The perfect holiday gift for an enthusiast: a sleek, fast, exquisite supercar wrapped with a big red bow. If you’re in the market to treat yourself or an extra-special loved one, there are many to choose from. Start with this list of my top 7:
1. Lamborghini Temerario
Boasting 907 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of peak torque, the Temerario (translation: daring or fearless) is the modern replacement of the Raging Bull’s iconic Huracán. A hybrid system comprising a robust twin turbo 4.0-liter V8 combines with three axial-flux electric motors revs up to 10,000 rpm. And it comes with 13 different driving experience options, including three different drifting levels. Drifting this beast on a wet skidpad or icy lake, rolling on grippy Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires, is an unmatched thrill.
2. Ferrari 12Cilindri
Unapologetically powered by a gas-only naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine, Ferrari’s 12Cilindri supercar revs up to 9500 rpm and cranks out 819 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Prestigious and unbelievably beautiful, the 12Cilindri turns heads with both its looks and thunderous sound. Please consider ordering one in Blu Corsa instead of one of the typical reds; you’ll stand out even more, and nobody does blue like Ferrari.
3. Maserati MCPura
The Maserati logo is unique and stunning, the Trident evoking images of Greek gods and a vast blue-green sea. Maserati’s newest supercar, the MCPura, has heavenly looks to back up its branding and improves upon previous machines made by the Italian automaker. Plus, it’s available as a hair-ruffling open-top model, the Cielo. It’s not the most powerful car on this list, but the MCPura does have a quick step with its twin-turbo V6 making 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. Get it in the AI Aqua Rainbow finish, a new color that pushes the edges of color saturation with a multicolor tint.
4. McLaren 750S
Equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that zips this supercar from zero to 60 in a blistering 2.3 seconds, the McLaren 750S is a road beast. As soon as you start up the 750S, it growls with a distinct tone that sets is apart from its rivals. While the powerplant is the same one McLaren used in its 720S model, the brand squeezes more power from it while lightening the overall weight. The result is a stunningly good supercar that looks and feels lightning fast.
5. Aston Martin DB12
British brand Aston Martin does it again with its James Bond-worthy DB12. Beautifully crafted with no harsh edges, the DB12 looks as thought it might hover instead of staying grounded. That elegance belies a secret weapon under the hood: a hand-built twin-turbo V8 good for 671 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. That power enables an impressive top speed of 202 miles per hour. Just don’t forget that you are not, in fact, Agent 007 in real life and that insane speed should be reserved for the track only.
6. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Allow me to disabuse you of any notion that the Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t belong in the same league as other supercar builders. The Corvette ZR1, Chevy’s fastest and most powerful ‘Vette ever, packs a wallop with 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm. Yep, you read that right. To keep this awe-inspiring machine planted on the asphalt, the ZR1 is fitted with an aerodynamic carbon fiber package that creates over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed. And it has a top track speed of 215 mph. America, the beautiful at its best.
7. Ford Mustang GTD
Ford knocked it out of the park with its Mustang GTD, which is the only car from an American automaker to lap the Nürburgring in under 7 minutes. The Blue Oval calls it “a supercar with the heart of the Mustang,” blending heritage with its highest aspirations for those who love speed and muscle. A supercharged 52.-liter V8 pushes out 815 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, achieving up to 202 mph.
This holiday season, surely one of these belongs in your driveway. Or perhaps one of each.
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