Sports cars - segment including vehicles With the increased power of the engine and a specifically configured gearbox that gives the machine improved dynamic qualities. Also, the coolest sports cars have a rigid suspension, a small clearance, the maximum speed of more than 250 km / h and, of course, indecent cost. How can I classify the auto segment? Which of them are better, and which are more affordable? We offer to explore the rating of sports cars, compiled in several key characteristics.
To delimit the best sports cars in the world, we will define several measurements:
- speed and dynamic characteristics;
- worth (high / low);
- by the manufacturer.
The last criterion determines in many respects middle Cost cars. For example, European sports cars will cost more than Korean with equal characteristics.
Sport velocity rating
The "dozen" of the fastest sports cars of the world looks like this:
In 2017, the car was the fastest in the world - it develops speed up to 463 km / h, and to "hundreds" accelerates only in 2.5 seconds. The model is designed to consolidate the success of the predecessor (Veyron). It is the fastest sports car in the world of 2.6 million dollars and enters the top of the most expensive cars.
The maximum speed of the silver winning rating is 435 km / h. Engine volume - 7 l, power - 1244 hp, the cost of means of movement is at least 1 million dollars.
TC, equipped with an 8-liter engine, develops speed 431 km / h. Power is 1200 hp The SuperSport predecessor is characterized by improved aerodynamics. The price of such luxury is 2.4 million dollars.
American engineering development Shelby SuperCars theoretically accelerates to 430 km / h. It is worth believing, because the early analogue in 2007 got into the Guinness book, developed the speed of 412 km / h and becoming not only a steep sports car, but also the fastest.
- Porsche 9FF GT9-R.
A unique rating representative. It accelerates to 414 km / h, having low power compared to other cars - 1120 hp at the volume of the engine 4.0 l. Yes, and the price of 9ff, externally similar to Porsche 911, relatively small - only 700 thousand dollars.
Speed \u200b\u200b- up to 405 km / h, the price is about 550 thousand dollars. Decent indicators for hitting the sixth line, but it stands to doubt. During testing at limit speeds, the experts noted some shortage of power. Later, the design was improved by the introduction of the aerodynamic wing, however, and with it CCX was able to develop the speed of only 370 km / h.
Speed \u200b\u200b- up to 375 km / h, Power - 1205 hp It is curious that this is the only representative entering the speed of sports cars in speed and having a limiter of this indicator. If it is activated, the TC will not go faster. Yes, and is it necessary?
Power of the classic model - 720 hp, speed - up to 370 km / h. Recently, the Italian concern updated the car park, releaseing Huayra BC - its engine at 69 hp More powerful.
Closes the top of sports cars 2018-2019 and the previous years in speed another British coupe. Speed \u200b\u200b- 362 km / h, power - 650 "horses", and the cost is funny compared to previously named machines - 330 thousand dollars. Yes, and on test races, the M600 is quite consistent with the stated indicators, only 16 km / h to the maximum speed.
Of course, the rating "The best sports cars 2018-2019 for dynamic indicators" will soon be supplemented, and some cars will lose their position. For example, Koenigsegg announced the Venom F5 model, which, according to the designers, will "shut up for the belt" even Chiron. Are they right? Time will tell.
Best sports cars in demand in the Russian Federation
It is difficult to afford VEYRON or CCX, and the Russians in particular. The reason is not so much at a high price, but in the specifics of the market. There are almost no specialized car dealerships in Russia, where they qualitatively fulfilled the service of a sports car.
However, domestic consumers still find the opportunity to buy the most beautiful sports cars and drive around to them. Below is the top car in demand in the Russian Federation and not distinguished by high cost (compared with the rating above).
- Lamborghini Huracan LP 5802 (11.4 million rubles).
- Audi R8 Coupe V10 Plus (11.2 million).
- Mercedes AMG GT (8 million).
- Nissan GT-R (6.7 million).
- Chevrolet Corvette. Stingray C7 (6.35 million rubles).
- Porsche 718 Cayman S and Jaguar F-TUPE Coupe (4.5 million).
Now it is worth understanding - what manufacturers are in great demand? Below will be considered American, European, Japanese and Korean concerns, as well as the top three of the most popular models.
Best American sports cars (popularity)
Top 3 looks like this:
- Chevrolet Camaro..
- Dodge Challenger Srt Hellcat.
"Mustang" for hearing at all and simply can not be a little-known. The buyer will have to give about 3 million rubles per TC with a 507 hp engine.
Now about Camaro, another "celebrity". The sixth generation update has become almost a centner easier than the predecessor, since steel parts were replaced with aluminum. All this is for the comfort of the lover of fast riding on the road.
Main characteristics:
- engine volume - 2 l;
- power - 238 hp;
- acceleration up to 100 km / h - 5.9 s;
- 8-speed automatic transmission.
It is worth "Camaro" 2019 almost 3 million rubles in basic configurationWhat also makes it attractive for the Russian motorist of luxury cars. In order to follow the development of this model, we recommend regularly reading news from Chevrolet.
Closes Challenger SRT Hellcat rating. Machine power - 707 hp, speed - up to 250 km / h, the volume of the eight-cylinder engine is 6.2 liters. Until hundreds from scratch, the car accelerates for 3.6 seconds. Restyling 2017 made it more dynamic, and advertising in the film "Fast and Furious" Recorded Hellcat for the customer.
The most famous European sports cars in 2018-2019
It is worth highlighting German concern BMW., Porsche and Mercedes. It is difficult to choose three best modelsBut our subjective rating selected the following:
- Porsche 91 Targa.
- BMW M6 GT3.
The first is very underestimated due to the open top, although it all has a pleasure from riding. Engine, for example, develops power 300 hp In addition, the model 718 is more accessible to the analogues of this class.
Targa is unique in sensitive steering, optimally rebuilt with a suspension, a productive motor. Unlike 718 Boxter, has a complete set of security systems and help the driver. Comfort and convenience - concepts that apply to 911 Targa.
M6 GT3 engine power is 585 hp, and it's hard to call the car road car - He was designed for a racing track. However, the product of the Bavarian auto-engineers got into the rating of "The Whole Steep Sports from Europe". Only 1300 kg weighs due to the use of ultralight materials, and to "weaving" accelerates faster than 4 seconds. Just do not forget that the house of this monster is the route, not a city, and in all cases show vigilance.
The best sports cars of Asian manufacturers
Here, consider Japan and Korea - countries that occupy the leading position in world markets.
The top three sports "Japanese" looks like this:
- Nissan GT-R.
- Subaru. WRX STI Type.
The power of the first is 477 hp, and high speed stability amazes. The second by definition should be present in the ranking - it is powerful, high-speed, compact and inexpensive. The third is a kind of novelty, and the ratio of power, speed and volume of the engine is striking - 600 hp / up to 310 km / h / 2.0 liters. A similar proportion, and even with the weight of the car at 1.35 tons, it is extremely difficult to meet.
When you think about supercars - real, unbridled, exotic - usually recall Italian, German, British brands. Some come from other countries, but almost all of them treat Europe: Bugatti from France, Koenigsegg from Sweden, Spyker from Holland ...
The Japanese also shook several supercars like Acura NSX and Lexus LFA. But it is worth noting that the United States also did not remain aside from this niche.
There are quite obvious examples produced by a large triple in Detroit. Some generations Chevrolet Corvette - non-rotary previous Zr1 and the last Z06 - proved their abilities to perform on equal footing with the best European samples. Dodge Viper with unreal V10 showed that in the Chrysler manual there are people with a motor instead of a heart. And the Ford GT, revived after a long break, seeks to beat Ferrari on her field. But some of the greatest supercars of America were created by independent companies.
Some of them were one-day, which no one really could have heard, and some were world celebrities. Let's look at the most famous of them, rightfully entering world history supercars.
Vector W8 Twin Turbo
The history of American supercars starts just with the vector. The company was founded in 1971 by Jerry Kigger in California. But there was nothing to hear about it until 1989, when the production of Vector W8 began. He looked like a sci-fi novel with an illustration, and under his hood, he had a modified 6.0 liter Chevy engine, equipped with two turbines, so that the output was 625 l / s. Despite the three-stage automatic box The transmissions, which today probably caused smiles, W8 accelerated to hundreds in 4.2 seconds and developed the maximum speed of 355 km / h.
To buy W8 at that time it was possible for $ 450,000, which today is about $ 825.000 - approximately the cost of two Lamborghini Aventador. But this is not the only connection of W8 with Lamborghini. In the 90s, both manufacturers were bought by the Indonesian company MEGATECH, which replaced W8 on M12, on the basis (and with the engine) Diablo. It is known about 17 produced by Vector M12, after which Lamborghini bought Audi and the company has become bankrupt. The Kigger tried twice to revive the company, but ultimately I went - like many other car startups - on the dump of automotive history.
Mosler MT900.
Like the vector, Mosler was founded in Florida, but was originally sharpened for a more serious approach to business. The company started a job called Consulier, but after a while he began to wear the name of his founder Warren Mosorra. But the most important thing - she made some of the best supercars of America.
Consulier GTP, founded in 1985, was renamed Mosler Intruder and produced at that time Raptor initially chrysler engine With four turbines, and later - with V8 from GM, in 2000 was replaced with MT900. This car was built on the chassis of carbon fiber and under the hood stood V8 from GM. Possessing the mass of only 1175 kilograms, the MT900 just with the help of 350 horses could get acused until hundreds of 3.5 seconds.
In 2003, more powerful MT900 with a capacity of 435 horses appeared, later the power was increased to 600 l / s. Now until hundreds could be accelerated in just 3.1 seconds. Many racing versions of the supercar competed in various racing series, but for ordinary consumers, Mosler was able to make and sell only a few dozen supercars and in 2013 the company completed its existence.
SHELBY SERIES I.
The legendary Carrolol Shelby was the author of the nice most outstanding sports cars in the history of America. He left a fairly serious inheritance: Shelby Cobra, Daytona Coupe, Ford GT40, Dodge Viper and several other iconic cars, which will forever remain a classic. But SHELBY SERIES I is a separate story.
Conceived as a change of cult sports car Cobra, Series 1 appeared at the end of the 1990s. After long years of negotiations with Ford and Chrysler, Series 1 appeared, equipped with GENERAL MOTORS equipment. 4.0 liter V8 engine from OldSmobile Aurora, dashboard From Pontiac, audio system from Buick.
However, the design itself was a classic Shelby: two seats, a front engine, rear drive, Roadster body. The engine power is only 320 l / s, but with a 1200 kilogram weighing (a little more than MIATA) he accelerated to one hundred only 4.4 seconds.
A total of 249 pieces of Series 1 was produced until the right to the Shelby brand were sold to a new owner, but after that, whale kits for Shelby fans were produced.
Saleen S7.
Unlike Shelby, business Saleen was built on Tuning Mustang. But Saleen also built his own sports car, although he was different from Series 1.
Saleen S7 was a medium-door superpower capable of developing a speed of 260 km / h. All this with engine Ford. V8 in 550 l / s. It was enough to dispel the car until hundreds of 3.3 seconds.
But Saleen and this turned out to be little and soon a version with a double turbocharger and 750 l / s, which accelerated to hundreds already in 2.8 seconds appeared. Even several cars with a capacity of 1000 l / s were released.
The model was made from 2000 to 2006, the turbine version was produced until 2009. In 2008, the company introduced the concept of S5S Raptor, but he, unfortunately, never saw the light.
When it comes to supercars, the overwhelming majority recall Bugatti from France, Koenigsegg from Sweden and Spyker from the Netherlands. Be sure to come to mind Japanese and German super service cars, but they remember infrequently about American supercars. But in fact, the automakers from the United States have been released more than once. interesting modelswho glorified the supercar family. In this review, the "dozen" of the most iconic and stylish American cars that are with dignity wearing the proud name "Supercar".
1. Vector W8 Twin Turbo
The real story of the American supercar begins with cars vector. The company was founded in 1971 by Businessman Jerry Wairert. However, before 1989, almost no one had heard anything about this California manufacturer. First full-fledged car company - Vector W8 Twin Turbo - Issued 625. horse power, I used a three-step automatic transmission and an eight-cylinder 6-liter engine.
Of course, according to modern standards, it all looks for the "genre" is simply ridiculous, however, in those distant years, it bypassed many car markets. Up to 100 km / h car accelerated in 4.2 seconds. At that time, the car was worth more than 450 thousand dollars. Today, its price has almost doubled.
2. Mosler MT900.
Even today, the first Mosler supercar is considered one of the best from the fact that American engineers created in this area. The company was founded in Florida and was named after his Founder-founder Warren Mosorra. The work of the company began in 1985.
Before the market appeared Mosler MT900.The company has already managed to set several suitable samples, which, nevertheless, did not bring her broad fame. Mentioned Mosler MT900 possessed the engine only 350 "horses", but it was made almost completely from carbon fiber. Stunning aerodynamics and low weight allowed overclocking up to 100 km / h in just 3.5 seconds!
We add that improved MOSLER MT900 are issued today. They get more powerful engine and updated functionality, however, to significantly improve the result of their grandfather in the acceleration area and the velocity of the novelty have not been able to.
3. SHELBY SERIES I
Supercar SHELBY SERIES I.appeared in the late 1990s and was able to become a real American legend. It was the first American supercar, which was recognized in the world. And he became a living evidence that not only the French and Italians can make such samples.
The machine is equipped with a powerful 4-cylinder engine issuing 320 horsepower. Up to 100 km / h car accelerates in 4.4 seconds, which is very good even according to modern standards.
Only 249 such cars were released on the market. If desired, Shelby Series I can today.
4. Saleen S7.
Another well-known American manual assembly supercar from a limited series. Showed it in 2000 on races in Montreal. By the way, this is the only company car created on the basis of another car. The car is distinguished by incredibly control of control with a powerful 550-power engine. Five years later, the car was released again.
Then it was reworked and improved, mainly in the field of the engine, which became more powerful for another 200 horses.
5. Devon GTX
Relatively fresh model. This American has entered the market in 2009. We can safely say that Devon GTX. was the most short-lived car in this part of the market. Nevertheless, it has very good characteristics: 8.4-liter engine with 10 cylinders and 650 horsepower.
The car, by the way, is relatively cheap, its cost is only half a million US dollars.
Every year the manufacturer brings to the market 36 units of Devon GTX, and a year from year to the car receives some refinement and innovations.
6. Rossion Q1.
The history of this car is very funny. The thing is that Rossion Q1.he started not as a sports car, but during the development became the most real supercar. Initially, the car did the British, and it was called Noble M400. However, after 2004, the sample miraculously (after the sale) moved to the hands of Americans, who completed the project.
Ultimately, this yurt "animal" received a V6 engine on a 3-liter and the ability to accelerate to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds, which is not very bad!
So he is a car that did the British in South Africa, but by which Americans are proud today. Such fades of fate.
7. SSC AERO.
And here in front of us supercar made american company SHELBY SUPER CARS. The lineup I saw the light in 2004 and since the same regularly replenishes the market all new and new samples.
The very first SSC AERO engine is 6.2 liters and eight cylinders. The car demonstrated terrifying 1,300 hp
In recent years, SSC AERO has changed not one engine, but the radical improvement in the driving quality of the car did not happen. However, even without all these modifications, the sample is more than decent.
Bonus: Hennessey Venom GT Spyder
It is worth mentioning also about such a curious supercar like Hennessey Venom GT Spyder. The machine is equipped with an engine on 7-liters with double turbine and eight cylinders, which gives 1 400 hp. Thanks to him and amazing body aerodynamics, as well as a relatively small mass, the car was able to put the Guinness record in 2013 at the speed of movement among similar to him.
The speed was 294.51 km / h, while it was also achieved for record 13.63 seconds! At the same time, the maximum possible speed of the supercar is 434.5 km \\ h.
Development of new, powerful and stylish cars are kept constantly. Special attention Today attract.
US and cars are almost inseparable concepts. Large Detroit Troika Mot Motion World Warm automobile industry Forward, and in the end, it is Henry Ford who has established the first in the world mass production cars.
A classic American car in the representation of most Europeans is a large comfortable sedan or a huge pickup. But not less in North America They love fast cars, and not in vain a few decades ago US covered the era of the legendary Muscle Cars - sports cars equipped with powerful engines with a large volume and a large number of horsepower under the hood.
We bring to your attention the top 10 most famous Muscle Cars America according to the site Goliath.com.
1967 Pontiac GTO.
https://brigatrailer.com.Many still consider this model the first Muscle Car (car with muscles) in history. You can argue with this statement, but with the fact that the car has become one of the first monsters on wheels to argue useless.
In 1964, the car was equipped with a V8 engine with a 6.4 liter volume, which issued 325 horsepower. Not too much according to the current standards? And now note that we are talking about 1964. Later, the engine was increased to 6.6 liters, and its power increased to 360 horses, which helped cars reach 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds - good time even at current times.
It is curious that in the creation GTO.russell Jim, who responded to the company Pontiacfor the development and improvement of engines, as well as at that time, the senior engineer of the company John de Loraan is the one that then founded the company DMC, released legendary car Delorean DMC-12, the hero of the film series "Back to the Future".
1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi.
https://www.mecum.com.In the mid-60s Chryslerput before her "daughter" Plymoutha difficult task is to build a supercar that can drive a classic quarter mile (402 meters) racing (402 meters) in less than 14 seconds at a price for a regular consumer not more than $ 3,000.
The goal was achieved, albeit at the cost of simplifying the interior, as well as the removal of other elements of luxury. But this was not embarrassed by the Americans who raked the model in the amount of 45 thousand units with the initial plans for the construction of a couple of thousand.
Many still consider Road Runner. The ideal Muscle Car, and its very hot version was 426 HEMI, equipped with a 7-liter engine for 425 horsepower and 664 Nm of torque. Crazy numbers!
1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429
Ford Mustang. BOSS 429.
https://www.mecum.com.Ford Mustang. He became synonymous with the Muscle Cars era and still remains one of their most desirable and affordable sports cars in the world. Not so long ago, Ford celebrated the exit from the 10-million conveyor Mustang..
Despite whole generations of classic Mustang., few will be equal to value with the version BOSS 429., produced from 1969 to 1970. After all, each car was collected manually, and less than 1,400 such cars were released.
On the other hand, the engine in this version was not the most impressive - its 7-liter V8 developed the "total" 375 horsepower, and even at that time was not the most powerful. But, as we have already said, the uniqueness of this car was in other things, and it still remains one of the most desired exhibits in collections.
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1
Buick GSX Stage 1
http://musclecarride.blogspot.comOver several years before Buick.i tried to impose a key players for the Muscle Cars to the key players, and did not always do it successfully. But gradually the car in the version GS.refined, ultimately getting a version GSX.- One of the most striking cars in the history of the United States.
This beast on four wheels was equipped with a V8 engine capable of issuing 455 horsepower and 690 Nm of torque. Even at current times, these are incredible figures, and at that time the engine Buick GSX Stage 1 produced the highest torque among all American sports cars. Moreover, this record was beyond, only 33 years later, in 2003 the model Series 2 V10 Viper.
However, only 687 cars were produced GSX.that did not make it mass then, but made one of the most desirable for collectors now.
1969 Ford Fairlane / Torino Cobra
Ford Fairlane / Torino Cobra
https://www.conceptcarz.comIn the 50s of the last century Ford Fairlane. Was luxury carbelonging to the expensive price segment. But gradually this model evolved into sports Torino., and the hottest of them became the version Cobra.
The car was equipped with a classic Motor V8 with a volume of 7 liters, outstanding power in 335 horsepower. On the road, this monster drove a quarter mile in 15 seconds at 154 km / h. At that time it was a very popular car that attracted a luxurious design. For the year of the company managed to sell more than 14 thousand Cobra..
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454.
http://historygarage.com.Model Chevellewas one of the most successful in history Chevrolet.and produced in three generations for 13 years. She was created as a competitor Ford Fairlane.But ultimately she took her niche.
Naturally there were many different modifications Auto - sedans, coupe convertible, and the vertex has become a version SS.(Super Sport), and its most powerful modification 454, equipped with a 7.4 liter engine, issued 450 horsepower at 680 nm of torque.
In addition, even an externally car looks amazing, many also consider SS 454. The most powerful Muscle Car in history. Some of his modifications could produce up to 500 horses, but a quarter mile Chevelle SS 454. I flew in less than 13 seconds, the time to accelerate up to 174 km / h.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
http://classiccarfusion.com.That then that now Chevrolet Camaro. and Ford Mustang. - Two rival models. Camaro.it was two years later later than his competitor, but immediately won his market share and the heart of millions of fans.
But version ZL-1 It is unique in its kind. This is the rare model in the line Chevrolet.- less than 70 units were released ZL-1, equipped with a Motor V8 by a volume of 7 liters and officially issued 430 horsepower. Few? In fact, the figure was understated, which was often done at the time manufacturers in the United States. An independent examination showed that the engine was much more powerful.
So it turns out that ZL-1 got the most powerful engine in history Chevrolet.. However, one of the highest price tags is 7,200 dollars at that time were a huge amount.
1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda
Plymouth Hemi Barracuda.
https://uncrate.com.This model was sports version car Plymouth Barracuda.And I became a classic of American sports car industry, possessing a classically balanced design, which was read by the undisguised power of the HEMI power plant.
The motor for this model was 6.9-liter 426th engine Hemi., developing power in 425 horsepower, and suspension Cuda.it was designed specifically for this model. By the way, then the suspension Cuda."Borrowed" other automakers, it was so good and unique for their time.
As a result, the car could accelerate up to 100 km / h for incredible at that time 5.6 seconds, and maximum speed Reached 250 km / h. Even now, such a speaker is excellent indicator For sports cars. However, less than 700 units were built Hemi Cuda..
1968 Dodge Charger R / T
Dodge Charger R / T.
https://www.pinterest.co.ukFor many Muscle Cars fans Dodge Charger is an ideal machine. Unique makes her specific smooth design, resembling a bottle of iconic in the US, then, and around the world now Coca-Cola.
Index R / T. (Road / Track) unequivocally hinted on the fact that the car can be used both on ordinary roads and on racing tracks (naturally, mostly drag racing). The car was equipped with a special suspension and powerful engine Magnum V8 for 375 horsepower, and some also equipped power installation Hemi..
In order to understand how popular there was a car, it is enough to name the figure of 96 thousand sold Chargerin 1968 alone, 17 thousand were models R / T.. By the way, it was this car in the legendary film Bullitt at least the legendary actor and a car drivers Steve McKoinn.
1949 OldSmobile Rocket 88
OldSmobile Rocket 88.
http://the-muscle-car.blogspot.comIt seemed that could be cooler than Dodge Charger? Only Grandpa All Muscle Cars - OldSmobile Rocket 88.which is attributed to the beginning of the history of drag racing. Of course, this veteran of the 49th year is not the most powerful and not the most fast car In history, but just one of the most influential. In essence, it is OldSmobile Rocket 88. Started the history of Muscle Cars.
OldSmobile Rocket 88. Won a few championships of the most popular body racing series NASCAR. And he, in general, began the history of the V8 motor in the United States. A few years later, each automaker used such an engine, subsequently the Muscle Cars classic.
Historians argue that this is a car equipped with a 5-liter motor V8 and 135 horsepower, opened up the modern era of high-performance machines.
