There are two large sports cars that meet both criteria, in safety and speeds, and are named Top Safety Picks by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coup and Sedan.

To earn such recognition from the IIHS, vehicles must prove their superiority by passing a series of rigorous high-speed crash assessments. These include: evaluations to the front, sides, and rear; a roof strength test; and scrutiny of seat/head restraints. The 2011?