What does a supercar do?
Written by ABC AUDIO on June 25, 2022
Asking what makes a car super is like asking what makes a woman beautiful: everyone has their own opinion. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
A term supercar was coined to describe extremely expensive, extremely beautiful and extremely fast cars. But the proper use of this term is often subjective and disputed, especially among enthusiasts. There is no clear definition of what characteristics a car must have to be a supercar. What constitutes a supercar is often a matter of opinion. In addition, the use of the term is highly dependent on the era: a car that is considered a supercar at some point may lose its superiority in the future.
It’s also important to know that the term refers to factory-built street cars, usually unmodified. Heavily Modified and Potentially Streetwise: Illegal vehicles do not fall into the category of supercars. Supercars are not muscle cars or tuned sports cars. And there is no such thing as a cut-price supercar.
A supercar is a car that combines speed, handling, unique design and represents the pinnacle of the automaker’s art. It’s the car equivalent of a supermodel or a racehorse. Of course, there are some basic criteria to measure whether a car should be considered a supercar or not. Things to consider: design, acceleration, top speed, handling, power-to-weight ratio, styling, rarity, price – all of these have to be great in a supercar.
Do you want an example? Here’s a good example: the Bugatti Veyron.
The Bugatti Veyron is currently (2007) the most expensive (around $1.5 million) and fastest street legal car in the world. The Guinness Book of World Records listed the Bugatti Veyron under the title – Fastest Production Car. With 1,001 horsepower, this champion supercar features all the latest automotive advancements and can reach a top speed of 253 mph (407 km/h). This is faster than any production car ever made, it’s actually faster than Formula 1 cars. Supercars aren’t just fast, they’re unbelievably fast.
Other supercars include: Koenigsegg CCX, Pagani Zonda, McLaren F1, Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, Enzo Ferrari, Lamborghini Murcielago, etc.
On the fun side, if you’re ever in doubt as to whether or not a car is a supercar, consider this:
A car could be a supercar if:
Do you have a wallpaper or a poster of it?
worth more than your house
you’re funny when you see one
can break the speed limit in 1st gear
you’ll probably never have one,
but if he does, he would never give the keys to the valet.
In conclusion, a supercar is a car that changes your idea of what a car is and what a car can do.