The best sports cars start giving you every excuse to get up from the couch and head to the nearest road thanks to their potent engines and opulent designs. You can go anywhere. After all, the trip itself is usually the best part when you have a top sports car at your disposal. Not to mention that modern sports car manufacturers have access to a wide range of reliable technology, making your luxury vehicle safer and more intelligent than ever. It’s a wonder you ever come home if you own these sleek beauties parked in your driveway or garage. We’ve compiled a list of the world’s top sports cars in honor of humankind’s greatest automotive accomplishments.
1. Lexus LC
The Lexus LC is without a doubt among the best luxury sports cars money can buy. It has a striking unibody design. Really, this top-of-the-line sports car is like a fast shark made of steel and aluminum that you can control. The inside is just as elegant as the outside, with very comfy seats and a lot of other sophisticated details. The ride is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 471 hp and a 10-speed Direct-Shift transmission with paddle shifters made of magnesium. You should buy something if you can pay for it.
Body Style: two-door fastback coupé and two-door convertible
Drive Wheels: Back wheel drive
Standard price: US$92,950
2. Lamborghini Huracan
The hexagonal form of a carbon atom inspired the design of the outside, but you don’t need to know that to enjoy the aerodynamic curves and low-slung roof. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine and a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic. The car also stands out because it has a bunch of LED lights on the outside that make it literally and figuratively shine at all hours of the night.
Body Style: 2-door cabriolet
Drive Wheels: Rear-wheel drive
Standard price: US$264,969
3. Audi R8
The Audi R8 Coupe delivers great performance and jaw-dropping fashion in equal measure and has been track-tested and road-approved. This is a strong, light car with specifications that are roughly half those of the brand’s R8 LMS GT3 race car. The R8’s naturally aspirated 5.2 V10 engine accelerates the car from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds while producing up to 610 horsepower and 413 ft-lbs of torque. The standard model also includes an all-wheel drive system, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and a stunning interior brimming with convenience and innovation.
Body Style: 2-door coupe
Drive Wheels: Rear-wheel drive
Starting price: US$169,900
4. Jaguar F-TYPE
The Jaguar F-TYPE is a unique car that can be a coupe or a convertible. It also has a unique look and sound. This top sports car stands out from the rest because it has a striking, heavily muscled exterior and a powerful petrol engine. Every model has a 10″ Touch Pro infotainment screen, which is Jaguar’s easiest to use to date. You can choose from different models and adjust the power level accordingly.
Body Style: 2-door coupé
Drive Wheels: rear-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive
Starting price: US$61,600
5. Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has a lot of power and is widely praised. It is everything that now the best sports cars should be. It was made at the same time as the C7.R race car and has the same track-ready feel. Whether you choose the coupe or the convertible, the supercharged aluminum 6.2-liter V-8 engine will make you feel like you’re flying. Also, that engine has 650 hp and 650 ft-lbs of torque, which is a lot. In 2.95 seconds, the car can go from 0 to 60 mph. Consider upgrading to the Z07 Performance package and you’ll get all sorts of extras, like brakes made of carbon-ceramic and aero parts that you can change. People who love sports cars can stop looking.
Body Style: 2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel or 2-door convertible
Drive Wheels: rear-wheel-drive
Starting price: US$80,900
Read more: The World’s Top Five Luxury Cars
