The British have a long love affair with the sedan. It’s a vehicle that once powered a nation. One that won over a legion of followers, spanning from the executive boardrooms to the factory floors. The sedan shuttled around families, mobile sales personnel, and royalty. And it was this passion for the humble sedan that led to a new super breed.

High-performance sports sedans offered a little extra: more power, better braking, and superior handling. Cars like the classic Mark II Jaguar captivated gearheads and drove a revolution, urging British manufacturers to build faster machines and making Britain a hotbed for affordable sports sedans.

Along the way, some real monsters were born. Sedans that have broken headlines and obliterated tires. On a mission to simply be the best they ever could be. Sit back and bathe in British might, as here is a list of the 10 Fastest British Sports Sedans Ever Made.

10/10 The Lotus Carlton – 0-60 MPH In 4.8 Seconds

The Lotus Carlton shocked the world. Here was an executive sedan car that made supercars look humble. Never before had such speed been available in a family-orientated machine. Considered to be so fast, groups sprung up demanding that the Lotus Carlton get banned.

Powered by a 3.6-liter turbocharged straight six, the Lotus Carlton deposited 377 hp and 419 lb-ft of torque to its rear wheels. It would hammer to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds before running to 176 mph….