Supercar buyers are looking for emotion.
They want sleek looks to go with ridiculous power and track-ready performance.
The NSX delivers on all counts, though the brand can’t claim the cachet of its rivals.
The Audi R8 V-10 is fast and sexy, offers the seductive sound of a V-10, and is also livable like the NSX in daily driving.
The BMW i8 is conceptually similar to the NSX, but it doesn’t approach the Acura’s lofty performance numbers, opting instead for better efficiency.
The Ferrari 488 GTB can’t be touched in terms of reputation, and its driving feel and track-ready handling are tops as well.
The Porsche 911 Turbo doesn’t look much different than other 911s, but it has tons of power, handles the rigors of the track, and is the most refined of Porsche's performance-tuned 911s.
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The 2018 Acura NSX is an engineering tour de force that blends hybrid components with a turbocharged V-6 to create a track-ready supercar that can also be driven daily. |
As much a track star as it is a comfortable daily driver, the 2018 Audi R8 is one of the most balanced and flexible supercars ever made. |
The 2018 Porsche 911 is a superlative sports car that has defied its age. It’s a classic, but performs better than nearly any newcomer to its arena. |
The 2017 BMW i8 is a stunning coupe with gull-wing doors that hides a slew of advanced technology, though the design may render its energy-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain all but irrelevant. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $156,000 | N/A | $91,100 | $143,400 |
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| 21 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | ||
| Engine | |||
| Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | N/A | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3 |
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| Two-Seaters | N/A | Minicompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
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| Coupe | N/A | Carrera Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | |||
| All Wheel Drive | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 2 | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Coupe | N/A | Coupe | Coupe |
| Transmission | |||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | N/A | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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