As we get closer to an electrified era, you might expect the time of the sports or performance or sports car to be over.

But oh no, manufacturers are keen to assert the sportiness of their upcoming EVs, while clinging onto traditional petrol performance cars for as long as possible. And 2023 is lining up to be an exciting year for the performance car, with a range of important new models on the way.

Here are the 10 new performance cars to look out for in 2023.

Abarth has built up an impressively loyal customer base that loves these sporty Fiat 500-based hot hatches. But next year the Italian brand takes the bold leap into the electric car market with a sportier version of Fiat’s latest 500 EV.

Abarth promises that this new electric model, which will be sold alongside existing petrol versions, will be just as fun, while it has even engineered in a ‘Sound Generator’ that mimics the noise of an engine. The first models are due to arrive in the middle of 2023.

Audi’s RS6 Avant estate is already one of the best, most versatile sporting models on the market, but it’s set to get even better next year with the introduction of a new Performance model.

Power is boosted by 30bhp to 621bhp, while engine torque increases by 50Nm to 850Nm. Other changes include new lightweight 22-inch alloy wheels and various styling updates, while Audi has reduced the noise isolation of the engine bay to…