“There is no substitute for displacement” is a phrase that is often thrown around in automotive circles. This may have been the case a few decades ago, but it is no longer as manufacturers have discovered new ways to generate incredible power from small engines. The discharge was one of the earliest discoveries, and since then, turbo and supercharged cars have broken all the speed records previously held by the fastest naturally aspirated cars.
The 21st century brought a new way to get even more electricity in Supercar – hybrid technology. By adding electric motors to an already powerful engine, automakers have been able to build supercars with unprecedented horsepower levels. Let’s dive into ten of the fastest hybrids ever made.
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BMW i8 – 155 km / h
The i8 is undoubtedly one of the most important cars in BMW history for many reasons. For starters, the i8 was the car that showed that hybrids don’t have to be boring and ugly, and that hybrid power can be used to build amazing sports cars. It inspired other manufacturers to look into hybrid sports cars, which is why there are so many today.
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The only mistake BMW made was choosing a tiny 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo engine – the same engine used in the Mini Cooper – to power the i8. Paired with an electric motor, the i8 produces 367 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, which is on the lower side when compared to other supercars. Fortunately, the i8 is super light and aerodynamically efficient, which is why it can reach a top speed of 255 mph.
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Lexus LC-500h – 155 mph
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Toyota’s luxury division Lexus is always looking for ways to turn European manufacturers upside down, which is why they developed the LC-500h in 2016. The LC-500h – or Luxury Coupé 500h – is said to be the ultimate combination of luxury and performance, two areas where Lexus excels.
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It’s powered by the Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid system, which consists of a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque, mated to two electric motors that deliver 177 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque.
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2016 Honda NSX – 190 km / h
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In 1990 Honda introduced the legendary NSX, showing that not only Europeans could produce a world-class sports car. After nearly three decades of waiting, Honda finally built a new NSX, and while some transmissions feared it couldn’t compete with the revolutionary technology and fantastic driving feel of the original, they were wrong
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The new NSX is just as impressive as its predecessor as it comes with a sleek design and advanced hybrid drive. It is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, which is supported by two electric motors, which together give a total output of 573 hp.
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Porsche 918 Spyder – 211 miles per hour
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2013 will always be remembered as the year hybrids went mainstream as the first three hybrid supercars were introduced. The Porsche 918 Spyder was one of these cars and quickly made history when it lapped the Nürburgring in just over six minutes and 57 seconds, breaking the previous record.
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The 918 Spyder has a 4.6 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine under the hood, paired with two electric motors. It produces a total of 894 horsepower and 944 pound-feet of torque, giving it a top speed of 211 mph.
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale – 211 mph
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After Ferrari had successfully used hybrid technology for the first time in the LaFerrari, Ferrari went back to the drawing board and presented its first plug-in hybrid in 2019 – the SF90 Stradale. The SF90 Stradale was named after the SF90 F1 car and immediately conceived as one of the fastest Ferraris of all time.
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Ferrari equipped the SF90 Stradale with a potent 4.0-liter V8 with twin turbo charging, which alone produces 769 hp, and then crowned the whole thing with three electric motors with 217 hp. The result is a car that can reach a top speed of 211 mph.
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McLaren P1 – 217 mph
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The second of the trio of hybrid supercars launched in 2013 came from McLaren and was special in every possible way. For one thing, the P1 is one of the most beautiful British cars ever built, on par with the Astons and E-Types in the world. McLaren also wanted the P1 to be the ultimate driving machine and equipped it with several technologies that are used in their successful racing cars.
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The P1 is powered by a 3.8-liter V8 turbo with 727 hp and two electric motors with 176 hp. According to McLaren, the electric motors are designed to provide a seamless acceleration boost by providing “Torque Fill”
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Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 – 217 mph
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Introduced just last year, the Sian is one of the most important cars in Lamborghini’s rich history as it was the Italian brand’s first hybrid. It is also the most powerful Lamborghini of all time, as it generates a total of 807 hp from a 6.5 liter V12 engine from Aventador and a 25 kW electric motor.
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Unlike other hybrids, the Sian doesn’t rely on lithium-ion batteries to store energy. Instead, it uses supercapacitors, which Lamborghini says will discharge power faster to improve performance. There are only 63 units of the Sian, which makes it very rare.
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Ferrari LaFerrari – 220 mph
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The iconic LaFerrari was the third part of the hybrid super sports car “Holy Trinity” from 2013 and, like the McLaren P1 and the Porsche 918 Spyder, a spectacular car. The LaFerrari represents the pinnacle of Ferrari’s technological and technical know-how and shows the company’s vision of what future supercars should look like.
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Under the hood of the LaFerrari lives a 6.3-liter V12 naturally aspirated engine with 788 hp, which makes it one of the most powerful suction vehicles of all time. There is also an electric motor with 161 hp.
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McLaren Speedtail – 250 mph
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The latest addition to McLaren’s line of supercars is the Speedtail, and just like other cars from the British automaker, it’s superb. As the spiritual successor to the venerable F1, the Speedtail is the fastest McLaren of all time and one of the most aerodynamic cars today.
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It’s beautifully designed and comes with an upgraded M840T hybrid engine that delivers up to 1,036 horsepower, enough to give it a 0-60 of just under 3 seconds and a top speed of 250 mph. The Speedtail has many interesting features, including a three-seat arrangement, a central driving position, carbon fiber front wheel covers, electrochromic glass and active rear ailerons.
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Königsegg Regera – 251 mph
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Koenigsegg may be one of the youngest automakers, but the supercars it makes prove that it is miles ahead of the competition. The Regera 2016 is a perfect example of this. The term Regera means “to rule” in Swedish – which is perfect since the Regera is first on our list.
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The Regera packs a powerful 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood, which makes 1,100 hp. That wasn’t enough for Koenigsegg, so they added three electric motors and brought the total power to an astounding 1,797 horsepower.
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