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Top Modern Sleepers: Surprisingly Powerful Cars to Keep an Eye On

Top Modern Sleepers: Surprisingly Powerful Cars to Keep an Eye On
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In this exhilarating rundown by Ideal, we delve into the world of modern sleepers - cars that are the automotive equivalent of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Take the Audi S8, for instance, a luxury sedan that once housed a roaring 5.2L V10 engine straight from a Lamborghini Gallardo. It's a stealthy powerhouse, capable of launching like a bat out of hell thanks to its quattro all-wheel drive system. The Chevy SS, on the other hand, may look like your average sedan, but underneath its unassuming exterior lies a beastly 6.2 LS3 V8 engine, ready to tear up the tarmac with its Corvette DNA.

Moving on to the Ford Taurus Show, a vehicle that lulls unsuspecting onlookers into a false sense of security with its unremarkable appearance, only to unleash its 365-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine on the streets. The Cadillac CTS-V wagon takes the concept of a sleeper to new heights, boasting a 556-horsepower supercharged V8 engine that propels this unassuming family hauler into supercar territory. And let's not forget the Charger Hellcat, a deceptively ordinary sedan packing a monstrous 707-horsepower supercharged Hemi V8 engine, capable of leaving even the most seasoned drivers in awe.

But the surprises don't end there. Enter the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, a grocery hauler by day and a supercar slayer by night, thanks to its 707-horsepower Hellcat engine. And last but certainly not least, the Mercedes AMG E63S wagon, a real estate agent's dream on the outside but a 603-horsepower beast on the inside. These sleepers embody the thrill of the unexpected, offering a blend of power and discretion that is sure to leave any unsuspecting challenger in the dust.

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Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Sedan, and Wagon are considered beasts

2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0 and Lincoln Continental are mentioned as sleepers with AWD

Buick Regal Tour X is also noted as a sleeper

Hellcat is not considered a sleeper

Interest in a potential SRT Grand Caravan

CTS-V Wagon is praised as a beast

Desire for an E63 wagon as a dream car

Lexus CT 2000 is questioned for opinions

Taycan is mentioned as the ultimate sleeper

Pontiac GTO 2005 is brought up

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