Sexiness and high performance
In recent years we have observed a proliferation of supercars. The muscle car concept utilized in the 1960’s has evolved into the concept of supercar, and most recently into the term hyper car. The concept is open to interpretation, but until the 1990s consisted of a mid-engine two-seat car with a V-12 engine, a power output of at least 400 horsepower, and a top speed of at least 180 miles per hour (290km/h). Today, manufacturers utilize supercars as the halo for their brand to attract media attention and consumer hype that translates into self-promotion. One common definition for a supercar is a limited-production, top-of-the-line vehicle with a price above US $1 million, high performance, and advanced driving technologies. We have selected a few of the most relevant supercars that have raised the interest of collectors, the media and the public in general.
ASTON MARTIN VALHALLA (aka the “Son of Valkyrie”) This is the third hyper car in Aston Martin’s mid-engine history. The heart of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s powertrain is its clean sheet Cosworth-built 65° naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine. It evokes the spine-tingling, ultra-high-revving F1TM engines of the 1990s, but benefits from two decades of progress in design, material and manufacturing expertise. With a certified peak power output of 1,000 bhp (or 153.8 bhp-per-liter) at 10,500 rpm, it can continue to a maximum 11,100 rpm. It is an emissions-compliant road car with a peak torque of 740Nm at 7,000 rpm. These peak outputs are purely delivered by the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), with a further performance boost delivered by the hybrid battery system. Development of the Aston Martin Valkyrie continues under the guidance of Aston Martin Lagonda, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and project partner AF Racing.
Price: $1,300,000
Engine: 6.5-liter V12 Powered mid-engine
Power output: 1,000 HP
Number of Units: 500
Release date: 2021
MCLAREN SPEEDTAIL This supercar will be powered by a modified M840T from the McLaren 720S, and a hybrid powertrain to generate 1,036 HP (773 kW; 1,050 PS). The Speedtail uses a carbon fiber monocoque, with the passenger seats integrated into the chassis, as well as dihedral doors like other McLaren models. The high-speed validation program achieved 250 mph (403 km/h)
Price: $2,500,000
Engine: 4.0 Liter M840T twin turbocharged V8
Power output: 1,035 HP
Number of units: 106
Sold out
LAMBORGHINI VENENO Lamborghini introduced this exclusive model at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show during its 50th Anniversary Automobili Lamborghini. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno were built and sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a racing prototype but fully homologated for the road.
With a maximum output of 552 kW/750 horsepower, the Veneno accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds and the top speed for this street-legal racing car is 221 mph(355 km/h). The Veneno benefits from the very special expertise that Automobili Lamborghini possesses in the development and execution of carbon-fiber materials. The complete chassis is produced as a CFRP monocoque. The interior also features innovative Lamborghini-patented materials such as Forged Composite and CarbonSkin.
Price: $3,000,000
Engine: 6.5 liter, V12, 600 MPI (Multi Point Injection)
Power Output: 750 CV (552 kW) @8,400 rpm
Number of units: 3
Immediately sold out
BUGATTI CENTODIECI Centodieci means “110” in Italian and is a reinterpretation of Romano Artioli’s epochal EB110 introduced to the market in 1991. This amazing classic wedge shape features the iconic W16 engine. It boasts acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 380km/h and over 1.6 G lateral acceleration. The ten limited edition vehicles are characterized by a perfect elegance and sculptural beauty that immediately captivated both the public and collectors alike.
Price: $10,000,000
Engine: 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged W16 engine
Power Output: 1,176 kW/1600 HP @ 7,000 rpm
Number of units: 10
Immediately sold out
No matter what your preference or interest is in the supercar market, there always seems to be new models being released to appeal to every taste. Keep an eye out for the new limited-edition releases in 2020, as there will be some exciting new manufacturers and models entering the marketplace.