These 4 vehicles produce a sound you certainly wouldn't expect

Many aspects of cars manage to make us fall in love and, depending on the segment, some stand out more than others. Still, all motoring enthusiasts will agree that good sound is an essential complement to our dream car, but at times looks can play a cruel trick on us. Today we bring you 4 models capable of producing a thunderous sound even though their exterior design doesn’t catch our attention as much or their sporty styling hides an even wilder side.

These 4 vehicles have some of the catchiest soundtracks out there, since they can win over anyone who experiences their iconic sound. However, at first we might not suspect their immense sonority, but today we’ll clear up all doubts when we come across one of these vehicles on the street.

Lamborghini LM002: the first sporty off-roader

Many will consider the Lamborghini Urus to be the first model with off-road capabilities from the Italian brand, but that is not the case. Its ancestor, the LM002, holds the title of the first Lamborghini off-roader. It was born after the project to develop a military vehicle was cancelled and, although it would not serve that purpose, the bull brand decided it was a good idea to continue with the LM002 on its own.

Its off-road look doesn’t suggest a very sporty mechanical setup, but we must remember that it is a Lamborghini, a brand that always delivers a high level of performance in its creations. Under its skin we find the same engine that powers the Lamborghini Countach, a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V12 capable of producing 455 CV of power and 500 Nm of torque.

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In this way, the LM002 is and will be one of the off-roaders with the best sound in the world, which will leave perplexed anyone who witnesses its sweet melody. It achieves this with its impressive engine, one typical of the most iconic supercars of all time.

Audi RS3: the compact warrior

The RS badge used by Audi always implies a high degree of sportiness, and it is applied from the A3 up to the A7. The reputation that compact performance cars have built is well deserved, since they offer performance typical of sports cars while also having the advantage of being versatile and usable day to day.

The Audi RS3 is one of the compacts par excellence and, although it has a sporty look fitting its badge, its spectacular sound never fails to impress us. Inside it hides a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder TFSI engine, capable of delivering 400 CV of power and 480 Nm of torque. Its soundtrack not only has a high level of sonority, but is also accompanied by crackles on downshifts that are truly attractive and accentuate its character.

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In this way the Audi RS3 is, without a doubt, one of the sporty compacts with the best sound, which is clean and pure. At the same time, the German compact not only sounds good, it is also quick, as it can reach 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.

BMW M140i: a wolf in sheep’s clothing

The BMW 1 Series has always stood out as one of the sportiest compacts but, beyond this undeniable success, it has another characteristic that we love. As a proper compact, it also comes in its corresponding sporty version with the M badge, but its more understated styling than the competition and subtler design make it a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

But don’t let appearances fool you, because beneath all that bodywork lies a true sports car and its name is M140i. Inside we find a 3.0-litre straight-six engine, capable of delivering 340 CV of power and 500 Nm of torque. At the same time, its spectacular sound will make us quickly realise it is no ordinary BMW 1 Series.

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The melody its six cylinders emit will give you goosebumps, since its sound oozes sportiness everywhere. At the same time, it is a clean and pure soundtrack that enhances the performance of the BMW compact and makes us feel in a much more sporty atmosphere.

500 Abarth 595 Competizione: the pocket sports car

Italy has also wanted to contribute its share, and the ideal candidate has been the 500 Abarth 595 Competizione, one of the most radical variants of the compact. Abarth has long been in charge of enhancing Fiat models, in both performance and exterior design and sound. The 500 is one of the most acclaimed and best-selling models, combining sportiness, versatility and performance, but today we will focus on its sound.

The Italian compact has an eye-catching, aggressive look that suits the Abarth badge very well. However, this small sports car can be fitted with the Record Monza exhaust system, which turns the 595 Competizione into a true attention magnet. Inside we find a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine capable of delivering 180 CV of power and 250 Nm of torque, figures more than enough to provide a high level of fun behind the wheel.

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At the same time, the sound is an essential companion on this adventure, since it accentuates the sensations behind the wheel of this little Italian sports car. On the other hand, when we hear a thunderous melody from several metres away, we will surely be surprised to see the Abarth 595 Competizione, which will put a smile on the faces not only of onlookers, but also on that of the driver.