7 most inconspicuous sleepers. You will be shocked at how fast they drive.

When you see one of these cars in your rearview mirror, you probably won't think it can be powerful. Or maybe you would like to drive something like this. Here are 7 suggestions for cars that don't look great but have more power than others think. And how fast are they... 

Audi A3 3.2 VR6 (2003-2009)

A compact with a V6 under the hood has always been insane and often manufacturers have declared this in appearance. But not Audi, which put a 6-horsepower VR250 under the hood of the A3. As if they wanted to hide his performance under the cloak of invisibility, giving him normal appearance 1.6. For a change, the S3 looks pretty vulgar.

This version of the model has not only power, but also a quattro drive. Acceleration to hundreds takes 6,5 sand the car accelerates to 245 km / h. Problems can be caused by maintenance of the engine (tight packing) and gearbox (if S tronic is selected). Prices start at about 25 thousand. zloty.

Audi A4 C5 4.2 (2001-2005)

You don't need an S or RS to make an Audi fast, as the A3 described above shows. Excellent performance is equally invisible from the outside 300-horsepower version 4,2 liters on A6 C5. Perceived today as a cheap big sedan or wagon for the poor, it can surprise with its performance. Acceleration to hundreds less than 7 secondsand speeds up to 250 km/h are electronically limited.

Of course, he is not a cornering master, despite the stock quattro drive, but on the track he can chase more sporty cars. Engine 4.2, contrary to appearances, is not whimsical and copes well with gas. Not only to the floor, but also with HBO. Today, such a car can be bought for about 20 thousand. zloty.

Citroen C5 II 3.0 HDi (2009-2012)

Citroen and is it still on diesel? Precisely because we think of real sleepers, right? And who would have expected this car to have as much power as it gives off. Diesel V6 with 241 hp and 450 Nm? True, acceleration to hundreds takes about 8 seconds, but during acceleration it stops at 243 km / h. Moreover, he will overtake more than one 300-horsepower car with a running start, because this diesel engine is power.

However, you shouldn’t sweat too much with a purchase - I advise you to be more careful, because the bike is not perfect. If someone has previously neglected this, you can spend several thousand zlotys to put it in order. Fortunately, the car itself is not expensive, because copies from the end of production are estimated at about 35 thousand. zloty. The cheapest ones with the highest mileage are much more risky.

Mercedes-Benz E500-Class (2003-2009)

Like Audi, Mercedes also produced V8 units for sleeker than sports cars. Only fans of the brand can distinguish the E500 from the weaker ones, but to a standstill. Looks perfectly normal, under the hood 388 hp and 530 Nm. this is amazing 5,3 seconds to hundreds, of course, with rear-wheel drive, although there are versions with 4MATIC. And it also allows gas supply.

If you have an electrician nearby and the car is not devoured by corrosion, it will definitely give you a lot of driving pleasure. Extremely convenient in everyday life, as fast as an express on the highway. If you choose the pre-lift option (5.0 and 306 km), you will spend 25-30 thousand. zł, but a stronger and larger (5,5 l) facelift already costs more than 50 thousand. zloty.

Opel Insignia 2.8 Turbo (2008-2013)

It doesn't have to be an OPC to push it into the seat. It's true that one would expect better acceleration times with a 260hp turbo, but 6,9 seconds to hundreds this is also a good result. Moreover, the car not only does not look complete, but in every muted color it has another “magic” function - to scare away other drivers in front, so careful braking of others should be added to good acceleration, for fear of an unidentified car. police car.

The Insignia 2.8 is not a cheap car to run, because it eats hectoliters of fuel, although it tolerates gasoline well. Its engine sometimes needs a rather large cartridge, but it is a solid device. It is worth choosing the option with mechanics, because the machine stops the car quite noticeably. However, each version had a 4×4 drive. Price? Approximately from PLN 25 thousand, but for the most beautiful ones you need to add a nozzle.

Skoda Superb 3.6 VR6 (2008-2015)

Well, the 6th generation Superb is even faster, but it looks like a pretty fast machine. However, there is no "deuce" with powerful VR at all. It looks ordinary, even trite, and yet has at its disposal 260 hp. and accelerates to hundreds in 6,5 seconds. As if that weren't enough, it roars beautifully, has all-wheel drive and a super-fast DSG.

All this - from the engine to the gearbox - generates large costs not only in fuel consumption, but also in maintenance and repairs. Even worse, the FSI engine is not necessarily gasified. However, the car pays off with a very spacious interior and a high level of comfort. Unfortunately, cars are like medicine, but you can buy something for 30 50 zlotys. The most beautiful ones cost up to thousands. zloty

Volvo V50 T5 (2004-2012)

I'm not going to beat around the bush - this is my opinion best sleeper on the market. Before I start arguing, I will give only a few numbers - 220 or 230 hp, 320 Nm, 6,8 s to hundreds, 240 km / h. I want to add that it weighs 1500 kg, which is why I chose it, and not other strong, even 300-horsepower Volvo models, which, by the way, even look fast. And is it a humble station wagon? Look for yourself...

Arguments? Firstly Floor pad Ford Focus.such brilliant handling combined with low maintenance costs. Secondly, practicality and good workmanship. Thirdly, the availability of spare parts, as well as components (engines, gearboxes, etc.). And in the end, this is just a normal car that will easily burn less than 10 liters of gasoline per hundred, and HBO does not tolerate what it wants. And it costs a reasonable 15 thousand. zlotys, and if you want something nice, take 20-25 thousand with you. zloty. Something other? Oh, don't forget to choose a guide.