The countdown is on. MOTOR‘s February 2016 issue hits newsstands on Thursday, January 7 with a massive 50-page feature on Performance Car of the Year 2015.

POLL NOW CLOSED. Stay tuned for the results!

What’s in the running? Glad you asked. Find below our 11 contenders with a brief blurb on why it made the cut. Below that you’ll find a poll where you can vote for the car you think will take the title. Or just vote for your favourite!

Who takes the title? Find out on January 7.

Mazda MX-5

Mazda -MX-5

Lexus RC F

Lexus RC F

Holden VF II Commodore SS V Redline

Holden VF-II Commodore SS-V Redline

Ford Falcon XR8

Ford Falcon XR8

Mercedes-AMG GT S

Mercedes AMG GT S

Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche 911 GT3

Renault Sport Megane RS275 Trophy-R

Renault Sport Megane RS275 Trophy-R

Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary

Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary

Jaguar F-Type Coupe R AWD

Jaguar F-Type Coupe-R AWD

Mercedes-AMG C63 S

Mercedes AMG C63 S

BMW i8

BMW i8

POLL NOW CLOSED. Stay tuned for the results!