Start your engines and get those tyres smoking! Auto Express has done the testing and is ready to name its Performance Car of the Year 2008.
We’ve lined up the latest thrill seekers from a variety of manufacturers, with prices ranging from supermini to supercar budgets. This year’s test is bigger and better than ever, putting you in the driving seat of 2008’s most exciting new metal.
Last year’s winner, the Porsche Cayman S, is defending its title,
but every other car here has been launched in the last 12 months – so
there’s no shortage of red hot models to choose from.
Watch video clips of each car, get the ringtones and get prints sent directly to your door
Most of our PCotY mileage was at the great Anglesey Circuit, north Wales. A hot lap was recorded in each car by our resident racing driver Owen Mildenhall. As you check out the top 20, his time is shown along with a rating for track driving, road driving and desirability.
But that’s not the end of the fun. You can get closer to the action at autoexpress.co.uk where there are on-board hot lap videos with Owen at the wheel, as well as trackside footage of every car driven to the limit.
Performance Car of the Year 2008
1. Nissan GT-R
2. Porsche Cayman S
3. Mini JCW
4. BMW M3 Coupe
5. Lamborghini LP540-4
6. Renaultsport Clio Cup
7. Mercedes C63 AMG
8. Mazda RX-8
9. Audi TT S
10. Porsche 911 GT2
11. Lotus Elise SC
12. Caterham Superlight R500
13. KTM X-Bow
14. Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
15. Volkswagen Scirocco GT
16. Lancer EVO X GSR FQ-360
17. Corvette Z06
18. Jaguar XF SV8
19. Impreza WRX STI
20. Abarth Grande Punto
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