S-segment


S-segment is a European car-classification segment for sport coupés. The cars are often described as sports cars and the equivalent Euro NCAP class is called "roadster sport".

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, however the majority of cars with a Mid-engine design or rear-engine design belong to the S-segment.

Current models

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

European sales figures

2017
rank		ManufacturerModel2013 sales2014 sales2015 sales2016 sales2017 sales% change
1Ferrari488 GTB——2471,2861,519 +18.1%
2BentleyContinental GT1,6571,5951,6311,7051,512 –11.3%
3Aston MartinDB11———1551,249 +705.8%
4LamborghiniHuracán—220502529661 +25.0%
5Aston MartinVanquish379320365247359 +45.3%
6LamborghiniAventador226238250369322 –12.7%
7FerrariF12berlinetta624418296387261 –32.6%
8Rolls-RoyceDawn———258235 –8.9%
9Rolls-RoyceWraith74313242205217 +5.9%
10HondaNSX----126New

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. The five highest selling convertible models in 2014 were the Fiat 500C, Mini Hatch, BMW 4 Series, Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Golf Mk6.