-class coaches.
Audi
Audi is the first manufacturer of high-performance child brands. In addition, in order to reduce the entry threshold of high-performance brands, the company operates a S-Series Suite that changes interior and external design and hub tires.
The high-performance models developed by Audi are divided into “s” and “rs”. The S model, “Sport” is a model that maintains balance between daily life and high performance, and the RS model, “Rennsport”, playing a real high-performance role.
You can now find S models in all models of Audi. Starting from S1 until the flagship sedan S8 and flagship crossover car SQ8. In the past, the sales volume of the RS model was limited, and the yield was not increased to increase the scarce, but now Audi is quickly expanding its model lineup.
Audi exclusive high-performance models are R8. It is characterized by the Mercedes-Benz and the neutral sports car that does not exist in the BMW.
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Cadillac
Cadillac’s high performance model was named “V”. The CTS-V produces a 600 hp of power by 6.2 liter V8 large displacement engine and supercharger. Cadillac has also begun to subdivide high performance brands.
Now, CT4-V and CT5-V are released overseas.
Here, the ultimate high-performance model developed by Cadillac is named V Blackwing. The V8 double turbocharged engine developed by Cadillac is used on a high performance model. CT4-V Black Wing provides 470 horsepower, and CT5-V Blackwing provides 670 horsepower.
Lexus
Lexus f Sport model inherits the design of Lexus high performance “F”, and adjusted the suspension, A role in driving fun.
New F Sport Performance Line has been added between high performance models and conventional models. It has the same characteristics as AMG 35 or 43, BMW M Performance, Audi S, and Cadillac V. By installing a large displacement engine and improving the chassis, it can combine daily driving and strong driving. Recently, the performance of IS 500 F Sport appears to reveal a new brand strategy.
Toyota Automobile
If Lexus has F, Toyota is GR. GR is named after Gazoo Racing, Toyota.
The GR brand is also divided into three phases, which is divided into GR Spot with fashionable appearance, improved Drive performance GR, and GRMN that exhibits optimal performance via suspension and brake adjustment. Recently launched GR Yaris GR is widely acclaimed worldwide and is promoting GR brand.
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Volkswagen
Volkswagen is working hard to expand its high performance model “R” lineup. The R-Line model has been partially improved on the appearance interior, and R is really high performance.
In the past, the Volkswagen R model exists only on two models of Golf and still cool. However, it is currently more diversified by increasing Golf R, Tiguan R and T-Roc R.
Modern automobile
Modern high-performance brand uses “N”. The name of the basic entry model is n line, which is not only focused on design changes, but also has great improvements in terms of functional performance, and enhances sports. Elanta and Sonata, and Tucson, there are N-models released in Overseas models.
The N series is also sold. With the same concept as BMW M Performance, you can improve individuality and improve performance in various adjustments to vehicles.
The N-series representing the highest performance has three, which are I20 n, i30 n, and Veloster N, and will add Kona N and Elantne Avanten in the future. Also, modern cars are gaining higher attention and popularity through the WRC competition.