You don’t need to drive a crossover just to have the safety of an AWD. There are plenty of sports cars that offer power on all four wheels. With sports cars, AWD helps in many ways and not just in snowy conditions. Even in dry weather, all-wheel drive can help if your vehicle starts to slide. Having power on your front wheels can assist in getting things back right away. Think of it as an effective added security feature to keep you from crashing out of the barriers.
Subaru WRX / STI
Tesla Model S Plaid
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Tesla is known for producing powerful, absurdly quick-accelerating cars, and the most recent Model S Plaid is the finest one yet. With a staggering 1,020 horsepower at its peak, the Plaid can reach 60 mph in only 1.99 seconds. Tesla states that it also comes with a top speed of 200 mph.
The Plaid is more than just a straight-line speed demon; as evidenced by the car’s recent successes at the renowned Nurburgring race track, it’s also able to hold its own when the road bends.
The Model S, the only all-electric vehicle on this list, stands out as the oddity of the bunch, which is nicely encapsulated by its unique yoke steering, uh, wheel.
Volkswagen Golf R
All-wheel-drive sports cars from Subaru are fun, but they aren’t very comfortable for daily driving. A hot hatch should be able to take care of you during the week and provide fun on the weekends.
The vehicle that competes against the other two is Volkswagen’s Golf R. Both its 292 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque are not the most in the group. However, the car more than keeps up thanks to some creative engineering from VW.
The Golf R is priced affordably in this market because of its features and build quality, but it also has technology and refinement similar to that of an Audi. In comparison to the other sporty compacts in this category, it also has a more restrained appearance. Additionally, a 6-year bumper-to-bumper warranty in the US allows you to enjoy yourself worry-free.
Dodge Challenger GT
A Dodge Challenger may have you asking, “Isn’t that a muscle car? Although Dodge will even claim that it is, the Challenger GT deserves to be included on our list.
Only a V6 engine with 305 horsepower is available for the Challenger GT, which has all-wheel drive. It offers an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF. It is frequently a treat to drive. It is currently the only AWD muscle vehicle available.
Straight from the Charger Pursuit police car, the all-wheel drive favors the rear wheels with power. Although it’s still a hefty ride, it’s simple to slide through turns in both dry and wet conditions. It’s a sports automobile that you may use immediately out of the box throughout the entire year.
Audi RS 3
The Audi RS 3 amplifies performance while using the same platform as the Golf R. A five-cylinder turbocharged engine with a whopping 400 horsepower is installed on board. The automobile is a sports car through and through; don’t be deceived by the sedan form.
Like many of these all-wheel-drive sports cars, the five-cylinder engine in the Audi has its roots in rallying and has a sound that is distinctive to the configuration. Choosing the performance exhaust will make you feel like you’re operating a rally car.
Audi TT / TTS / TTRS
The smallest sports car offered by Audi is an all-wheel drive. The TT is sometimes described as a mini supercar. You can order a plethora of different choices, including a convertible.
The compact coupe can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, thanks to the RS3’s five-cylinder turbo engine.
The TT only has two doors, unlike the other vehicles listed thus far. The coupe variants have a back seat for emergencies, although it’s more for storage than passenger comfort.
Jaguar F-Type
The two-seat Jaguar coupe and roadster are among the most attractive vehicles on the market, and they are both available with all-wheel drive.
There are two supercharged engines available: a 380-horsepower supercharged V6 or a 575-horsepower supercharged V8. The V6 with the sports exhaust offers a distinctive tone unmatched by other vehicles and moves fairly well.
Rear-wheel drive is unfortunately required if you want a four-cylinder engine or a manual transmission, but the ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic is among the best in the industry.
Nissan GT-R / GT-R NISMO
The Nissan GT-R, the king of sports cars, was a force of nature with a brilliant all-wheel-drive system and a big turbocharged engine, and when journalists first drove it, they called it “Godzilla.”
The Pure trim level currently has 565 horsepower, a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a launch control system that feels similar to a rocket launch than acceleration as a result of gradual improvements over the years.
Why does the GT-R get so much hype? Because it remains one of the most affordable sports cars on the planet, even as it ages.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 / 4S / GTS
Porsche 911s often have rear-wheel drive. However, if you choose a Carrera with a 4 in the name, all-wheel drive is included.
With varying degrees of power from a turbocharged flat-6 engine, the most iconic sports vehicle in the world is available in coupe, convertible, and Targa versions. A 7-speed manual transmission or Porsche’s legendary PDK automatic are available to buyers.
Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S
The Porsche 911 is a sporty vehicle, even for backroad adventures. The 911 Turbo versions can also get you across the country quickly and comfortably in addition to being that.
Despite the fact that practically all 911s have turbochargers, only a small number are given the moniker and Turbo badge. Those two models are among the world’s fastest-accelerating vehicles.
Starting out with 540 horsepower is the 911 Turbo. Although the S variants are more expensive, they have 607 horsepower. Turbos provide the comfort you’d anticipate from a long-distance cruiser while being blisteringly fast.
Acura NSX Type-S
Because it was a dependable substitute for an Italian sports vehicle, the first-generation NSX was coveted by many. It can be used daily.
With a hybrid assist system that debuts at 573 horsepower plus a top speed of 191 mph, the new model is a technological marvel.
A unique 600 hp Type-S variant of the NSX will be available for 2022 as part of the car’s farewell tour. If it must end, at least it will do so in style.
Audi R8
The R8, the pinnacle of Audi performance, is available in a number of V10-powered configurations to suit your needs. The regular rear-wheel drive V10 coupe in the United States has 562 horsepower. However, if you upgrade to the all-wheel drive model, power increases to 602 horsepower.
In order to perform well on the track, the mid-engine sports vehicle mostly directs power to the rear wheels, but it has the ability to direct power forward in an emergency.
The V10 powering the vehicle is essentially the same as the one found in the pricier Lamborghini Huracán.
Lamborghini Huracán
The Huracán is the entry-level supercar from Lamborghini. The same V10 that generates 602 horsepower in the Audi R8 V10 Plus powers it. Additionally, it shifts with a dual-clutch automatic, distributing power to all of its four wheels.
Much of the technology in this Italian sports car functions effectively because it is owned by Volkswagen, which also owns Audi. A Lamborghini version of Virtual Cockpit is available for the infotainment system and instrument cluster.
Despite the fact that the Huracán and the R8 have many similarities, their target markets are quite different.
No interest in the coupe? It is available as a convertible or in the more driver-oriented Performante trim.
Lamborghini Aventador
Sports cars or not, naturally aspirated V12-powered vehicles are scarcely available on the market nowadays. One of those vehicles is the AWD Lamborghini Aventador.
A single clutch automatic manual transmits 691 horsepower from a regular Aventador to all four wheels. It’s a big, raging, intense automobile.
You can have fun at the track in a sports car like the Huracán. To get the most out of the Aventador, you must be knowledgeable in driving. But, if you do, it’s going to be amazing.
Ford Raptor
It’s possible to argue that a pickup truck cannot be a sports car, but it would be a shame to actually leave one of these performers off an all-wheel-drive performance list.
When necessary, it has an all-wheel-drive system that also functions as a truck’s four-wheel drive setup. Its 450-horsepower engine is mostly identical to the Ford GT supercar in terms of parts. It includes a Baja mode that makes anti-lag on the engine possible, which is a feature used in racing cars.
The Raptor, which Ford refers to as the “911 of trucks,” is a car that feels at home on the pavement as well as traveling at 100 mph across the desert. A Raptor can be found in many supercar garages and for good reason.