LOTUS EVORA 400

LOTUS EVORA 400

Price: $92,530

Lotus is typically not the first exotic car brand that auto enthusiasts think of when it comes to autos. The Evora 400 changes this and features a 400 horsepower, supercharged 3.5 liter, V6 engine. The auto was introduced into the U.S. market after the company took a year off, and is a lighter but more powerful version of the Evora brand that was produced in past years. The engine is rated at 400 horsepower and can produce 302 lb-ft of torque. The manufacturer also worked to reduce the weight in both the manual and automatic transmissions of the car to help reduce the zero to 60 MPH times of the vehicle to 4.1 seconds. The Evora 400 also sports a top speed of 186 MPH making it the fastest Lotus model produced for the public in the history of the company.

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MERCEDES AMG GT S

MERCEDES AMG GT S

Price: $150,000

The Mercedes AMG GT S is a significant upgrade to the legacy SLS model of the automobile. The exotic car contains a new, turbocharged 4.0 liter, V-8 engine that generates 503 horsepower and is capable of going from zero to 60 MPH in 3.7 seconds. The car is powered by a 4.0 liter, twin tubocharged V-8 engine rated at 503 horsepower.  The AMG GT S is a lighter auto than the SLS model that it has replaced. With the bodyweight of the AMG GT S being located low on the auto body, the auto is very sharp on the corners and the auto delivers a more dynamic performance than many other exotic sports cars on the market.

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ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH

Price: $294,000

The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most powerful automobile made by the company that is street legal. The car is powered by a 6.6 liter, V-12 engine that is rated at 624 horsepower. The Wraith can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.4 seconds, and does a great job at blending modern perks and technology into one of the industry’s classic autos. The auto’s design is based on the Ghost sedan but is a shorted version with hints of the BMW 7 series platform throughout the overall auto design. The top speed of the car is 155 MPH and it will not disappoint fans of the brand to drive the automobile. The designers also went to great efforts to ensure that the interior cabin of the car is made to maximize the driver and passenger comfort making it one of the more popular exotic cars on the market today. 

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FERRARI FF

FERRARI FF

Price: $300,000

The Ferrari FF is one of the first cars that enthusiasts think of when it comes to exotic vehicles on the road throughout the world. The FF is powered by a 6.3 liter, V-12 engine that is rated at 651 horsepower, and it is capable of going from zero to 60 in just 3.7 seconds. The FF also features all-wheel drive and can actually fit more than two people in the cabin of the vehicle unlike many other auto models in a similar class. The designers of the FF target a small niche in the market vertical of consumers who have children or desire to have additional storage space in the auto while driving around the local area.

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LAMBORGHINI SUPERVELOCE (SV)

LAMBORGHINI SUPERVELOCE (SV)

Price: $493,000

The Lamborghini SuperVeloce is the latest variant of the Aventador vehicle. The company has focused on performance in this version of their exotic automobile, and It is powered by the Lamborghini V-12 engine. The car’s engine is 6.5 liters with a big power increase over past editions of the company’s autos. The engine is rated at 740 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque and exceeds that of the Lamborghini Aventador. The max speed of the exotic car is approximately 217 MPH, and it can go from zero to 62 MPH in 2.8 seconds. Although the SuperVeloce is targeted towards running on the track, it is street legal and continues to build on past Lamborghini successes in the luxury sports car market.

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DE TOMASO MANGUSTA

DE TOMASO MANGUSTA

Top speed: 155 MPH

The De Tomaso Mangusta is a sports car produced between 1967 and 1971 that became well-known for having gull wing doors over the luggage compartment and the engine. The car was originally built with a Ford 289 V-8 engine rated at 306 horsepower on the European market and with the Ford 302 V-8 rated at 221 horsepower on the American car market. The car features disc brakes on all four wheels, and other perks like power windows and air conditioning were on the leading edge of technology for the auto’s time. The car is known to be difficult to handle, and it has extremely low ground clearance. Today, there are approximately 250 of the original 401 produced still in existence.

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LAMBORGHINI MARZAL

LAMBORGHINI MARZAL

Top speed: 140 MPH

Although the Lamborghini Marzal is a concept car, it is very well known as being one of the most expensive cars ever produced to feature gull wing doors. The car made its debut in 1967 at the Geneva Motor Show, and was created to give Lamborghini an entry into the high-end car sports car market with four seats. The auto is powered by a two liter inline-six cylinder engine that is coupled to a five-speed transmission. Although the company would not go on to produce more Marzals, many of the design features included in the car were used on later models of car produced by the manufacturer. The Marzal is only known to have been driven once by Princess Grace and her husband.

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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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BMW I8 HYBRID

BMW I8 HYBRID

Top speed: 155 MPH

The BMW i8 features the auto manufacturer’s improvement on gull wing doors by upgrading to swan-wing ones. The plug-in hybrid is one of the most revolutionary on the market, and it seats four passengers extremely comfortably in a posh interior. The auto is powered by a turbo-charged three-cylinder combined with two electric motors that are rated at 357 horsepower. The top overall speed of the vehicle is 155 MPH, and it can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 3.6 seconds. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the auto is below average for a hybrid at 28 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway); however, it tops the list of all sports model eco vehicles for sale today.

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2016 TESLA MODEL X SUV

2016 TESLA MODEL X SUV

Top speed: 155 MPH

Once it hits the show room floor, the Tesla Model X SUV will be the newest automobile sold on the market with gull wing doors. Although the Model X has seen delays for its release which was originally scheduled in late 2014, the auto is already expecting to be sold out for its first model year. The all-electric crossover will be sold with the same battery varieties that are being offered with the Model S sedan (these include the 60 kWh, 85 kWh, and 85 kWh Performance options). All variants of the Model X SUV will be sold with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (this is an option for the Model S). Fans of gull wing doors and emerging technology are already lining up to make the Model X SUV a success.

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BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 SUPER SPORT

BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 SUPER SPORT

This list would not be complete without a Bugatti. Veyron 16.4 Super Sport can cost you anywhere between $2 and $4 million. It is the most extreme road car on the planet. It has an 8.0 liter, 16 cylinder quad-turbocharged engine that delivers 1,200 horsepower. It has a top speed limited to 257 MPH. In theory, the car could go faster. However, the limitations of the tires called for a limit on the car’s speed. This car is not made for amateurs. It is the most powerful road car on the market today. It’s prominent design is instantly recognizable, incorporating carbon fiber to create a futuristic look. The signature Bugatti style and build is what most car enthusiasts dream about.

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ALFA ROMEO 4C SPIDER

ALFA ROMEO 4C SPIDER

Expected to start production in early 2015, this suave car is slated to make a big splash in the United States. While they have had success here in the past, this car is the mark of a new era as they reenter the American market. It sports a turbocharged 1.7 liter four cylinder engine. It has a maximum speed of 155 MPH, taking only 4.5 seconds to reach 60 MPH. This makes it a strong contender against other luxury vehicles in the same price range. From a design standpoint, it is as streamlined and stylish as you’d expect from an Italian carmaker. The front end in particular has a unique appearance. This is definitely a car to keep an eye out for in 2015.

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CHEVROLET TAHOE

CHEVROLET TAHOE

Many SUVs on the market today make claims about safety and performance. Here is a car that has the features and performance capabilities to back up those claims. If you are shopping for a large SUV that will perform well in winter weather conditions, Chevrolet Tahoe will not let you down. This is a functional, stylish SUV that is capable of holding nine passengers and can tow more than 8,000 pounds. More than that, there are special features like four-wheel drive and all-terrain packages available. This SUV has a powerful V8 engine with 320 horsepower. 

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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 CHRYSLER 200

2015 CHRYSLER 200

Starting price: $22,900

The Chrysler 200 is a cheap char that looks like an exotic version of the Italian Maserati. The five passenger sedan is one of the most improved sedan models on the market today, and sports sophisticated styling as well. Consumers can buy the vehicle with either all-wheel or front-wheel drive, and the stock engine is a four-cylinder model rated at 184 horsepower. Chrysler also provides consumers with the ability to upgrade to a six-cylinder engine rated at 295 horsepower. The standard transmission on the vehicle is a nine-speed automatic, and the overall fuel economy of the V-6 comes in at 18 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway). The 200 can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.0 seconds, and it has a top speed of 121 MPH.

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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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VOLKSWAGEN CC

Starting price: $32,995

The Volkswagen CC is the company’s primary entry into the German luxury car market in the United States. It meets and even exceeds expectations of consumers, and is the most expensive sedan in the Volkswagen lineup at just over $30,000 USD. The available powertrains for the car include a 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder with front wheel drive with a choice between a dual-clutch automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a 3.6 liter VR6 with a dual-clutch auto, and the company’s well-known 4Motion all-wheel drive. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.5 seconds, and the stock engine is rated at 200 horsepower. The CC gets decent fuel efficiency with a rating of 21 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway), and the car has a top overall speed of 124 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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AUDI A8

Starting price: $77,400

The Audi A8 is one of the top German cars sold in America today. The car is made out of all-aluminum, and it features some of the most cutting edge technology available in an automobile today. Audi provides several options for the powertrain for consumers to include: a 3.0 liter supercharged six cylinder engine rated at 333 horsepower, a 4.0 liter twin-turbo eight cylinder rated at 435 horsepower, a 3.0 liter six cylinder TDI, and a 6.3 liter W12 that is rated at 500 horsepower. If choosing to upgrade to the W12, the overall price of the A8 will go up significantly, but the boost in power is second-to-none on the market today. The A8’s fuel efficiency rating is 24 MPG (city) and 36 MPG (highway), and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.4 seconds with a top overall speed of 129 MPH.

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