So, you’re a petrolhead and you have R1-million to spend on the most powerful new cars on the market in South Africa, what are your options?
It’s no secret that new car prices are over the hill, but if you’re looking for the most powerful new cars for under R1-million in South Africa, then this list is for you!
Of course, for that money, you would be wise to scour the used car market where you are likely to find considerable more bang-for-buck!
Nonetheless, here are the 5 most powerful new cars you can buy right now for under R1-million in South Africa!
The cars on this list are ordered from the most powerful to the least powerful and prices are accurate as of October 2021.
Most Powerful New Cars For Under R1-Million in South Africa
1. Audi S4 TFSI quattro – From R988 500
The Audi S4 is the most powerful new car you can buy for under R1-million in South Africa. It’s equipped with a potent turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that develops a thumping 260 kW and 500 Nm of torque. Zero to 100 kph is claimed in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 250 kph.
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2. BMW M240i Coupe / Convertible – From R879 584 (Coupe) and R987 512 (Convertible)
It might be worthwhile waiting for the new 275 kW BMW M240i to reach SA in 2022.
The outgoing BMW M240i in coupe or convertible guise offers considerable punch with no less than 250 kW and 500 Nm delivered from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre, in-line 6-cylinder engine. The BMW M240i coupe is slightly faster than the Audi S4 above with a claimed zero to 100 kph time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph. The M240i convertible, however, claims 2.7 seconds in the sprint to 100 kph. An all-new BMW 2 Series was revealed earlier this year and can be expected locally early in 2022.
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3. Nissan 370Z – From R799 900
Nissan’s new Z was revealed earlier this year and while we wait anxiously for it to arrive in South Africa, local buyers can still buy the old 370Z, as new. Its high-revving naturally-aspirated 3.7-litre V6 mill pumps out a hearty 245 kW and 363 Nm and Nissan claims 5.3 seconds to sprint to 100kph with a top speed of 250 kph.
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4. Audi TTS Coupe quattro – From R846 000
Audi’s TTS is the starting point in the TT range and offers 228 kW and 380 Nm of torque. Its acceleration to 100 kph is claimed at 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 250 kph. If you’re smitten with the TT and can afford to stretch your budget a bit, then the Audi TT RS (R1 083 000) offers mega bang-for-buck with supercar-slaying ability.
Buy a new Audi TT on Cars.co.za
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5. Honda Civic Type R -From R813 100
If it’s a sharp-handling performance weapon you are after, few cars can trump the Honda Civic Type R. Its 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine offers 228 kW and 400 Nm of torque. It is the ‘slowest’ car on this list though with a zero 100 kph sprint time of 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 272 kph.
