7 Fastest‑Accelerating Cars CAR Magazine Tested in 2025
A recent roundup from CAR magazine shows the seven quickest 0‑100 km/h times of the year‑long test strip. Out of more than 50 cars tried out in 2025, only a handful hit sub‑four‑second sprints – and they’re all on this list.
7. Aston Martin Vantage Coupé – 3.81 seconds
Aston Martin delivers the Vantage Coupé a power‑drenched 4.0‑l‑twin‑turbo V8 (489 kW, 800 N·m). While the brand claims a 0‑100 time of 3.5 seconds, CAR’s on‑road test in January 2025 clocked 3.81 seconds.
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6. Audi RS Q8 quattro performance – 3.72 seconds
The halo Q model of Audi’s performance SUVs pulled a 0‑100 time of 3.72 seconds in September 2025 (Audi’s claim is 3.6 seconds). A 2 404‑kg beast armed with a 4.0‑l‑twin‑turbo V8 (471 kW, 850 N·m) delivers that blistering pace.
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5. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé PDK – 3.70 seconds
The Carrera Coupé’s 3.0‑l‑flat‑six engine, coupled to an eight‑speed dual‑clutch, churns out 290 kW and 450 N·m. The test strip saw a 0‑100 time of exactly 3.7 seconds.
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4. MG Cyberster – 3.68 seconds
The Cyberster is MG’s fastest electric car of 2025, beating its own claim of 3.2 seconds with a 3.68‑second sprint. A dual‑motor set‑up powered by a 77 kWh battery produces 375 kW and 725 N·m.
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3. BMW M5 – 3.52 seconds
The January 2025 Performance issue star, the M5, hit 3.52 seconds – just shy of BMW’s 3.5‑second claim. The plug‑in‑hybrid pairs a 4.4‑l‑twin‑turbo V8 with a 14.8 kWh electric motor, delivering 535 kW and 1 000 N·m.
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2. Mercedes‑AMG GLC 63 S E Performance Coupé – 3.41 seconds
This midsize performance SUV recorded a 3.41‑second 0‑100, beating Mercedes‑AMG’s own 3.5‑second claim. Its PHEV layout blends a 2.0‑l‑turbo straight‑four with a rear‑mounted electric motor, powered by a 6.1 kWh battery, and offers 500 kW and 1 020 N·m.
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1. Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupé – 2.79 seconds
Taking the top spot, the GT 63 S E Performance roared from 0‑100 in 2.79 seconds, the fastest figure CAR has seen this year. The car couples a twin‑turbo 4.0‑l‑V8 with a rear‑mounted electric motor powered by a 6.1 kWh battery, giving 600 kW and a staggering 1 420 N·m. The brand’s claim is 2.8 seconds.
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