you guys are differentiating several different categories. there is supercar, hypercar, super exotics etc. this is just for supercar, in that fact, my definition is the correct one as its used by manufactures.
the definition is a car that is rediculously fast, exclusive, and expensive. something only the top 5% can afford (originally) leaving the rest of us with posters or models of it.
a supercar is a car that is one model only(no spyders, other engine choices etc.) with raw acceleration(0-60 below 4 seconds), impressive sound, over the top looks and a hugeass pricetag.
"hypercar" and "super exotic" are terms that have just been coined in recent years as the upper echelons of the "supercar" leagues have gotten more extreme in performance, cost, and rarity A Ferrari Enzo is a supercar. you can call it a "hypercar" to distinguish it from another supercar like a 599, but that's all it means.
To me the 599 is more of a super GT than a supercar. I have seen it in real life. It's a great looking car, but doesn't have the exotic look of mid-engine cars like Gallardo and Ford GT.
I would say as far as production numbers, if you refer to the car as a blablablamake blablablamodle #XXX then it is good.
My definition, with plenty of exceptions i am sure 200+ mph top speed 0-60mph in under 4 seconds build after 1990 designed to be fast on the track two seats rear wheel drive (or four) mid-engined luxury is not a concern or at least and afterthought designed to be the pinnacle of automotive technology/speed exterior to stand out and be functional
hmmm that's true yeah. well let's put it this way then: it has to be really really freaking fast, for it's day.
correct... it's all relative to the time in which the car came out. in 1975 400hp was enough to win you the F1 world championship. nowadays it's not enough to get a fat american to the McDonalds drive-thru
In my opinion: Supercars: 959, F40, XJ220, McLaren F1, Murcielago, CGT, Veyron, Zonda, etc. Hypercars: Dauer 962 LM, McLaren F1 LM, Monteverdi 650 F1, TVR Speed 12, Caparo T1.
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