2026 World Performance Car

World Performance Car: Vehicles eligible for World Performance Car must be produced in volumes of at least 500 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, 2025 and March 30, 2026. Substantially revised variations of existing models, specifically designed to enhance overall performance characteristics, may be eligible, at the discretion of the organizers.
Finalists:
	BMW M2 CS [View High Res Image]
	Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray [View High Res Image]
	Hyundai Ioniq 6 N [View High Res Image]
	Land Rover Defender OCTA [View High Res Image]
	Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro [View High Res Image]

Candidates:
	Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce
	Bentley Bentayga Speed
	BMW M3 CS Touring
	Cadillac Lyriq-V
	IM LS7
	Lamborghini Temerario
	MG IM5 / IM L6 Performance
	MG IM6 / IM LS6 Performance
	Mini John Cooper Works
	Mini John Cooper Works Aceman
	Mini John Cooper Works Electric
	Nissan Ariya NISMO
	Range Rover Sport SV
	Smart #5 Brabus
	Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

WORLD CAR AWARDS: CELEBRATING THE BEST OF TODAY. EMBRACING THE BEST OF TOMORROW.