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We hit the open road in the top five finalists to make our minds up once and for all.
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Eleven cars, only five can go through. Which contenders didn't make it? Let the pain begin!
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Eleven cars fight it out at Kyalami for the title of Performance Car of the Year.
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The Aston Martin Vantage N400 is a stunner in every sense of the aesthetic word.
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Audi S5 performs very well while maintaining one of the sexiest silhouettes on the market.
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BMW M3 is an icon when it comes to pushing the outer edges of the performance envelope.
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Chevrolet Lumina Ute SS combines handling of BMW Z4 with the brute of a TVR Sagaris.
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In essence, Ford Focus ST is a great all-rounder, but not quite a ground-shaker.
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Jaguar XF SV8 is beautiful, smart and athletic but a big downside is its price premium.
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Beautiful, fast and unique, Maserati GranTurismo S ticks the right boxes if money is no object.
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Smart and stylish, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is a brutal performer and versatile package.
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Opel Corsa OPC is 2009's ultimate entry level performance car, with a touch of practicality.
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Subaru Impreza STi is a dynamically brilliant hooligan but the cabin and price need addressing.