RE: £75k supercars | Six of the Best
Discussion
Argleton said:
If a mid-engined V10 Lambo isn't (sorry, 'maybe') a supercar, then what is it?
A V12 one? Not trying to sound smart, but I’ve never thought of the Huracan’s lineage as being true supercar, right back through to the Jalpa and SilhouetteI don’t really like the term “hypercar” myself, as for me a supercar should be the pinnacle of the brand’s offering e.g. F40, Carrera GT, Diablo
Why include a C6, and not consider the C7, with a proper gearbox? Of course there is one older lesser spotted car which will actually give them all a bloody nose and leave change for upgrades, the Noble M12.
Out of that bunch it’s the 360 for me, with the McLaren about half a pint behind. I do love Mclaren’s, and Ferrari’s.
Not a bad choice in that bunch, just depends how practical, how many cars you have already, and what the budget is for keeping them on the road.
Out of that bunch it’s the 360 for me, with the McLaren about half a pint behind. I do love Mclaren’s, and Ferrari’s.
Not a bad choice in that bunch, just depends how practical, how many cars you have already, and what the budget is for keeping them on the road.
For me I think the R8 is the wise choice.
Ferrari - lovely but I’d worry about the bills, and tanking its value with added miles. Ferrari buyers want a cotton wool wrapped example. Also feels a bit “look at me” which I’ve found in the past makes me uncomfortable in reality.
McLaren - exactly the same concerns as the 360
Esprit - just not for me, maybe an older one without the Halfords bits, but they’re quite temperamental things nowadays.
Corvette - appealing car (not that wrap though) but not special enough in this company
Gallardo - as per 360
Audi R8 specifically the V8; benefits economically from being not actually that rare and being a bit of a parts bin car - but looks and feels as special as cars twice the price. Might be not as raw a drive as some would like, but it’s no slouch and gives you the right emotions. Lots of tuning options for them, doesn’t break the bank. Find one without mag ride, it’s a liability (I never put mine in the alternate setting anyway, too stiff for B-roads!). The V10 sounds lovely but raises the stakes cost-wise for purchase and maintenance, a V8 gives you 90% the fun for 50% the price.
Ferrari - lovely but I’d worry about the bills, and tanking its value with added miles. Ferrari buyers want a cotton wool wrapped example. Also feels a bit “look at me” which I’ve found in the past makes me uncomfortable in reality.
McLaren - exactly the same concerns as the 360
Esprit - just not for me, maybe an older one without the Halfords bits, but they’re quite temperamental things nowadays.
Corvette - appealing car (not that wrap though) but not special enough in this company
Gallardo - as per 360
Audi R8 specifically the V8; benefits economically from being not actually that rare and being a bit of a parts bin car - but looks and feels as special as cars twice the price. Might be not as raw a drive as some would like, but it’s no slouch and gives you the right emotions. Lots of tuning options for them, doesn’t break the bank. Find one without mag ride, it’s a liability (I never put mine in the alternate setting anyway, too stiff for B-roads!). The V10 sounds lovely but raises the stakes cost-wise for purchase and maintenance, a V8 gives you 90% the fun for 50% the price.
I think you missed out on the Corvette C6 Z06. It has the addictive brutal 7-litre 510 bhp LS7, the big growl, does 0-60 under 4 sec, have a top speed over 200 mph, will comprehensively trash all the others here on the track (as well as contemporary GT3s), can do long cross country trips with a full set of luggage at 30 mpg and have the service costs less than a Golf GTI.
Edited by Hans V on Saturday 4th July 17:46
Edited by Hans V on Saturday 4th July 17:46
Leins said:
Argleton said:
If a mid-engined V10 Lambo isn't (sorry, 'maybe') a supercar, then what is it?
A V12 one? Not trying to sound smart, but I’ve never thought of the Huracan’s lineage as being true supercar, right back through to the Jalpa and SilhouetteI don’t really like the term “hypercar” myself, as for me a supercar should be the pinnacle of the brand’s offering e.g. F40, Carrera GT, Diablo
I must have very low standards as both comfortably qualify as superstars in my book. But then I'm not a powerfully built company director.
Raven Flyer said:
The budget would cover a V10 R8 GT. Manual, carbon everywhere, alcantarra buckets and very rare. A true supercar.
Why would you choose a vanilla V8 instead?
Vanilla? Have you heard a 360 with a modified exhaust? One of the best sounds there is. Why would you choose a vanilla V8 instead?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszI7Ccg04w
DoubleD said:
Its a funny thing what we all think of as supercars. For me an Audi cant be a supercar, never mind the engine, but a Lambo is.
Nope I cant really explain it
I can't either and as nice as a V10 is, it's still an audi. It's a very nice fast car but is not a FERRARI or LAMBO which is has a special history of supercars.Nope I cant really explain it
CaptainSensib1e said:
Leins said:
Argleton said:
If a mid-engined V10 Lambo isn't (sorry, 'maybe') a supercar, then what is it?
A V12 one? Not trying to sound smart, but I’ve never thought of the Huracan’s lineage as being true supercar, right back through to the Jalpa and SilhouetteI don’t really like the term “hypercar” myself, as for me a supercar should be the pinnacle of the brand’s offering e.g. F40, Carrera GT, Diablo
I must have very low standards as both comfortably qualify as superstars in my book. But then I'm not a powerfully built company director.
Nothing to do with being a director of powerful build or not either. I would dearly love a 360CS, but I would not think of it as a supercar, or its rival the 911 GT3 RS
If there is now such a thing as a hypercar, then I suppose that changes the definition of supercar too
fastraxx said:
Raven Flyer said:
The budget would cover a V10 R8 GT. Manual, carbon everywhere, alcantarra buckets and very rare. A true supercar.
Why would you choose a vanilla V8 instead?
Vanilla? Have you heard a 360 with a modified exhaust? One of the best sounds there is.Why would you choose a vanilla V8 instead?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszI7Ccg04w
I’m biased because I’m a 360 nutcase but that is my pick.
Manual box, not enough performance to never ever be able to use it and amazing looks - I’m also in the camp of thinking the 360 looks better every year. For me this was the car that redefined how Ferrari would move forwards after the final iteration of the wedge shape in the 355. A thousand other cars copied it after and the 430, although nice and technically better than the earlier car was for me not as beautiful.
Running a 360 is pretty painless* too once you get your head out of the “it’s a Ferrari” thing - they’re extremely well made and come to pieces easily with simple tools. Any isolated crap bits (the brakes) can be sorted and the car is adjustable everywhere.
Mine is (still) in bits after I got busy doing other stuff but I WILL get it back together at some point as soon as possible and reading things like this really help motivation!
Manual box, not enough performance to never ever be able to use it and amazing looks - I’m also in the camp of thinking the 360 looks better every year. For me this was the car that redefined how Ferrari would move forwards after the final iteration of the wedge shape in the 355. A thousand other cars copied it after and the 430, although nice and technically better than the earlier car was for me not as beautiful.
Running a 360 is pretty painless* too once you get your head out of the “it’s a Ferrari” thing - they’re extremely well made and come to pieces easily with simple tools. Any isolated crap bits (the brakes) can be sorted and the car is adjustable everywhere.
Mine is (still) in bits after I got busy doing other stuff but I WILL get it back together at some point as soon as possible and reading things like this really help motivation!
- ETA as long as you can twirl the spanners yourself and as long as you’re patient waiting for parts to appear on the used market
Edited by Julian Thompson on Saturday 4th July 19:39
Julian Thompson said:
I’m biased because I’m a 360 nutcase but that is my pick.
Manual box, not enough performance to never ever be able to use it and amazing looks - I’m also in the camp of thinking the 360 looks better every year. For me this was the car that redefined how Ferrari would move forwards after the final iteration of the wedge shape in the 355. A thousand other cars copied it after and the 430, although nice and technically better than the earlier car was for me not as beautiful.
Running a 360 is pretty painless too once you get your head out of the “it’s a Ferrari” thing - they’re extremely well made and come to pieces easily with simple tools. Any isolated crap bits (the brakes) can be sorted and the car is adjustable everywhere.
Mine is (still) in bits after I got busy doing other stuff but I WILL get it back together at some point as soon as possible and reading things like this really help motivation!
There is something beyond numbers with certain cars. A manual 360 ticks all the boxes. A genuine F1 soundtrack and like you say. pretty much everything that is an issue is well known. People get scared of getting stuck in, but the last generation cars like (most) these are actually quite friendly. Manual box, not enough performance to never ever be able to use it and amazing looks - I’m also in the camp of thinking the 360 looks better every year. For me this was the car that redefined how Ferrari would move forwards after the final iteration of the wedge shape in the 355. A thousand other cars copied it after and the 430, although nice and technically better than the earlier car was for me not as beautiful.
Running a 360 is pretty painless too once you get your head out of the “it’s a Ferrari” thing - they’re extremely well made and come to pieces easily with simple tools. Any isolated crap bits (the brakes) can be sorted and the car is adjustable everywhere.
Mine is (still) in bits after I got busy doing other stuff but I WILL get it back together at some point as soon as possible and reading things like this really help motivation!
I think 360s are maturing nicely but still look a bit in the hinterland between old and classic.
Corvette looks good, if a bit like you may wear cowboy boots without any irony.
Gallardo is cool but similar to the 360, in Limbo, Lambo Limbo ?
R8, always loved them, lovely, still look good.
McLaren, fantastic but will probably be expensive beyond even normal supercar ownership.
Esprit is the best of the bunch looks wise, I know its not the best car but looks so purposeful and despite being pretty old, it still looks very fresh.
Corvette looks good, if a bit like you may wear cowboy boots without any irony.
Gallardo is cool but similar to the 360, in Limbo, Lambo Limbo ?
R8, always loved them, lovely, still look good.
McLaren, fantastic but will probably be expensive beyond even normal supercar ownership.
Esprit is the best of the bunch looks wise, I know its not the best car but looks so purposeful and despite being pretty old, it still looks very fresh.
fastraxx said:
Vanilla? Have you heard a 360 with a modified exhaust? One of the best sounds there is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszI7Ccg04w
There are three, four, erm five, ok 8...mate. 20 engines which sound epic.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszI7Ccg04w
360 is one of them
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