Agent009
Agent009
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."
View My AgentSpace

Print this Page | Digg It | del.icio.us

What Were The Most Popular Sports Cars Sold In Germany Last Year?

When it comes to storming down the autobahn in a sports car, the Germans  seem to rarely stray from vehicles built on European soil.  Below is a list of Germany's most popular sports cars by listed by registrations.

Source is KBA.

Thanks to reader ErichHartmann for the list.
Pos. Brand/Model Sold Country of Origin
 1:  Audi TT  14375 Germany
 2:  Mercedes SLK  9714 Germany
 3:  Porsche 911  8507 Germany
 4:  Mercedes CLK  7932 Germany
 5:  BMW Z4  6213 Germany
 6:  Porsche Boxster/Cayman 4213 Germany
 7:  Mercedes SL  2102 Germany
 8:  Opel GT  1096 Germany
 9:  Chrysler Crossfire  1053 United States
 10:  Jaguar XK  1046 United Kingdom
 11:  Audi R8  851 Germany
 12:  Nissan 350Z  501 Japan
 13:  Corvette C6  489 United States
 14:  Ferrari F430  487 Italy
 15:  Aston Martin V8 Vantage 373 United Kingdom
 16:  Ford Mustang  332 United States
 17:  Maserati Granturismo 281 Italy
 18:  Aston Martin DB9  196 United Kingdom
 19:  Ferrari 599 GTB  168 Italy
 20:  Honda S2000  149 Japan
 21:  Maserati Quattroporte 128 Italy
 22:  Morgan  92 United Kingdom
 23:  Lamborghini Gallardo 89 Italy
 24:  Wiesmann Roadster 85 Germany
 25:  Mercedes SLR  73 Germany
 26:  Maserati Coupé  69 Italy
 27:  Lotus Elise  68 United Kingdom
 28:  Cadillac XLR  56 United States
 29:  Exige/Europa  50 United Kingdom
 30:  Wiesmann GT  50 Germany
 31:  Ferrari 612 Scaglietti  38 Italy
 32:  Maserati Spyder  36 Italy
 33:  Aston Martin Vanquish S 31 United Kingdom
 34:  Dodge Viper  21 United States
 35:  Porsche Carrera GT  8 Germany
 36:  Lamborghini Murcielago 5 Italy
 37:  Lexus SC  2 Japan


What Were The Most Popular Sports Cars Sold In Germany Last Year?



Comments:

Images hosted in your AgentSpace can now be posted in the comments section using the following syntax (case matters):
[img]IMAGE URL[/img]
Example: [img]http://agent004.myautospies.com/users/150/Sample-Gallery/sample1.JPG[/img]
TheSailorTheSailor - 2/15/2008 10:22:44 AMView My AgentSpace
Show Comment -19 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
jeffy210jeffy210 - 2/15/2008 11:48:31 AM
+11 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Except you got it backwards, the Sky is a rebaged Opel. iirc, it was developed by Opel in Europe. Same as we're getting the Holden Commodore as the G8.


w209w114w209w114 - 2/15/2008 1:33:01 PMView My AgentSpace
+6 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
You ignorance keeps surprising me. Arent you from Europe to know better?


VISOVISO - 2/15/2008 2:17:54 PM
+8 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Lexus SC - 2! Europeans are lovin' Lexus as Houstoncutie used to say.


Htay7500Htay7500 - 2/15/2008 3:40:07 PM
+6 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
yeah but 2102 SLs is still better than... 2 SCs.


TheSailorTheSailor - 2/15/2008 3:46:23 PMView My AgentSpace
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
No no no no... It is built in the US on an american GM platform... It might be designed by a german (i think), but that doesn't make it european... It was developed for the Solstice five years ago... That makes it American... Just as the G8 is australian...

WsomethingWsomething... Bugger off! If you can't even get your facts straight, don't try to be a smart a**... Go back to your old mercedes and be pretentious!


TheSailorTheSailor - 2/15/2008 3:46:46 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
BTW: It is even built in the US


Htay7500Htay7500 - 2/15/2008 4:10:52 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
its built in Wilmington Delaware.


PorschinatorPorschinator - 2/15/2008 8:23:49 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The BMW 330i driver must have really sucked to lose to a IS250. Hell my Silverado blew away some idiot driving a IS250 trying to cut me off. If you had a IS350 then different story Josh...don't blow smoke here...lol.


85bmw745i85bmw745i - 2/16/2008 8:03:21 PMView My AgentSpace
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The Chrysler Crossfire is built in Germany by Mercedes. it is a re-skinned SLK.


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 2/18/2008 5:25:15 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
why do you guys even bother arguing with Josh?


0to600to60 - 2/15/2008 11:57:58 AM
+14 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 2/15/2008 12:56:50 PM
+20 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
last year they only sold one SC....so the lexus fans would tell you that sales are growing by 100%! making lexus the fastest growing luxury brand in germany!

reply to this comment
VISOVISO - 2/15/2008 5:43:27 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Hey little Josh, one could say the same thing about Americans being uniformed and buying into rebadged Toyotas aka Lexus. Your way doesn't always mean the right way. The sooner your homeroom teacher teaches you that the better you'll be when you can drive a grown-up car and not the Hot Wheels you have now.

reply to this comment
RupertRupert - 2/15/2008 7:50:16 PMView My AgentSpace
+7 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
IS220d - most polluting in its class, worst MPG in its class.

CO2 emissions of (all manual models):
IS220d: 168g/km
Merc C220 cdi: 156
A4 2.0 tdi: 144
320d: 128

And Imperial MPG of:
IS220d: 44.8
Merc C220 cdi: 46.3
A4 2.0 tdi: 51.4
BMW 320d: 58.9

0-62.5 times:
IS220d: 8.9
Merc C220 cdi: 8.5
A4 2.0 tdi: 9.4 (there will be a 2.0 tdi with 30 more hp which should get similar CO2 and MPG but will be faster)
BMW 320d: 7.9

reply to this comment
ILikeLamboILikeLambo - 2/15/2008 11:06:31 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
i think josh and michel are in love

reply to this comment
mwrmmgmwrmmg - 2/16/2008 2:21:36 AMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
They're sure gonna wave each time they pass one another

reply to this comment
atomicbriatomicbri - 2/16/2008 8:08:42 AMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Did a little investigating, it was two US Amry Commander's wives!

reply to this comment
RupertRupert - 2/16/2008 5:16:54 PMView My AgentSpace
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
atomic bri - lol!

reply to this comment
TargaTarga - 2/15/2008 10:34:17 AM
+15 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Well the crossfire > Lexus SC

reply to this comment
M35MTM35MT - 2/15/2008 12:10:37 PMView My AgentSpace
+7 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I cant believe that was the first non-German car...that thing is a hideous POS...those lines on the hood? YUCK.

I'm also shocked they sold any SC's at all.

reply to this comment
NeverfollowNeverfollow - 2/15/2008 12:34:53 PM
+9 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
They most likely sold the Lexi to some American MD's based over there

reply to this comment
NeverfollowNeverfollow - 2/15/2008 12:35:47 PM
+10 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The Chrysler Crossfire is built in Germany by Karmen.

reply to this comment
enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 2/15/2008 12:57:49 PM
+7 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
crossfire is the old mercedes SLK platform by the way.

reply to this comment
TauronB2GTauronB2G - 2/15/2008 12:01:30 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Interesting, I don't see the 3 series coupes anywhere.
T

reply to this comment
enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 2/15/2008 12:59:01 PM
+10 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
the 3-series is not considering a sports car.
however, it's laughable that the SC is.


SixxFiveSixxFive - 2/15/2008 12:09:44 PM
+6 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
TauronB2G: BMW 3 series coupes fall in to a different classification.

reply to this comment
JRobUSCJRobUSC - 2/15/2008 12:20:58 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
but the CLK doesn't? Weird. I guess the 6-Series does too?


ErichHartmannErichHartmann - 2/15/2008 1:06:02 PM
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The BMW 6er is viewed as a GT car in many circles. It is funny, but the Mercedes SL has a "sportier reputation" than the current BMW 6er. With the newly facelifted SL Mercedes has raised the bar again. I'll be driving the new SL350 with the newly tuned 3.5 Sportmotor next week.


ErichHartmannErichHartmann - 2/15/2008 1:07:00 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I forgot to add that the SL equally falls into the GT category, yet it is also considered a sportscar in many circles. Moreso than the BMW 6er. This is quite hard to explain, but if you live in Europe you can somewhat understand what I am saying.


RupertRupert - 2/15/2008 1:33:54 PMView My AgentSpace
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I'm English, and I feel the SL is more of a sportscar than the 6 series. Why? Because the SL looks like a sports car, long bonnet short boot etc.


ErichHartmannErichHartmann - 2/15/2008 12:41:43 PM
+9 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Thank you, Agent009.

The Chrysler Crossfire is actually quite popular here, possibly because it is essentially an R170 SLK underneath. However, the Crossfire design has been rated very highly in Germany and Europe as whole. Performance wise nobody is complaining that the Crossfire is slow or underpowered, because for European tastes it isn't.

Lexus doesn't sell many cars here, and the SC is by far the least popular model. It's not considered very sporty by the press nor is it very comfortable either. People with money consider the Mercedes SL, BMW 6er, Jaguar XK etc. as proven by the list.

reply to this comment
Bmw8terBmw8ter - 2/15/2008 12:56:21 PM
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Erich.....I'm curious to know how the Ford Mustang is received over there; I was surprised to see it on this list.


ErichHartmannErichHartmann - 2/15/2008 1:03:46 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
To be honest, me too. Both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Corvette are viewed as exotic sportscars overhere, but they're generally only popular with either true Mustang/Corvette enthusiasts and the people who want to be different. The same applies to the Dodge Viper. It is a sad fact that the Viper and Corvette, in Germany, also have a reputation as being the car of choice of pimps, particularly in the big cities.

The Mustang, Viper and Corvette are all sold through exotic car and import dealerships. They're generally cheaper than their European competitors but given their large displacement engines will penalize the owners in engine capacity and kW taxes.


RupertRupert - 2/15/2008 1:33:07 PMView My AgentSpace
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
In Britain the Mustang is a niche car, something fun and interesting, not a serious 3 series or whatever alternative (mainly because the steering wheel is on the wrong side).

What amazes me is that the SLR sold more than Ferrari 612, even though it is more expensive.


pushrod27pushrod27 - 2/15/2008 1:37:45 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
why is that fact sad? pimps are people too.


Htay7500Htay7500 - 2/15/2008 3:44:32 PM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
"It's one of the best cars ever made if you're looking for unmatched cruising performance."

then why doesn't it sell?

reply to this comment
BFABSBFABS - 2/15/2008 1:56:55 PM
+9 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
What happened to the best selling sports car in the world? The Mazda MX-5. I went to KBA's website in germany, but could not find a list for sports cars but for only the top cars , so it may be that Agent 009 just took out the ones that he remembered to be sports car and mistakenly omitted some, like the MX-5. Because it should be here.

Then for those of you who are laughing at the sales of the Lexus SC in Germany, you might feel a little worse when those in europe see our own list of say..."best selling coupes", that "honor" might fall to the Chrysler Sebring Coupe/conv!! Men, I shudder just thinking about that!! Second may go to the Pontiac G6 coupe/conv. Even the failed Crossfire might be on the top 20 list for sports cars in the US, with uglies like the Lexus SC close to the top of the list too!!

Worse still, the Smart coupe/conv, might end up being the best selling 2dr in the US this year. So lets be careful when we laugh at the Germans, we may not be any better.

Sales Statistics for the 20 Best Selling Cars in Germany in 2007:

Car Model … No of Cars Sold in 2007 … % Change from 2006 Sales
1. VW Golf/Jetta … 214,368 … -9.5
2. VW Passat … 105,308 … -15.5
3. BMW 3-Series … 100,559 … -13.1
4. Audi A4 … 84,092 … -12.8
5. Opel Astra … 83,048 … -23.3
6. Opel Corsa … 79,098 … 29.7
7. Mercedes C-Class… 78,254 … 25.4
8. VW Polo … 76,683 … -10.5
9. VW Touran … 73,081 … -12.4
10. Audi A3 … 70,517 … -8.5
11. Mercedes A-Class … 62,193 … -12.8
12. Ford Focus … 57,546 … -20.2
13. Mercedes E-Class … 56,695 … -0.2
14. Audi A6 … 55,361 … -14.4
15. BMW 1-Series … 55,105 … -2.1
16. Mercedes B-Class … 51,484 … -18.7
17. Ford Fiesta … 50,807 … -13.0
18. Skoda Fabia … 50,328 … -7.9
19. BMW 5-Series … 50,024 … -1.6
20. Skoda Octavia … 47,711 … -15.9


reply to this comment
VISOVISO - 2/15/2008 2:23:22 PM
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I do not think Lexus has a commanding market share in Germany unless you can show the data. Considering overall Lexus sales in Germany were around 40,000 for Europe per ANE with Russia taking like 13,000 of that total, I doubt the figures would be that large. Any bread and butter model of Audi, BMW, and MB likely outsold ALL of Lexus in Europe.

reply to this comment
autoproautopro - 2/15/2008 3:21:09 PMView My AgentSpace
-6 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Who cares I live in the U.S.

reply to this comment
VISOVISO - 2/15/2008 5:39:29 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
A true tier 1 premium brand has global clout and respect and not just one market. Plus, the US is no longer the most important market considering that Europe will out pace the US this year due to East European growth in the premium class. Just because it doesn't go your way, no need to cry of spilled milk junior. Don't be arrogant. Lexus is only popular here. Means nothing in terms of Tier 1 respectability globally.


zyrlzyrl - 2/16/2008 7:59:14 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
@josh-
..sc tops in the country of bavaria.


85bmw745i85bmw745i - 2/16/2008 8:14:53 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
No we don't make better choices at buying cars. We buy cheaply made crap because we fall for the gimmicks domestic car companies throw at us. Or some single person with no kids buying a suburban or and f350 dually that never uses it for any kind of hauling or people moving whatsoever. Whats sad is if I buy a Mercedes that gets 24 mpg I have to pay a gas guzzler penalty but I can buy a 12 mpg hummer and no gas guzzler tax. Man if that isn't backwards as hell. I get penalized even though the car I am looking at gets twice the gas mileage. A few people like me do know how to buy a car. Yeah Lexus is a Good reliable alternative to BMW ETC, but there is alot missing. I think the ES is a very nice looking car, and I am a big time BMW fan. I have not had any trouble with my BMW's and everyone I know that has one has had fewer problems than Domestic cars, especially cheap Cadillacs they had before them.


Htay7500Htay7500 - 2/15/2008 3:24:29 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
what is a Wiesmann Roadster?

reply to this comment
TheSailorTheSailor - 2/15/2008 3:50:15 PMView My AgentSpace
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Don't you watch topgear? It's one of these...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5V6lg2RSoo&feature=related

(Well... It's in the video at least)


Htay7500Htay7500 - 2/15/2008 4:14:58 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
holy crap I haven't all of season 10 yet!!! well, at least BBC america will put it on feb the 25th when the new season starts...


RupertRupert - 2/15/2008 7:44:31 PMView My AgentSpace
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
A Wiesmann is an E46 BMW M3 in a 1960's roadster body. Awesome car.


PorschinatorPorschinator - 2/15/2008 8:25:38 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
This was a fan boy blood bath waiting to happen...lol. The list is opposite in Japan.

reply to this comment
1995e341995e34 - 2/15/2008 9:23:49 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
no toyotas? typical ignorant germans

reply to this comment
1995e341995e34 - 2/16/2008 12:44:15 AM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
that was my point.


amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 2/16/2008 12:09:17 AM
-4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
AUDI tt...??/ HOW MANY GAYS ARE BUYING THESE CARS??

reply to this comment
RupertRupert - 2/16/2008 7:28:41 AMView My AgentSpace
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Same here in Britain fastonekiller.


jpighettijpighetti - 2/16/2008 2:19:10 PM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
And yet another classless statement from a total waste-of-space douchebag. But hey, at least you're consistent. Consistently a douchebag.


zyrlzyrl - 2/16/2008 8:00:50 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
LOLZ!


RupertRupert - 2/16/2008 5:21:24 PMView My AgentSpace
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
You just keep those snappy one liners coming don't you? Your wit and sharpness is amazing.

And yes, we're all gay. In fact right now I've got a man dancing around me in a well filled pink thong while I throw money at him in return for some face grinding. It's rather distracting so i aplogisise fro aynspeling erorororrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrss.

reply to this comment
henbmwhenbmw - 2/16/2008 9:59:36 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Haha, they sold more Murcielagos than Lexus SC's

reply to this comment
amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 2/17/2008 10:27:52 AM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
rupert and fastone. limp wrist? or firm?

reply to this comment
MercedesMercedes - 2/18/2008 2:32:17 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Wow, look at the SC430. How the hell can the SLR outsell the SC430? Pull the plug on that POS SC430!



reply to this comment
JWalkerLegrandeJWalkerLegrande - 2/18/2008 8:24:08 AM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost

Great list, some errors though

1: Audi TT 14375 (Germany) HUNGARY
5: BMW Z4 6213 (Germany) USA
6: Porsche Boxster/Cayman 4213 Germany plus FINLAND
8: Opel GT 1096 (Germany) USA
9: Chrysler Crossfire 1053 (United States) GERMANY
25: Mercedes SLR 73 (Germany) UK

The Lexus SC retails for 79.000 euros in Germany, or ~$118.000. Now honestly, how much would they sell in the States if they wanted to get the same amount of money...?

reply to this comment
ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 2/18/2008 5:34:35 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Its not where its made/assembled, its what country it (the manufacturing company) originates from...


MercedesMercedes - 2/19/2008 3:01:28 AM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
They shouldn't be able to sell any at all in Germany. It s such a loser car it isn't even funny anymore.



To post a comment for this story, you must first Login.

If you do not have an account, you will need to Register (It's Free!).

Most Recent Stories
Bangle Butt Is Gone On The New 7, But Is It Better?What Was The Most Disappointing New Vehicle Shown At The Paris Motor Show?My response to Audi’s viral videoI Know We're A Car Site But Could 001 Have Spied Details Of The New MacBook's That No One Else Has?Video of F1 vs. M5GM and Chrysler Merging? Who Will Be The Next To Fall?Citroen C3 Picasso to Get New Micro-Hybrid SystemRenault Megane Coupe Caught Testing at the ‘RingNew Hyundai 310HP V6 Lambda RS EngineSpy Shots: Audi TT-RS RoadsterMazda planning to mass produce hydrogen rotary engineFiat eco:Drive launched in ParisFord’s New Collision Warning with Brake SupportU.K. debut for the Skoda Superb GreenlineVw Tiguan by Caractere2010 Bmw X1 to receive both AWD and RWD transmissionMaserati MC12, new “King of the Ring”No Credit and A Pending Economic Meltdown: The Current State of the Automotive Industry - Money Now Is The Object, How Will It Affect Your Next Purchase?Lotus Builds Track-Ready 2009 Exige Cup 260Capital One Cuts Off Dealer Financing For Inventory Purchases In New York And New JerseyToyota iQ will be badged as a Scion in the U.S.F1 boss’s daughter posses in a checkered flag for a causeNext-generation Mazda MX-5 could go hybrid or dieselToyota Says It Has Credit To Give, Just Fewer People Are Buying Their CarsToyota Readies To Extend 0% Financing ProgramNissan Already Using Black Box Data To Void GT-R Warranty ClaimsElectric Porsche 911 by Ruf breaks coverGM Shares Tumble to 58-Year Low as Credit Ratings Under Review Guess Which One Of These Cars is the Most Aerodynamic...Porsche considers a convertible version of the PanameraBMW considering X4 as a baby BMW X6MotorTrend tests new 2009 Infiniti G37s Sport Sedan 7-speed Auto......Match's BMW 335i performance times now. Report: Lexus will likely become a hybrid-only brandWho Has The Greenest Cars In The Land? The SGI Green Index Tells AllAston's Lagonda brand will build a Mercedes S-Class rivalDaimler won't sell Maybach luxury brandAudi takes Q7 3.0 TDI from NY to DC, gets 32 mpgUnofficial Camaro Z28 renderingsNissan offers Porsche free driving tipsToyota Predicts 40% Profit Shortfall and Will Miss Lowered Sales TargetsMazda Unwraps The Mazda3 Ahead Of Los Angeles Debut2010 Ford Mustang dashboard teaserSpy Shots: 2010 Nissan 370Z, the so-called 'baby GT-R'Bugatti to build large sedan with Bentley2009 Ford F-150 Lariat by SSE to debut at SEMABMW M5 UTE - Australian made El-Camino!BMW Ranks The Best Across The Board In Automotive Financing For 2008Chrysler won't build a Dodge Challenger ConvertibleToyota won't compete with Big 3 in the pickup segment this yearAudi's dedicated electric car to take on Lexus' dedicated hybrid