With great power comes great responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n Power is required to build a machine capable of the sort of speeds Bugatti had targeted with the Chiron. A lot of power. The Chiron engine is based on the 8-liter W16 from the Veyron SuperSports. The upgrades to the engine now mean the engine gets 1,500bhp and 1,600 nM of torque \u2013 available throughout the range from 2000 to 6000 rpm. Asking for a car that does everything comes with its own price tag however, and for a car that\u2019s all about being an absolutely dominating top trump card made real the price is fitting; the Bugatti Chiron costs $3 million. Learn more….<\/a><\/p>\n 493 bhp naturally aspirated flat six + manual gearbox = perfect<\/strong><\/p>\n The premise for the 911 R is to celebrate Porsche\u2019s motorsport triumphs of the past, taking elements of the original 1967 car and remixing them in a modern 991. To that end, the outside is plastered with logos running along the doors and stripes running the length of the car, which can be red or green in tribute to the racing livery of the cars of the \u201860s. There\u2019s no wing over the engine compartment, in its place is an air-intake grille adorned with a 911 R badge which is a homage to the original.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t just a paintjob-and-price-increase tribute edition. The R sits 44mm wider than the Carrera, with bodywork taken from the track-focused GT3. That stylized engine compartment conceals the 4-litre, naturally aspirated six-cylinder lifted directly from the GT3. In the cabin things get better still, as Porsche have gotten rid of the roll cage to save weight and fitted this car with a 6-speed manual gearbox.<\/p>\n All of which comes together to create a fanatically engaging experience for any owner who managed to pick up one of the 991 examples produced. 493 bhp, 339 lb ft and a kerb weight of just 1370kg mean that the R has the prowess to match the heritage, and with less sound deadening in the cabin, the 911 R promises smiles-per-miles-per-hour from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds and all the way to over 200mph.<\/p>\n Koenigsegg goes hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2016 Koenigsegg Regera is definitely one of the hybrid supercars. Koenigsegg launched at the 2015 Geneva Motor and since then it generated too much hype among many car lovers and enthusiasts. As we got used to by this manufacturer, the exterior of 2016 Koenigsegg Regera is definitely one of the hybrid supercars. is made in \u201cbatmobile manner\u201d. Its appearance is very futuristic and for sure it won\u2019t leave you indifferent. The basic design is not too much different from previous models and we can say that\u2019s a good thing. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n Better than the BMW M3 & AMG C63 <\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to argue with the supercar credentials of an Italian car with a 503bhp, 2.9-litre V6 designed by ex-Ferrari engineers, and yet the Quadrifoglio has four doors, seats five and has a boot to boot. It matches the Focus RS on practicality and, thanks to the marque\u2019s motorsport heritage and Italian bloodline, meets the 675LT in the desirability stakes. And it does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, tops out at 190mph \u2013 proper supercar performance figures. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n It’s a rear drive Lamb0, what’s not to love<\/strong><\/p>\n The new Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n 580-2 manages it marvelously. It strikes a perfect balance between raw supercar aggression and daily livability. It’s different from many other Lamborghinis in that all of its 573 horsepower goes to the back wheels rather than to all four wheels. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n Most potent F-type so far<\/strong><\/p>\n At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016, Jaguar unveiled the F-Type SVR. Available in both coup\u00e9 and convertible body styles along with having all-wheel-drive, it features the same 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine from the V8 S and R, but has a maximum power output of 575 PS (567 hp; 423 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 700 N\u22c5m (516 lb\u22c5ft) of torque at 3,500-5,000 rpm, the car can accelerate from 0\u2013100 km\/h (0\u201362 mph) in 3.5 seconds and to can attain a top speed of 322 km\/h (200 mph), making it the first Jaguar road car since the XJ220 to reach 322 km\/h (200 mph). The SVR convertible can attain a top speed of 312 km\/h (194 mph). <\/p>\n 604 bhp and 627 lb ft of torque for the kids school run<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stylish and sexy GT from Aston<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re not far away from the launch of the new DB11 and all over the country there will be people looking forward to a very special delivery. Expect a 5.3-lire V12 engine and twin turbochargers on board, as well as an eight-speed gearbox. I\u2019m going to admit; Aston Martin has often been a little more style over substance. And from my experience, there has always been the slight element of drifting – especially in wet conditions. Still, it\u2019s nothing a set of winter tyres<\/a> won\u2019t sort out, and the beauty is something else. The new DB11 has certainly caught my eye – now all I need is the \u00a3150,000 to place an order. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 200 mph in a naturally aspirated V10<\/strong><\/p>\n The original R8 surprised the world when it came out, providing genuine 911-baiting performance with a dash of Quattro sensibility giving a bit more security at the limit. When Audi removed the original 4.2 V8 and replaced it with the 5.2 V10 from the Gallardo, bringing power up from 420bhp to 525bhp things got even better. This 2nd generation R8 is only available with a high-revving V10 engine, and if you opt for the lurid blood-orange \u201cPlus\u201d, power is up to 602 bhp, with Audi shrugging off the trend for turbocharging in favour of its own FSI technology. Combine this with the Quattro four-wheel-drive and innovative part-carbon-fibre-part aluminium construction, and the V10 Plus will catapult you from 0-60mph in just 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed just north of 200 mph. Styling is a tad on the conservative side, and although those trademark R8 “sideburns” remain they have been somewhat toned down, no longer dominating the car\u2019s styling as they used to. All in all, the R8 V10 Plus is a phenomenal car to own and live with, but will it seem a tad on the safe side in this lineup? Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n Undoubtedly the apple of many petrolheads\u2019 eyes this year – it’s adorned the pages of the supercar mags and car spotters\u2019 camera phones alike – the 675LT was born out of McLaren\u2019s obsession with making every little detail just a teeny bit better. Starting with a 650S, McLaren\u2019s engineers put what is already a staggeringly good supercar through the ringer, with the 675LT the result of their efforts.<\/p>\n Building on the successes of the former car, the 675LT features the same 3.8-litre turbocharged V8 but with many parts swapped out for bits and pieces from the P1, bridging the gap between super- and hypercar. Dry weight is down a full 100kg on the 650 S, while power is up to an ominous 666bhp and 516 lb ft of torque. 0-60 mph is dealt with in just 2.9 seconds, 124mph is reached in a frankly astonishing 7.8 seconds, before the coupe tops out at 205mph.<\/p>\n While McLaren\u2019s fettering with the 650S has honed that car\u2019s performance, it\u2019s also blessed the 675LT with a much more involving drive. Where the previous car was cold and geared only towards the technical pursuit of shaving milliseconds off track times, the LT brings the driver back into the process, without affecting the considerable talents of the original.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the Spider that impresses most of all though. Removing the roof from the 675LT may have added 40kg to its kerb-weight but performance is near enough identical, while the option of adding miles of sky add to the sensational driving experience is more than enough to convince that the Spider is the one to have. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n Extreme, rare and expensive<\/strong><\/p>\n The new Lamborghini Centenario represents a new, extremely precious piece in Lamborghini\u2019s one-off strategy. It is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Ferruccio Lamborghini. A total of 20 Coupe will be made (probably all sold out). One of the most exclusive (and sought-after) cars in the whole world. Learn more….<\/a><\/p>\n A LaFerrari with no top<\/strong><\/p>\n Ferrari released first photographs of the convertible version of the LaFerrari, the new limited edition special series aimed at clients and collectors that refuse to compromise on the joy of drop-top driving even when at the wheel of a supercar. The new limited edition special series will be available with a carbon-fibre hard top and a soft top. It has the same running gear and performance figures as the original LaFerrari, sporting a 800 cv V12 ICE (with a specific power output of 128 cv\/l) coupled with a 120 kW electric motor (163 cv), unleashing 963 cv in total. Yes, it was sold out well before it was announced.<\/p>\n Limited production run Zagato special<\/strong><\/p>\n Aston Martin has announced that it will produce a limited production run of 99 examples of the Vanquish Zagato, which it revealed at the prestigious Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este at Lake Como, Italy recently. It was originally unveiled as a concept but now it is to be built in limited series production form \u2013 just 99 of the Vanquish Zagato coupe will be built. The car uses the same V12 engine as the standard Vanquish, with some extra improvements it is now sporting 591bhp. Performance is marginally better than the standard Aston Martin, with a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds. This added performance is matched to a unique suspension setup that is more grand tourer than all out back-road menace. This is a GT driving experience. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n Ludicrous acceleration. Proves electric cars are the future<\/strong><\/p>\n On August 23, 2016, Tesla introduced the Model S P100D with ludicrous mode as its new top-level car, with all-wheel drive and an improved EPA estimated range of 315 mi (507 km). This version of the Model S is notable for being the first electric vehicle to have an EPA estimated range greater than 300 miles (485 km) and for being the fastest accelerating vehicle currently in production, with a 0\u201360 mph (0\u201397 km\/h) time of 2.5 seconds, when optioned with ludicrous mode.<\/p>\n At the outset, the 570 models don\u2019t look particularly dissimilar from each other, or anything else in the McLaren line up<\/a> for that matter. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it would take a keen eye and knowledgeable enthusiast to distinguish it from its stablemates, of which it shares the same sleek design cues and carbon-tub chassis. The S trim comes in a coupe and spider (convertible) configuration, while the GT is offered only in coupe format with a panoramic roof and modified rear glass hatch that offers additional storage space. The GT trim also offers a plethora of customizations which allow for custom paint schemes, interior detailing and even one-off builds and bespoke options via the MSO (McLaren Special Operations) department. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n The cars below all made our best cars of 2015 list<\/a>. Most of the time if a car makes an annual list then we don’t include it again. A car will be announced in 2014 for example as a 2015 model year and we will include it in the 2014 list and not again in the 2015 list even though it is technically a 2015 model car. Well, this year we had a number of new generations cars that were finally sold to the public and we have more data than we did a year ago so we are going to mention them in passing below. <\/p>\n Oftentimes the 2nd generation of a supercar comes with big shoes to fill. Rarely is the footwear more capacious than in the case of the Honda NSX, so it\u2019s not surprising that Honda have taken their time with this one. The original car was so competent that it was barely changed for the duration of its 15-year lifespan. This new model has been talked about and teased at motor shows since as early as 2007 \u2013 so was 9 years long enough to create a car up to the legacy of the NSX?<\/p>\n Out goes the V-TEC system of the old car, in its place a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 combined with three electric motors to give 573bhp and 476 lb ft of torque. Honda is cagey about exact performance figures, but 0-60 is over with in around the 3-second mark. Regenerative braking also features, and the system is said to give impressive feedback.<\/p>\n Honda has worked hard to make this car feel connected and in some ways it\u2019s worked. The various performance-focused systems \u2013 brakes, engine, the four-wheel-drive torque vectoring \u2013 come together in a remarkably harmonious way meaning the NSX is exceptionally good at the general business of going very fast indeed.<\/p>\n The looks are sure to divide opinion. The original NSX was a triumph of mid-engined simplicity in its proportions, but this new one feels very fussy. Admittedly, there is a lot going on \u2013 particularly around that angular front end \u2013 but from certain perspectives there is some purity to be found in the general shape.<\/p>\n The 488 represents for some a completion of Ferrari\u2019s journey into the downsize-and-turbocharge-it school of engine building. Capacity is down from its predecessor, the 458, from 4.5-litres to 3.9, with a pair of turbos brought in to increase efficiency and power output from the flat-plane-crank V8. Despite the turbocharging, the 661bhp and 560 lb ft of torque are readily available, making the 488 GTB exceptionally responsive.<\/p>\n Mid-engined Ferraris have always had the power to thrill and entertain bystanders, and the 488 is no exception to this. Even at a standstill, the sleek bodywork is as alluring and strongly reminiscent of the LaFerrari flagship. Tech has dribbled down from the million-pound masterpiece at the top of Ferrari\u2019s range, with the 488 receiving updated carbon-ceramic brakes, which need less time to reach optimal temperature.<\/p>\n On the road it\u2019s poised and perfect for charging along just about any type of road \u2013 the chassis endows it with sublime handling and body control, creating an experience for the driver that enthralls and involves them in the process.<\/p>\n When the driving\u2019s done and you pull over to a roadside caf\u00e9 for a quick espresso, you\u2019d do well to do so in a car with more charisma. Just don\u2019t sit too long, lest the resulting crowd of excited children with equally excited parents in tow hinder your chances of getting away again.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bugatti-chiron-20.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nBugatti Chiron<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"Porsche](\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/porsche-zoom-7.jpg\")
<\/p>\nPorsche 911 R<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wp2208077.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nKoenigsegg Regera<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Alfa-Romeo-Giulia-Quadrifoglio.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAlfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2015-Lamborghini-Huracan-LP-580-.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLamborghini Hurac\u00e1n 580-2<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-1004129_jaguar-f-type-wallpaper-jaguar-f-type-svr.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nF-Type SVR <\/span><\/h2>\n
![\"Mercedes-Benz](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/e63-s-amg.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMercedes-AMG E63 S<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"carpixel.net-2016-aston-martin-db11-uk-39927-wide\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/carpixel.net-2016-aston-martin-db11-uk-39927-wide.jpg\"){kind=tracking}
<\/a><\/p>\nAston Martin DB11<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"2015](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2015_Audi_R8V10plus-5-1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAudi R8 V10 Plus<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"McLaren](\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screenshot-2016-08-18-21.25.57.png\")
<\/p>\nMcLaren 675LT Spider<\/a><\/h2>\n
The most track-focused McLaren<\/h3>\n
![\"Lamborghini](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wp1895707.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLamborghini Centenario<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ferrari-LaFerrari-Aperta.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFerrari LaFerrari Aperta<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/vanquish_zagato_01.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAston Martin Vanquish Zagato<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tesla-model-s-27.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTesla Model S P100D<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/570GT_Footer.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMcLaren 570GT<\/a><\/h2>\n
Epic cars we finally checked out this year<\/h2>\n
![\"Honda](\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screenshot-2016-07-05-08.10.00.png\")
<\/p>\nHonda NSX<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"Ferrari](\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ferrari_488_gtb_3.jpg\")
<\/p>\nFerrari 488 GTB<\/a><\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wp1765524.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n