The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Sports coupes still the poster boys of the road
The sports coupe is a pillar of the motoring world. For decades now, performance- based twodoors have been the subject of bedroom posters, movie car chases and more.
They’re still alive and kicking, too, with a whole host of new models hitting the market recently.
It means there’s a lot of choice out there.
It’ s why we’ ve put together some of the best sports coupes on sale today – so take a look and see which one is your favourite.
BMW M2
The M2 is well regarded as being a modern interpretation of one of BMW’s classic old- school sports coupes.
It’ s got balance, performance and thuggish good looks all wrapped up in a package which is compact and at home on the UK’s narrow roads.
A recently introduced CS version only enhanced the experience, bringing a few tweaks which helped to elevate the M2 even higher.
FORD MUSTANG
Ford’s Mustang is a reincarnation of the classic muscle car, bringing V8powered performance into the modern day.
It certainly looks the part, too, with styling which looks more suited to the Californian beachfront than a day out in Banff.
Though the Mustang is available with a smaller EcoBoost engine, we’d always trump for the V8 powertrain instead.
TOYOTA SUPRA
There might have been an outcry when it was revealed that the new Supra would be underpinned by a BMW engine, but on the road the move makes perfect sense.
Backed by the German manufacturer’s impressive 3.0-litre straight-six engine, the Supra has plenty of flair to live up to the prestigious nameplate.
It’s surprisingly refined, too, and is far better at long- distance hauls than you might expect.
JAGUAR F-TYPE
Jaguar’s F-Type is a member of the old guard of sports coupes, having been around for some time now.
Jaguar has recently updated it, however, giving the F-Type a fresh new face as well as a redesigned interior.
It also took the decision to drop the V6 engine from the F-Type’s line-up, leaving choices of either a 2.0-litre four-cylinder or full-fat V8.
The cabin might still feel a touch behind rival offerings, but as an overall package it’s still hugely appealing.
AUDI TT
Audi’s TT has been a common sight on our roads ever since the bubbled, eyecatching original first burst on to the scene.
The most recent model is a resoundingly good prospect, too; it has impeccable build quality, a decent range of engines and, thanks to a large boot opening, a good slug of practicality.
Though it’s set to be discontinued once this generation reaches the end of its lifespan, the TT is still a great option for many.
MERCEDES-AMG C63S
The Mercedes-AMG C63S treads a similar line to the Mustang in its old-school muscle- car approach to performance.
But whereas the Ford revels in its retro appeal, the Merc is a wholeheartedly more current affair.
W ith a tw in - turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 under the bonne t, it ’ s immensely powerful and there’s a raucous exhaust note to go with the performance, too.
Merc recently tweaked the C63, giving it a more appealing face – though we’ ll admit that it was hardly a bad-looking car in the first place.