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5 best Hypercars to buy now
Hypercars. The term stirs up images of sleek, high-performance machines that can go from 0 to 60 in the blink of an eye. While there are many hypercars on the market today, there are a select few that have stood out among the rest and achieved legendary status. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 5 hypercars of all time. Each one is a true work of art and engineering marvel, and they represent the pinnacle of automotive achievement. So without further ado, let’s get started!
Pagani Huayra BC
Designed by iconic automotive designer Horacio Pagani in 2011.
Its lightweight composite chassis and a 745 hp twin-turbo V12 engine propels the Huayra from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds. With its exquisite styling and a top speed of 235 mph, it’s easy to see why it’s valued at over $2.5 million.
bhp: 791
torque: 775 lb-ft
top speed: 236 mph
0-60: 2.5s
Koenigsegg Agera RS
Produced by Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg from 2015 to 2018. Christian von Koenigsegg designed the car. The body is made from exotic materials such as impregnated carbon fiber/kevlar and lightweight reinforcements.
The 5.0-liter V8 engine has an astounding power output of 1,160 hp on regular pump gasoline. Its lightweight design and high power output make it capable of reaching world-record speeds of over 280 mph. This, coupled with the fact the car was limited to only 25 production units, makes these cars worth around $2.5 million.
bhp: 1,160
torque: 882 lb-ft
top speed: 280 mph+
0-60: 2.7s
McLaren Senna
This car is named after the late, great, Brazilian Formula One race driver Ayrton Senna. The McLaren Senna is being manufactured by McLaren Automotive a U.K based auto manufacturer as of late 2018.
Based mainly on another McLaren model, the 720S the Senna uses a modified version of the 720S’s carbon body and engine. The Senna is powered by a Ricardo-built 4.0 L 243.7 cu in twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces a respectable 789 hp and has a redline limited top speed of 211 mph.
Mclaren is producing 500 units of this model, but all the cars were sold even before the production was finished. The popularity and limited availability of this car make it worth over 2.6 million on today’s market.
bhp: 789
torque: 590 lb-ft
top speed: 211 mph
0-60: 2.6s
Ferrari LaFerrari
Designed by Centro Stile Ferrari under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The LaFerrari is the latest flagship model produced by famed Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari. The LaFerrari was produced from 2013 to 2016 and an open-top (Aperta) version was produced from 2016 to 2018.
The cars use a carbon-fiber monocoque body, making the car extremely lightweight and rigid. This car is the first mid-engine hybrid ever produced by Ferrari. Its (6.3 L) V12 hybrid engine generates a whopping 789 hp, and the car has a top speed of 217 mph. The original run of the LaFerrari was only 499 units and only 200 for the LaFerrari Aperta. The limited production of these cars and their popularity among collectors make them worth quite a bit.
Recent auctions have seen some examples of the LaFerrari sell for as much as $10 million.
bhp: 949
torque: 663 lb-ft
top speed: 217 mph
0-60: 2.6s
Porsche 918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder was designed by Michael Mauer and produced by German auto-manufacturer Porsche from 2013 to 2015. The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid.
It has a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque chassis. A Le Mans proven naturally aspirated 4.6 L V8 engine powers the 918 Spyder developing 600 bhp. The V8, combined with its hybrid system, can crank out a very impressive 875 hp at the wheels.
The Spyders’ raw power and lightweight material make it capable of reaching a top speed of over 218 mph. Its production limit was only 918 units, making it rare and extremely popular with collectors. The 918 Spyder sold for just under $1 million new. Some examples have sold for nearly twice that on the secondary market.
bhp: 875
torque: 944 lb-ft
top speed: 218 mph
0-60: 2.2s
| Hypercars | Engine | BHP | Torque | Top Speed | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagani Huayra BC | 6.0 L twin-turbo V12 | 791 | 775 lb-ft | 236 mph | 2.2s |
| Koenigsegg Agera RS | 5.0 L V8 | 1,160 | 882 lb-ft | 280 mph+ | 2.7s |
| McLaren Senna | 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 | 789 | 590 lb-ft | 211 mph | 2.6s |
| Ferrari LaFerrari | 6.3 L V12 hybrid | 949 | 663 lb-ft | 217 mph | 2.6s |
| Porsche 918 Spyder | 4.6 L V8 hybrid | 875 | 944 lb-ft | 218 mph | 2.2s |
Conclusion
While these examples are certainly some of the most impressive hypercars in history, there are sure to be more that will come along and challenge their spot. What do you think? Are there any other cars you think should be on our list of top 5 hypercars of all time? Leave us a comment below, let us know what you think. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter!
