Top Hot Wheels

A sports car, as per definition, is a small car usually two seated designed specifically for high speed driving and the capability to maneuver. These cars are either luxurious or Spartan but are characterized by good handling and high performance of the automobile. A sports car is a dream for the youth and a reality for the rich and the famous. All sports cars are quite expensive and require great maintenance.

There have been quite a few ups and downs in the automobile industry in 2011 with some new names coming up and some old brands slipping. However,nothing beats the thrill of rounding up the best of best to be the top sports cars of 2011. The sports cars of 2011 are ranked according to both its sleek look and its speed factor.But what really constitutes for the raking factor of any good sports car is its speed. The top 10 sports cars of 2011 are measured in this way. The top 10 sports cars that the first year of this decade has to offer are ranked below:

10. Porsche Carrera GT:

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This car can be compared easily with a rocket. It is the most expensive Porsche car and has a range of 0-60 in a mere 3.9 seconds. This car can reach up to a speed of 205mph. But as expected this hot wheel comes for a heartbreaking sum of $440,000. However,the money you send is for speed alone and not for the legroom it has to offer.

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640:

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This car is undoubtedly a man’s best friend.The make is along the traditional designs of the Lamborghiniline and can run up to 0-60 in 3.3 seconds which is quite an improvement.It has a maximum speed of 211mph.this car is not only faster than the Porsche but is also cheaper by $10,000.This car comes at a price of $430,000.

8. Pagani Zonda F:

This trendy convertible has a V12 Mercedes Benz M180 engine which is a very good reason to put is p a notch over the others.It has an impressive 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and has the maximum speed of 215 mp.It is somewhat disappointing with the amount of power under the trunk.The price is quite high as well settling for a sum of $ 667,321.

7. Jaguar XJ220:

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The jaguar name is impressive I itself and is expected to make a place in the top ten sports cars of 2011.But the jaguar has a seriously backdated design. Although its looks scream out boring it is actually far from that doing a 0-60 in 3.8 seconds.It also has a high speed of 217 mph and is worth all of the $650,000 it costs.

6. Ferrari Enzo:

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The Ferrari name is always included in the list of top ten sports cars.It is a rare breed in itself running at a speed of 217 mph and can go from 0-60 in a mere 3.4 seconds.It is also rare with only a total number of 399 models produced for sale.

5. McLaren F1:

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There was a time when this was the fastest sports car in the market and made it to the number one position in the top ten sports car list.But that time was really a long time age.It is still amongst the top ten sports cars of 2011 sitting at the fifth position.It has an amazing 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and a high speed of 240mph.

4. Koenigsegg CCX:

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This is an amazing car and can soon take up the top position. It is highly interesting and runs on V8s. the CCX also runs up to 245 mph due t its V8 engine.

3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:

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This car is a revelation amongst the sports cars of 2011.it is silky, smooth and undeniably sexy keeping up to its name.This is a twin turbo and runs at a top speed of 248 mph and has an acceleration of 3.2 seconds from 0-60. It is also the runner up to the highest speed car.

2. SSC Ultimate Aero:

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This car has been the fastest sports car in the market for some time but now takes up the second place at.It has a mind blowing acceleration of 0-60 in 2.7 seconds.

1. Bugatti Veyron:

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The master of all cars running on a W16 engine with 1200 horsepower. This is the fastest amongst the top ten sports cars of 2011 at an insane speed of 267mph with 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. This beauty doesn’t come cheap at $1,700,000 and takes up the position of the most expensive car in the world.

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Top Sports Cars

Hence,car manufacturers always work hard on coming out with new and better sports cars that would allow car owners to enjoy the combination of speed,power and control.Every year new sports cars roll out on the streets but only a few are able to win the hearts and stay in the list of top sports cars.Here we will take a quick look at the top 10 sports cars that were launched in the year 2010.

1. Nissan GT-R

Nissan is quickly taking the world by storm by launching some of the best sports cars in the world.They have already done it many times before and they have done it again in 2010 with their new Nissan GT-R which is certainly the best selling sports car for this year.One of the main reasons why it is the number one sports car in the world is because it has a 7 speed dual clutch automatic control.In the earlier versions they had manual transmission but they have now gone for automatic transmission with the 2010 Nissan GT-R. This sports car does have a tough competition with Chevy Corvette ZR1, but Nissan has launched the GT-R at a much lower price in the market.

2. Chevy Corvette ZR1

This sports car certainly deserves to be in the top spot on the entire sports car list for 2010 because it has some of the best features.The car has a 638 horsepower which makes it a top sports car for the year 2010.It has a 6.2 liter LS9 V8 engine which can shoot the car from zero to 60 in just 3.8 seconds and the car can speed away a quarter of a mile in under 12 seconds.This Corvette is certainly for the car owners who love to enjoy speed and control behind the wheels.

3. BMW M5

BMW M Series is really making the new all over the globe as it comes with the best British engineering and technology.The latest BMW M5 is upgraded with twin turbo engine that produce a lot of torque and horsepower when you are on the streets.The car can produce more than 500 horsepower when you select iDrive configurations.If you don’t want it you can still manage to get up to 400 horsepower.The car has a 5.0 liter V10 engine that allows the car to take on any speeding challenge without any doubts.

4. Aston Martin DBS

You must have definitely seen this sports car in recent Bond films like Die Another Day and Casino Royale but this car has been launched in the market for car lovers as well.There is no doubt that the outer design of the car is superbly done and that makes the first impression.However,it is very cool from the inside as well because you have some of best interior features along with 6.0 liter V12 engine that can pump up 510 horsepower if you press the accelerator down.

5. Nissan 370z Nismo Edition

Another sports car from Nissan that hit the market in 2010 was Nissan 370z Nismo Edition.Nissan has a reputation in the market for making the best sports cars and selling it at a very low price.The Nismo Edition soon won the Best Sports Car of the Year 2010 for its looks,performance and pricing.The 3.7 liter V6 engine can produce around 350 horsepower and the car can zoom to zero to 60 in just 4 seconds.Nissan has provided a new interior look for the car to make it look more sporty and funky for people who love their car interiors.

6. Audi TTS 2010

If you are passionate about your sports car and want it to be agile and balanced then nothing beats Audi TTS 2010.It has a stunning outer design that is sure to make heads turn when you drive it on the streets.Audi has designed the new 2010 TTS in order to make it better than earlier models and this one is really lightweight and has a 265 horsepower 2.0 liter FSI Turbo Engine which can deliver torque of 258 lb feet.The car is shaped in shell type design that further enhances the aerodynamics of the car and many car experts have claimed that it stays balanced even when you drive it on the top speed which is why Audi 2010 TTS makes into the list.

7. BMW 135i

This car really started making news even before it hit the market in 2010.The BMW 135i looks like 2002ti but it is far more superior in performance.It has an amazing performance of 300 horsepower and can compete some of the top sports cars in the market.BMW has worked hard on the handling and power of the car to make it one of the best cars that they have produce in the year 2010.

8. Mitsubishi EVO MR Touring

If you are talking about sheer performance of a car then Mitsubishi EVO MR Touring really makes into the list.The car has an amazing performance and handling capabilities and Mitsubishi has kept the car design simple.Hence,Mitsubishi EVO does not have the looks of a sports car but car experts can never underestimate the power under the hood.The car has a MIVEC engine with 291 horsepower.It has a great dual clutch transmission,all wheel drive and yaw control.Mitsubishi EVO looks like a great combination of sedan and a sports car.

9. For Mustang GT500

Ford has always come up with the best cars and Ford Mustang GT500 is certainly one of the best sports cars that they have ever produced.It has solid looks from the outside which makes it look like a car for a born racer.Under the hood you will find supercharged 5.4 liter V8 engine that has the capacity to produce 540 horsepower.The new exhaust and ECU can speed the car from zero to 60 in just 4 seconds which is half second better than the Ford Mustang 2009 model.The car has a lot of muscle but Ford has tried to reduce the car weight to some extent.

10. 2010 Volkswagen R20

Some people say that small hatchbacks cannot be considered as sports cars but there were many hatchbacks type sports cars that came up in 2010.The 2010 Volkswagen R20 is certainly small in size but has 3.2 liter V6 FSI Turbo Engine that can pump 270 horsepower and shoot right ahead of Audi A3 without any doubt.It has an all wheel drive feature which really makes handling a convenience for car owners.