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Earlier this month we caught a ton of flack for calling the Bugatti Veyron Drake purchased "boring." If you want an explanation behind our thinking on this one, go ahead and read the comment section. The extremely negative reaction we received got us thinking, though, about how a large majority of people probably aren't aware of all the incredible supercar gems that are out there. They surely know the Lamborghini Aventador and the Bugatti, and some Ferraris, but what else is out there? A hell of a lot of power, style, and high prices, that's what.
It's hard to define exactly what a supercar is, but we've included not only cars that cost 200 mph, but cars that have insane power-to-cost ratios and are fully capable of destroying most other things on the road. Learn something with these 17 Incredible Supercars Available Right Now.
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Pagani Huayra
The name might be the sounds of man choking to death on a cup of molasses, and it might look somewhat like a catfish, but the incredible performance of the Huayra is all but unmatched. Pagani took everything that made the Zonda a legend and turned it up to the proverbial 11 to fashion this winner.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
It's a simple formula: stuffing one's biggest engine into one's smallest car, and it has never worked so well as in the rakish Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. Gone may be the beloved manual transmission of the previous Vantage, but today's buyers get 55 more horsepower as a consolation prize.
Bentley Continental GT Speed
With a top speed of just more than 200 mph, the car will zip you around while making you feel pampered. The interiors on Bentleys are extremely high quality and hand-crafted, so you don't have to sacrifice any comforts to get the performance of that signature W12 engine.
Nissan GT-R
If you're going for absolutely monstrous force for as little as money as possible, it's hard to beat the GT-R. The 2014 Premium model starts at $99,590 and gets 545 hp and 463 lb-ft of torque out of a twin-turbo V6 engine. Yes, 545 horses from a V6.That's coupled with a dual-clutch 6-speed transmission. It doesn't exactly have the
Koenigsegg Agera R
It costs more than God, but the hand-built to the customer's specification Agera R isn't just an incredible machine, but it's also a creation in which the maker's love of cars really shows through. You're not just buying a car, you're buying Mr. Koenigsegg's baby.
Spyker C8
Not only is the Spyker a seriously impressive vehicle, but it sports what might be the best interior on the market, not just for the quality and attention to detail, but for the inspired and wholly original design. We love those circular air intakes, too.
Maserati GranTurismo MC
The creation of Jason Castriota, we've made it clear that this is going to be a car exterior that will be celebrated for years and years and years ... and years.
Ariel Atom
This is the car that assaulted Jeremy Clarkson's face in that one infamous episode of Top Gear. It has no roof, no cargo space, and no luxuries whatsoever, and that's what makes it brilliant. The Atom weighs virtually nothing, and that, combined with a high revving powerplant and perfectly tuned suspension, is what makes it such a brilliant track day car.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe
The SLS AMG strikes a lovely balance between being a track-ready supercar, and an elegant GT. No, it's not quite as fast as a McLaren MP4-12C or a Ferrari 458, but it's a better car for a long trip and day to day use than either of those, and infinitely more appropriate at a classy event. The guy who shows up to an event in a 458 is viewed as a braggart, whereas the SLS is just as impressive, but isn't nearly as ostentatious.
Porsche 911 Turbo S
You really can't go wrong with a Porsche 911, especially when you're going with the Turbo Sport model. The 0-100 is 6.8 seconds, and the handling on these things is unbelievably grounded. You almost feel like there's a magnet holding you to the ground. And, of course, we can't forget about mentioning that wonderful 7-speed PDK.
SRT Viper
The SRT Viper is pure fury, tempered by the world's least intrusive traction control system. It's nothing short of wonderful to drive, and it can shame cars that cost three times as much.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe
We could have put the Bugatti Veyron here or the Lamborghini Veyron, but we want to make sure you guys are aware of some of the other insane vehicles that are being produced out there. It's not technically a supercar by the standards set by the Huayra, Agera R or the 12C Spider, but to the average, everyday driver this thing is more impressive than most things they've had their hands on. It's got a high weight, but it still gets to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. To fully appreciate it, you have to go to the track, but it can also serve as a daily driver, if you're one for humongous rear wings and red seatbelts.
BAC Mono
The BAC Mono uses one of our favorite engines and attempted to emulate one of our favorite types of race car, namely the 2.3L Cosworth Duratec and Formula One. For this, and its simple but beautiful styling, we love it.
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari has a classic on its hands with this one, and all it took was a record-setting engine, evocative design by Pininfarina, and a ton of race-inspired tech. You know, that's all.
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
It has a 6.2L V8. It has 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque. It has a 6-speed manual, sport suspension, Brembos, and it's rear-wheel-drive. Not to mention it's dead sexy. If you want to tell me this isn't a supercar, that's fine. I will just talk about how stupid you are right in front of you.
Audi R8 V10 Plus
The Audi R8 is nothing short of astounding, not just in performance, but also in its utility. This is a mid-engined exotic that one could drive every day without hating. It doesn't hurt that it's the last car to come with a steel cut H-gate for the manual shifter either.
McLaren 12C Spyder
The topless version of the MP4-12C is an absolutely incredible vehicle. The coupe was originally designed with a Spider in mind, so there were actually very few changes to create it. It's still got the same carbon fiber tub that provides amazing rigidity, and you certainly don't lose out on any power with the same twin-turbo V8 under the hood. There's even talks that it got up to 213 mph, nine mph higher than what it's listed at. Unlike most, this convertible can actually keep up with any other coupe out there.