Today is officially the last day of 2010, which means it is that time of year again when people tend to rank things. Naturally, there would be lists for best songs, best movies, best youtube clips, best clothing, best gadgets and just about any other "best" list you can think of. So, to commemorate this tradition, I shall make a list of the four most desirable cars of this year. Ranking these four cars was no easy task because of just how similar they were in almost every aspect. All of these cars are easily over the $150,000 mark and some nearing the quarter million price tag. These super cars accelerate from 0 to 60 mph faster than you can introduce yourself and they turn more heads than Olivia Wilde in a swimsuit. At the end of the day though, you realize that it is not very peculiar for these cars to do things other types of cars cannot dream of doing. For these exotics, their engineers had one thing in mind. To exceed expectation.
FOUR: Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Price: $245,000
Top track Speed 205 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.4 seconds
620 hp
Price: $245,000
Top track Speed 205 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.4 seconds
620 hp
I know this looks just like any other 911 model with the exception of the huge spoiler and air intake, but this car is so much more than you'd expect from other 911's. Porsche says this is their fastest ever production vehicle and that alone is an amazing feat. That's because Porsche is already well-known for their superior handling on the track, speed in the straights, and just sheer excitement in the driving experience. This is also the fastest car on this list but the reason this is not first is because speed alone is not what makes a car desirable.
Sure this car is can go around the track very quickly, but it is just not as balanced as other super cars. The engine is in the back, so the car can very easily flip around back first due to the faulty engineering. Another thing is the way it looks. Ever since the first Porsche, not much has changed on the exterior and I guess that can be both good and bad. Some people like it, others do not. But the thing I have most trouble grasping about this car is the fact that it just looks way too similar to the base 911 Carrera, which costs almost $170,000 less. If a person buys a super car, they want it to be recognized as a super car, not to be mistaken for inferior specimen.
THREE: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Price: $183,000
Top Track Speed: 197 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.7 seconds
563 hp
The SLS can be considered a lucky child with amazing parents. Its gull wing doors and distinctive looks were directly inherited from the 1954 Mercedes 300SL, a revolutionary car of its time. Although those features were seen more than 50 years ago, this super car can still be considered one good looking machine. However, the doors seem to be a hazard if there be a rollover, but seeing how low to the ground this car is, that seems unlikely. The SLS is supposedly mid engined, which means it handles better than its front and rear engined counterparts. From the looks of its proportions, the engine is probably directly in front of the driver and the rest of the hood is empty space. But who cares? It's so nice.
This car is amazingly fast considering the stats and a very desirable car overall. The only reason this car is not the best is because the looks just don't seem as revolutionary as it did on the 300SL. IMHO, this car is just not as handsome as its more futuristic looking rivals of the modern era. I just feel that the Mclaren SLR, predecessor of the SLS, was just too good to be beat in terms of looks, performance, and class. So no one can really blame the SLS for not being better than its older brother, can they?
TWO: Ferrari 458 Italia
Price: $245,000
Top Track Speed: 201 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.4 seconds
562 hp
This mid-engined beast of a machine is unmistakably a mighty Ferrari. In the past, Ferrari's have been known to take on the function over form mentality, where every component played a role in improving the engineering of the car, but focusing less on the way it looks. However, with the 458 Italia, you can see that every single detail contributes to its overwhelmingly elegant design as well as serving a purpose. The best part is that this is perhaps one of the fastest, best handling mid-entry Ferrari you can find, and one that is comparable to the flagship 599.
The reason I love Ferrari so much is the fact that they've been so dedicated to building such a great machine and staying true to their roots. Their super cars have passed the test of time and remains one of the best brands around. The reason why the 458 Italia beats out the other two super cars is the fact that there is a certain presence to it that the other two do not have. There is so much history to this car that makes the symbol on the Ferrari grille unmistakably majestic.
BEST: Audi R8 V10
Price: $147,500
Top Track Speed: 196 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.7 seconds
525 hp
This is Audi's first entry into the super car world and surprisingly, the R8 is one of the best in the industry. From the last decade up until the first half of this decade, Audi has struggled to keep themselves relevant as a company in the competitive automotive world. It is actually the launch of this car that jump started a complete turn around of Audi that made them one of the leading companies in 2010 and for many years to come. The reason why the R8 is first on this list is not only its magnificent technological success, but the fact that it had the ability to singlehandedly bring about so much success to a dying company. That alone has earned my respect. The R8's LED daytime running lights and many other technological advances has traveled their way down to the entire Audi lineup, so any new Audi has a little piece of this engineered perfection.
So, this car has great symbolic meaning, but what makes it so good as a car? Well, the V10 model of the R8 contains a Lamborghini engine within its light aluminium frame. Like the Ferrari, the engine is in the middle, which creates a great balancing, good handling car. It is also one of the few super cars that you can drive everyday. It has a trunk for groceries and it has a suspension that actually works to make the ride more comfortable (who would have thought of that??). Yes, super cars are known to be uncomfortable. But who am I kidding? The best part is not any of those things. What makes this car so desirable has to be the way it looks. I mean, if you saw this car driving down the street, could you resist staring? I wouldn't.
The bottom line is, if I had an extra quarter million dollars in my bank account, and I wanted to buy a super car, the Audi R8 V10 is the one for me. There is no doubt that the other three cars are very, very good, but none of them combines the usability, beauty, glamour, and speed as well as our winner. Thank you for reading folks. If there are any cars not on this list that you would like to be mentioned, feel free to comment. All questions, suggestions, comments are welcome.
Have a happy new year everyone!
THREE: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Price: $183,000
Top Track Speed: 197 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.7 seconds
563 hp
The SLS can be considered a lucky child with amazing parents. Its gull wing doors and distinctive looks were directly inherited from the 1954 Mercedes 300SL, a revolutionary car of its time. Although those features were seen more than 50 years ago, this super car can still be considered one good looking machine. However, the doors seem to be a hazard if there be a rollover, but seeing how low to the ground this car is, that seems unlikely. The SLS is supposedly mid engined, which means it handles better than its front and rear engined counterparts. From the looks of its proportions, the engine is probably directly in front of the driver and the rest of the hood is empty space. But who cares? It's so nice.
This car is amazingly fast considering the stats and a very desirable car overall. The only reason this car is not the best is because the looks just don't seem as revolutionary as it did on the 300SL. IMHO, this car is just not as handsome as its more futuristic looking rivals of the modern era. I just feel that the Mclaren SLR, predecessor of the SLS, was just too good to be beat in terms of looks, performance, and class. So no one can really blame the SLS for not being better than its older brother, can they?
TWO: Ferrari 458 Italia
Price: $245,000
Top Track Speed: 201 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.4 seconds
562 hp
This mid-engined beast of a machine is unmistakably a mighty Ferrari. In the past, Ferrari's have been known to take on the function over form mentality, where every component played a role in improving the engineering of the car, but focusing less on the way it looks. However, with the 458 Italia, you can see that every single detail contributes to its overwhelmingly elegant design as well as serving a purpose. The best part is that this is perhaps one of the fastest, best handling mid-entry Ferrari you can find, and one that is comparable to the flagship 599.
The reason I love Ferrari so much is the fact that they've been so dedicated to building such a great machine and staying true to their roots. Their super cars have passed the test of time and remains one of the best brands around. The reason why the 458 Italia beats out the other two super cars is the fact that there is a certain presence to it that the other two do not have. There is so much history to this car that makes the symbol on the Ferrari grille unmistakably majestic.
BEST: Audi R8 V10
Price: $147,500
Top Track Speed: 196 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.7 seconds
525 hp
This is Audi's first entry into the super car world and surprisingly, the R8 is one of the best in the industry. From the last decade up until the first half of this decade, Audi has struggled to keep themselves relevant as a company in the competitive automotive world. It is actually the launch of this car that jump started a complete turn around of Audi that made them one of the leading companies in 2010 and for many years to come. The reason why the R8 is first on this list is not only its magnificent technological success, but the fact that it had the ability to singlehandedly bring about so much success to a dying company. That alone has earned my respect. The R8's LED daytime running lights and many other technological advances has traveled their way down to the entire Audi lineup, so any new Audi has a little piece of this engineered perfection.
So, this car has great symbolic meaning, but what makes it so good as a car? Well, the V10 model of the R8 contains a Lamborghini engine within its light aluminium frame. Like the Ferrari, the engine is in the middle, which creates a great balancing, good handling car. It is also one of the few super cars that you can drive everyday. It has a trunk for groceries and it has a suspension that actually works to make the ride more comfortable (who would have thought of that??). Yes, super cars are known to be uncomfortable. But who am I kidding? The best part is not any of those things. What makes this car so desirable has to be the way it looks. I mean, if you saw this car driving down the street, could you resist staring? I wouldn't.
The bottom line is, if I had an extra quarter million dollars in my bank account, and I wanted to buy a super car, the Audi R8 V10 is the one for me. There is no doubt that the other three cars are very, very good, but none of them combines the usability, beauty, glamour, and speed as well as our winner. Thank you for reading folks. If there are any cars not on this list that you would like to be mentioned, feel free to comment. All questions, suggestions, comments are welcome.
Have a happy new year everyone!
dang, these are sexy cars lol
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