In order to provide you with some of the most comprehensive information regarding vehicles that are on the road today, car reviewers must test out some cars. It sounds like a long, arduous and difficult process to be allowed to drive some of the most impressive vehicles ever made, but it can really be a lot of fun. While there is a business to doing this, there are certainly a love affair that happens between people who love to talk about cars and the cars themselves. Here are some of the most expensive cars that car reviewers were allowed to test drive and review; one of these might be just what you are looking for.
2016 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS – $151,405 – This is a bit of a heavier body style than most of the 911’s but it gives more feel. The 3.8-lliter flat six-cylinder engine pumps out 430 horsepower and 324 lb.-ft. of torque to be one of the best-sounding boxer engines ever. For comfort and the right driving position you have eighteen-way power adjustable seats that are cooled and heated to give you a great place to enjoy the ride.
2016 McLaren 570S – $184,900 – As one of the least expensive McLarens on the market, this car is aimed at being in more driveways than any previous model. You still receive a massive amount of gorgeously styled carbon fiber with this car and a 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 engine that produces 562 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. This is a car that can reach sixty in fewer than 3.1 mph and offers you a top speed of a little over 200 mph. Weighing in at less than 3,000 pounds the 570S is a track ready and fun to drive supercar.
2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster – $202,320 – Droptop and drop dead gorgeous this roadster offered an awesome ride and turned heads for any tester. This beauty brought in the power and sheer guttural sound of a massive V12 engine that was made to take a lightweight and short wheelbase car like this one and propel it down the road like it was shot out of a cannon. With the top down the feel is pure and engaged as this top end luxury sports car gives a ride you want to experience on a daily basis.
2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 – $203,635 – From the inside of this car the beauty, elegance and sophistication are superb. You can enjoy the plush pillows, a champagne holder and reclining seats. ON the outside you see a car that is refined, classy and haughty to match the interior perfectly. What you don’t see but hear is the 6.0-liter twin turbocharged V12 engine that gives you 523 horsepower and 612 lb.-ft. of torque to be the power plant that can carry around the royalty of the world. What else this beauty can do is reach sixty mph in only five seconds to be a real draw for the drive.
2015 Aston Martine Rapide – $207,820 – This beauty is long and low with plenty of hood space to house the massive engine and a large front grill to feed it the air it needs. The shape is sleek and sophisticated but sporty and comfortable to make this a sedan any family would want to ride in as only one of two sedans from Aston Martin. Powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine that produces 552 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque this car is as quick as you want it to be as well, giving you the fun of letting your family enjoy reaching sixty mph in only 4.2 seconds.
2015 Lamborghini Huracan – $237,250 – Another entry level supper car the Huracan gives us a smooth shape and a look that is purely Lamborghini. With the gullwing doors that are dramatic, a low and fully aerodynamic build and the name that shouts out aggression this car is something special to behold. Powering this mini-bull is a 5.2-liter V10 that gives you 602 horsepower and 412 lb.-ft. of torque making it powerful enough to handle anything on the track. The Huracan is actually a decent daily driver took which isn’t said much about supercars.
2015 Ferrari California T – $240,000 – The California is considered to be the entry level for Ferrari and it’s a beautiful way to say hello. This amazing drop top roadster shows up with a 3.9-liter turbocharged V8 engine that is full of fun, energy and attraction. As you would expect from Ferrari the car looks amazing and sounds great but the secret is in the details. The interior has been so well-crafted and detailed you might notice something new every time you take a drive. This is a car that carries the Ferrari name extremely well.
2015 Bentley Flying Spur V8 – $253,865 – Just looking at this car makes you feel underdressed, even if you show up in tails and a top hat. This is one of the most luxurious cars on the market today and it certainly backs up the luxury with some power for use to experience as well. A car of this size and the blocky yet elegant build doesn’t sound like one that would be fun to drive, but with a 4.0-liter twin turbocharged V8 under the hood that makes 500 horsepower and 487 lb.-ft. of torque this beast can reach sixty mph in 4.9 seconds and enjoy the benefit of AWD.
2015 McLaren 650S Spyder – $282,625 – What makes a McLaren better; take the top off of it. This car is one of the fastest cars and the easiest way a car reviewer can feel like they are a high priced celebrity, even for just a day. The 3.8-liter twin turbocharged V8 creates 600 horsepower giving this car the ability to reach sixty mph in only 2.9 seconds. Add in the butterfly doors and the styling that is signature McLaren and you won’t want to drive anything else ever again.
2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe – $287,820 – This car is a sports car lover’s dream and as a car brand that has been featured in more James Bond movies than any other car brands this is one that you can imagine 007 driving. Built for sped and sophistication this car is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine that will give you 568 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. This is more than enough power to reach sixty mph in only 3.6 seconds and have a top speed of 200 mph for you to enjoy. As the pinnacle of this list, there couldn’t have been a better choice for the car testers to fall in love with.
Testing cars can be a labor of work and certainly a labor of love as well. It seems almost cruel to make these guys test these cars out just to tell us about them and bring us their opinions. I can’t imagine a better way to make a living than to take some of the best cars in the world and head out to the track on a bright sunny day to see which one will come out on top. The cruelty these guys must have felt just to bring this information to us is unbearable.