2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year Contenders
2024 Lotus Emira
Lotus enthusiasts are all familiar with the “Lots of Trouble Usually Serious” ribbing. It’s not a reputation born of nothing: The Emira’s shift linkage literally broke during routine testing before the Product Vehicle of the Year (PVOTY) event even started and had to be repaired. Then an axle half-shaft let go on the repaired car during testing. Finally, a second car held together for a third session.
2024 Lucid Air Sapphire
Among the 21 entrants for the Performance Vehicle of the Year, the Lucid Air Sapphire—the new 1,234-hp track-ready version of our 2022 Car of the Year—should’ve advanced to the finalist round. This vehicle, made for blowing minds, is built upon the Air sedan’s chassis and boasts a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system.
2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo
The 2023 Maserati MC20 coupe and MC20 Cielo convertible represent a long-awaited return for a company with a rich racing history. The MC20 is an enormous accomplishment that deserves recognition for its stunning design and engineering excellence.
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
To improve an icon like the Miata, Mazda incorporated significant updates for the 2024 model year, including an asymmetrical limited-slip differential and a modernized cabin with an 8.8-inch infotainment display.
2024 McLaren 750S
The McLaren 750S has garnered significant praise from judges but just missed advancing to the finalist round. This vehicle impresses with its blend of engineering excellence and performance.
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63
The new AMG GT offers a more comfort-focused design without compromising performance. This redesigned vehicle is larger and weighs more, aiming to blend luxury and driving enjoyment.
2024 Subaru BRZ tS
The Subaru BRZ remains a standout in the sports car market, excelling as an affordable, purpose-built vehicle with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its recent updates make it even better.
2024 Subaru WRX TR
The 2024 Subaru WRX TR is designed to deliver thrilling driving experiences, combining comfort and performance for an enjoyable ride.
