Emotion is what supercar buyers are looking for.
Almost as important to these deep-pocketed shoppers as ridiculous power and track-ready performance are the sleek looks that tell the world what they just bought.
The NSX delivers on all counts, though the brand can’t claim the cachet of its rivals.
The BMW i8 is conceptually similar to the NSX, but it sacrifices performance for efficiency.
The Audi R8 V-10 is getting older but is aging well, offering the seductive sound of a V-10 and daily-driver livability.
The Lamborghini Huracan has been updated into an Evo edition, and its cockpit empaneled with lots of digital displays.
The Porsche 911 Turbo looks largely the same as ever but is perhaps the most well-rounded, buttoned-down car of the bunch.
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If you want a supercar that looks the part and drives the part but aren't smitten with the usual suspects in this class, the NSX is your kind of machine. |
The 2020 Audi R8 is a mid-engine superhero in a suit and tie. Its performance is blinding, even compared to high-dollar exotics. |
The 2020 BMW i8 is a moment in time for efficient performance and a relative rarity. It’s nice to drive, but very expensive. |
The 2020 Porsche 911 improves upon the sports car icon’s incredible performance while adding needed safety and connectivity features. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $157,500 | $169,900 | $147,500 | $97,400 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 21 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||
| Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-10 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| Coupe | V10 quattro | Coupe | Carrera Coupe |
| Drivetrain | |||
| All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Coupe | quattro Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Transmission | |||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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| 2020 Acura NSX vs. 2020 Audi R8 | 2020 Acura NSX vs. 2020 BMW i8 | 2020 Acura NSX vs. 2020 Porsche 911 | |
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