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It\u2019s actually as […]","datePublished":"2019-04-08","dateModified":"2019-04-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Although you may still think of the Toyota Prius as a humble, eco-friendly and slightly boring hybrid, the Prius has actually evolved a lot over the past 15 years. It\u2019s still eco-friendly, it\u2019s still packed full of tech but most of all, MotorTrend have proven that it\u2019s actually quite fast and nimble. It\u2019s actually as fast as (or faster than) a bunch of performance cars from recent years, including an AMG and a Maserati.Across the pond, the Prius has been tested andtimed on a figure 8 circuit and the best recorded time that the Prius achievedwas 26.3 seconds with an average g-force measurement of 0.64 g. As well as thePrius, a load of sports cars, super saloons, roadsters and hot hatches werealso put through the same course and quite a lot of them were slower than thealmighty Prius.Here\u2019s a list of some of the most surprisingcars that are now slower than or equal to the 2019 Toyota Prius:2004 Mazda RX-8The Mazda RX-8 has a cult following. Loved forits iconic design and hearty performance, but loathed for its maintenancedemands and iffy reliability. Nonetheless, the RX-8 is a thoroughbred Japanesesports car with excellent handling. Regardless, it\u2019s still not as fast as themighty 2019 Prius, coming in with a time of 26.6 seconds and an average of 0.70g. 2007 Mercedes E 63 AMGThe AMG brand has a strong reputation formaking beefy, fearsome land torpedos that offer luxury as well as extremespeed. However, the E63 AMG from 12 years ago wasn\u2019t able to beat a cute littlePrius. The AMG clocked in with a time of 26.7 seconds with an average of 0.68g. 2013 Subaru BRZ (Toyota GT86)That\u2019s right, a family hatchback built forcomfort, reliability and functionality is quicker around a figure 8 track thana car that\u2019s built for performance. The Subaru BRZ (identical to the ToyotaGT86) is a popular sports coupe, similar to the Audi TT. It can do 0-60 mph injust 6.2 seconds whereas the plodding Prius does 0-60 mph in about 11 seconds. The Subaru BRZ completed the figure 8 circuitin 26.3 seconds with an average of 0.68 g. You wouldn\u2019t want your friendsfinding out your sports car is \u201cas fast as a Prius\u201d now would you!2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTMaserati is often considered as a supercarbrand, so to see that name on this list is rather surprising. The QuattroporteSport GT has produces 400 hp thanks to its roaring V8. That being said, thefigure 8 time was 26.3 seconds, the same as a 2019 Prius with just 121horsepower\u2026 2008 Ford Mustang BullittThe Bullitt edition of the \u201808 Mustang mayhave power, but it clearly lacks agility and finesse. That can be proven by thefigure 8 time that\u2019s on a par with the Toyota Prius. The best lap time for theMustang was 26.4 seconds with at 0.52 g. The average-g force rating wasactually very good!Othercars included:Other cars included:2006 BMW M5 with a 500hp V10: 26.4 seconds, 0.68 g2012 VW Golf R: 26.3 seconds, 0.70 g 2012 Mazda MX-5: 26.4 seconds, 0.68 g2006 Nissan 350Z Convertible: 26.5 seconds, 0.65 g2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG with a 604hp V12: 26.4 seconds, 0.72 gSo, what\u2019s the moral of the story? The 2019Toyota Prius is a total sleeper! It may look tame but it\u2019s actually a beast!No, but really, these results are a testamentof two things; how much car engineering and performance has improved and howextraordinary the new Prius is!Let us know your thoughts in the comments!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"These Performance Cars Are Slower Than A Prius","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/these-performance-cars-are-slower-than-a-prius\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]