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, automakers from the United States more than once issued interesting models that 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 horsepower, 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 we have a supercar made by the American company SHELBY SUPER CARS. The model range 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 is attracted today.
Sports cars - a segment that includes vehicles with increased engine capacity and a specific setpoint, which 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 largely determines the average cost of 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.
The American development of SHELBY Supercars engineers 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 the basic configuration, which 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 allocating German concerns BMW, Porsche and Mercedes. It is difficult to choose three best models, but 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.
Engine power M6 GT3 is 585 hp, and the car itself is difficult to name the road car - it 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. Several generations of Chevrolet Corvette - the previous ZR1 and the last Z06 - proved their ability 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, according to the world's leadership of 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-speed automatic transmission, which today probably caused smiles, W8 accelerated to hundreds in 4.2 seconds and developed the maximum speed of 355 km / h.
You could buy W8 at that time for $ 450,000, which today is about $ 825.000 for today - 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 with the 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, a rear-wheel drive, a roaster 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 the Ford V8 engine of 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.
Each country has car legends, which, becoming a classic, acquire tremendous value for collectors, millionaires or fans of domestic brands of cars. In our country, GAZ-21, seagull, etc. Vehicles have become such cars. But today it will be not about our Russian automotive industry, but about amazing. Let's find out what.
Let's turn the time to reverse and recall the cars, both without and with cruise control, which could not develop speed more than 100 km / h. And also, together with this, let's remember the time when music in the car could not listen with the help of a smartphone, since there were no mobile phones, and the music in the car was available only on car radio. Here are ten classic cars that are dreaming thousands of Americans, and not only they.
Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The car was produced by the company from 1949 to 1975. Before you the car of 1957 release. Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe was equipped with a 4.3-liter V8 engine. Chevrolet 1957 is the most desirable classic both in the USA and in other parts of the world. This is an excellent vintage car that personifies the industrial revolution in the United States.
The power of the car was 165 liters. with. With 4400 rpm, the maximum torque: 348 nm at 2200 rpm.
The machine was equipped with rear-wheel drive and two-stage automatic transmission. As well as certain versions of cars had a three-step mechanical transmission.
Fuel consumption: 25 liters per 100 kilometers
Fuel tank: 60 liters
Acceleration from 0-100 km / h: 12.1 seconds
Maximum speed: 159 km / h
FORD F-250 CAMPER SPECIAL
No American car had so many sales as Ford F-series. Before you the fifth generation of the Pickup of 1967.
The emergence of this car in the US market has occurred. Already closer to the end of the 60s 2/3 of Pickups belonged to individuals.
The machine was equipped with a three-step automatic transmission (the switching knob is located on the steering wheel) and 5.8-liter V8 engine.
The power of the rear-wheel drive pickup was 179 liters. with. At 4000 rpm, the maximum torque: 410 nm at 2900 rpm.
Fuel consumption: 21.5 liters per 100 kilometers
Maximum speed: 165 km / h
Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
Unlike the car Dodge Viper and Plymouth ProWler, this car is most familiar on our car market, as in due time. As a result of this, many such cars were imported from Europe to Russia for the purpose of their subsequent resale.
The car claims to become a classic worldwide. The fact is that in the United States this car in a certain circle of lovers of the brand has become very popular lately.
This car first appeared on the market in 2000 and became a complete alternative to such models as Citroen Berlingo and Ford Ka.
Despite its obvious competitive advantages, the model did not get much popularity around the world and therefore was soon removed from production. As a result, due to a small number of instances released, this model began to present a certain value for many collectors.
The machine was equipped with a 4-cylinder engine of 2 liters, the power of which was 141 liters. with. At 5700 rpm, the maximum torque: 188 nm at 4150 rpm. The engine worked with a five-speed manual gearbox. A four-stage mechanical transmission was also available.
Fuel consumption: 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers
Maximum speed: 190 km / h
Acceleration from 0-100 km / h: 9.7 seconds
Dodge Charger.
In 1966, the car debut took place. This model has become the most beautiful of all American cars that have entered the market in the 60s of the last century.
Due to its non-standard appearance, the car turned out to be supermoded.
The car was equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 330 liters. with. With 5000 revolutions per minute, the maximum torque: 576 nm at 3200 rpm. The car was equipped with rear-wheel drive and a three-step automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption: 25 liters per 100 kilometers
Maximum speed: 198 km / h
Acceleration from 0-100 km / h: 7.3 seconds
Cadillac Brougham.
This model appeared on the market in 1990, she ended with the era. Although it must be recognized that the appearance of this model of the beginning of the 90s most corresponded to the trendy style of the 70s.
Inside this model, everything was performed in shades of red. Under the hood, the V8 engine of 5 liters was installed. In the early 90s, most American cars have already managed to change their classic appearance on more. But the model Cadillac Brougham remained a supporter of an old square style with its large body sizes.
The engine power was 173 liters. with. At 4200 rpm, the maximum torque: 346 nm at 2400 rpm. Motor worked in a pair with a four-stage automatic transmission.
Fuel tank: 95 liters
Fuel consumption: 12.4 liters per 100 kilometers
Maximum speed: 190 km / h
Acceleration from 0-100 km / h: 12.1 seconds
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy 500 Pacecar
This machine was created specifically to participate in the auto racing Indy 500.. The car compared to its predecessor was slightly smaller in size, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the body itself.
For the first time in the third generation design, Camaro ceased to use the front subframe. The car was equipped with a 5.0-liter engine with a capacity of 167 liters. with. With 4200 rpm, the maximum torque: 326 nm at 2400 rpm, the motor worked in a pair with a four-stage automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption: 12-19 liters per 100 kilometers
Maximum speed: 195 km / h
Acceleration from 0-100 km / h: 9.4 seconds
Winnebago Brave.
In the 70s and 80s in America, there was a boom to travel by car. The most popular cars of that time were the so-called. Later, this fashion shifted to Europe and other developed countries. In front of you are a classic Winnebago Brave car, which has a bathroom with a toilet, a gas stove, a large living room, a real refrigerator. Thanks to the large bed, the living room can easily turn into a bedroom.
The autode is equipped with a 5.8-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 167 liters. with. at 4000 rpm. The machine is equipped with rear-wheel drive and a three-step automatic transmission.
Fed water tank: 150 liters
Tank for wastewater: 80 liters
Maximum speed: 115 km / h
Fuel consumption: 15-18 liters per 100 kilometers
FORD MUSTANG GT 390 FASTBACK
When a car appeared in 1964, then he instantly turned all the concepts about sports cars on which daily trips could be performed. This car affected the entire automotive industry as a whole. You can compare this as a company at one time influenced the whole world of electronics. Ford Mustang became a very fashionable car with a stunning design. It was for this that he loved youth. With this car, the same thing happened as with the iPhone phones.
The GT 390 model was different from the rest of the models with his crazy character. For example, the car had a stunning torque that was 579 nm at 3200 revolutions per minute.
Before you, dear fans of Retromash, model 1964, which was equipped with a 6,4-liter engine with a capacity of 320 liters. with. The car had a rear-wheel drive, and as an option could be equipped with a three-step automatic transmission. In the basic settings, the machine was supplied only with a four-stage manual gearbox.
Fuel consumption: 20.5 liters per 100 kilometers
Maximum speed: 200 km / h
Acceleration with 0-100 kM/ c.: 7.5 seconds
OldSmobile Cutlass Cruiser.
It appeared on the market in the 70s. The car was equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine. Before you model 1972.
The most valuable thing in this passenger car is the volume of its trunk, with decomposed rear seats, it was 2367 liters.
The power of the car was 162 liters. with. At 4000 rpm, the maximum torque: 372 nm at 2400 rpm.
The car was equipped with rear-wheel drive and a three-step automatic box.
Maximum speed: 170 km / h
Fuel consumption: 15-21 liters per 100 kilometers
Ford Hot Rod
Those Americans who made a sufficient state in the 30s-50s, could afford to buy a Ford Hot Rod car. Before you, dear friends, charged version of this legendary car.
The car was equipped with a 7.0-liter 360 liter engine. with. The car had a rear drive and a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption: 20 liters per 100 kilometers.
In conclusion, we would like to note that all these models submitted by us in the ranking had a huge influence on the US automotive industry. If these cars were not, then we could never see many today's stunning modern American models.
