Ford GT
This could have been a cynical attempt to cash in on the legend of the original GT40. Instead, Ford has created a supercar fit to compete with Ferrari using the original as an inspiration. A hint of 1960s Le Mans nostalgia with beautiful looks and great handling, the GT hits all the right notes. The UK allocation has long since been sold, but no doubt some American market cars will find their way over here to boost the numbers. |
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Lamborghini Murcielago
The fourth generation Lamborghini supercar, the Murcielago is objectively the best one yet. Even faster than its predecessors, but far easier to drive and much more refined. We have Audi's ownership to thank for that - what were appealing idiosyncrasies to the Italians were simple faults to the Germans. |
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Ferrari Daytona
When it appeared as a front-engined two seater, it seemed old-fashioned next to the mid-engined Lamborghini Miura. Now it's seen as an all-time classic, especially as front-engined layouts are enjoying something of a revival (e.g.Ferrari 575 and Aston Martin Vanquish). |
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Lamborghini Miura
The first real supercar. Like the Austin Mini (with which, bizarrely, it shared the same transverse engine, gearbox-in-sump layout) it changed the way the whole industry thought about designing cars. Later supercars went faster and handled better, but have any successors had as much impact or been as beautiful? |
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McLaren F1
Possibly the true Ultimate Supercar. The secret of its success was a total focus on what was important and what was just gadgetry - hence no turbos, no power steering, no radio. Anything that did get fitted was honed until it was the best money could buy - the fabulous BMW V12 engine, the superlative chassis, the fact the engine bay really was gold plated (well, gold leaf, anyway) because of its heat reflective qualities. |
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Ferrari F40
The anti-Porsche 959. Little in the way of cutting-edge technology (apart from the Formula One-derived kevlar chassis tub), but stunning looks, performance and noise. Paradoxically, it was designed according to racing car principles, but was never intended actually to race, as Ferrari thought it would not beat the Porsches. |
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Porsche 959
Porsche threw everything 1980s technology had to offer at this car - electronic dampers, electronically controlled four wheel drive, twin turbochargers, composite body panels. The only problem is that the 959 is all about technology rather than style - and the former dates a lot faster than the latter. |
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Despite sharing part of its name with the seminal McLaren F1, the Mercedes SLR McLaren is a very different car from its illustrious forebear. |
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Ferrari Enzo
If any car has come close to taking the McLaren F1's title of ultimate supercar then the Ferrari Enzo is it. It is both the fastest and the quickest accelerating Ferrari ever constructed. |
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Porsche Carrera GT
One of the most extreme road cars ever made, the Carrera GT is based around a V10 engine originally developed to race at Le Mans. |
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