World's
Top 10 Fastest SUV's in 2012
10)-
2012 Chevy Trailblazer SS
The
Chevy Trailblazer SS is durable enough to double as a great family car, but
with a 6.0-liter, 395-horsepower V-8 engine, comparable to that of a Corvette,
this SUV will hit 60 in 6.3 seconds and still give you great control of the
road. With a starting cost under $40,000, you'll get near-luxury value at a
reasonable price.
9)-2012 Cadillac Escalade
Offering
ample cabin room, great storage space, attractive design and reliable
performance, the Cadillac Escalade is not only the largest luxury SUV on the
road but one of the fastest. It hits zero to 60 in 6.5 seconds and comes with a
6.2 liter V8 engine that cranks 403 horsepower, a behemoth that moves like the
wind.
8. 2012 Infiniti FX 50S
Another
luxury entrant, the Infiniti FX50 S is trying to lure BMW's clientele with a
390 horsepower SUV that goes from zero to 60 in five seconds. Not as
supercharged as some of its competitors, but priced starting at $43,000,
there's more bang for less bucks.
7. Audi Q7 V12 TDI
The Q7 is
one of the most impressive models Audi has ever offered, and the V12
TDI is the most powerful version offered. These two facts about this
SUV is why German tuner, Fostla, decided this would be the car to receive
one of their tuning kits. Their latest package jumps the Q7’s output to an
amazing 600 HP, as well as tweaks its look to match.
For
3500 euro ($4,500 at the current rates), Fostla will cover a customer’s Q7 in a
cool PWF foil in diamond black matte, tint the front and back lights, and tone
the discs to between 55% and 85%. For an extra 6000 euro ($7700 at the current
rates), customers will get a new set of 11x23 inch matte powder coated side
Mansory C5 wheels with 315/25R23 tires in combination with 15 mm front and 30
mm back track plates.
To
take care of the Audi Q7’s standard 500 HP, Fostla tricked out the 6.0-liter
V12 engine with an ECU upgrade to allow it to push out 600 HP and 737 lb-ft of
torque. The 0-60 mph sprint will now be made in 5.5 seconds. This added bonus
will set customers back an additional $4,500.
6)- 2012 Range Rover Sport 5 Supercharged
A
recognized brand for quality, Range Rover adds speed with the Sport 5
Supercharged, armed with a 510 horsepower, V8 engine that gets to 60 in 5.9
seconds. With luxury specs, however, comes a luxury starting price of $115,000.
5)- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
The
fastest model Jeep makes, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 goes full-throttle with a 420
horsepower, 6.4 lilter Hemi V8 engine that streaks from zero to 60 in 4.8
seconds. Priced around $45,000, this is a less-expensive alternative to the
luxury SUV brands.
4)- 2012 Mercedes Benz ML 63 AMG
Combining
luxury, speed and quality, the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG sports a 6.3 liter V8
engine and 503 horsepower, hitting 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. With a maximum speed
of 155 mph, it's not quite as fast as the top-end SUVs, but for $91,000, it's
fast enough.
3)-
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo X
Sleek
and sporty, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has been a mainstay in speedy SUVs for
years, and this model's twin-turbocharged, 4.8 liter V8 engine packs 550
horsepower for a zero to 60 run of 4.4 seconds. At a starting price of
$104,700, it's one of the most expensive SUVs on the market.
2)-
2012 BMW X5M
Putting
its "Ultimate Driving Machine" tagline to the test, the BMW X5 M
comes equipped with a twin-turbo V-8 engine that generates an astounding 555
horsepower, which means zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds. In addition to quality and
performance, BMW's zero maintenance program means you'll likely only ever have
to pay for new tires.
1)-
2012 BMW X6M
Starting
at a whopping $88,900 in 2010, the BMW X6 M stakes its claim to speed with 555
horsepower and zero to sixty in 4.3 seconds. According to Edmunds, this is the
fastest SUV they've ever tested, with only the Porsche Cayenne coming close.
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