Snapshot – Supercars mean super speeds, speeds that aren’t just blatantly illegal but that can get you killed in an instant. But that’s the whole thrill about owning, driving or even watching supercars, isn’t it. Illegal, insane speeds and of course, a highly alluring and impractical form factor. Chasing speeds today, we take a look at the fastest cars that money can buy in India, from Ferraris to Lamborghinis and everything in between.
Lamborghini Aventador
The Aventador is the flagship supercar built by Lamborghini. One of the sharpest looking cars, both figuratively and literally, the Aventador is sold in multiple Indian cities through exclsuive Lamborghini showrooms. The car uses a 6.5 liter V12, naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 690 Bhp and 689 Nm. A 7 speed, single clutch semi-automatic gearbox and an all wheel drive layout give this car super pep.
How fast? 350 Kph
How much? 5.05 crore rupees
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
The F12 Berlinetta is the new flagship Ferrari that the supercar maker from Maranello makes. The car is also the gold standard as far as performance is concerned. The F12 Berlinetta uses a 6.3 liter, naturally aspirated V12 petrol engine with 730 Bhp and 690 Nm on tap. The road going car is the most powerful naturally aspirated Ferrari ever. The Italian supercar brand has now restarted Indian operations.
How fast? 340 Kph
How much? 4.72 crore rupees
Ferrari 488 GTB Coupe
The Ferrari 488 GTB is another visceral supercar from Maranello, and one that squares off against the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Lamborghini Gallardo. Like all Ferraris, the 488 GTB commands premium rupee. The supercar is powered by a 3.9 liter, twin turbocharger equipped V8 petrol engine with outputs of 660 Bhp and 760 Nm.
How fast? 330 Kph
How much? 3.84 crore rupees
Lamborghini Huracan
The Huracan is the replacement to the legendary Lamborghini Gallardo, and the new supercar is already available in India. The Huracan is intended at bringing in good numbers for the raging bull from Sant’Agata. The car uses a 5.2 liter V10 petrol motor, the likes of which are also found on Audi R8s. This naturally aspirated engine makes 602 Bhp and 560 Nm.
How fast? 328 Kph
How much? 3.43 crore rupees
Ferrari 458 Speciale
The Ferrari 458 Speciale is one of the fastest 458s ever built. The car is also from the 458 line, which is one of Ferrari’s most successful line ups. The 458 Speciale uses the same, naturally aspirated 4.5 liter V8 petrol engine found on the Italia but with higher power and torque outputs of 597 Bhp and 540 Nm. The motor uses direct injection, which is a first for road going, mid engined Ferraris.
How fast? 325 Kph
How much? 4.25 crore rupees
Aston Martin Vanquish
The Aston Martin Vanquish is one of the fastest and most powerful Gran Turismo cars of the world. The car uses a 6 liter V12 engine that is naturally aspirated. This motor makes 568 Bhp and 630 Nm, and drives the rear wheels of this GT. The Vanquish has no equals in the Aston Martin line up, what with the car sitting right at the top of the range.
How fast? 324 Kph
How much? 3.85 crore rupees
Ferrari 458 Spider
The Ferrari 458 Spider is one of the fastest drop tops in the world. Based on the best selling 458 line, the Spider is a twin seat convertible that combines blistering performance with wind-in-the-hair motoring. The car features an aluminium hard top that can fully retract into its compartment in just 14 seconds.
How fast? 320 Kph
How much? 4.07 crore rupees
Audi R8 LMX
The Audi R8 LMX is the send-off edition for the first generation of this supercar. While the second generation R8 will bow in next year, the LMX is a limited edition model that is also the fastest and most powerful version of the R8 ever built for the road. Cricketer and supercar aficianado Virat Kohli was the first Audi R8 LMX customer in India. This car uses the 5.2 liter V10 FSI naturally aspirated engine in 562 Bhp-540 Nm state of tune.
How fast? 320 Kph
How much? 2.97 crore rupees
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the flagship supercar in the German automaker’s range. Porsches are known for being everyday supercars, so much so that the supercar world actually considers most Porsches as sportscars. In case of the 911 Turbo S though, supercar territory is assured given the kind of performance on tap. The car uses a 3.8 liter, turbocharged flat-6 engine that makes 560 Bhp and 700 Nm.
How fast? 318 Kph
How much? 2.57 crore rupees
Audi R8 V10 Plus
The V10 Plus trim of the Audi R8 comes secondly only to the LMX in terms of flat out performance. The car has been available in India for a while now. The R8 line is known as the thinking man’s supercar, is such a term makes sense that is. The car uses the same 5.2 liter, V10 direct injection petrol motor found on the Lamborghini Huracan, but with reduced outputs of 549 Bhp and 540 Nm.
How fast? 316 Kph
How much? 2.32 crore rupees
