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SUVs Performance
Performance utility vehicles. How massive power makes heavy vehicles feel light.
Defying Physics
Performance SUVs are a modern engineering marvel. By stuffing supercar-grade engines into 2.5-ton chassis, manufacturers have created vehicles that can out-accelerate dedicated sports cars.
However, while power-to-weight ratios are climbing, the sheer mass still affects braking and cornering. An SUV with 1:1 power-to-weight parity with a coupe will still feel vastly different in a hairpin.
SUV Classes
- Crossover (e.g., CR-V) ~100 hp/ton
- Luxury SUV (e.g., X5) ~150 hp/ton
- Super SUV (e.g., Urus) ~300 hp/ton
Torque is King
To move heavy loads, SUVs rely on massive torque figures, often from turbocharged V8s or electric motors.
Center of Gravity
Active suspension is used to mask the high CoG.
Aero Drag
Large frontal area means top speed requires immense power.
Launch
AWD traction often gives SUVs a 0-60 advantage over lighter
RWD cars.