DELOREAN DMC-12

DELOREAN DMC-12

Top speed: 88 MPH

The DeLorean DMC-12 is one of the most popular cars that have gull wing doors in the world. The auto was produced and sold on the American car market from 1981 through 1983, and it also featured a fiberglass underbody structure and chassis along with a stainless steel auto body. The car was featured in all three of the Back to the Future movies, and the first prototype of the vehicle was first unveiled in 1976. There are still more than 5,000 of the models still in existence today, and although the car could go to 88 MPH in the movies, the stock speedometer on the auto is limited to a maximum reading of 75 MPH.

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PORSCHE 959

PORSCHE 959

Top Speed: 197 mph
Zero to Sixty: 3.7 seconds

While it was only manufactured from 1986 to 1989, the Porsche 959 still holds the title as one of the fastest built six-cylinder vehicles. When it was introduced it was touted as “the world’s fastest street-legal production car,” with a top speed of 197 mph and a zero to sixty time of 3.7 seconds. The Porsche 959 was hailed as the most technologically advanced road sports car ever built, and paved the way for many of today’s modern supercars. One of the first all-wheel drive high performance cars ever built, the Porsche 959 convinced Porsche executives to make all-wheel drive standard on all 911 turbos. The Porsche 959 houses a 2.8 liter twin-turbo flat six engine under its hood, an engine that wouldn’t be matched for some time.

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MACH 1 COBRA JET

1969 MACH 1 COBRA JET

0-60 MPH time: 5.5 seconds

Despite being produced in 1969, the Mach 1 Cobra Jet remains one of the fastest Mustangs of all time. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 5.5 seconds, and is powered by a 428 cubic-inch engine that is 7.0 liter in size and rated at 440 lb-ft of torque and 335 horsepower. The Mach 1 is also capable of running the quarter-mile in just 13.9 seconds with a top speed of 103 MPH. The top overall speed of the car is 121 MPH which is faster than the equivalent model of the Trans Am that was popular for road racing at the time. The car can break from 80 MPH in just 256 feet (not bad for cars built in the late 1960s), and it has a slightly larger wheelbase than newer Mustangs at 108 inches in width.

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MUSTANG SVT COBRA R

2000 MUSTANG SVT COBRA R

0-60 MPH time: 4.4 seconds

The 2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R remains one of the fastest Mustangs every produced with a zero to 60 MPH time of 4.4 seconds. The car has a 5.4 liter V-8 engine rated at 385 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. The car completes the quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds with a top speed of 110.8 MPH. There were only 300 models of the SVT Cobra R produced by Ford during the production year. The top speed of the car is 175 MPH, and it has a six-speed manual transmission. All of the cars produced were painted performance red, and it did not come with air conditioning, cruise control, a car radio, and no rear seat.

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LAMBORGHINI VENENO

LAMBORGHINI VENENO

When you think of luxury sports cars, Lamborghini models often come to mind. However, this masterpiece looks like nothing you’ve ever seen before. The design looks like something your favorite comic book character would be driving. It has unique design elements that will make your jaw drop. Everything from the rugged scale designs on the back to the giant spoiler and unique exhaust system make it new and fresh. Furthermore, the car is made from lightweight carbon fiber. Even the interior is clad in the futuristic material. This light, yet strong, material makes it reach top speeds of 220 MPH. So what does it take to own this masterpiece? All it takes is $4 million and a personal invite from Lamborghini. Only 4 will be built in 2015, so car enthusiasts will just have to stick with posters.

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AURORA SAFETY CAR

AURORA SAFETY CAR

The Aurora Safety Car was created wholly with its appearance being of no importance, and it shows. Created by Catholic priest, Alfredo Juliano, the car was created with the idea of significantly improving safety for both the auto’s passengers and pedestrians walking around. The car was one of the first to include seat belts, roll over bars that were built into the dome roof, foam filled bumpers that were mounted on gas shocks. One of the strangest features of the car is the rounded windscreen which were intended to help eliminate the need for windshield wipers. The Aurora Safety Car is widely considered by many to be the ugliest or one of the ugliest cars of all time.

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2015 MAZDA CX-5

2015 MAZDA CX-5

Starting price: $22,675

The Mazda CX-5 is one of the cheapest cars on the market today that look like an exotic automobile. Despite the low sticker price, the stylish crossover looks like the car driver bought a more expensive BMW X3. The auto is very spacious, and the stock engine is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine rated at 155 horsepower. The stock engine is only available with a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a 2.5 liter four-cylinder rated at 184 horsepower with the choice to upgrade to all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. The overall fuel economy of the vehicle is above average with a 24 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway) rating. The CX-5 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.7 seconds, and the top overall speed of the auto is 120 MPH.

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2016 KIA SORENTO

2016 KIA SORENTO

Starting price: $25,795

The Kia Sorento is one of the cheapest cars on the market that look like an exotic car. The auto looks very similar to the BMW X5, except it costs less than half of the overall price that the X5 runs consumers. The car is sold with a four-cylinder stock engine rated at 191 horsepower, and the company provides the ability to upgrade to a turbo-four rated at 240 horsepower or a V-6 rated at 290 horsepower. The V-6 model of the auto also includes a third row of seats, and consumers can choose to upgrade all models from front-wheel to all-wheel drive. The standard transmission on the Sorento is a six-speed automatic, and the overall fuel efficiency of the vehicle is rated at 17 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway). The pickup of the car is a bit limited; however, compared to other cars of the same class with a zero to 60 MPH time of 7.2 seconds.

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MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VII

MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VII

Seen in the second film 2 Fast 2 Furious, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII was used by Brian O’Conner for his undercover mission to take down drug lord Carter Verone. Turbo charged with all wheel drive, the Lancer easily handles corners at speeds that would cause most cars to crash, allowing O’Conner to win an audition street race set up by Verone to choose the drivers he will use for his money laundering operation. Only used for part of the movie, this is one of the few cars driven by a protagonist that remains undamaged during its time on screen. Due to the GPS monitoring system integrated into the electronics of the car, O’Conner ended up ditching the vehicle for a ride that wasn’t as easy to track.

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5TH GENERATION HONDA CIVIC

5TH GENERATION HONDA CIVIC

While only used in the first film and only for a small portion of the film, the modified 5th-gen Honda Civics are definitely among the most memorable in the series. Turbo charged and lowered to the ground with green underbody lights, these cars started it all. Used during the heists of tractor trailer trucks by Dom and his crew, these cars started a long history of crazy stunts seen in these films. While some may forget parts of the first film, everyone remembers the Civics driving underneath the trailers on the highway or the passengers climbing out of the sunroof to fire a harpoon gun through the windshield of the tractor in order to climb into and then take over the truck

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JAGUAR XKR SILVERSTONE

JAGUAR XKR SILVERSTONE

Jaguar introduced the all-new XK8 for the 1998 model year. It replaced the beautiful and iconic — though outdated — XJ-S. In comparison, the XK8 was a modern two-seat grand tourer, both in terms of looks and technology. XKR was the high-performance variant. It featured a beefed-up suspension, larger wheels and a supercharged V-8. Named after the famous British racing circuit, the Silverstone edition was created to honor the marque’s F1 racing heritage. The Silverstone edition added Brembo brakes, a selection of chassis reinforcements and massive 20-inch wheels. Only 100 of these cars where produced. All came decked-out in striking PlatinumSIL along with contrast-piped black leather upholstery. While the XKR’s sizable chassis made it too big and heavy to be a proper sports car, the 370 horsepower put out by its eight-cylinder engine made it fast enough.

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MCLAREN F1

MCLAREN F1

Arguably, no road car is more commonly linked to Formula 1 than the legendary –and appropriately named –McLaren F1. Unleashed back in 1992, the F1 was an immediate sensation. Faster, more expensive and more high-tech than anything that came from the company before, the car set the standard for uncompromising, wildly expensive performance machines. Contemporary “hyper cars” — such as the Ferrari LaFerrari, Koenigsegg Agera and Bugatti Veyron — all follow the mold established by McLaren F1. Nearly every significant aspect of the car – from its carbon-fiber monocoque chassis to its 6.1-liter V-12 engine to its unique center-mounted seating position – was directly developed from the British company’s F1 racing program.

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AUDI A3

Starting price: $29,900

The Audi A3 underwent a significant redesign for the 2015 model year, and it is one of the top German cars sold in America. Consumers can choose between a couple, four-door sedan, and a convertible when buying the A3, and its entry price of just below $30,000 USD is hard to match when looking for a quality German car to drive on the U.S. roadways. The stock engine for the car is a 1.8 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Audi does not offer a manual transmission with the car; however, consumers can choose to upgrade the powertrain to a four cylinder rated at 220 horsepower with all-wheel drive or a diesel engine rated at 150 horsepower. The A3 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.4 seconds, and its top overall speed is 129 MPH. The fuel efficiency of the vehicle is above average with a 24 MPG (city) and 33 MPG (highway) rating.

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS

Starting price: $31,500

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a lower priced German car that is one of the best sold in America today. The CLA-Class is the first model sold by the company to offer front-wheel drive in the United States, and it is one of the more stylish cars on the roads today. The car is powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine rated at 208 horsepower, and it comes with either a seven-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive available as an option. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 133 MPH. The car’s fuel efficiency is above average with a 26 MPG (city) and 38 MPG (highway) rating.

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BMW 2-SERIES

Starting price: $32,100

The BMW 2-Series is the entry-level BMW model in the United States, and is one of the top and most affordable German cars sold in the country. The car is sold in both convertible and coupe formats, and has impressed as the replacement of the legacy 1-Series model previously sold in the United States. The car is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower that can be combined with either a manual six-speed or eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive as an option for consumers. The BMW Track Handling package can also be included with the vehicle which brings with it an adaptive suspensive, improved steering and brakes, and upgraded tires. The 2-Series can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 MPH. The car’s fuel efficiency is very respectable at 20 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway).

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BMW 3 SERIES

Starting price: $32,950

The BMW 3-Series has been one of the most consistently produced German cars for years. Affordably priced in the low $30,000s, BMW offers a range of powertrains for the car to include diesel, gasoline, and hybrid options with a choice between automatic or manual transmission powering all-wheel drive. The stock engine on the 3-Series is rated at 240 horsepower, and it has a top overall speed of 128 MPH, and it is capable of going from zero to 60 MPH in 5.8 seconds. The 3-Series fuel efficiency is rated at 22 MPG (city) and 33 MPG (highway).

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AUDI A4

Starting price: $35,500

The Audi A4 is one of the top and most affordable German cars sold in America today. Audi strikes a balance between performance and comfort with the automobile, and is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower. Consumers can choose between a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission for the vehicle with all-wheel drive. The A4 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.6 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 128 MPH. The fuel efficiency of the auto is average with a rating of 21 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway).

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BMW 4-SERIES

Starting price: $40,300

The BMW 4-Series has quickly established itself as one of the top German cars sold in America. Similar to the larger 6-Series, BMW offers the car in four-door, coupe, and convertible options. The available engines for the car include the stock 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower, or the 3.0 liter turbo inline-six cylinder rated at 300 horsepower. Consumers also have the choice between an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission as well as the choice between all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. The car’s fuel efficiency is rated at 21 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway). The 4-Series can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 4.9 seconds with a top overall speed of 155 MPH.

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AUDI A6

Starting price: $44,800

The Audi A6 is one of the best German cars sold in the United States today. Audi has put focus on making the A6 a more luxurious version of the A7 in recent years, but its performance is on par with the A7. One of the most technologically advanced cars on the market today, the A6 base engine is a 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder rated at 252 horsepower, and it comes with front-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is an option to add to the A6, and there is a supercharged 3.0 liter V-6 rated at 333 horsepower, and a 3.0 liter V-6 diesel engine available for consumers to choose from when buying the car. The A6 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.1 seconds, and it gets respectable fuel economy at 19 MPG (city) and 28 MPG (highway) with a top overall speed of 129 MPH.

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BMW 5-SERIES

Starting price: $49,950

The BMW 5-Series is one of the top German cars of all manufacturers sold in America today. The 5-Series features extremely responsive engines, a comfortable interior, and above-average road handling capability. All of the engines BMW install on the 5-Series are turbocharged, and consumers can choose between: a diesel inline-six cylinder, four cylinder (gas), inline-six cylinder, eight cylinder engine, and a gas-electric hybrid. The six cylinder engine is rated at 302 horsepower, and it can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds. The top overall speed of the 5-Series is 127 MPH, and its fuel efficiency is rated at 20 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway).

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