Best New Mid-Engined Cars on Sale Today

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One of the most advanced V8-powered roadsters in Ferrari's history is the F8. Despite being Ferrari's "entry-level" model, the F8 Spider is a competent all-arounder that sticks out in the increasing field of "everyday supercars." It is more than the sum of its parts.

This distinctive entry-level supercar comes with 568 lb-ft of torque and 710 horsepower at the wheels from the factory. Although the 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine in the F8 is standard for the period, it is still nothing to laugh at.

The Ferrari F8 spider's mid-mounted V8 is mated to a 7-speed semi-automatic transmission with paddle shifters for manual gear changes, and it is only available with rear-wheel drive. To improve the driving experience for both inexperienced and seasoned drivers, Ferrari upgraded the Side Slip Control (SSC) system and included the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer Plus (FDE+) software for the F8. This makes it easier to correct the car when drivers drift past the limit.

The F8 stands out because of its upgraded handling and chassis. The vehicle's cutting-edge electronics, lightweight design, and aerodynamics raise the bar for Ferrari sports vehicles.

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In 2016, Porsche released the 718 Boxster 2.0-liter (Boxster/Cayman) and 2.5-liter (Boxster S/Cayman S) horizontally-opposed flat-4 turbocharged engines improved the performance and efficiency of 718. The S series turbocharger is equipped with VTG technology, which stands for Variable Turbine Geometry. For the 2020 model year, the 718 T was introduced as a sportier variant of the standard 718.

Its agile handling, potent turbocharged engines (and an even better flat 6 in the GTS and Spyder) made for a thrilling and exciting driving experience. Car and Driver described the Porsche Boxster: "It feels balanced and stable in corners, and the brilliantly communicative steering reacts quickly and accurately to even small inputs.

Long travels can be taken in comfort thanks to the Boxster's well-balanced chassis, which communicates with the driver through a two-way conversation with the tire patches. The 2023 Boxster is available in two new shades: Ice Grey Metallic and Arctic Grey. The 2023 718 Boxster Spyder will come standard with wired Apple CarPlay (a feature previously unavailable on the Spyder but available on other 718 models).

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The Bugatti Chiron succeeded the Bugatti Veyron as the company's flagship hypercar and was superior to its forerunner in every possible way.

Making a fast car is easier if you're allowed unlimited engineering flexibility; not so with the Chiron, which presented an additional challenge to automotive perfection. While the engineers had been given permission to create the market's fastest and most powerful production automobile, they still had to satisfy Bugatti's demands for the highest levels of comfort and refinement.

The 8-liter W16 from the Chiron has no power shortage, producing 1,500 hp in SuperSports configuration—at launch, the fastest production car in the world. Its monocoque chassis is carbon fiber, making it as stiff as a Le Mans prototype. It has a cutting-edge quadruple twin-scroll turbocharging system in its 8.0 W16 engine, which an electric actuator activates to deliver the most power during rapid acceleration.

The Chiron churns out 1,500 hp at 6,700 rpm, with a devastating maximum torque of 1,180 lb-ft of torque. Power goes to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox.

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After Gallardo's retirement, the Huracán became Lamborghini's entry-level model, falling just behind the Aventador in the lineup's new hierarchy. It had big shoes to fill, given the Gallardo was the company's best-selling car.

The Huracán LP610-4, which used an updated version of the 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 seen in the previous model, made 610 horsepower from the get-go and accelerated from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds, partly thanks to its all-wheel-drive system and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Similar to the Aventador, there is no manual transmission option.

The Huracán had only been in production for three years but had already established itself as a reliable performer. The Performante was the first street-legal version of the automobile designed for racing.

Compared to the Aventador, the Huracán seems somewhat restrained and understated due to its adoption of the Gallardo's recognizable and extroverted wedge-shaped appearance. Still, the Huracán isn't shy about making a statement, and it comes in a wide variety of eye-catching exterior and interior colorways and designs.

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The 2023 Z06 was conceived and engineered specifically for use on the racetrack. Still, the new Z06 has blurred the lines between street cars and race cars, so it's challenging to pick which environment this car is most suited for. While the DNA of every modern Corvette evolved from its racing car lineage, the new Z06 pays attention to real-life usability.

The team in charge of the development of the Z06 are confident that their latest model will elevate the car to true global superstar status; for the first time, Chevrolet is producing right-hand-drive versions of the Corvette to cater to overseas customers.

Everything about the 2023 Corvette Z06, from its striking appearance to its wider front and rear fascias, its exotic proportions, and its luxuriously appointed interior, makes it abundantly clear that the Z06 is not just another Corvette. Rather is a car that is fully capable of holding its own in the supercar stratosphere.

The heart of the 2023 Corvette Z06 is Chevy's brand-new 5.5-liter LT6 engine. With 670 horsepower, this engine is the most powerful, naturally aspirated V8 in any production car

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Audi will say goodbye to its legendary 2023 Audi R8 supercar with a last GT version designed for racetracks. The R8 Coupe V10 GT RWD will be the last iteration of Audi's supercar in its current gas-powered configuration. Compared with the R8 Coupe V10 performance RWD, various measures resulted in a weight reduction of 44 lbs for a net weight of 3,461 lbs (without driver).

The new Audi R8 V10 GT RWD2 has unique accessories that set it apart from its siblings. The primary identifier is the black "R8 GT" inscription on the rear. Black is used for all other insignia. Better on-road stability and, by extension, higher cornering speeds result from the wind tunnel-developed high-gloss Carbon Aerokit.

A 5.2-liter naturally aspirated Lamborghini-sourced V10 engine that produces intoxicating exhaust notes powers the R8. The engine's 611 horsepower and torque to 416 pound-feet of torque output is sent to the rear wheels via Audi's S-tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Old R-tronic transmission was replaced with an upgraded S-tronic, which features revised gear ratios and faster shift times.

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Ferrari's latest entry-level vehicle, the 296 GTB plug-in hybrid, with an impressive 830 horsepower and 546 lb-f of torque. Ferrari's "Fun to Drive" philosophy, which has always been a crucial component of every model they've ever produced, supports the 296 GTB.

Ferrari says you'll need these three things to complete the task. "Sound," or the music made by the motor, is the first. The second is what we'll call the car's "perceived acceleration," or how soon the driver feels like they're going very fast. "Go-kart feeling," or how responsive and connected to the road the vehicle is, is the third characteristic.

The 296 GTB's most striking quality is its tiny and lightweight aluminum chassis. Innovative vehicle dynamic control systems monitor and respond to changes in factors, including tire grip, suspension settings, and driver input, making this car even more exciting to drive. Even a novice driver can use the car's top-notch acceleration, braking, stability, and turning thanks to technology like Side Slip Control, E-Diff, and ABS-evo.

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For the first time in over 20 years, Maserati built an automobile in-house with the MC20 (short for Maserati Corse 2020). The Nettuno's 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 produces 630 hp. Its 539 lb-ft of torque propels a superlight vehicle weighing less than 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs).

After producing a CAD model, Maserati used complex software to make predictions about the vehicle's mass, aerodynamic drag, suspension compression, and other dynamic fields. This was also subjected to state-of-the-art fluid dynamics simulations alongside the model.

The final product is a highly aerodynamic and lightweight body that performs multiple functions: it generates downforce, cools the engine, and feeds air to the turbochargers. This car has a simple but delightfully Italian rear spoiler instead of a rising wing that comes out of the body or a permanent wing like the MC12.

The butterfly doors that have become synonymous with the MC20 are a shining example of refined ostentation that can only come from Italy. They are artistic masterpieces that scream opulence and overengineering in the greatest possible way.

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The McLaren GT has all the hallmarks of a true supercar. The power from the GT's mid-mounted V8 twin-turbo engine, which generates 612 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, is transmitted to the rear wheels via an automatic seven-speed transmission. It has a carbon monocoque chassis and can seat two people.

However, McLaren claims the GT is their most luxurious and practical road car. The McLaren GT was designed for a niche market of automobile enthusiasts who value sophistication over flash.

McLaren's GT is reminiscent of Frank Stephenson's MP4-12C from the 2000s in design, but it also has a distinct personality. The McLaren GT is the most understated model available today, assuming that "normal" McLarens exist. The GT's power is impressive without going to the extremes of the Elva.

The GT is stately, exclusive, and luxurious for all it offers. It's got a mindbogglin acceleration and surprisingly nimble handling for its size, and it drives halfway between posh on the highway and sporty in the twisties.

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The arrival of the Lotus Emira marked a before and after because it was introduced as the brand's last combustion engine and the replacement for three cars simultaneously, the Elise and Exige duo and the Evora. And to do this, this mid-engine two-seater will offer two powertrains.

The top of the range is the already well-known 3.5-liter supercharged V6 from Toyota, an engine that the brand's top executives continue to praise, and that in this Emira will offer a power of 400 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque paired with a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. The Emira V6 offers a frenetic ride on board with an addictive sound from the supercharged V6 and offers 4 different car modes.

However, the big news is that there's an "entry-level" Emira. It equips a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder M139 engine from AMG, the same one fitted to models such as the Mercedes-AMG A 45 or the CLA a 45. However, the Emira's was detuned for a total output of 360 horsepower and 317 lb-f of torque.