Any such thing as a diesel supercar with low emissions?
Can anyone let me know about a diesel super car I can buy that has below 225g/km of CO2? It will fall into the second category from the top for tax costs.
Regards
Brian None (Cork)Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Brian,
Well, when you say 'super car' that would suggest that money is no object so...
Your choice is slightly limited as there aren't yet any full-on mid-engined diesel supercars, but there are three German powerhouses in the shape of the BMW 640d Gran Coupé, the Audi A7 3.0 TDI Bi-Turbo and the Porsche Panamera Diesel. (There's also the new Maserati Quattroporte diesel, but it pales in the power and torque race a bit.)
Of those the BMW is the best - frugal and well under the 225g/km limit but damn near as quick point to point as an M5.
If budget is an issue, just grab yourself an E60 BMW 535d. Wheelspin in third gear in that one...
Come back to us if you'd like help narrowing it down a little
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser@neilmbriscoe