S-segment

S-segment

S-segment

Car size classification in Europe


S-segment cars are a European car segment class for sports coupés. The equivalent Euro NCAP class is called "roadster sport".[1][2]

2020 Best-Selling
Audi TT (1998–2023)
Mazda MX-5 (1989–present)
Porsche 911 (1963–present)
Ford Mustang (1964-present)

Characteristics

S-segment cars have a sporting appearance and are usually designed to have superior handling and/or straight-line acceleration compared to other segments. The most common body styles for S-segment cars are coupé and convertible. Rear passenger accommodation is not a priority for S-segment cars, therefore many models are either two-seat cars or have a 2+2 layout with relatively cramped rear seating.

Most recent S-segment cars use the commonplace front-engine design (as either an FF layout, FR layout or F4 layout), however the majority of cars with a Mid-engine design or rear-engine design belong to the S-segment.

Current models

The four highest selling S-segment cars in Europe are the Mazda MX-5, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang and Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

European sales figures

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In 2014, the five highest selling coupé models were the BMW 4 Series, Opel Astra GTC, BMW 2 Series, Renault Mégane Coupé and Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204).[4] The five highest selling convertible models in 2014 were the Fiat 500C, Mini Hatch, BMW 4 Series (F32), Volkswagen Beetle (A5) and Volkswagen Golf Mk6.[5]

See also


References

  1. "REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 - MERGER PROCEDURE" (PDF). Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg.
  2. "Latest Safety Ratings". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. "European sales 2017 Exotic and Sports Car segments". www.carsalesbase.com. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  4. "European sales 2014 Coupe segment". www.carsalesbase.com. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  5. "European sales 2014 Convertible segment". www.carsalesbase.com. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2019.

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