When talking about the best supercars out there, it sounds like the supercars segment has existed since the beginning of time, when in fact these types of cars have only existed for a few decades. Therefore the automotive industry does not have a precise definition of a Supercar. According to all reports, a supercar is an automobile that has been built with a unique combination of first-class engineering, upscale luxury and first-class performance. Not only that, most supercars are expensive.
One thing that has not yet been decided is how many wheels a supercar engine should send power to; most of them are two-wheeled. And while there’s no particular reason for that choice, the automotive industry does offer a handful of all-wheel drive supercars. And the models presented here are among the best.
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Bugatti Chiron
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While the successor to the world’s most revered Bugatti, the Veyron, was not received with the necessary love, the Chiron remains one of the best automobiles the world has ever known. Not only is it one of the fastest supercars in the world; it is also a top class hypercar on the modern road.
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The Chiron is equipped with a mighty monolithic 8.0-liter W16 power pack with four turbochargers that is seamlessly paired with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic and a Haldex all-wheel drive system. With 1,180 hp and 1,479 ft-lb of torque, the Chiron sprints from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds.
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Air FXE
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With a limited production run of just 400 units and pricing in excess of a million dollars, the Aria FXE is one of the rarest cars to cost over a million dollars. And there is more; This car is tailor-made to each customer’s request. No two models are alike. It’s even more unique because its styling was inspired by another iconic American vehicle – the F22 Raptor fighter jet.
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Underneath this exotic shell lies one of the most powerful hybrid powertrains, a combination of a huge 6.2 liter V8 and electric motors mounted on two axles that give the Aria FXE AWD and incredible performance. The powertrain has a combined output of 1,150 horsepower and 1,316 foot-pounds of torque.
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Lamborghini Huracán Performante
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The automotive industry has produced countless supercars, some of which are incredibly good. Among them is the Lamborghini Huracán, arguably the best and most iconic of them all. While the base model of this incredible supercar is as perfect as it gets, its performance model takes “good” to another level.
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The Huracán Performante comes with a massive 630 hp engine. Its improved traction gives it quick and precise acceleration. And with its superb all-wheel drive, the car offers one of the best and most exciting experiences on the road.
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Ferrari GTC4 Lusso
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For some reason, Americans don’t seem to value shooting brake cars. However, there is one car they cannot resist, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso. Taking all aspects into account, the GTC4Lusso is incredibly perfect. It’s great both inside and out – exotic designed with an upscale interior that most sports cars don’t get.
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Beauty and luxury aside, the GTC4 Lusso is also a performance automobile powered by a mighty 6.3-liter V12 that produces 680 horsepower and 514 ft-lb of torque. The engine is coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
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Acura NSX
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Car manufacturers have often treated their cars like works of art and delivered something to the automotive world that everyone wants to relate to. However, the Acura guys took that notion to a whole new level with the latest NSX.
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The Acura NSX was originally sold between 1990 and 2005. It was a perfect supercar, but its resurrection gave it a little more to make it huge in every way. According to Honda, the Acura NSX is the first model to feature a bespoke Sport Hybrid Super Handling all-wheel drive that delivers 573 horsepower. This unique combination of gas and electric motor gives the NSX a dynamism and handling that is out of this world.
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Audi R8
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The Audi R8 is definitely the ultimate definition of the best all-wheel drive super sports car. The R8 is a living legend to be reckoned with for more than one reason. Of all its incredible features, two clearly stand out – the potent 5.2-liter V10 under the hood and the revolutionary Audi Quattro AWD system.
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While the car is an impressive power animal, it is inexpensive and within reach for many people looking for the adrenaline pumping experience of a supercar. The 532 horsepower and 398 foot-pounds of torque emanating from the mighty V10 give the R8 lightning-fast acceleration of just over three seconds.
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Porsche 959
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Porsche is a legend for building the best and most popular automobiles the world has ever known. The 959 is one of its most iconic models. It was built on the basis of the legendary 911 and had a twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine with water-cooled 4-valve cylinder heads. This engine, combined with the electronically controlled chassis and the AWD system, gave this aerodynamically optimized body incredible performance values.
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With this engineering skill, Porsche used the 959 to demonstrate to the automotive community what is really possible in the world of automotive design. And although it was expensive at the time, the Porsche 959 sold out pretty quickly, which proves that it was as fantastic as Porsche promised it would be.
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Porsche 918 Spyder
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The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid super sports car that takes the tradition and technology of the 959 even further. Aside from its eye catching looks, Porsche uses a naturally aspirated V8 and combines it with two electric motors to power this Spyder.
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One engine works with the V8 to drive the rear wheels while the other spins the front wheels, giving the 918 Spyder an incredibly reliable all-wheel drive system.
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale
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In contrast to the GTC4 Lusso sports suit, the SF90 Stradale is a perfect super sports car that nobody would question. It is the first Ferrari to be equipped with a plug-in hybrid configuration. The SF90 Stradale has a seamless combination of an internal combustion engine and three engines. Two engines sit independently of one another on the front axle, while the third sits at the rear between the transmission and the engine.
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This incredible combination makes the Ferrari SF90 Stradale a fantastic AWD supercar with a massive output of 986 hp.
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