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OREANDA-NEWS. Experts of the analytical agency "AUTOSTAT" noted that the Russian car owners continue to buy sports cars, despite the crisis. At the end of six months, this segment grew by 3.9% to 454 units.

The most popular model is PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (90 units for the year, -24% compared to January-June 2014), which occupies almost 20% of the segment. Sales of PORSCHE CAYMAN in the first half rose by 54% to 57 units. The model PORSCHE BOXSTER (50 units; -2% to APPG) stay on the market almost at the last year's level.

NISSAN GT-R entered the five leaders (46 units, - 16%) as well as new MERCEDES AMG GT (45 units).

At the end of six months the high dynamics of sales was shown by PORSCHE 911 TARGA and GT (24 units and 23 units, respectively).

Models brands Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin could be sold at a higher level, but Russian annual quota is only a few copies.

"The segment of sports cars do not include the model Audi, BMW, Mazda, Mitsubishi, etc., that are created on the basis of serial cars. A characteristic feature of sports car is its own platform, a two-door body, powerful engine and a focus on sporty driving style, "- says Dmitry Yarygin, the deputy chief of the analytic department of the agency "AUTOSTAT".