Sporting cars - the motors to tackle this summer’s biggest events
Ever thought what cars would be best at human sports? Now you don't need to
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10 cars for 10 sporting events
Have you ever wondered which cars would be the best at different human sports?
Well, imagine no longer. With a big summer of sport coming up, we’ve put together a list of ten cars we think would be most likely to finish first place.
BYD Dolphin: swimming
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When BYD launched its Dolphin small electric car, the puns were endless, and they’re still flippin’ everywhere.
The aim of this car was to make electric vehicles (EVs) affordable for the masses, and it’s done just that by undercutting almost every rival.
With 204hp from its top-spec 60.4kWh battery, it’s no slouch either – helping it to outpace the competition on the road (and in the pool).
VW Polo: water polo
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When it comes to water polo, there isn’t really another car that comes close to the VW Polo.
Being agile and nippy, it would no doubt be the perfect car for the job – especially in GTI spec, thanks to its 207hp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
But if that’s not to your taste, get the sophisticated R-Line instead.
Ford Mustang Mach-E: equestrian
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the perfect fit for an equestrian adventure. It’s all in the name.
With up to 480hp in the top-spec GT variant and a fast 0-62mph sprint in 3.8 seconds, you’d be daft to pick anything else.
Plus, its 304-mile range is plenty to keep going all day.
VW Golf: golf
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There are a couple of reasons the classic Volkswagen Golf GTI came with a golf ball-shaped gear knob. Obviously, there’s the tactile feel, but it’s mostly about the badge on the back.
All generations of Golf have been superb cars to live with and drive, but they really came to life with the later Mk7 and Mk8 generations.
Available with either a manual or DSG automatic gearbox, you won’t find yourself feeling sluggish, making it the best by par. We mean far.
Audi TT: table tennis
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Car nerds out there will know TT doesn’t stand for ‘table tennis’ on the back of the Audi TT (it’s actually an acronym for Tourist Trophy), but for sporting reasons, it does.
Like a table tennis player, the Audi TT is light on its feet and has the power to match, with the TT RS producing a staggering 395hp from its glorious 2.5-litre engine.
Kia Sportage: decathlon
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If you’re after an all-rounder, then it’s hard to beat the Kia Sportage – a family SUV with endless practicality and ability.
Whether it’s the weekly food shop or a longer family road trip (or the long jump, shot put, hurdles, etc.), the Sportage can handle it with ease.
Thanks to its 562-litre boot and modern cabin, it’s to the SUV market what Aldi is to the supermarket… market. A bargain.
Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon: marathon
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Electric cars that can truly go the distance are starting to become more and more common, so much so that the competition is fiercer than ever before.
But if you need to complete a marathon distance, or rather 18 times that, you can with the Mercedes EQS’s 481-mile claimed range.
Jaguar F-Pace SVR: 100 metres
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Power, pace and performance are the three Ps needed in the 100-metre sprint, so you’d be silly to look anywhere else but the Jaguar F-Pace SVR – a true sports SUV for the cool parents.
If you rocked up to the school gates in something looking this cool and sounding this loud, you’ll definitely turn some heads.
Citroen C3 Aircross: long jump
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Very few cars can physically jump, and those that can are usually driven by professionals on race tracks.
We’re by no means suggesting you try this, but the Citroen C3 Aircross would make a rather good long jumper, judging by its name alone.
With SUV-like styling and the boot to match, this quirky little car also makes a cracking first small SUV.
Dacia Jogger: 10,000 metres
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If you're looking for a reliable runner that can go at a nice steady pace over a 10k distance, the Dacia Jogger should be on your shortlist.
It's not going to win a 100m sprint, but it has the stamina and perseverance to keep going over middle distances and won't use up too much energy (aka petrol) in the process.
56.5mpg? Yeah, that’s 10,000-metre runner material.