These Are the Most Beautiful Cars of the Last Decade (2010s)
As we end the decade it is time to look back at the cars that most wowed us from a design perspective.
Car design over the last decade for everyday models cars was driven too much by fear, with too little imagination being exercised. Simple beauty sacrificed to being “different” – but not too different. The result is a bunch of me-too designs and boring cars from a design perspective. Thankfully at the top of the supercar and sportscar market things were different, with some really innovative designs and unique looking cars.
During the twenty-tens engineers had the last word on car design, “form follows function” becoming the mantra at the higher end of the performance car market. Look at the McLaren Senna for example, a car that is built to smash lap records, with every little detail, shape, vent and wing engineered purely from a performance perspective, design be damned. The Senna is a truly remarkable achievement and it makes our list even though it isn’t “beautiful” per se. There is just something special about a car that is produced with nothing but performance in mind that results in such a brutal and aggressive car that you cannot stop staring at it.
That does not mean the 2010’s had no traditionally beautiful cars. Thankfully, the folks at Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo still know a thing or two about design in the traditional sense. Add Lexus and Jaguar to that list too now that I think about it. Speaking of traditional, a special mention to the Rolls-Royce and Bentley teams who continued to take interior design and quality to another level in the last decade, consistently wowing us and showing us that design isn’t just about the outside of a car.
As always it is important to note that we are a site about supercars, exotics and performance cars. We have focused on those kinds of cars for our most beautiful cars of the 2010s. Yes, we love the Mazda 3 and the Mazda MX5 from a design perspective but they aren’t supercars.net material. We included concepts and one off specials on our list this year also.
Enjoy our list of the most beautiful cars of the last decade and hopefully like us they get you thinking about the future. It is clear that we are at the start of a new era, one that will undoubtedly be marked by electric vehicles and eventually fully autonomous cars that totally transform what we consider a beautiful car.
Related: Best Supercars & Exotics Of 2019
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
The most beautiful car in the last decade
In June 2018, Aston Martin unveiled the DBS Superleggera (Italian for Superlight) — the marque’s V12 flagship grand tourer based on the outgoing DB11 V12 but featuring modifications that sets it apart from the DB11 lineage. The DBS Superleggera combines the best of the modern Aston Martins with a historic name presented in a stunning package. While the DBS shares a design with the all-aluminum DB11, carbon fiber adorns much of the body. Lucky buyers can choose from the coupe or the Volante convertible, which offers the same top speed but looks the business with its soft top folded. Learn more…
McLaren Senna
The ultimate of form drives function
The McLaren Senna is the pinnacle of McLaren performance. It combines the three principal matters of a high performance vehicle – aerodynamics, chassis and power – in an unrivaled manner. As a purpose-built track car, it still manages to be road-legal; but don’t expect to have a chance encounter with it at any race tracks or on the street. The McLaren Senna is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 engine which produces 789-horsepower @ 7,250 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm. With launch control enabled, the rear-driven car is able to achieve 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds, 0-124 mph in 6.8 seconds, and complete the ¼ mile in 9.8 seconds and can reach a top speed of 211 mph. Learn more…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Sexy 750 hp Ferrari GT
The most exciting car announced in 2012 (it is a 2013 model year car) is the F12berlinetta. It is the third-generation Ferrari GT which follows the 599 GTB Fiorano and 550 Maranello. When released, Ferrari called it the fastest Ferrari ever built and cited a lap time around Fiorano of 1’23”. Every aspect of the F12 improves upon the specification of the 599 GTB Fiorano. This includes upgrades to engine power, aerodynamics, fuel consumption, chassis rigidity, safety and luggage access with a new rear hatch. The car is built with an aluminum alloy space frame structure with a body styled jointly by Pininfarina and Ferrari’s own style center. Many elements are taken from the Ferrari FF released at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. A highlight of the car is its 65º V12 engine which produces 750 bhp without the aid of turbochargers or superchargers. This unit uses variable timing and direct gasoline injection for improved efficiency. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a dual-clutch transmission and an active electronic differential. Learn more…
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Elegant design with all the little details nailed
Rolls-Royce’s two-door Wraith is its sportiest offering and one of its best-looking and dramatic pieces. The bottom half of the Wraith is visually heavy and slab-like, with flat vertical surfaces bridging between the car’s shoulder line and the ground and almost no distinctive embellishment. Consider it a solid base, on top of which Rolls-Royce supports the Wraith’s fantastic fastback roofline. Starting at the raked windshield, the roof flows all the way back to the rear end, not resolving in any sort of visible trunk or hatch. The effect is simultaneously striking and classic, emphasized by the Rolls’ massive scale and available two-tone paint finish.
Lexus LC
Lexus shows the big boys how to design a luxury GT
The gloriously outrageous LC coupe began life as a similarly wild-looking 2012 concept car that Lexus had no plans to build. Four years after that show car debuted, it made a nearly edit-free transition to production as the LC coupe, reaching Lexus dealerships as a car people could actually buy. It’s easy to miss the LC’s classic grand tourer shape behind the eye-catching hourglass-shaped grille, squinting headlights, spectacular rear fenders, and “floating” roof. Minimalist the Lexus’s design is not, but we think its sci-fi detailing adds to the car’s beauty, not subtracts from it.
Jaguar C-X75
XJ220 successor a stunner
Jaguar has revealed a stunning range-extended electric supercar concept car. The C-X75 has been designed to celebrate 75 years of the marque and provide a glimpse into the future of Jaguar and its commitment to producing beautiful, fast cars powered by sustainable means. “The C-X75 is a tribute to the people who shaped the iconic Jaguars that are revered to this day. By making it an innovative test-bed for the technologies of tomorrow, it also ensures that our reputation for engineering excellence will continue for another 75 years and beyond.” Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars. Learn more…
Alfa Romeo Pandion
Wildest concept and totally unique design
To celebrate the Alfa Romeo centenary, Alfa Romeo and Bertone have collaborated on this Pandion concept car. Alfa Romeo asked Bertone to make their interpretation of the ‘Biscione’ which is prominently featured in the Alfa Romeo badge. The name comes from a unique bird of prey in the Osprey family. Learn more…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato
Anglo-Italo Success, Track Ready
Following the release of the V12 Vantage in 2009, Zagato of Milan worked in cooperation with Aston Martin to make a new bespoke race car on the V12 platform. One year later Aston Martin officially took over the car and released a production version at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Inspiration for the new endurance race car came from the original DB4 Zagato which was used as Aston’s best chance at beating Ferrari. Naturally, the new car takes several cues from the old design including the double-bubble roof line. Learn more…
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale
Reinvented Viper looks the goods
As a late celebration of the 2010 Alfa Romeo Centennial, Zagato released a rebodied Dodge Viper and called it the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale for the 2011 Villa d’Este Concours. The “TZ3 program” managed by Zagato to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Alfa Romeo (1910-2010) ends with the delivery of the TZ3 Stradale. The initiative started in 2009 with the manufacturing of the “one off” TZ3 Corsa which won the Villa D’Este Design Concept Award in 2010 and followed with nine (9) TZ3 Stradale. Learn more…
BMW I8 Concept
The Future. By BMW
While the production car looks amazing, it is the concept that wins the spot on our list. The BMW Group showcased its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. Unveiled for the first time, these concept vehicles provided a glimpse of the first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand. Learn more…
Ferrari Superamerica 45
It is easy to look good when you are this rich
For the 2011 Villa d’Este Concours, Ferrari officially presented their latest custom car to come from the personalization program. Called the Super America 45, it was built for collector Peter Kalikow have cues from the original 410 and 400 Superamericas of the 1950s. Learn more…
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
Goes like an absolute beast. Looks beastly too.
Spectacular design, technology transfer from the world of motorsport and driving dynamics at the highest level; the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series embodies the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model. The new high-performance vehicle is the most powerful C-Class of all time, boasting a maximum output of 380 kW (517 hp) and a maximum torque of 620 newton metres. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine impresses with its hefty torque, tremendous pulling power and responsiveness, and ensures high-calibre performance: the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (all data provisional). Learn more…
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Sexiest, Lightest And Most Powerful Maserati of the 201os
The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2011. Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport models, the two-seater Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale that will debut at the Paris Auto Show will feature razor-sharp handling and will break the 300km/h barrier. Learn more…
Aston Martin One-77
Stunning hypercar GT from Aston
Yes I know we are technically cheating because the Aston Martin One-77 made our list last year as a concept. Take one look at the car and its technical specifications and it is impossible not to include it in our best supercars of 2011 list too. The car uses a carbon fiber tub from Multimatic of Canada in combination with an aluminum body. The DB9 engine was modified by Cosworth and enlarged to 7.3 liters. New cylinder heads were produced to optimize flow and as a result, Aston Martin are currently making the most powerful normally aspirated engine on the market. Learn more…
Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé
Is it cheating if it looks like other 911s?
The sixth generation 911 was revealed 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as an all-new model. It sports a longer wheelbase, seven-speed gearbox and more efficient 3.8-liter flat-6. The S version gets 50 more horsepower than the standard model through a larger engine and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control. Major options include a 7-Speed automatic transmission, Burmester High-End Surround Sound System, slide/tilt sunroof, dynamic engine mounts and a Sport Chrono Package with a dash mounted analog stopwatch. This package also features a Sport Plus button that changes the settings of the chassis, engine and transmission for spirited driving. Launch Control is also available for automatic (PDK) cars. Learn more…
Rimac Concept_One
Electric supercars push the design envelope
Cooperation between Vredestein and Rimac Automobili offers a unique experience at the Top Marques Monaco. Vredestein showcases the Ultract Vorti, the ultimate high performance tyre, on the world’s first electric hypercar -the Rimac Concept_One. With 1088 HP and a torque of 1.600 Nm available from 0 RPM, the Concept_One can reach 100 km/h from standstill in 2.8 seconds and continue to accelerate to the limited 305 km/h. 92kWh of energy in the Battery Modules delivers enough „juice“ for up to 600 km of range. Learn more…
Lamborghini Aventador J
We wish Lamborghini made more
Part of Lamborghini’s Limited Edition models, the Aventador J is stunning. One year after the release of the Aventador at the Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini are presenting a concept roadster version simply called the J but it is likely going to only one special customer. Special features include a carbon fiber upholstery known as Carbonskin, a redesigned chassis with twin roll hoops behind the seats and new bumpers with winglets. The designers and engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese have not only dispensed entirely with the roof, but also with the front windshield. This requires that drivers of the Aventador J must have the right equipment for driving at top speeds higher than 300 Km/h. Learn more…
Audi RS 4 Avant
Wagons have never been more fun (or better looking)
the RS 4 Avant is a modern classic. Audi’s third generation of the car, with a high-revving V8 FSI developing 331 kW (450 hp), a high-performance drivetrain and a diverse range of assistance and infotainment technologies. Like all RS models, the new RS 4 Avant is a sports car for everyday use. It combines strong performance with unrestricted utility. Learn more…
Ferrari SP12 EC
Bring back the 512 BB
For a Ferrari enthusiast and great musician like Eric Clapton a one-off car just had to be produced. Designed by the Centro Stile Ferrari in collaboration with Pininfarina and the engineers from Maranello, the SP12 EC was created as homage to Clapton’s career and his long lasting experience as a Ferrari owner. The world-famous guitar player has been attached to one particular Ferrari model: the 512 BB, of which he has owned three over the years. So his desire was to drive a car inspired by this model, with influences from the multi-award winning 458 Italia. Learn more…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S
The sexiest version of the sexiest car
Providing the most visceral yet engaging open-top experience in Aston Martin’s current range, the new V12 Vantage S Roadster delivers characteristic sporting agility underpinned by an enviable sports ‘soundtrack’ generated by its naturally aspirated V12 engine and expertly-tuned sports exhaust. Equipped with the latest 565 bhp (573 PS) Aston Martin AM28 6.0-litre V12 engine, featuring state-of-the-art Bosch engine management, the car is capable of reaching 201 mph and sprinting from rest to 60 mph in only 3.9 seconds (0-100km/h 4.1 seconds). Peak and low rev torque is delivered in abundance. With 620 Nm available at 5,750 rpm the V12 Vantage S Roadster is not to be found wanting in this vital department. Crucially, too, low rev torque – measured from just 1,000 rpm – starts at a colossal 510 Nm. Together, these statistics demonstrate the Aston Martin engineers’ ability to create a ‘flatter’, yet ‘fatter’, torque curve which supports exceptional driveability and strong pick-up through the gears. Learn more…
Bugatti 16/4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse ‘Jean Bugatti’
This limited edition Veyron looked the best
Following the successful launch of its “Les Légendes de Bugatti” (Bugatti Legends) series Bugatti presented the second vehicle in this exclusive edition as a world premiere at the 65th International Motor Show in Frankfurt. It is a celebration of the oldest son of company founder Ettore Bugatti and his most famous creation, the Type 57SC Atlantic. Like all other five models in the Legend series, the “Jean Bugatti” is limited to three vehicles. It costs 2.28 million euros (plus tax and other charges). With its “Jean Bugatti” Legend model, Bugatti pays homage to a prominent figure in 20th century automotive history. Gianoberto Carlo Rembrandt Ettore Bugatti, known as Jean, was the eldest son of Ettore Bugatti and the most gifted of his four children.
Alfa Romeo 4C
Too bad it wasn’t fun to drive
The final version of the Alfa Romeo 4C makes its début at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva. This mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupé with two bucket seats represents the true essence of a sports car at the heart of Alfa Romeo’s DNA: performance, Italian style and technical excellence, offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety. The Alfa Romeo 4C derives directly from the concept which raised many eyebrows in wonder at the Geneva Show in 2011, so much so that it won three prestigious awards. Learn more…
Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept
Celebrating Aston Martin’s Centenary With This Stunning Concept
Aston Martin celebrated its centenary in world-class style with the debut today (19 May 2013) of the exceptional CC100 Speedster Concept. Created as a stunning celebration of the great British brand’s 100 years of sports car excellence the one-off CC100 looks both to the past and the DBR1 – Aston Martin’s greatest sporting triumph on the track – and to the future with its teasing glimpses of potential future design direction. The 6.0-litre V12-powered concept car today makes its world debut by completing a lap of the famous Nordschleife at Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race. It is the most tangible expression yet of the brand’s year-long 2013 centenary celebrations. Learn more…
Lotus Esprit Prototype
It was definitely exciting while it lasted
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled their new vision of the Esprit. Much like the four other concept cars that made up the New Lotus Vision, this is what Lotus calls a production intent prototype and projects a 2013 vision for Lotus. The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return but of course we know how that ended up. Without doubt, this is the car that the true Lotus aficionados were waiting for: The ultimate Lotus. The new Esprit represented the very essence of exclusive supercar driving. It picked up and exceeded the legacy of it’s forefathers. Too bad Lotus CEO Dany Bahar’s was nuts and this car never made production. Learn more…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
We loved the refresh for the big selling Gallardo
At the 2012 Paris Motorshow Automobili Lamborghini is presented the most successful super sports car of its entire history with a new design – even more aggressive, and more extreme: the new Gallardo LP 560-4 and the LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica. The new Gallardo LP 560-4 – equipped with permanent four wheel drive- has a new front end and a new rear, while top models in the Gallardo line-up,the LP 570-4 Superleggera and the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, will be offered also as the further enhanced Edizione Tecnica. The six models of the Gallardo family are now clearly differentiated and can be customized perfectly to suit every type of driver. Learn more…
Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4
910 Horsepower hybrid concept from Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini unveiled its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, making its world debut at the 2014 Paris Mondial del’Automobile. Clearly a Lamborghini, Asterion is a conceptual car housing a plug-in hybrid powertrain designed to Lamborghini objectives: The Asterion defines a solution to significantly reducing CO2 emissions through technologies available today, guaranteeing the unique Lamborghini driving feel with a smooth and reactive driveability and with superior power, including an exceptional pure electric range of 50 km.Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid is the Asterion is powered by V10 5.2 liter FSI engine in conjunction with three electric engine to produce 910 bhp! We hope they make it. Learn more…
Jaguar F-Type Project 7
Most focused and hardcore F-Type derivative a stunner
The 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 is not only the most focused derivative of the award-winning F-TYPE range, but is also the fastest and most powerful production Jaguar ever built. Jaguar put their Project 7 prototype in production in 2014 with two proper seats. With just 250 for the world, some country’s allocations are long sold out. F-TYPE Project 7 is the first Jaguar performance vehicle from Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations team. Its distinctive roadster body, introduced in concept form last summer, pays tribute to one of the most famous and iconic racing Jaguars: the three-time Le Mans winning D-type, which in 2014 is celebrating its 60th anniversary year. F-TYPE Project 7’s name pays homage to Jaguar’s seven outright Le Mans wins. Note that the F-Type SVR is equally deserving of a spot on this list. Learn more…
Toyota FT-1
The Japanese know a thing about sports cars that make a statement
The concept Supra was a more stunning design than the production car so it gets a spot here. The FT-1 signaled the way forward for a proper Toyota Supra replacement. Toyota virtually blew the doors off the North American International Auto Show with the reveal of the stunning FT-1 sports car concept. First devised by Calty Design Research in the Sony PlayStation Gran Turismo game environment, FT-1 leapt from the screen to the stage in a race-inspired press conference at COBO Hall. The name says it all. FT-1 stands for “Future Toyota,” and the number “1” represents the ultimate. According to its designers at Calty Design Research, the FT-1 Concept is the ultimate expression of a Toyota coupe design, building upon Toyota’s rich sports coupe heritage. Learn more…
Lykan HyperSport
“I’m Batman”
After its World Premiere launch at the International Qatar Motor Show on July 28th 2013, W Motors revealed to the world its first model, the Lykan HyperSport limited to only 7 units worldwide. Over 150,000 visitors attended this event with the presence of regional and international media covering this historical event for a global exposure and coverage. Following the Qatar launch in January 2013, W Motors pursued with a regional road show where the Lykan HyperSport was showcased in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, Belgium and Spain. Learn more…
Lamborghini Aventador SV
Does anybody make more genuinely unique looking supercars?
With increased power, lower weight, improved aerodynamics and innovative technologies the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce is the most pure incarnation of a Lamborghini to date: unmistakable Lamborghini super sports car DNA, dynamic superiority and exceptional driving precision. A focus on weight reduction while incorporating innovative technologies has resulted in the most sports-oriented, fastest and most emotional series production Lamborghini ever. The weight has been further reduced by 50 kg through enhanced lightweight engineering including significant use of carbon fiber. The naturally aspirated V12 engine’s power is increased to 552 kW/750 hp. This results in a power-to-weight-ratio of 2,03 kg/hp. The Superveloce accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and powers on to reach a top speed of more than 350 km/h (more than 217 mph). Learn more…
Aston Martin Vulcan
Stunning, rare and super expensive. Utterly insane
The Aston Martin Vulcan – a track-only supercar and the British luxury brand’s most intense and exhilarating creation to date. Born out of extensive motorsport experience – and using the brand’s acknowledged flair for design and engineering ingenuity – the 800-plus bhp, all-carbon fibre Aston Martin Vulcan promises truly extreme performance. Uniquely for Aston Martin, the new supercar – limited to just 24 examples worldwide – will allow owners the opportunity to precisely tailor their track day experience through a graduating scale of detailed power and dynamic performance adjustments. Learn more…
Porsche Mission E
The future of performance cars
In presenting the Mission E at the IAA in Frankfurt, Porsche introduced the first all-electrically powered four-seat sports car in the brand’s history. The production Taycan is a future star, but this concept is the car that got everybody excited enough that Porsche went through with making it a production reality. The concept car combines the unmistakable emotional design of a Porsche with excellent performance and the forward-thinking practicality of the first 800-volt drive system. Key specification data of this fascinating sports car: four doors and four single seats, over 600 hp (440 kW) system power and over 500 km driving range. All-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, zero to 100 km/h acceleration in under 3.5 seconds and a charging time of around 15 minutes to reach an 80 per cent charge of electrical energy. Instruments are intuitively operated by eye-tracking and gesture control, some even via holograms – highly oriented toward the driver by automatically adjusting the displays to the driver’s position. Learn more…
Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder
Does not get much sexier than this
“The Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder is the next chapter in the success story of the naturally aspirated V10 Huracán, and continues a Lamborghini tradition of open air motoring,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “The Huracán Spyder combines the innovation, performance and appeal of the Huracán coupé, with new technologies and an added emotional dimension. Its predecessor, the Gallardo Spyder, was the best-selling open top model in Lamborghini’s history: we expect the Huracán Spyder to exceed its predecessor in every way.” Learn more…
McLaren 570S Coupé
The sweet spot in the McLaren range
McLaren revealed the first in its Sports Series family: the McLaren 570S Coupé. This pure sports car, with driver optimised layout and electrifying performance. Like every McLaren, the performance of the 570S Coupé is breathtaking. It combines, as its names suggests, a power output of 570PS (562bhp) with light weight construction to give a class leading power-to-weight ratio of 434PS per tonne. The 570S accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, while 200 km/h (124 mph) is reached in just 9.5 seconds with the pace not letting up till the car reaches a top speed of 328 km/h (204 mph). Learn more…
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6
I still want one
Bentley Motors showed off the future direction of luxury and performance with the EXP 10 Speed 6 at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. The concept is a British interpretation of a high performance two seater sportscar using modern automotive design, highly skilled handcrafting, the finest materials and advanced performance technology. he exterior design of EXP 10 Speed 6 is an expression of muscular, athletic surfaces inspired by the aerodynamic shapes of aircraft fuselages and wings. Learn more…
Koenigsegg Regera
Koenigsegg goes hybrid
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 “batmobile manner”. Its appearance is very futuristic and for sure it won’t leave you indifferent. The basic design is not too much different from previous models and we can say that’s a good thing. Learn more…
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Sexiest family car on the planet
It’s 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’s 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 – proper supercar performance figures. Learn more…
Aston Martin DB11
Stylish and sexy GT from Aston
We’re 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’m 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’s nothing a set of winter tyres won’t sort out, and the beauty is something else. The new DB11 has certainly caught my eye – now all I need is the £150,000 to place an order. Learn more…
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
A LaFerrari with no top
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.
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato
Limited production run Zagato special
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’Eleganza Villa d’Este at Lake Como, Italy recently. It was originally unveiled as a concept but now it is to be built in limited series production form – 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…
Ford GT
Innovative, unique and a style of its own
Good old Ford. No matter how many mainstream ‘safety first’ vehicles they pump out, they still know how to have fun. The GT – 2016’s supercar release from the American manufacturer – is a joy to behold. It looks incredible enough to buy one on the spot. But, a look underneath the body and there is plenty of muscle to match. You have a twin-turbo Ecoboost V6 engine which stretches all the way to 600 bhp. The suspension is of racing-quality, and they’ve even thrown in some dihedral doors for those of you who like to make a big entrance.
Bentley Continental Supersports
209 mph luxury GT done right
The Bentley Continental Supersports with its 209 mph top speed is arguably the fastest four-seater car in the world right now. Despite it being heavy with a curb weight of over 5,000 pounds, it still manages to beat sports cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 with 199 mph top speed and the Audi R8 V10 Plus with 205 mph top speed. Its speed comes from its 6.0-liter twin-turbo W-12 engine that produces a massive 700 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque, propelling the car to hit the 200 mph mark even with your friends in tow! Learn more….
McLaren 720S
McLaren latest supercar is damn near perfect
McLaren’s new all-scenarios ‘Super Series’ supercar, and thus the successor to the 650S and 12C. It has an all-new body design made from superformed aluminium with gullwing doors and lots of concealed vents and ducts for a smooth appearance – apart from the signature ‘eye socket’ headlamp-cum-air intakes. The bi-turbo V8 engine is bigger at 4.0-litres, developing a monster 710bhp (720ps), and the suspension is a revised version of the original ‘Proactive Chassis Control’ (PCC), with more sensors, that manages roll and pitch even more effectively. In short, it’s not just a new look, it’s a faster, more capable car. And it features a drift-mode, too. Weight has been saved, to the tune of 18kg comparing dry weights, and performance is astonishing – 0-60 mph in 2.8sec (3.0sec for 650S), 0-124 mph in 7.8 sec and a top speed of 212 mph (207 mph). Learn more…
Aston Martin Vanquish S
Sexy GT = Aston Martin
The new Vanquish S is marketed as the ‘ultimate GT’ by the company. The car’s exterior is just what you’d expect from an Aston Martin car. The front splitter and rear diffuser are now carbon fiber. The front end is has also been redesigned to reduce understeer. What really makes the new Vanquish S exciting, however, is its engine. The car draw its power from Aston Martin’s 6.0-litre V12 engine. The engine is fitted with a revised intake system that should give the engine an additional 27 bhp, bumping its power total to 595 bhp with 630 Nm of torque. Learn more…
Tesla Roadster
0 to 100 mph in 4.2 seconds never looked so good
The most exciting car announced in 2017 was the Tesla Roadster. It won’t go on sale till 2020, but we always include cars that when they are launched so it makes our 2017 list. The all new Tesla Roadster is definitely the most hyped about car in the world. Try 0 to 60 in 1.9 seconds makes it the first time a car cracks the under 2-second time (WOW). 0 to 100 mph is over in in 4.2 seconds and the quarter mile is demolished in 8.9 seconds. Musk said the Roadster had a 200 kwh battery pack and a 620-mile range per charge, or over 1,000 kilometers. Again, another record shattered. Or so Musk claims. The vehicle has three motors, one in the front and two in the rear, all-wheel drive and torque steering. Learn more…
Apollo Intense Emozione ‘IE’
Intense is a good name for it
Apollo came out with a teaser video for the Intensa Emozione at October 17, 2017. The car was fully revealed in October 24, 2017. Amongst all the buzz around the Senna and the Project One, this hypercar somehow managed to slip off everyone’s mind. Apollo announced their return with this hypercar which takes it back to the basics! It has a naturally aspirated V12 engine which makes the best sound ever! Apollo wanted to create a car which was all about the connection between the driver and the machine and that’s why it is called as the Intense Emotion. Even Batman would agree his batmobile appears tame in front of this design. Learn more…
Lamborghini Terzo Millennio
We want the future to look like this
A pure concept car, the Lamborghini Terzo Millennio (Italian for Third Millennium) is a futuristic electric concept car introduced by Lamborghini and developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The Terzo Millennio was unveiled in November 2017. The Terzo Millennio uses high-capacity supercapacitors in lieu of batteries, due to their more rapid storage and discharge of energy. These supercapacitors have been made to simultaneously capture and release energy to give the car an increase in performance, without having to depend on chemical reactions. Each wheel, the rims of which glow orange, contains an electric motor, so that the amount of torque can be controlled individually, making the car’s stability as good as a modern Formula One car. Learn more…
Aston Martin Vantage
All new Vantage improved in every way
The Aston Martin Vantage was first introduced in 1977, but fell out of production in 1989. Later, in 2005, another model was introduced and took the automotive world by storm, but with the Vantage getting yet another revamp for 2018, can it truly live up to the hype? Visit the Aston Martin website and click through to the beautifully designed page for the New Vantage, and you’ll be greeted by an image of a wolf – an appropriate image, in our opinion. This model comes with a high powered 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, giving the hefty roar that Aston Martin is so famous for. This agile, dynamic car is everything you need for race tracks and country roads alike, and with a stylish yet extremely functional and immersive interior, you won’t find a more comfortable drive. Learn more…
Rimac Concept Two
The most exciting electric car company around
It is an all-electric hypercar called the Concept Two that debuted in 2018 at the Geneva Motor Show. Rimac says it has 1,914-horsepower and a sprint from standstill to 60 mph in an absurd 1.85 seconds. That would make it the quickest accelerating car ever. Rimac says its 120 kWh battery enables over 400 miles of range too so this could be a very practical electric hypercar. Cool features include facial recognition technology that will both unlock and start the car. The company claims that it’ll get to 100 mph in 4.3 seconds and run a quarter mile in 9.1 seconds. The C Two tops out at 258 mph. If this is the future of electric supercar performance then count me in.
McLaren Speedtail
A limited edition Hyper GT
Meet the new Speedtail – an aptly-named addition to McLaren’s Ultimate Series. This limited-edition car, of which only 106 examples will be built, represents McLaren’s unyielding pursuit of top-speed. It will do 250+ mph, has over 1,000+ bhp and costs a whopping $2.2 million. Its silhouette sweeps from the front of the car to the extended rear – a teardrop shape that is the key to its exceptional aerodynamics – with side accents that add an organic edge to its smooth profile. The front rims are enclosed – for maximum top-speed – while the rears remain exposed. The entire care oozes elegance, class, and barely-contained power that the lucky driver will be able to unleash. McLaren has labeled the Speedtail a Hyper GT, which seems fitting given the excess of the car and its abilities. This is a car that’ll take you to 250 mph. Learn more…
Pininfarina Battista
Pininfarina first electric hypercar
The car was publicly unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. New electric hypercar is the first fruit of the contract with Rimac. Rimac is supplying the battery and drivetrain expertise and is also handling a lot of the software and hardware. The car looks like what you’d expect a hypercar from Pininfarina to look like. It’s all sweeping lines that have been aerodynamically designed and beautifully crafted. The Battista may be a brute when it comes to power, but its styling is downright elegant. The teardrop style cockpit, long sloping roof, and rear with its floating taillights is gorgeous. The Battista features an all-electric powertrain. The 120 kWh battery pack comes from Rimac, and that powers the four electric motors that have a combined output of 1,900 hp and 1,696 lb-ft of torque. It can do a 0 to 60 mph sprint in under two seconds and make it to a top speed of 217 mph. The car is also capable of traveling 280 miles per charge. Learn more…
Lamborghini Huracán Evo
Midlife update for the Huracan
The Huracán EVO is the mid-life update for the Huracan platform. Lamborghini did lots of fine tuning, tweaking and improving to make the already great Huracan better. On the outside the Evo gets design changes that add some drama to the Huracan. On the inside the Evo has a new state-of-the-art control system and innovative touch screen easily manage the car’s functions and entertainment system. The V10 now produces 631bhp and 442 lb/ft of torque. That means a power-to-weight ratio of 451 bhp per tonne, good for a top speed of 202 mph, and zero to 62mph in 2.9 seconds. Learn more…
Porsche 911 Speedster
A perfect finale for the 991.1 911 Porsche
It has already been a few months since the ascension of the 992 Porsche 911, yet the swan song for the previous-generation 991 is only just beginning its chorus. Starring the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, the grand finale for the now outgone iteration is a celebration of both milestones and achievements. The car is powered by the same 4.0L, naturally aspirated, 9000 rpm unit used in the 991.2 GT3. They’ve also done nothing to disappoint the purists, with the same brilliant 6-speed manual transmission – offered in some 991.2 GT3 examples – mated to this legendary flat-6 boxer engine. Learn more…
Ferrari 458 Spider
Stunning drop top
The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 which was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the Year for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari’s class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics. Learn more…
Porsche 918 Spyder
Who said hybrids look boring
With styling cues from Porsche’s racing heritage – including top-exit exhaust pipes that improve the efficiency of heat dispersion from the mid-mounted 4.6-litre V8 (and that this writer thinks are one of the best car design elements to appear this side of the turn of the century) – and designed around aerodynamic efficiency and a carbon fibre monocoque chassis, which helps lower the centre of gravity and improve the overall rigidity of the car, the 918 has still somehow managed to emerge with a shape that is distinctly Porsche.
