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Need for Speed: Top 10 Fast Cars
Any car that appears on Top Gear is a literal poster car for those who are lovers of speed and style. We've put together a list of top 10 fast cars that not only look sleek and classy on the outside, but also comes with amazing pieces of engineering on the inside.
The Ford Mustang is a classic choice for someone who wants a stylish car. Whether it be an old school 1965 Mustang Fastback or the new 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, you know you’re getting a serious piece of machinery. The Ford Mustang has featured in movies such as Need for Speed, Gone in 60 Seconds and Diamonds Are Forever (the James Bond flick).
If Tony Stark (AKA Iron Man) drives an Audi R8, then why shouldn’t anyone else drive one? The Audi R8 is another representation of perfect German engineering with its trademark Audi Quattro all-wheel drive system, and its Audi space frame design. The Germans really know what they’re doing!
The Nissan 370Z is a Japanese engineered sports car, with a world first SynchroRev match system, and a sleek aluminium design with carbon fibre reinforcements. The engine is a 3,696 cc V6, perfect for high speed handling. This is an ideal choice for someone who is willing to splurge on a new car, or you could just drive it in Forza, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit or Gran Turismo 5, because that’s what all the cool kids on a low budget are doing.
In true James Bond style, frolic with ridiculously attractive women, save the world and drive an Aston Martin while doing it. But not just any Aston Martin, the Aston Martin DBS V12. This car features a 5,395 cc 48-valve V12 engine, and produces 510 horsepower. It’s a great car, no matter what your reasoning for purchasing it is.
The Jaguar F-Type two seater sports car is another great car with its supercharged 5000cc V6 engine. With both a coupe and convertible option, you could drive the car with your luscious mane of hair waving in the wind. If you would like to feel this wonderful sensation but do not have hair, buy a wig.
The Porsche 911 is the epitome of German engineering, with its two-door distinctive design, and its powerful rear engine with independent rear suspension. Featured on Top Gear numerous times, the Porsche 911 is a seriously beautiful car, with its signature rear-mounted flat six engine, that purrs with every drive. We choose you, Porsche!
The Bugatti Veyron is the world’s fastest car, and not surprisingly another German engineered sports car. The supercar is mid-engined, and was designed and developed by Volkswagen. The Bugatti Veyron reaches an incredible speed of 431.072 km/h. Most of us drive this car with a game controller in Forza or Need for Speed, but if you can afford to spare $2.4 million to own this bad boy, then power to you!
The Maserati GranTurismo with its Italian engineered two door coupe design packs a serious punch with its V8 engine, and 6 speed transmissions. The Maserati was designed in conjunction with the Ferrari, so you know it’s good. It’s a sexy minx of a car, and we would come up with all sorts of excuses to buy this car any day.
The Hummer is a bad-ass military turned consumer SUV/truck that literally looks like a monster truck. The Hummer discontinued manufacturing in 2010, and therefore is in short supply. However, this hasn’t stopped those who love their bigger cars from purchasing one, or trying to anyway.
The Lotus Elise is a rear wheel drive sports car, with a fibreglass and bonded aluminium design making it a lightweight sports car. The car provides an incredible driving experience, and has impeccable performance with a Toyota ZZ engine dependent on model. Who doesn’t look good driving this sexy car?
Unfortunately, that brings us to the end of our list of the top 10 fast cars. We hope you gained some invaluable knowledge about the art and purchase habits of those who just can't resist a stylish and fast car.