Note: The 2027 list of eligible vehicles is provisional based on information available at this time. The list may be updated until December 1, 2026 when it becomes final and no further changes can be made.
World Performance Car: Vehicles eligible for World Performance Car must be produced in volumes of at least 1,000 units/year, must be overtly performance-focused in overall character, and must be “on-sale" in at least two major markets (China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, USA) on at least two separate continents within the period January 1, 2026 and March 19, 2027.
Substantially revised variations of existing models, specifically designed to enhance overall performance characteristics, may be eligible, at the discretion of the organizers.
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Alpine A390 GTS
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Cadillac OPTIQ-V
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
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Genesis GV60 Magma
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Kia EV3 GT
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Kia EV4 GT
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Kia EV5 GT
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Lotus Eletre X
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Lynk & Co 02
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Mercedes-AMG Electric GT 4-Door Coupé
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric
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Zeekr 7GT
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