Alfa Romeo 4C

This is a mid-engined Italian exotic carved down to affordable scale, and it's available as a coupe or with a targa top. Powered by a 237-hp turbo four and weighing less than 2500 pounds, its zippy power-to-weight ratio matches its zippy steering ratio; sadly, only a six-speed automatic is available. The 4C practically anticipates road challenges, but the seats are tight, there's almost no luggage room, and it's so low it's tough to get out of—none of which matters once behind the wheel.

Ferrari California T

The California T is Ferrari’s return to forced induction, but where the last turbo Ferrari was the beastly F40, the T is far tamer. It’s the softest in the Ferrari range, designed for daily ease and use—it even has a cupholder. Powered by a 552-hp 3.9-liter V-8 mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto, the T is plenty quick and agile, though not as rewarding as a 488. The folding top tucks into the top half of the trunk; while technically the T is a 2+2, the rear is better suited for luggage.

Chevrolet Corvette

The mighty Corvette truly competes with the world’s greatest sports cars, no excuses required. With a 6.2-liter V-8 making 455 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque (an optional sport exhaust is good for 460 hp and 465 lb-ft), an eight-speed automatic is now available in addition to the standard seven-speed manual. The Corvette sheds its unrefined reputation and has an interior befitting its stature. Offered as a targa or convertible, the Corvette is a performance bargain that you must drive to believe.

Porsche Cayman GT4

With its race-bred suspension, snarling engine, and aggressive aero add-ons, the Cayman GT4 is the track-day toy we always hoped Porsche would build. Lowered by 1.2 inches with dynamic transmission mounts, the 385-hp 3.8-liter flat-six is offered only with an enthusiast-pleasing six-speed manual—no PDK automatic here. The Cayman has always been well-balanced and playful, but the GT4 kicks it up a notch with Porsche’s torque-vectoring system and components pilfered from the 911 GT3 parts bin.

 

Ascari Ecosse

Ascari Ecosse

It was late 90's when a grand styled, mid-engine drive sports car came out from British automobile manufacturer Ascari, and was named Ascari Ecosse, whose design as well overall concept was based on previous model Ascari FGT. The Ecosse which made its first public appearance in the British GT series that took place early 1999, was probably the first car to bear the unique designed Ascari badge. The car with its uncanny looks was a winner all the way, and went on to win the hearts of millions. With a 5L Hartage-BMW engine generating power of 400 BHP, the car promised a real fast ride while making hopes of winning the big stage in the GT events. With a top speed of 200 mph, the Ecosse had the power to reach from 0- 60 mph in just about 4.2 seconds. Production of Ecosse car models took place only for two years. Within this small time limit, Ascari produced 17 models of the Ecosse series. The Ascari Ecosse A110 model is priced at around $770,000.

Pagani Huayra

Pagani Huayra

The Pagani Huarya is an Italian mid-engined sports car. Housing a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine, the Huarya is capable of producing 730 horsepower. The top speed of this car is capable of achieving is 231 mph (or 372 km/h). It’s acceleration from 0-60mph takes just 3.2 seconds,

The Pagani Huarya will set you back close to $1.4 million; so you better start saving.

Lykan Hypersport

Lykan Hypersport

You may recall the Lykan Hypersport from its starring role in the blockbuster Furious 7, where the Lebanese supercar crashed through not one, not two, but three skyscrapers in Dubai. In a franchise filled with high-end exotics and one-off custom creations, the fact that the Hypersport got so much focus is a testament to its magnetism.

Let’s start with the styling, which includes jewel-encrusted headlights, scissor doors, and an interior ripped straight from science fiction. It looks like a pissed off armored car from the future, and its performance is right on par with its image. The Hypersport boasts a 3.7-liter, twin-turbo flat-six that yields 770 hp and 708 lb-ft.

It’s not just Dominic Toretto who benefits from this level of performance though, as the Abu Dhabi police force has drafted the Hypersport into patrol duty. Although it’s mainly used for marketing and public relations purposes, the high-flying stunner assures that the authorities can keep up with any baddie that tries to get cute on the freeway. Pedal to the floor, 0 to 62 mph is accomplished in just 2.8 seconds, and top speed is a downright scary 240 mph.to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.