Since the invention of the combustion engine, men never stopped to see how far and how fast they could make them run.Over the past years, hundreds of sports cars were produced by well known manufacturers around the world. Which are the best sports cars of all time is a question we wanted to answer directly.Below you will find a list of my top 3 sports cars of all time. Some had featured intricate designs, while some had incredible horse power, but one factor united them all: they were all built for SPEED!
3. AC Cobra 427
Racing driver Carroll Shelby sent a letter to British manufacturer AC Cars asking if they would build a car to him featuring a V8 engine with a light chassis. They accepted, and after some time they sent the car to him. He then tested the car, and one night dreaming about it came with the name�Cobra�. And the Legend was born.Design: The elicit thing about the AC Cobra is that it acquired pieces, parts and accessories from several other cars (including a Ford based engine, Jaguar in-board disk brakes, and a VW Beetle steering rack). All in all the manufacturer managed to make a very unique and luxurious design around the car, however.Performance: The 427 version packed a 7-litre engine, with 425 horse power and a 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration of 4.2 seconds.Trivia: This car was responsible for the implementation of road speed limits in the United Kingdom, Great Britain.
2. Porsche Carrera GT
The development of the Carrera GT started in the late 90s, but only in 2004 it reached the public market, costing $440,000 a piece. Being one of the most aggressive Porsches ever built, only 1270 units were sold around the world.Design: The Carrera GT has some big side inlets and air dams to improve the cooling system of its monstrous engine. It's interior is made with carbon, magnesium and leather materials. First it was only available in 5 different color, but custom designs could also be ordered on the factory.Performance: Porsche used an advance engine for the Carrera GT, with 10 cylinders in a V formation and a displacement of 5.7 liters, and is able to produce over 600 horse power. The manufacturer claimed that it could accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds.Trivia: Private testers found out that it was even faster, marking a 3.6 seconds.
1. Ferrari 250 GTO
This is the best Ferrari ever made and topped my all time sports car. It was introduced in 1962, and in 1964 its manufacture was halted, with a total of 36 units produced.Design: With a compress berlinetta design, this car is still considered as one of the most appealing and elegant Ferraris. The idea was made by Giotto Bizzarrini and his team, based on the previous chassis of the 250 GT.Performance: This beast had an outstanding V12 engine, each cylinder displacing 250 cubic centimeters, for a total displacement of 3 liters. It was capable of making 302 horse power, and it could accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.1 seconds. Note that we are talking about a car launched in 1962!Trivia: GTO stands for �Gran Turismo Omologata,� while the 250 is displacement of each of its cylinders.
Racing driver Carroll Shelby sent a letter to British manufacturer AC Cars asking if they would build a car to him featuring a V8 engine with a light chassis. They accepted, and after some time they sent the car to him. He then tested the car, and one night dreaming about it came with the name�Cobra�. And the Legend was born.Design: The elicit thing about the AC Cobra is that it acquired pieces, parts and accessories from several other cars (including a Ford based engine, Jaguar in-board disk brakes, and a VW Beetle steering rack). All in all the manufacturer managed to make a very unique and luxurious design around the car, however.Performance: The 427 version packed a 7-litre engine, with 425 horse power and a 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration of 4.2 seconds.Trivia: This car was responsible for the implementation of road speed limits in the United Kingdom, Great Britain.2. Porsche Carrera GT
The development of the Carrera GT started in the late 90s, but only in 2004 it reached the public market, costing $440,000 a piece. Being one of the most aggressive Porsches ever built, only 1270 units were sold around the world.Design: The Carrera GT has some big side inlets and air dams to improve the cooling system of its monstrous engine. It's interior is made with carbon, magnesium and leather materials. First it was only available in 5 different color, but custom designs could also be ordered on the factory.Performance: Porsche used an advance engine for the Carrera GT, with 10 cylinders in a V formation and a displacement of 5.7 liters, and is able to produce over 600 horse power. The manufacturer claimed that it could accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds.Trivia: Private testers found out that it was even faster, marking a 3.6 seconds.1. Ferrari 250 GTO
This is the best Ferrari ever made and topped my all time sports car. It was introduced in 1962, and in 1964 its manufacture was halted, with a total of 36 units produced.Design: With a compress berlinetta design, this car is still considered as one of the most appealing and elegant Ferraris. The idea was made by Giotto Bizzarrini and his team, based on the previous chassis of the 250 GT.Performance: This beast had an outstanding V12 engine, each cylinder displacing 250 cubic centimeters, for a total displacement of 3 liters. It was capable of making 302 horse power, and it could accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.1 seconds. Note that we are talking about a car launched in 1962!Trivia: GTO stands for �Gran Turismo Omologata,� while the 250 is displacement of each of its cylinders.
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