Fastest SUVs
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It would be expected that a two-seat sports car would be fast and nimble yet there are many fast SUVs (top speed) that can match the capabilities of their smaller counterparts.
Fast SUVs (top speed) are usually equipped with powerful V8 engines that can produce at least 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque with large displacements in the 4.0 to 5.0 liter range. Some of these engines are turbocharged to provide additional power and speed capabilities. Their average acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is four to five seconds and the speed of doing a quarter mile averages about 100 mph. Yet, the vehicles themselves can handle the road well with sharp turns and smooth riding over bumpy terrain.
To make up for the high performance of these vehicles, fast SUVs (top speed) are typically characterized by poor fuel economy and higher sticker prices. Additional luxury features that are also typical of fast SUVs (top speed) contribute to the higher cost of the vehicle.
One of the best fast SUVs (top speed) is the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. It is a high performance vehicle that handles like a sports car with a 6.3 liter V8 engine that can produce 510 horsepower. It is rated to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and be able do a quarter mile in 13 seconds at a speed of 108 mph.
Another best fast SUV (top speed) is the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG. It is a somewhat tank-like vehicle with massive power from a 5.5 liter V8 engine that can produce 383 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds and can do a quarter mile in 13.2 seconds at a speed of 103.2 mph.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is another of the fast SUVs (top speed) with an optional 5.5 liter V8 engine that can produce 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. This V8 provides a great deal of power with the ability to go from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and to do a quarter mile in 13.5 seconds at 101.6 mph.
The Porsche Cayenne is available in a turbo model which places it as one the best fast SUVs (top speed) in its class. Powered by a turbocharged 4.8 liter V8 that can produce 500 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque with an eight-speed automatic, the vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with the ability to do a quarter mile in 13.6 second at a speed of 101.8 mph.
The Infiniti FX50, a sporty luxury crossover SUV, is another of the fast SUVs (top speed) that comes standard with a 5.0 liter V8 engine that can produce 390 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is quick, rated at 5.5 seconds for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph with the ability to do a quarter mile in 13.7 seconds at a speed of 102.1 mph.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer was a midsize SUV that was also a fast SUV (top speed) as the SS model. This model was equipped with 6.0 liter V8 that was able to produce 390 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and had the ability to do a quarter mile in 14.1 seconds at a speed of 97.5 mph.
Another of the fast SUV (top speed) was the Infiniti EX35, a compact luxury crossover SUV with zesty acceleration and handling. Despite having a 3.5 liter V6 engine that could produce 297 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, the rear-wheel drive version of this vehicle could go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and do a quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at a speed of 96.9 mph.
The BMW X5 M is another of the fast SUVs (top speed) with tremendous acceleration and terrific handling. The engine is a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 that can produce 555 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is staggering at 4.5 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph and a quarter mile can be done in 14.2 seconds at a speed of 95.8 mph.
BMW also produces the X6 M which is a performance-oriented, four passenger fast SUV (top speed). Like the X5 M, it is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 that can produce 555 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. It can reach 60 mph from a standstill in 4.3 seconds and do a quarter mile in 14.5 seconds at 95.2 mph.
The Toyota Sequoia is another fast SUV (top speed) that is a full-sized SUV with graceful handling for its size and sharp acceleration. The Limited and Platinum models of the vehicle are equipped with a 5.7 liter V8 that can produce 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. These models are able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and do a quarter mile in 14.7 seconds at a speed of 93.7 mph.
Fast SUVs (top speed) are usually equipped with powerful V8 engines that can produce at least 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque with large displacements in the 4.0 to 5.0 liter range. Some of these engines are turbocharged to provide additional power and speed capabilities. Their average acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is four to five seconds and the speed of doing a quarter mile averages about 100 mph. Yet, the vehicles themselves can handle the road well with sharp turns and smooth riding over bumpy terrain.
To make up for the high performance of these vehicles, fast SUVs (top speed) are typically characterized by poor fuel economy and higher sticker prices. Additional luxury features that are also typical of fast SUVs (top speed) contribute to the higher cost of the vehicle.
One of the best fast SUVs (top speed) is the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. It is a high performance vehicle that handles like a sports car with a 6.3 liter V8 engine that can produce 510 horsepower. It is rated to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and be able do a quarter mile in 13 seconds at a speed of 108 mph.
Another best fast SUV (top speed) is the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG. It is a somewhat tank-like vehicle with massive power from a 5.5 liter V8 engine that can produce 383 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds and can do a quarter mile in 13.2 seconds at a speed of 103.2 mph.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is another of the fast SUVs (top speed) with an optional 5.5 liter V8 engine that can produce 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. This V8 provides a great deal of power with the ability to go from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and to do a quarter mile in 13.5 seconds at 101.6 mph.
The Porsche Cayenne is available in a turbo model which places it as one the best fast SUVs (top speed) in its class. Powered by a turbocharged 4.8 liter V8 that can produce 500 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque with an eight-speed automatic, the vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with the ability to do a quarter mile in 13.6 second at a speed of 101.8 mph.
The Infiniti FX50, a sporty luxury crossover SUV, is another of the fast SUVs (top speed) that comes standard with a 5.0 liter V8 engine that can produce 390 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is quick, rated at 5.5 seconds for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph with the ability to do a quarter mile in 13.7 seconds at a speed of 102.1 mph.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer was a midsize SUV that was also a fast SUV (top speed) as the SS model. This model was equipped with 6.0 liter V8 that was able to produce 390 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and had the ability to do a quarter mile in 14.1 seconds at a speed of 97.5 mph.
Another of the fast SUV (top speed) was the Infiniti EX35, a compact luxury crossover SUV with zesty acceleration and handling. Despite having a 3.5 liter V6 engine that could produce 297 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, the rear-wheel drive version of this vehicle could go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and do a quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at a speed of 96.9 mph.
The BMW X5 M is another of the fast SUVs (top speed) with tremendous acceleration and terrific handling. The engine is a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 that can produce 555 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is staggering at 4.5 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph and a quarter mile can be done in 14.2 seconds at a speed of 95.8 mph.
BMW also produces the X6 M which is a performance-oriented, four passenger fast SUV (top speed). Like the X5 M, it is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 that can produce 555 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. It can reach 60 mph from a standstill in 4.3 seconds and do a quarter mile in 14.5 seconds at 95.2 mph.
The Toyota Sequoia is another fast SUV (top speed) that is a full-sized SUV with graceful handling for its size and sharp acceleration. The Limited and Platinum models of the vehicle are equipped with a 5.7 liter V8 that can produce 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. These models are able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and do a quarter mile in 14.7 seconds at a speed of 93.7 mph.
