What differentiates a conventional car from an awesome supercar? Many would say, it’s the price tag that makes all the difference. However, a true car enthusiast will tell you that a supercar is an amalgamation of man’s insatiable appetite for sheer velocity and thrills that come with it when you are driving a speed demon in excess of 220 mph. The luxury car market of the 21st century though might be filled with luxury sedans and limousines, yet the fact remains that the rich and the affluent have always kept an eye on the supercar market. Be it Ferrari, Lamborghini or a Bugatti, the joy, thrill and the spirit of driving a super car across an open stretch of road is unmatched to any other experience.
Keeping in mind the constant need and hunger of our readers to know more about supercars and sports cars alike, here at Trends Updates, we decided to create a list of the Best 10 Supercars that have been introduced in the market in the recent years. These gorgeous, high performance machines are designed to take to the very edge of land speed threshold, street-legally of course. Here is our take on some of the most stunning and hearth throbbing supercars that came to our lives in this decade.
1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport:
Introduced in the year 2003, the magnificent Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport epitomizes the term ‘Super Car’ with an over the top performance and a luxurious interior that has been designed befitting to this one of a kind vehicle. Designed and developed by the German Volkswagen Group and produced by Bugatti Automobiles SAS, Bugatti Veyron is hailed as the quickest-accelerating production car in history and can accelerate from 0-300 km/h in just 16.7 seconds with a top speed of 407.5 km/h. This beast of a super car is powered by a 16 cylinder W16 engine giving an output of a mind boggling 1,184 bhp, which is complimented by a 7-speed DSG sequential transmission.
Price: $1.7 Million
2. Koenigsegg Agera R:
Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Koenigsegg Agera R is a high performance super car that is also been mentioned in the category of hyper cars and is one of the most aerodynamically sound sports cars in the markets today. Powered by a 5 liter V8 engine, the Agera R gives out an unimaginable 1,115 hp and comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission system. Hailed as the best production model from Koenigsegg. Designed and developed with a carbon fiber monocoque, the Agera R can sprint from 0–62 mph in just 2.9 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 275 mph, thereby effectively rendering it faster than Bugatti Veyron.
Price: $1.6 Million
Designed and developed by Shelby SuperCars, the 2009 SSC Ultimate Aero TT is a marvel of auto engineering and even holds the Guinness Book of World Records record for being the fastest production car in the world. Powered by a Twin-Turbo V8 Engine, this literal speed demon can achieve a top speed of over 300 mph with a mind numbing 1287 horsepower. The Ultimate Aero TT comes with a 6-speed Manual transmission and can achieve an acceleration of 0-60 mph in mere 2.7 seconds. The interiors of this formidable super car are designed from lightweight carbon fiber that is present on the car’s doors, steering column, speedometer and tachometer. The most stark feature of the Ultimate Aero TT is the AeroBrakeTM system that employs a rear spoiler can be controlled via a switch.
Price: $654,400
The true American supercar, Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo is designed and developed by Saleen Inc. and incorporates the very best of technology for both performance as well as luxury. Derived primarily from its predecessor, the Saleen S7, the Twin Turbo model is powered by a 7.0 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an output of 750 bhp, carrying a 6-speed manual transmission. The S7 Twin-Turbo can achieve an acceleration of 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and a combined top speed of a phenomenal 248 mph (399 km/h). The interiors of this marvelous supercar carry affluent luxury in terms of leather seats, air conditioning system, power door locks, power windows and TV, DVD, FM system.
Price: $555,000
5. Koenigsegg CCX:
Another marvelous supercar from the Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg, is the Koenigsegg CCX, where in CCX stands for ‘Competition Coupe X’ and the vehicle was introduced as a tribute to the 10th anniversary of the company. The CCX is powered by 4.7 L twin-supercharged V8 engine, giving an output of an astounding 806 bhp. The CCX features aluminum body and with its 6-speed manual transmission, this magnificent supercar can achieve an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 245 mph. Among other features, the remarkable CCX comes with carbon fiber wheel along with ceramic discs. The interiors are designed to complement the elegant exteriors, with leather seats, air conditioning system and a luxurious dashboard.
Price: $545,568
6. McLaren F1:
Conceived by the legendaryF1 car designer, Gordon Murray, McLaren F1 has been one of the most featured supercars to have made the list top supercars since its inception in the year 1992. McLaren F1 is the pinnacle of auto engineering combined with luxurious style and an elegant class. Powered by a 6.1 L BMW S70/2 V12 engine, this phenomenal vehicle set the land speed record of 391 km/h in 1991. Giving a solid output of 627 hp, McLaren F1 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, while achieving a maximum 300 km/h in a mind blowing 30 seconds. McLaren F1 is composed entirely of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque and is one of the very few supercars to feature a middle driver seat concept.
Price: $970,000
7. Gumpert Apollo:
Designed and developed by Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH, a German sports car manufacturer, Gumpert Apollo was introduced in the year 2005, as a stark competitor to other supercars dominating the luxury auto market. The Apollo is powered by a 4.2 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, giving an output of 650 hp and capable of reaching speeds in excess of 229 mph. Gumpert Apollo was designed and developed using the latest cutting edge technology and it has been stated that this aerodynamically sound supercar can even travel upside down in a tunnel at speeds of 190 mph. With a 6 speed manual transmission, the Apollo can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds.
Price: $450,000
8. 2011 Noble M600:
A little known supercar that made headlines during the Autosport International Racing Car Show, is the 2011 Noble M600. Designed and developed by Noble Automotive, the M600 has been crafted in carbon fiber and is a high performance sports car. This magnificent vehicle is powered by a 4439 cc 4.4-liter Yamaha V8 engine, giving an impressive output of 650 hp. Complimented with a Graziano 6-speed manual transmission, Noble M600 can achieve an acceleration of 0-100 mph in 6.5 seconds, while achieving a top speed of 225 mph (362 km/h).
Price: $330,000
9. 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster:
From the production lines of one of the foremost Italian sports car manufactures, Pagani, comes the sensational 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, a high performance sports car that is designed to be lightweight and extremely effective at high speeds. The Cinque Roadster is powered by a 7.3 L Mercedes AMG V12 engine with an output of 678 hp that gives this majestic sports car a top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h). Pagani has given the Cinque Roadster a 6-speed sequential transmission, thereby enabling a sprint from 0-60 mph within 3.3 seconds. The interiors of this awesome super car come with a carbon fiber race seats and this limited edition vehicle itself contains titanium exhaust system, magnesium as well as titanium suspensions, and APP monolithic wheels.
Price: $1.85 Million
10. Aston Martin One-77:
The foremost luxury car manufacture, Aston Martin, stunned the auto world with the unveiling of the magnificent, Aston Martin One-77 supercar. Revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, One-77 is one of the very few supercars to be carrying a 100% carbon fiber monocoque chassis and this heartthrob is also designed in handcrafted aluminum. One-77 is powered by a 7.3 liter V12 engine, giving an output of a thrilling 750hp that enables this carbon fiber masterpiece to accelerate from 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a 6-speed automated manual transmission. Aston Martin One-77 will also be making its debut in the Indian luxury market with a price tag of a whopping $4.4 million.
Price: $1.7 Million
