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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TVR TUSCAN SPEED SIX

TVR TUSCAN SPEED SIX

Top Speed: 190 mph
Zero to Sixty: 3.68 seconds

British auto maker TVR takes a long time to produce new models, crafting them one at a time, even sculpting the chassis by hand. The end result being some of the fastest, stylish, and most incredible vehicles. The TVR Tuscan Speed Six is a prime example. Built with both luxury and speed in mind, the Tuscan Speed Six has the look of a luxury roadster, and the power of a supercar. With a 3.6 liter inline six-cylinder engine, cranking out 360 horsepower with 290 lb-ft of torque, the Tuscan Speed Six races to sixty mph in 3.68 seconds and hits 100 mph in a staggering 8.08 seconds; that’s faster than most cars get to 60 mph.

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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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ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE GT

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE GT

Anyone who has seen a James Bond movie knows the iconic Aston Martin line. In 2015, this carmaker is releasing a new coupe with a 4.7 liter V8 engine that provides 430 horsepower. It can reach 60 MPH in just over 4 seconds. The power is delivered by a 6 speed manual transmission. While this isn’t the first of Aston Martin’s Vantage line, this rendition has more power and better handling. As usual, Aston Martin didn’t skimp on the design. The exterior features a sleek design with a pop of dramatic color on the trim. It’s something that can’t be missed on the road. Surprisingly, this model is more affordable than other Aston Martin cars. However, it’ll still cost around $103,000.

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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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KOENIGSEGG AGERA R

 KOENIGSEGG AGERA R

While the name may not sound familiar to some, this Swedish car is made with power in mind. The specifications of this beast are intimidating. It has 1140 horsepower,  capable of reaching the speed of 273 MPH. It will be the fastest car in the world. Those lucky enough to own this beauty will have to spend $1.5 million, but it’ll be worth the investment. When it comes to design, the unique shape and color scheme is reminiscent of race cars. It has an aerodynamic shape and carbon fiber wheels to increase its speed and agility. It runs on E85 biofuel. This implementation of green technology is a step in the right direction. Drivers will be saving the world without sacrificing any power.

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MCLAREN P1

MCLAREN P1

When people think of electric cars, they don’t often think of speed — they usually think of them in terms of envirnoment, as of nice, silent, decent looking cars that are good enough, but not too impressive when it comes to power.  Therefore, McLaren P1 comes as a surprise. With a 903 horsepower engine, P1 is a powerful hybrid with a top speed of 217 miles per hour; if  you remove the inhibitor, it can reach speeds even higher than that. It hits 62 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds, and 186 miles per hour in 16.5 seconds, which makes it faster than McLaren F1.

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TOYOTA COROLLA

TOYOTA COROLLA

MSRP: $17,785
EPA mileage: 29/37 (CTY / HWY)

The Toyota Corolla has a long standing reputation for reliability, one that it has certainly earned. With an impressive EPA fuel mileage rating of 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway, the Toyota Corolla makes use of every drop of gas you give it. The engine is a 4-cylinder that produces 132 horsepower, and is very responsive when needed. Tight suspension gives a smooth ride, and the steering doesn’t feel sluggish like many cars in its class. Standard features include a 6.1 inch touchscreen multimedia infotainment center, MP3/WMA capability, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, hands-free phone capability, phonebook access and music streaming via Bluetooth technology, and advanced voice recognition.

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1965 DODGE DEORA CONCEPT CAR

1965 DODGE DEORA CONCEPT CAR

The 1965 Dodge Deora was originally built for the Detroit Autoramain 1967 and is one of the oddest cars ever created. Created as a unique hot rod, the car does not have doors, and would actually become the model for one of the original Hot Wheels toy cars. One of the unique features of the auto is the manner by which the driver enters the vehicle. Instead of sliding in through the windows due to the lack of doors, the front of the car cab opens similar to a Venus flytrap. This allows the driver to seat his or herself before closing the cab of the vehicle and taking off. The vehicle is powered by a 2.8 liter, Slant-6 engine and uses a three speed transmission for shifting gears. The car is still around, and was sold in 2009 at auction for more than $225,000 USD.

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1942 OEUF ÉLECTRIQUE

1942 OEUF ÉLECTRIQUE

If you have never seen an egg on wheels, then the 1942 Oeuf électrique will definitely be one of the oddest cars that you have ever seen. The auto consisted of three wheels, and was powered by batteries during an age when gasoline was the predominant means to power automobiles. Paul Arzens from Paris, France, was the primary designer of the car, and he made his name by designing railway locomotives and painting before moving into the auto industry. The bubble of the electric egg was made of aluminum that was hand-formed as well as curved Plexiglas which was just starting to find adoption as a glass substitute throughout industry in this timeframe throughout Europe and the United States.

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MAZDA NAGARE CONCEPT CAR

MAZDA NAGARE CONCEPT CAR

The Mazda Nagare Concept Car was first introduced to the public at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. The auto definitely ranks as one of the strangest vehicles produced as it was part of an exercise in organic and natural car design to help guide the future of Mazda auto design. The Japanese translation of the auto name means “flow,” and the company design engineers used the vehicle to study the effect that motion had on the natural surroundings while creating the auto. The primary designer of the auto was Laurens van den Acker, and the Mazda Advanced Design Team who were located in Irving, California. The car is distinguishable by its extremely large windshield that sits at an extremely steep angle connecting to the top of the auto. The wheels of the car are extremely large and are wrapped into the wheel wells of the vehicle. This helps incorporate them as part of the car body, and are another one of the design features making the Nagare one of the oddest cars that you will ever see.

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1936 STOUT SCARAB

 1936 STOUT SCARAB

The 1936 Stout Scarab is one of the oddest looking cars that you will ever see. The auto was designed by William Stout who had been employed as an aviation engineer focused on aircraft before transitioning to the automobile industry. Drawing on Stout Air Lines success with first introducing luxury and leisure into transportation through the introduction of in-flight meals and flight attendants into flights, Stout looked to mimic these successes in the auto industry. The Stout Scarab was designed to be a diner car on wheels driven by a powerful V-8 located in the rear of the stretched auto body. Ultimately the Scarab never took off in popularity due to its high cost, and only 10 were produced in the lifetime of the brand.

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1932 FORD SPEEDSTER

1932 FORD SPEEDSTER

The 1932 Ford Speedster is one of the oddest cars of the end of the Model-T era in the United States. The car was created by company designer, Eugene Gregorie and Henry Ford’s son, Edsel Ford, and was extremely long and sat low to the ground. The Speedster included a flathead V-8 engine and even had a start button for the engine many decades before this would become a standard feature throughout the auto industry. The original concept for the flathead V-8 and ignition system had been discussed in concept several years earlier, but Ford held off on expanding production of vehicles with the technology for business reasons for several years.

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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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2015 ALFA ROMEO 4C

2015 ALFA ROMEO 4C

Starting price: $55,495

The 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C is one of the cheapest cars on the market that look like high end exotic cars. With a pending debut in North America, the car has two seats located in front of the mid-mounted engine, and it has the feel of a $300,000 Ferrari. The two-door couple has rear wheel drive and is powered by a turbocharged COHC 16-valve inline-4 rated at 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The transmission on the Romeo 4C is a six-speed dual-clutch automatic with a manual shifting mode. The top speed of the car is 160 MPH, and it can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds. The fuel economy of the car is also above average with a 24 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway) overall rating.

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2011 DODGE CHARGER SRT-8

2011 DODGE CHARGER SRT-8

The Dodge Charger SRT-8 was the car of choice for the bank vault heist in Fast Five. The stock Dodge Charger SRT-8 came with a 6.4 HEMI V-8 that produced 465hp and 465 ft-lb of torque. After heavy modifications the Chargers used rear mounted heavy duty tow winches to tether themselves to a bank vault and rip it out of the building then engage police in a high speed chase. Topping anything that had come before, this chase sequence was intense, with the two Chargers roaring down streets side by side towing a giant vault behind them. Every sharp corner sent the vault swinging through traffic and knocking aside anything it its way. Aside from bullet holes the cars suffer very little damage, until inertia from the vault flings Dom’s Charger into an oncoming Volkswagen Touran.

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1969 YENKO CAMARO SYC

1969 YENKO CAMARO SYC

Also seen in the film 2 Fast 2 Furious, the ‘69 Yenko Camaro was won by Brian O’Conner after racing another racer for pink slips with his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII. In a head-to-head race the Yenko Camaro would crush the Lancer Evo VII, but O’Conner out maneuvered the driver of the Yenko and emerged victorious. Used to escape police near the movie’s finale, as well as to chase down and eventually crash into a moving boat, the Yenko Camaro ended up destroyed like most cars in the franchise. The Yenko Camaro is a American muscle power house with a 427 cubic inch 7.0 liter V8 motor putting out 425hp. The Yenko performance package also included a z/28 suspension and gauges.

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