The content of the article:
- Bmw m1
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
- Mercedes-Benz W116
- Audi quattro
- Porsche 911
- Opel GT
- Audi TT
- Vw corrado
- BMW M3
- Mercedes W124
We all know that German cars have excellent build quality, thoughtful ergonomics to the smallest detail, high-performance engines and the highest level of reliability. However, not everyone knows which German cars are worthy of the title of the coolest of their kind, so we decided to correct this moment and present to your attention the TOP-10 of the coolest "Germans".
Bmw m1
The M1 was the first mid-engined car of the Bavarian brand and the first brainchild of BMW Motorsport, a special racing division founded in 1972.
Work on the car began in 1976, and in 1978 its small-scale assembly started. Famous engineers Giorgetto Giugiaro and Paul Braque worked on the design of the car.
The car was equipped with a 6-cylinder M88 engine with a volume of 3.5 liters and a capacity of 277 hp. and boasted an almost perfect axle weight distribution, thanks to which the BMW M1 fired up to a hundred in 5.6 seconds. and could accelerate to a maximum of 265 km / h.
In just 3 years (1978-1981), 445 cars were produced, of which 46 were intended exclusively for racing.
This car was so cool that it easily competed with supercars like the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari F40.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is one of the most beautiful cars in the history of the automotive industry. The 300 SL debuted on the world stage in 1954 and stayed on the assembly line until 1963.
It is noteworthy that in the early years the car was sold exclusively in a coupe body with world famous gullwing doors, and in 1957 it received another version - an open roadster.
Under the hood of the 300 SL was a 3-liter 6-cylinder petrol engine developing 215 hp. With him, the car easily developed a speed of 224 km / h and exchanged the first hundred in just 8.9 seconds, which was an impressive figure for that time.
Mercedes-Benz W116
This Mercedes model became one of the coolest models of the company in the 70s of the last century and remains so to this day. The car was produced for 8 years (from 1972 to 1980).
The loudest model of those years was the 450 SEL 6.9, which was introduced in 1975. The car had at its disposal such innovative "chips" as hydropneumatic suspension and anti-lock braking system. The car was driven by a 6.9-liter eight-cylinder petrol engine developing 286 hp.
As befits an S-class car, the sedan offered its customers a roomy and high-quality interior, innovative (at that time) equipment, excellent dynamics and the highest level of safety.
In total, over 473 thousand copies of this series of cars were produced.
Audi quattro
The Audi Quattro is one of the most iconic Audi models that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1980. It is noteworthy that at first the car was subjected to harsh criticism until it won its first rally in Australia, after which three more championships followed.
The car was set in motion by means of a 2.1-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 200 hp. and a peak moment of 285 Nm. With him, the car developed a maximum speed of 220 km / h, overcoming the first hundred in just 7.1 seconds.
However, the most important feature of the model was the presence of the Quattro all-wheel drive, which is successfully operated by the company to this day.
In total, until 1991, and it was then that the model was removed from the assembly line, 11,452 copies of the car were produced.
Porsche 911
It is generally accepted that the front- or mid-engine layout is the best solution for sports cars, as it allows you to achieve ideal weight distribution and, accordingly, controllability. However, the legendary Porsche 911, whose engine is located at the rear, does not agree with this judgment.
Serial production of the model began in 1964 and continues to this day. One of the iconic versions of this line of cars was the model 911 RS, which debuted in 1972.
In the period 1968-1970, the Porsche 911 became the main prize-winner of the most difficult Monte Carlo rally three times.
Opel GT
Work on the creation of the Opel GT began in 1962, but it was not until 1968 that the car entered the conveyor belt. The car had a really cool design, vaguely reminiscent of the style of the Chevrolet Corvette.
The GT was based on the Opel Kadett platform and was driven by a 1.1-liter petrol power unit generating 60 hp. Subsequently, a more powerful version with a 1.9-liter engine was presented, the power of which varied between 80-102 h.p.
The first generation of the model lasted on the assembly line until the end of 1972. - during this time, a little more than 103 thousand copies were produced.
The second generation Opel GT was introduced in 2006. The roadster was equipped with a powerful 2-liter 265-horsepower gasoline engine. In this form, the car existed until 2009, until the company's management decided to withdraw the model from production.
Audi TT
Production of the compact sports coupe Audi TT started in 1998, although the first concept car was shown three years earlier.
The car had a bright and memorable appearance, a first-class interior and excellent driving characteristics.
At first, the car was equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine generating 150-225 hp, a pair of which could be a manual or automatic transmission.
Audi TT is still in production today, but now the model has a more aggressive and dynamic appearance.
VW Corrado
One of the coolest popular sports cars of the late 80s of the last century was the VW Corrado, presented by Volkswagen in 1988. The car bribed with its stylish appearance, high-quality interior, productive filling and "lifting" cost at the level of other sports cars.
When creating a car, VW engineers actively used the components and assemblies of the Golf and Passat, which made it possible to achieve a relatively low cost.
Initially, the coupe-like hatch was equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 107 to 160 hp. In 1992, the line of power units was expanded with a two-cylinder 136-horsepower engine, and after a while - a 2.9-liter unit, reproducing 190 hp.
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance modification of the "civilian" BMW 3-series, developed in close cooperation with the sports division of BMW Motorsport as a competitor to the then popular Mercedes-Benz 190 E.
The car debuted in 1986 and boasted a specially prepared 2.3-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 195 hp.
The car was also distinguished from the usual "three" by the presence of a rear limited-slip differential, modified suspension geometry, stiffer springs and shock absorbers, as well as a more aerodynamic body. From zero to one hundred, the BMW M3 accelerated in just 6.7 seconds, which made it possible to compete even with some supercars.
Today, the 4th generation of the "charged" troika is being produced, which still remains one of the best cars in the class.
Mercedes W124
One of the coolest series of Mercedes cars in the entire history of the company, which is respected by the world community to this day. For the first time, a model with an in-house index W124 was introduced in 1984, and as many as 7 different engines were available for it.
The car had a spectacular and formidable appearance, high-performance engines, high-quality and technology-packed interior, as well as excellent driving characteristics.
Besides, Mercedes W124 is characterized by the highest level of reliability, which is confirmed by hundreds of thousands of cars still driving on the roads of Europe, America and Russia.
Conclusion
The list of cool German cars goes on and on, but it seems to us that the presented ten remain so to this day. And who, in your opinion, deserves the right to be on the list of the coolest German cars?
