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- High-speed station wagons
Station wagons have always been considered vehicles for a large family. At the forefront, manufacturers laid high safety, good maneuverability, control reliability, a comfortable interior and a huge trunk. These are the qualities that a car on which a large European family travels should have.
Fuel consumption and speed indicators were in second place - the main thing is that all the things that are necessary for a full life on the road are placed in the trunk. That is why many classic station wagons have a huge trunk, 60% larger than that of an SUV.
But it would be wrong to call station wagons "sluggish track", and despite the fact that the popularity of large and luxurious station wagons is declining, it is too early to write off the complete set from the account.
Introducing the top 8 fastest station wagons, with speeds often exceeding 300 km / h.
High-speed station wagons
Volvo 850
All Volvo cars are in the first places in active and passive safety - the Swedish company produces some of the most reliable cars in the world.
Volvo engineers were the first to introduce an external airbag that deploys on the windshield and softens the impact for the pedestrian. In addition, the company is actively developing racing cars, and the first in the class of high-speed family cars - the Volvo 850 station wagon.
In our rating, it is not the fastest car, the maximum speed is 250 km / h, but due to the fact that the weight of the equipment barely reaches a ton, the car is called the most "crazy and unpredictable". The race in the British BTCC series in the mid-90s fully confirmed this.
Volvo's racing station wagons were the fastest and took the top lines of the race. Engineers were able to remove 326 hp from the inline-five Volvo. with. by adding metal to the cut cylinder head.
Neither the regulatory committee nor the judges could object to such a modernization of the engine, and the Volvo pilots deservedly received their prizes.
After winning the track, the station wagon went into series, the maximum speed did not exceed 230 km / h, the suspensions were strengthened, the interior was re-equipped, all modern control and comfort systems appeared. The sports station wagon has evolved into a relaxed, presentable family car.
Bentley Continental Supersports
The maximum speed of this station wagon is 330 km / h, the powerful car accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds. In the world, there are only 19 three-door station wagons from Bentley, which were tuned in the famous Touring Superleggera studio.
The power unit of the supercar is equipped with a 6-liter 12-cylinder turbocharged engine. The gasoline unit shows maximum performance and has a capacity of 630 liters. with.
The second name of the package is the Superlegger Station Wagon, in honor of the designer who equipped the model with unique security and control systems.
Despite its small dimensions (the station wagon is only 220 cm long), the Bentley trunk is not inferior to the classic crossover, and the all-wheel drive provides maximum cornering stability and excellent acceleration dynamics.
BMW M5 Touring
The 2015 BMW 3 Series Touring with the serial number F31 shows similar characteristics of the Bentley in its most powerful configuration: it has a top speed of 330 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds, but the BMW surpasses the Continental in interior size, economy and the number of sales.
The revival of the station wagon began in 2015, production of which was suspended in 2011.
The premiere of the restyled version of the sixth generation took place in mid-2015. The public was presented with the familiar class "D" station wagon, in which there were practically no external changes. The experts noted only a slight correction of the front bumper and new headlights. All optics have switched to LEDs.
Much big changes are introduced in the interior and under the hood. The cabin has an updated climate control unit, a head-up display, new panels and inserts.
The multimedia did not receive touch control - the driver is waiting for the familiar buttons and keys. BMW, as in the previous generation, pleases with a volumetric trunk of 495 liters with rear seats, with the backs folded down, the volume increases exactly three times.
The database contains all-round cameras, adaptive cruise control, a start-stop fuel economy system, etc.
The station wagon's motor range has undergone much more changes. For the first time, the model received a 1.5-liter petrol turbo engine and a 2-liter petrol unit. All the previous engine options remained in the lineup: a 3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a capacity of 326 hp. and a two-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 313 liters. with.
Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring
BMW never planned to concentrate production on the production of powerful high-speed station wagons. But this does not apply to the Alpina company, which build their cars on the basis of BMWs and supplement them with the most modern systems and functions.
The Alpina B5 Biturbo concept was developed as a model for luxury and comfort after the Bavarians refused to use the M5 for station wagons.
The all-wheel drive station wagon accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.6 seconds, the maximum speed of 330 km / h is electronically limited.
The premiere of the B5 Biturbo family, which was created on the basis of the classic BMW five, took place in 2018 in Geneva. The Alpina power unit is equipped with a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine with a capacity of 608 hp. with.
The control panel is different from BMW - Alpina's engineers have equipped the torpedo with touchscreens and sensors, a modern multimedia system and safety circuits.
The station wagon has adaptive shock absorbers, stiffer springs, the rear axle has air suspension and struts with a constant level of body support. In the base there is an electric power steering and a Brembo braking system. Paired with a biturbo engine is an 8-speed automatic ZF.
Audi RS6 Avant
The sports version of the 'D' class station wagon, the Audi RS6 Avant, made its market debut in 2018 following its premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in autumn 2017.
Among all the configurations of the A6 series, the station wagon has no equal in terms of maneuverability on slippery roads and in terms of handling quality. Avant accelerates to "hundreds" in a record 3.7 seconds, top speed - 305 km / h.
Since the mid-90s, Audi has been developing the concept of a versatile supercar for every day. And with the release of the Audi RS6 Avant, this problem was solved. The station wagon has a classic trunk of 505 liters, is provided with all-wheel drive, has all the security and directional stability systems.
The power pack is equipped with a 2.9-liter biturbo engine, a similar unit is installed on a Porsche Panamera with a capacity of 450 liters. with.
The station wagon accelerates to "hundreds" in 4.1 seconds, the maximum speed is electronically limited and is 250 km / h. All-wheel drive is provided by the proprietary quattro system; the configuration includes a single robotic box with 8 steps.
Outwardly, Avant is very similar to premium models from Audi. The branded grille with a mesh, the aerodynamic body kit and 20-inch wheels are taken from the sedan configuration, in the station wagon they are noticeable increased by 30 mm. wheel arches.
The interior furnishings are, as always, exquisite and luxurious. Passengers are waiting for a leather interior, heated seats, massage and ventilation, an individual climate control zone.
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon, AMG E63 Estate
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon
Mercedes has never limited itself to producing a small series of super powerful cars. And in the case of the station wagon, a clear strategy can be traced - powerful and high-speed station wagons were, are and will be among the priority areas of the brand.
The progenitor of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon can be considered the 1988 AMG Mallet 300TE Wagon, which became the most powerful in its class.
A modern "Wagon" at a maximum speed of 300 km / h accelerates to "hundreds" faster than all rating models - in 3.2 seconds. This is a record not only among heavy station wagons, but also among lighter hatchbacks.
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG E63 Estate
In addition to the Wagon configuration, Mercedes presented another powerful station wagon - the AMG E63 Estate modification, which in 2017 became the fastest in the world among this type of body.
The complete set includes a 4Matic all-wheel drive system, the power unit is limited to a 4-liter gasoline "eight" with a capacity of 603 liters. with.
In a pair there is an automatic transmission in nine steps. The Estate accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 290 km / h.
The station wagon is available with three rows of seats and is designed to comfortably accommodate five people. Already in the base there is LED optics, two exhaust pipes, air suspension, a spacious trunk for 670 liters.
Ferrari 456 GT Venice
Who would have thought that a company that is known around the world as a manufacturer of exquisite sports coupes would start building station wagons?
But if Lamborghini was able to build a military transport, then why can't Ferrari make a sports station wagon? This is exactly how the owners of the famous company reasoned and presented to the public a unique concept - the Ferrari 456 GT Venice station wagon.
The car is not considered the most powerful and fastest in the ranking, but its place in the top is well deserved. The supercar accelerates to "hundreds" in 5.1 seconds.
The model was designed for the Sultan of Brunei, the body was designed by the tuning studio Pininfarina - this company is famous for its production of body parts and units.
The Ferrari 456 GT Venice can be considered the most amazing station wagon in Europe by its stuffing.
This model is not in the catalog - only ten station wagons were released, and the impetus for the creation of a five-door five-meter Ferrari was an order from the famous car collector Prince Jeffrey.
Under the hood of the Ferrari 456 is a 5.5-liter 12-cylinder petrol unit with 442 hp. The maximum speed of the station wagon is 300 km / h at a minimum price of one and a half million dollars.
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
The CTS-V Sport Wagon completes the V-Series lineup, which includes a full-size sedan, sports station wagon and coupe. The maximum speed is 290 km / h, the car accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds.
The main difference between the station wagon and the sedan is the front bumper lining, which gives the car aggressiveness and strength at the same time. The aluminum hood never overheats, and the massive radiator grille with enlarged cells ensures maximum air flow.
Inside, you can see all modern systems for a comfortable ride and control: suede seats with a 14-position adjustment system, modern navigation, Bose 5.1 audio system, adaptive cruise control, touch sensors, parking assistance, etc.
The power block of the station wagon is equipped with one of the most powerful in the Cadillac lineup with a V8 engine. The 6.2-liter biturbo engine delivers the corresponding power of 556 hp. with.
Depending on the choice, the station wagon will be available with both a robotic box and a "mechanic". Both gearboxes are designed for 6 steps.
Conclusion
The rating could also include the Holden HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer package - the station wagon accelerates to 260 km / h, but the model is presented only in Australia and does not even get on the roads of Europe as contraband.
