Road trips dotted my college years, and it was during those years, my anxiety over flying grew worse, and my naiveté about climate change wained. The price of electric vehicles was unattainable, and the range? Blasphemously unimpressive. Fast forward to today and enter electric automaker, Lucid Motors, a company bent on shaving down drag and elongating mileage with the 2021 Lucid Air EV.

The 2021 Lucid Air EV is a purposefully sleek electric vehicle with 400+ miles of range and luxurious legroom.

Lucid Air EV Power Systems

Lucid Motors relied on aerodynamics specialists to engineer the Lucid Air into the most aero-efficient electric vehicle on the market.

The Lucid Air EV uses a Dual ActiveCore motor with AWD miniaturized electric powertrain. The hardware is the LEAP or Lucid Electric Advanced Platform, which paves the way for the spacious interior. Max horsepower is a whopping 1080, and 0 to 60 only takes 2.5 seconds.

As for the EV’s range, the stock battery option commands a little more than 400 miles per charge. But, when hooked to an extended power pack, the Lucid Air can fetch up to 517 miles per charge.

Charging the Lucid Air’s battery is easy owing to its Combined Charging System (CCS). The onboard CCS is compatible with all Level 2 and 3 recharging stations and can achieve enough power for 300 miles in just 20 minutes.

Lucid Air EV Interior

The front row seats sport a darker tone for a pilot business aura. In front of the driver is a 34-inch curved 5K resolution glass display for frequently used information and an additional central display with supplemental information and controls that conceals a hidden compartment between the driver and passenger.

The Lucid Air app goes above and beyond standard connectivity. Your smartphone will sync not only with the EV’s two display screens but with more traditionally analog systems, too. Unlock the EV using proximity metrics. Once in the driver’s seat, utilize the integrated app’s facial recognition AI to prompt adjustments. Also on deck are route planning, Alexa voice control, and automatic software updates.

Lucid’s Space Concept takes advantage of the miniature powertrain and battery. The resultant space allows for dual, split-level storage compartments in the trunk and hood, along with the legroom for the tallest of your friends. For weekend warriors, the back seats lie down flat for ample extra storage or larger cargo.

Running the entire cabin’s length is a glass canopy for an undivided view of the surroundings, making the vehicle seem even bigger. The whole space feels like an SUV in a sedan-sized package.

A Sustainable Arrangement

The unique interior pulls focus from technology to luxury. Lucid Motors took cues from the airline industry, too: the Lucid Air interior resembles a high-end cockpit and spacious first-class seating. Californian landscapes inspire the interior color palette. Sustainably sourced and developed leather, wood, and fabrics adorn the cabin, carefully selected with Mother Nature in mind.

It comes as no surprise Lucid Motors is a product of the environmental poster child, California’s EV industry. Lucid is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has a Casa Grande, Arizona factory in the works. It’s a company bent on becoming the benchmark EV standard.

The Buy

For the 2021 Lucid Air EV, MSRP starts at $69,000, which competes directly with the Tesla Model Y Performance hybrid. It’s not exactly an average household price, but it’s the first step towards an affordable EV with an impressive intercity range.

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British-based automotive company Lunaz made a name for itself by re-engineering iconic classic cars into modern, sustainable, electric vehicles. The group’s work has focused on vintages models from three bellwether companies only: Bentley, Jaguar, and Rolls Royce. That is until recently, with the addition of the Range Rover Classic to the Lunaz line-up. But would you prefer a mint-condition Range Rover as is? Or the electric redux by Lunaz?

The Re-Built Lunaz Range Rover

With a starting price hovering around $450,000, Lunaz’s Range Rover Classic conversion won’t be attainable to the average driver. It’s drastically more expensive than other EVs on the market. Why?

Well, Lunaz isn’t just swapping out powertrains and engines; the automotive specialists strip each car down to the shell and completely rebuild it as a modern vehicle.

Lunaz uses traditional upholstery and restoration techniques; if you peeked inside one of its conversions — at first glance — it would appear original. Take up the driver’s throne, however, and you’ll notice that old gauges now display stats like battery life and torque. The group adds in all of the features of a modern car — Apple Play, leather side pockets cut for smartphones and devices — into a classic, giving each satisfied buyer a functional, vintage driver. It’s all history until you push play.

Because vintage cars aren’t often the subjects of auto conversions like those offered by Lunaz, the parts used in modern EVs don’t fit into these long-hooded hot rods.  The Lunaz-patented powertrain conversion meets power steering, updated brakes and suspension, air conditioning, and infotainment centers. The engineering team at Lunaz has taken care of it all — and hopes to add more modern features like cruise control in future rebuilds.

The Future of Classics

As a classic car owner, I first cringed at what Lunaz is doing. I’m not anti-electric; I’m just not a fan of butchering a classic.

I see both sides: with classics, it’s harder to find parts, the originals aren’t environmentally sound, but the aesthetic is a nod to the history. And I feel vintage car fanatics: horrified at the chop shop retooling, the tossing aside of an original. The lamenting mechanics and enthusiasts certainly could have gotten those bad boys up and running with original engines and a little TLC.

But battling with sustainability and the emergence of EV technology, Lunaz’s approach seems like a lifebuoy for older models. Lunaz recognizes the need for electric vehicles but doesn’t want to see these iconic cars left to rust as the industry moves on. These cars see a second life as daily drivers — not just as showcase specimens or lost relics.

Stripping Down To Swap

There’s not much information on the Lunaz Range Rover models yet, but the company focuses on quiet, reliable conversions. One of its first updates, the Jaguar XK120, is powered by a 120-kWh battery for a long range of 300 miles, comparable to current market EVs.

Of course, personally, my concern goes back to that mint-condition car. Yeah, parts for a 1950s Rolls-Royce may be difficult to come by. But there are scores of Range Rovers begging for restoration. I wonder, is Lunaz fishing for models too close to the present?

The Most Expensive Classic You’ll Find

Lunaz is undoubtedly forward-thinking. Founder, David Lorenz, felt indebted to his daughter and pursued the concept as a way to give her generation a chance to drive vintages like the Range Rover Classic.

Of course, the price point limits Lunaz Range Rovers to a very niche market. Lorenz’s daughter is probably one of a handful that will get the chance to drive one of these electric classics.

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“There are enough car companies. We’re an energy company that’s building this car to tell a story.” Those are the words of Hyperion CEO Angelo Kafantaris in his recent interview with Car and Driver.¹

On August 12, 2020, Hyperion released their XP-1 prototype to the public. It’s daring. It’s sexy. It’s powerful. It’s ambitious. And, although pricing remains veiled, we’re told that this AWD two-seater will demand seven figures.²

Form and Function

First things first – let’s talk power.  Leave those dream car pinup posters where they belong – in the past with your Hot Wheels collection and Teen Spirit. The XP-1’s big-kid performance enhancements leave little to the imagination:

• 1,000 horsepower
• 0 to 60 miles per hour (0.96 km/h) in 2.2 seconds
• Top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour (322 km/h)
• 4-motor AWD (that’s one motor per wheel)
• 3-speed transmission
• Vortex cold air intake
• Double-barrel exhaust stacks
• 1,016-mile range (1,635 km)
• 3 to 5-minute refuel time

All of this oomph would be for naught without an ultralight, titanium-reinforced carbon fiber architecture:

• 2,275-pound (1,032 kg) ultralight body
• Carbon titanium monocoque (unified body/chassis)
• Aluminum alloy double-wishbone suspension

But what of the XP-1’s curb appeal?  Supercar admirers take note – there’s a lot here to write home about, including a to-die-for body and interior. Think McLaren meets modernized DeLorean:

• V-wing doors
• Aerodynamic solar-panel buttresses
• Pirelli P Zero tires
• 20-inch front wheels; 21-inch rear
• Hydraulic ride height system
• 42-inch height; 83-inch length
• 98-inch curved-screen dash with gesture-control technology
• 134-inch wraparound glass canopy with tint control
• Hand-stitched leather seats

H2 Hype

Hyperion Motors is but one of three Hyperion divisions, the other two being Hyperion Aerospace and Hyperion Energy. The Aerospace division has ties to NASA, an organization deeply involved in developing and utilizing hydrogen fuel cells in spacecraft. In their collaboration with NASA, Hyperion Aerospace has obtained research capabilities and licensure, increasing the hydrogen fuel tech available to Hyperion Energy and Motors.

For you nerds out there, here’s a bit about the XP-1’s hydrogen (H2) fuel cell technology: a proton exchange membrane (PEM) cell takes in atmospheric oxygen (O2, obviously) and H2 that’s been sequestered in the eco-hypercar’s two titanium-reinforced carbon-fiber tanks. Through a silly-complex catalyzation process, the O2 and H2 mingle. The result? Electricity and deionized water vapor. That electricity is then siphoned through the carbon fiber system into ultracapacitor storage and then disseminated to all four high-efficiency magnet electric motors – that’s one motor per wheel. The water vapor exits through the XP-1’s showy double-barrel exhaust stacks.

The carbon fiber storage system, courtesy of NASA engineering, means that batteries – a significant drawback of electric vehicles – need not apply. Lack of battery is one secret behind the car’s ultralight, 1,000-mile per charge drive range. And apart from saving weight, hydrogen systems are far less toxic to produce/recycle and far more temperature tolerant than EV batteries.

A New Titan of Industry

Kafantaris has stated that the oversexed, superpowerful XP-1 isn’t so much a flagship vehicle; it’s an educational testament to hydrogen power. The Hyperion trifecta’s mission is to bring high-quality, affordable hydrogen energy to the American public. What better way to get our attention than with a vehicle that screams sex, power, and eco-friendliness? And what better excuse to build hydrogen fuel stations across the US? Clever.

Hyperion’s XP-1 hits the pavement in early 2022, with a limited release of just 300 models. In the meantime, keep your ear to the ground for Hyperion Energy – our ostensible beacon to a hydrogen-powered future.

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Sources:

1. Hyperion XP-1 is a 221-MPH Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar – Car and Driver
2. Hyperion XP-1: America’s Hydrogen Powered Hypercar – Autowise
3. New Hyperion XP-1 Is An American Hydrogen Hypercar Promising Over 1,000 Mile Range And +221 MPH – Carscoops

Speed racers: sit up, and strap in as BMW M Gmbh crosses the finish line once again. In August, the BMW M gave us a peep show of their new BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4 GT3 duo with a prototype reveal during the BMW M Grand Prix of Styria. Camouflage distorted each body’s curves, careful not to show too much skin. You could tell significant differences between the road-style coupe’s and motorsport GT’s bodies even through the facade. Needless to say, it left us wanting more.

The two share the same heart, born and bred side by side: a new straight six-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo with a high revving concept powers these two racehorses. The transfer of technology from a motorsport vehicle to a road-ready series shows the worth of the BMW M GmbH motor group.

BMW M4 GT3

Austrian Phillip Eng, professional racer and BMW works driver, made the prototype victory lap in the M4 GT3, expressing he’s anxious to establish the M4 GT3 has what it takes to keep the BMW M momentum alive. The BMW M4 GT3 will replace its predecessor, the M6 GT3, as BMWs best foot forward on the track. And that is saying something — the M6 GT3 has a handful of victories under its hood; we’re excited to watch the M4 GT3 make its debut in 2021 and race full force in 2022.

Technical data is not yet released, but aesthetically, you can see differences from the M6 GT3. The M4 sports dual exhaust tips beneath the taillights, hooded and elongated headlights, plus a frameless grill to match its M4 Coupe twin.

BMW M4 Coupe

The M4 Coupe made its world premiere in September, and the modern muscle car did not disappoint. The beauty has the potential to the fastest street car to date with 503 max horsepower and a max 479 pound per foot of torque, galloping from zero to sixty in 3.8 seconds.

A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, but the M4 Coupe is available with an automatic 8-speed M Steptronic transmission for the need-for-speed individuals. Control yourself in the driver’s seat with the Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport Differential, handling weaving traffic with ease.

Powerful Innovation and Creativity

The M4 Coupe and M4 GT3 represent the soul of BMW M; their fleet continues to grow and surpass the expectation set by previous generations of BMW M-series models. Bridging the gap between streets and racetrack, most wouldn’t believe that the sexy M4 Coupe harness the same power as the M4 GT3 waiting at the traffic light next to them. The M4, slated for a March 2021 release, beckons a respectable $72,795 price tag.

As for the currently unpriced M4 GT3, like us, you’ll be anxiously waiting for it to cross the starting grid in 2022.

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Unlike in the past, when a car was thought to be a luxury,  owning a car is now regarded as a necessity. But that doesn’t meant that you can’t ride in style, and a car that looks stunning today could very well become a classic in the next 10 years. Part of what will make what you own today a classic is availability, so hold on to and take care of those models that you think might appeal to a collector.

Here is a list of 12 cars that we think will become classics in the near future.

The term GT comes from the Italian Gran Turismo, which basically describes any car that is designed for both high speeds and long distances. It came to be in the 1950s but really only enjoyed the popularity it was due when major manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler started using the initials to push their high-performance machines.

We have since changed the term to grand touring, and in some cases added other letters to it to define different makes and models of performance vehicles. But what defines the GT, what separates it from other categories of automobiles that are flooding the markets of the world? And what should you be considering if you are looking at taking the plunge into the wonderful world of the GT?

We have put together a list of the Best Grand Touring style cars that are available for the car-buyer in today’s diverse automotive industry. Have a look, read the comparisons, then make a decision on which of these must-have toys is the one just-for-you.

Rolls-Royce Wraith

If we are going to talk about grand touring cars, why not start with the grandest of all, the Rolls Royce Wraith? Let’s face it; when it comes to all things luxury, it’s hard to forget a Rolls-Royce, and the Wraith is certainly a car that fits all of the stereotypes of this exclusive brand. Based on the chassis of the classic Ghost, its two-door pillar-less design sets it apart from the Rolls-Royce’s that most of us have come accustomed to. The manufactures relied heavily on influences from classic 50s-style American cars. In what seems to be a contradiction, the windows retract fully like a convertible, but the roof remains solid like a classic hardtop.

Technically, the Wraith is considered a two-door hardtop coupe, but one of the things I love about this car is the drive-train that will push this beast to very comfortable highway speeds. Under the hood is the highly engineered BMW N74 twin turbo V12. This little gem will produce an awe-inspiring 623 horsepower, enough to get you down any piece of pavement, let alone the highways of the U.S. The price tag may scare you off a little, but what the hell, if you’ve got, flaunt it.

Lexus LFA

The Toyota Companies luxury division, Lexus, gave us this remarkable car for too short a time. Manufactured between 2011 and 2012, only 500 of the featured model were produced. Even though this car has been described as a two-door sports car, it fits right in with the grand touring category. The first versions of this car were unveiled in 2005 and went on to become what is essentially one of Japan’s most expensive road cars to ever be built. The version that you see here is priced at around $375,000; that, is of course, if you can find one that is for sale.

This Formula-One inspired car is powered by a 553 horsepower 4.8-liter V10 engine that was developed in conjunction with Yamaha and will get you from 0-60 mph in just under 4 seconds. Once you hit the highway in one of these beauties, you are sure to turn the heads of any motoring enthusiast. One well-known car magazine described the LFA as “expensive, over-specified and looks like an evil transformer, the greatest Japanese car? Maybe”.

Ford Mustang GT

Let’s look at some home-grown muscle that well and truly characterizes the true meaning of the term GT. This is the 6^th generation of the extremely popular pony car and is, without doubt, the best yet. Probably the most notable change on the newest Mustang is the widened body. An extra 1.5 inches has been added to the width of the car, while 1.4 inches has been eliminated from the body height. Ford has improved many other aspects of the classic car as well. They increased the passenger space while managing to keep the same wheelbase length. Combine this with a brand new independent suspension system designed specifically for this car, and you have a pretty nice grand tourer.

Now for the biggest surprise. Ford has given you three engine options to think about. First, the V8. Let’s face it; if you are going to have a Mustang, you might as well go for the muscle as well. But for the economy-minded motorist who still wants to own a classic, there is the 3.7-liter V6 model capable of 300 horsepower or the brand new development of the 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder power plant that will give you a respectable 310 horsepower. Whatever your needs, the Ford Mustang GT will deliver.

Chevrolet Corvette

Okay, so I gave you the rundown on the Ford Mustang first, but not to upset the Chevy fans out there; it’s now your turn. I guess nothing says grand tourer more than the word Corvette. Since 1963, General Motors has been exciting us with generation after generation of these beautiful cars. Like the Mustang, this U.S.-made classic will always be a favorite for the Stateside car enthusiast. This car is the 7^th generation offered by the General and is undoubtedly the best Vette yet. The motivation for your pavement outings is supplied by a neatly packaged 5.5- liter, double overhead crankshaft, flat-crank V8 that will provide 500 highway horsepower resting under your right foot.

Whether you are a highway tourer or an inner-city street cruiser, the Chevrolet Corvette is a car well worth considering as your next toy. Not only will it turn heads regardless of the type of pavement you are on, but it is going to be an inspirational and exciting car to drive. It’s an American classic that will go down in the annals of automotive history as one of the biggest trend-setting vehicles of any generation.

BMW 8 Series

The Bavarian Motor Works Company has always produced stylish and extremely well-engineered motor vehicles, and the 8 Series grand tourer is no exception. The 8 series of cars was first introduced to the world markets way back in 1990 and has gone on to bigger and better things since. Originally only available as a two-door coupe, the latest variants also include a soon-to-be-released convertible. The two options that you also have are the front engine rear-wheel drive format or the road-hugging all-wheel-drive configuration that will keep you stuck to any highway you choose to venture on.

The interior of this very pretty automobile is as you would expect from BMW, luxurious and practical. The German car manufacturer is now offering the choice of the highly regarded in-line-six diesel engine, an unusual fit for a grand tourer, or the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The Series 8 BMW is unashamedly aimed at the driver who is looking for not only performance but a little prestige as well. There are not too many manufacturers out there that have so much faith in one model, but 20 years into production, it’s still a best seller.

Aston Martin DB9

If there was ever the ultimate classic GT car, then the Aston Martin is definitely the one. When writing about such an iconic manufacturer, words like legendary, luxurious, and stylish come to mind, but as I am a fan, all I need to write is “James Bond.” Okay, let’s get all that silliness out of the way. The Aston Martin DB9 is one very serious motor vehicle. Not only does it come from a lineage of incredibly successful and classic cars, but it’s not scared to give you the performance that you would expect from this British masterpiece.

Sadly, for those of us who regard this car as an all-time classic, Aston Martin decided to call it a day for the DB9 after 12 very successful years. If you can manage to lay your hands on one of these cars, you will be able to harness the power of the “Vanquish” designed 5.9-liter V12 engine that will make your ride a 510 horsepower journey. It doesn’t matter where you are on this wonderful planet of ours, if there is a highway to be conquered, then the Aston Martin DB9 is the car to do it in.

Porsche 911

When it comes to grand touring cars, no list could ever be complete without a Porsche somewhere in it. Even though the majority of us won’t think about this, the 911 is one of the most versatile sports cars on the market today. You will find these legendary rear-engine steeds on every possible surface you can imagine. From the racetracks of the world to rally championships and even the occasional sojourn into drag racing, these all-around workhorses are comfortable in any given circumstance.

When it comes to pure driving pleasure, there are not many cars that come close to the experience one has when behind the wheel of a Porsche. We tend to forget that unlike some other cars on this list, Porsche has been around since 1933, so therefore has a wealth of knowledge and experience to fall upon when it comes to designing cars with not only performance in mind but driving gratification as well. Take on any highway with confidence, because you can rest assured, the Porsche 911 will take it all in its stride without working up a sweat.

Maserati Gran Turismo

The name itself embodies everything that GT stands for. Since 2007, the Gran Turismo has graced the roads and highways of the world with the lucky few that own one, enjoying every mile passed. Now, for those of you who are Maserati fans, the Gran Turismo was based on the Quattroprts V platform, which utilizes the double-wishbone front and rear suspension and has a drag co-efficiency of .33. Designed primarily as the ideal driver’s car, Maserati has spared no expense in giving you the ultimate ride.

Even though the power source is a relatively small 4.2 liters, this V8 will still throw out an impressive 399 horsepower, nothing to be sneezed at, and is coupled to their ZF 6-speed automatic and semi-automatic transmissions. The interesting thing about the engine in this car is that Maserati developed it with rival manufacturer Ferrari; the Maserati trident and the prancing stallion, certainly a formidable combination, and a potential conqueror of any of the world’s highways.

Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe

AMG, the performance off-shoot of Mercedes, is no slouch when it comes to turning a luxury sedan into something that is in a class all of its own. The S63 Coupe is a prime example of their treatment. What literally started out as an S-class platform vehicle, the end results that AMG achieved are absolutely amazing. AMG utilizes all of the next generation technologies available to them, things such as ultra-modern interior designs and features, a sound system that is next to none, and a suspension update that will make your ride as smooth as silk. This, combined with their use of an engine construction that is not only efficient but oriented toward the performance end of the spectrum.

The use of a 5.5-liter direct fuel injected twin-turbocharged engine hooked up to Mercedes’s 7 speed MCT transmission ensures not only a comfortable ride but, if need be, an exhilarating one. The M157 engine also has 25% better fuel economy than its predecessor, the M156, meaning your highway tours will cost you less in gas, and U.S. tax. It also features what is becomes extremely popular among the name brands, the stop-start mode, and has been lightened to weigh in at only 204 kilograms. If it’s a classy cruise you want, you will be hard pressed to bypass the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe.

Bentley Continental GT

It’s funny; I’ve written quite a lot of articles revolving around the automotive industry, but I am sure I have never used the words Bentley and grand tourer in the same sentence before. Not that I am saying that this combination is a bad thing; I think that this is probably one of the best GT cars on the road today. As I researched more on the Bentley name, I realized that they have been manufacturing GT-style cars for quite some time. The Continental GT has been around since its inception in 2003 and was the first Bentley to be released by the new ownership of Volkswagen AG.

Bentley is renowned for its trademark luxury appointments, which go hand-in-hand with its prestigious reputation, so why not enter the field of the grand tourer? The Continental has also seen the introduction of mass-production, a first for Bentley in its history. The powerful W12, 6-liter engine will provide you with around 550 horsepower, enough for any respectable chauffeur to get you to the next meeting in style and opulence. Grand touring has never been held in such high esteem.

Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T

The Italians certainly know how to make a vehicle that is not only stylishly beautiful but a performance oriented car as well. The GTC4 Lusso T is a prime example of this combination and is remarkably well-designed. Based on the shooting-brake body design, this machine is a three-door, all-wheel drive dream. Its four seats will provide the driver and his special friends a comfortable and exhilarating cruise down any super-highway in the world. First seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016, this car replaced the Ferrari FF, which ceased production the same year.

The thrust is provided by Ferrari’s F140 65 degree V12 engine that produces a well-respected 682 horsepower at a very comfortable 5,750 rpm. Ferrari has claimed that this engine will motivate the GTC4 to a top speed of 208 mph and will accelerate you from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Not only does this car have all-wheel drive, but it also has an improved version of their four-wheel-steering system, making this stallion a very sticky thoroughbred indeed.

Ferrari 812 Superfast

The Italian auto manufacturing giant has also given us the Ferrari 812 Superfast model. This two-door two-seater Berlinetta-styled GT will present you with a very respectable 789 horsepower, generated from the F140 GA 6.5-liter V12 engine. What makes this combination of car and drive chain unique is the intentional disregard of technology, relying solely on natural aspiration instead of a force-fed system. These two versions of the GT class of car from Ferrari offers the enthusiast a difference of configurations that will suit most.

Cadillac ELR

Even though the ELR is not really classed as a GT, it is well worth looking at. It is a four-passenger compact coupe but with one interesting difference from the rest of the cars that we have looked at so far. The Cadillac ELR is a hybrid, based on the same power-chain as the Chevrolet Volt. The Voltec EREV drive-chain is coupled with the ELR’s lithium-ion battery pack, giving the vehicle a 106 mph top speed.

Even though it is relatively slow compared to some of the other cars we have looked at, it is extremely well-appointed with all of the luxuries you would come to expect from Cadillac. Unfortunately, production of the ELR ceased in February of 2016, leaving total unit sale figures of just short of 3,000. If you can find one of the rare gems, buy it, because I am sure that the value will only increase as the years go by.

GT Honorable Mentions

There are plenty of other cars that come under the guise of the GT, and here are a few that are worth mentioning. BMW has the M6, the two-door version of the M5 that features the same mechanics and driver comfort. The V10 version was probably the most sought after and is still a great tourer.

Who could forget the remarkable cars that the Jaguar Company gave us throughout the years? The classic XJS and E-Type, two of the finest GT class cars that the English manufacturer offered the world. The first of the V12 engines to be mass-produced in a street legal car. And the classic body design of the E-Type that is still admired and sought after by collectors everywhere. And who can forget the decades that Mercedes gave us the SL series? This two-seater GT was popular for many years, long before AMG came onto the scene.

There is also a myriad of other manufacturers that offer GT-style cars to the marketplace. Cars like the Volkswagen EOS 3.6 V6, or the Volvo C30 and C70. The Audi A5 and Infinity G37, the Dodge Challenger R/T and the Cadillac CTS Coupe. The list goes on and on, so never fear; there IS a GT-style car out there that will be exactly what you are looking for.

Hands up for any petrol-head out there that hasn’t dreamt of joining the 200 mph club. I know I have, but, unfortunately, I have never had the budget to be able to afford the vehicle that would propel me to that magical number. When I started to research this list, I expected to come across names like Ferrari. Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Porsche, but what I found quite surprised me.

First, there a quite a few state-side produced vehicles that are quite capable of reaching that mystical number, and they are quite reasonably priced, making 200 mph not that far off a rev-head’s pipe-dream. Cars like the Dodge Challenger and the Cadillac CTS-V. Then, there is Hennessey, a U.S. automotive manufacturer that most have never heard of, yet they produce a world-class hypercar.

A little further investigation found me eye-balling one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. The Swedish designed and made Koenigsegg Jesko will leave you breathless when you realize just what technology has gone into the research and development of this amazing vehicle. I did not realize when I first started this that there were so many cars available to the public that are not only street legal, but capable of reaching the “200 mph” mark.

Read on, and like me, be amazed at the range of cars out there that make this ultimate speed list. Oh, and the list ends with a little electrifying surprise for you all.

For the first time in this model, the legendary German automaker Porsche strays from their traditional powertrain design for something much more innovative. In 2020, the new 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 will feature a flat six-cylinder engine, straying from the original four-cylinder turbo that came with the car in years past. This incredible new vehicle will achieve a zero-to-sixty time of only 4.2 seconds, which is an astonishing improvement and shockingly fast for any car. It’s powerful, and the sleek exterior redesign also features something practical too—the new spoiler and body features help increase the downward force by 50%. Overall, the new 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 is set to compete with the 911 version in power, design, and performance.

The new BMW Vision M NEXT Coupe Concept is quite possibly the coolest hybrid car ever developed, and it’s innovative in every way. This super-sleek and ultra-futuristic sports car is the latest in bold design from the German luxury automotive company, and it could be the supercar that the i8 was designed to be. This is no ordinary hybrid, either—it comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine hooked up to an electric drivetrain, and it can operate exclusively under either gas or battery power. That in and of itself isn’t what sets this vehicle apart—the gasoline engine produces a mind-boggling 600 horsepower, which makes this vehicle one of the most powerful hybrids in the world to date. With their innovative combination of crazy gas horsepower and responsive electric motors, BMW created a sports car that has the best of both worlds. The BMW Vision M NEXT Coupe Concept is sure to be a smash hit.

The Flying Spur from Bentley has seen several reincarnations over the years, and this latest 2020 Flying Spur Sedan is meeting the expectations of previous critics and enthusiasts alike. A 48-volt electrical system gives the entire vehicle an energetic revamp, as well as an aluminium and composite monocoque. An electronically controlled air suspension can switch between limousine-plush and sports sedan-firm at the push of a button, while all-wheel steering is made available for the first time ever in a Bentley. Overall the vehicle offers 626 horsepower with twin-turbo W12 returns, taking the monstrous Flying Spur Sedan from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds (an impressive top speed of 207 MPH). Deliveries are due to start in early 2020, with orders opening in the Fall of this year.