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List of supercars

2008-09-26T13:36:18Z

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This page contains a list of [[automobiles]] generally regarded as [[supercar (car classification)|supercar]]s. The category is a subjective one, however, and the inclusion of some of the automobiles listed may be somewhat controversial —depending upon the opinion of the reader.

While there is no objective definition of a ''supercar'', it is generally considered to have characterics such as, cutting-edge technology for the era of initial production, extreme power, exclusivity, rarity, and extravagant styling. For this reason, some automobiles that may have one or more of these attributes—but are notably lacking in others—may not be considered ''supercars'' by some people, hence, a list of disputed, debated, or probable supercars also is included. Detailed discussion of the criteria determining inclusion in this classification, is on the page entitled, [[supercar]].

== Supercars ==

The following is a list of automobiles that are widely considered to be ''supercars'' for their era. They are listed in the era of the '''initial''' year of production of the base model, then alphabetically.
:''A citation of "supercar" status should be provided for each vehicle in this list.''

===Pre 1960s===
*[[Duesenberg|Duesenberg SJ/SSJ]]
*[[Alfa Romeo 6C]]
*[[Alfa Romeo 8C]]
*[[Bugatti Type 55]]
*[[Bugatti Type 57SC]]
*[[Cisitalia 202SC]]
*[[Ferrari 250|Ferrari 250 SWB]]
*[[Jaguar D-Type|Jaguar XKSS]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz 300SL]]<ref>Channel4.com. [http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/gallery.jsp?id=21&page=2 Mercedes-Benz 300SL].</ref>
*[[Pegaso Z-102]]<ref>Cartype.com. [http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=867&alph=ALL].</ref>

===1960s Supercars===
*[[AC Cobra]]
*[[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale]]
*[[Ferrari 250 GTO]]<ref>[[Supercars.net]]. [http://www.supercars.net/cars/518.html 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO]</ref>
*[[Ferrari Daytona|Ferrari 365 GTB/4]]
*[[Ford GT40|Ford GT40 Mk III]]
*[[Lamborghini Miura]]<ref>Pistonheads.com. [http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=10585 Lamborghini Miura At 40]. May 10, 2005.</ref>

===1970s Supercars===
*[[BMW M1]]
*[[De Tomaso Pantera]]
*[[Ferrari 512]]
*[[Lamborghini Countach]]<ref>Autozine.org. [http://www.autozine.org/countach/countach_1.htm Lamborghini Countach]</ref>
*[[Maserati Bora]]

===1980s Supercars===
*[[Ferrari GTO|Ferrari 288 GTO]]
*[[Ferrari Testarossa]]<ref>Qv500.com. [http://www.qv500.com/ferraritrp1.php Ferrari's Testarossa]</ref>
*[[Isdera Imperator 108i]]
*[[Porsche 959]]
*[[Ferrari F40]]
*Lamborghini Countach (25th Anniversary)

===1990s Supercars===
* [[Ascari Ecosse]]
* [[Bugatti EB110|Bugatti EB-110/EB-110 SuperSport]]<ref name=webcars>[http://www.web-cars.com/miura/ Lamborghini Miura].</ref>
* [[Cizeta|Cizeta Moroder]]
* [[Ferrari F50]]<ref name=webcars />
* [[Isdera|Isdera Commendatore 112i]]
* [[Jaguar XJ220]]
* [[Jaguar XJR-15]]
* [[Koenigsegg CC]]
* [[Lamborghini Diablo]]
* [[Lister Storm]]
* [[McLaren F1]]<ref name=webcars />
* [[Mega Track]]
* [[Nazca C2]]
* [[Pagani Zonda]]
* [[Schuppan 962CR]]
* [[Spectre R42]]

===2000s Supercars===
*[[Ascari KZ1]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/kz1_hollywood.asp|title=Ascari KZ1 Heads for the Hollywood Hills|publisher=RSportsCars|date=2006-05-04|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Bugatti Veyron]]<ref>[[CNN]]. [http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/funonwheels/09/16/bugatti_veyron/ Bugatti].</ref>
*[[Edonis|B Engineering Edonis]]
*[[Ferrari Enzo|Ferrari Enzo]]<ref>[[Forbes]]. [http://www.forbes.com/vehicles/2004/05/05/cx_md_0505feat.html Ferrari's Supercar]</ref>
*[[Ford GT]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ford_gt.asp|title=Ford GT - Ford's Centennial Supercar|publisher=RSportsCars|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Gumpert Apollo]]
*[[Hulme F1]]
*[[Koenigsegg CC8S]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/koenigsegg_cc.asp|title=Koenigsegg CC|accessdate=2006-12-23|publisher=RSportsCars}}</ref>
*[[Koenigsegg CCR]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/mar2006/bw20060324_835422.htm|title=A Revolution in Swede Speed |publisher=Business Week|accessdate=20036-12-23|date=2006-03-24|last=Vella|first=Matt}}</ref>
*[[Koenigsegg CCX]]<ref>[[Motor Trend]]. [http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/geneva/112_2006_geneva_motor_show/2007_koenigsegg_ccx.html 2007 Koenigsegg CCX].</ref>
*[[Lamborghini Murciélago]]<ref>[[Fifth Gear]]. [http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=241&featureid=16&description=Lamborghini%20Murcielago Lamborghini Murcielago]</ref>
*[[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp;jsessionid=4JQ1BA2BZHBZHLAYIJEJXKY;jsessionid=4JQ1BA2BZHBZHLAYIJEJXKY?makeid=31&bg=t&year=2006&modelid=7593&section=summary&mode=&aff=national|title=2006 Mercedes-Benz SLRMcLaren-Class|publisher=Cars.com|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Mosler MT900]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0009_2002_mosler_mt900|title=Road Test: 2002 Mosler MT900|publisher=[[Motor Trend]]|accessdate=2006-12-23|first=Mac|last=DeMere}}</ref>
*[[Pagani Zonda]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2005_geneva/0503_pagani_zonda/|title=Pagani Zonda F|publisher=[[Automobile Magazine]]|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Porsche Carrera GT]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/carrera_gt.asp|title=High-Performance Carrera GT with Technology of the Future|publisher=RSportsCars|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Saleen S7]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/2000info/saleen.html?VEHICLES|title=2001 Saleen S7 Introduction|publisher=The Auto Channel|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[SSC Aero]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.supercars.net/cars/2952.html|title=SSC Aero|publisher=Supercars.net|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*Dodge Viper SRT/10
Although a completed car had been shown to potential customers for a few months, the Carbontech Redback Speyder made its official debut at the 2006 Melbourne Motorshow. Ran by Nick Tomkinson, the Australian company's first venture into the automotive industry was the construction of Lamborghini Countach replicas. They clearly felt the Countach was not extreme enough and set out to design a very spartan supercar.

Similar in proportion to the British Stealth B6 or Ultima GTR, the Redback Spyder features some unique design cues. In the initial drawings the car did not feature a full windscreen even though the rear bulkhead was high enough to support a roof structure. A windscreen was added in the development process, but the end product is still far from conventional. Mounted above the two radiator intakes, the small round headlights are the most striking design element.

Of course for a car of this type, the performance figures are what counts;with a curb weight of around 900 kg and a 450 bhp supercharged version of GM's popular LS1 V8 performance should be exhilarating. Tomkinson initially planned to install a turbocharged Lexus V8, but the complicated engine is shelved for the time being. The low weight is achieved by using vast amounts of exotic materials like carbon fibre and kevlar. The fully adjustable suspension will enable owners to completely tailor the Redback Spyder to their tastes.

For now the Carbontech Redback Spyder is not road legal, but there are plans to apply for compliance in the future. There is a particularly big interest in the car from the United States and the first car has already been sold to North America. The striking road racer can be yours for a cool $250,000 AUD or $190,000 USD.

===Supercars that are built specially to allow for competition use===
*[[Ferrari F40]]<ref>{{web cite|publisher=[[Fifth Gear]]|url=http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=241&featureid=9|title=Ferrari F40}}</ref>
* [[Maserati MC12]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0506_maserati_mc12/|title=Maserati MC12 Road Test Review|publisher=[[Motor Trend]]|accessdate=2006-12-23|last=Markus|first=Frank}}</ref>
* [[Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/dealer-sues-mercedes-over-clk-gtr-roadster/|title=Dealer sues Mercedes over AMG CLK-GTR Roadster|publisher=Winding Road|accessdate=2006-12-23|date=2006-6-15|last=Brennan|first=Reilly}}</ref>
* [[Porsche 911 GT1]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.supercars.net/cars/1548.html|title=Porsche 911 GT1|publisher=Supercars.net|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>

=== Planned supercars ===
*[[SSC Aero]] (production is planned)
*[[Chrysler ME Four-Twelve]] (production is being reconsidered)<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0404_chrysler_me_four_twelve|title=First Headliner: Chrysler ME Four-Twelve|publisher=[[Motor Trend]]|accessdate=2006-12-23|last=Lassa|first=Todd}}</ref>
*[[Jaguar XK-RS]] (production is being considered)
*[[Laraki]] [[Fulgura]] (production is planned)
*[[McLaren P8]] (development is restarted)
*[[Brammo Rogue GT]] (production is planned)
*[[Saleen S4]] (currently under development with intent for production)

=== Supercar projects that were built as design exercise ===
*[[Audi Avus Quattro]]
*[[Bentley Hunaudieres]]
*[[BMW Nazca M12]]
*[[Cadillac Cien]]
*[[Cadillac Sixteen]]
*[[Ford GT90]]
*[[Holden Hurricane]]
*[[Italdesign Cala]]
*[[Italdesign Nazca C2]]
*[[Italdesign Schigera]]
*[[Peugeot 907]]
*[[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
*[[Saab Aero-X]]

===Supercars that failed to enter production===
*[[Bizzarrini BZ-2001]]
*[[Jiotto Caspita]]
*[[Joss Supercar]]
*[[Lotus GT1]] (modified version of the [[Lotus Elise]] for competition use)
*[[McLaren M6GT]] (despite only 4 roadgoing examples were built, they were never released due to the death of [[Bruce McLaren]])
*[[MCV CH4]]
*[[Monteverdi Hai 650 F1]]
*[[Nissan R390 GT1]] (only saw limited production for factory entered competition cars, plan for road cars was axed due to a change in homlogation requirements)
*[[Panoz GTR-1]] (same reason as R390)
*[[Toyota GT-One]] (same reason as R390)
*[[TVR Speed 12|TVR Cerbera Speed 12]] (never went into production, however, one of the prototypes was recently rebuilt, registered and sold)
*[[Vector WX-3]]
*[[Vector WX-3R]]
*[[Yamaha OX99-11]]

=== Disputed supercars ===

*[[Ariel Atom]]
*[[Audi R8]]
*[[Audi RS6]]
*[[BMW 850 CSi]]
*[[Chevrolet Corvette Z06]]
*[[Chevrolet Camaro ZL1]]<ref>[[Hotrod]]. (modified muscle car)[http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/113_0310_2002_chevrolet_camaro_zl1/].</ref>
*[[De Tomaso Deauville]]
*[[De Tomaso Guara]]
*[[De Tomaso Longchamps]]
*[[De Tomaso Mangusta]]
*[[Evans 486 LM]]
*[[Ferrari Dino]]
*[[Ferrari 308]]
*[[Ferrari 328]]
*[[Ferrari 348]]
*[[Ferrari F355]]
*[[Ferrari 360]]
*[[Ferrari FXX]]
*[[Lamborghini Gallardo]]
*[[Lamborghini Jalpa]]
*[[Lotus Carlton]] (sports saloon)
*[[Lotus Esprit]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG]]
*[[Nissan Skyline GT-R]]
*[[Stealth B6]]
*[[Panther Solo]]
*[[Porsche 930]]
*[[Porsche 911]] Turbo, GT2, and GT3 models
*[[Ultima GTR]]
*[[Vector M12]]
*[[Vector W8]]
*Any [[muscle car]] sold only through specialty dealers, such as [[Yenko Chevrolet]], [[Baldwin-Motion]]

== See also ==
*[[Car classification]]

[[Category:Supercars| ]]
[[Category:Lists of automobiles|Supercars]]

Cisitalia 202SC

2008-09-26T13:34:08Z

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In October 1944, wealthy industrialist Turinese Piero Dusio formed Consorzio Industriale Sportivo Italia.

Before the Second World War he was one of Italy's leading amateur racers, campaigning his Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Fiats in both road races and hill climbs. His interest in sports did not stop with motorsports, he was also the president of Juventus football club.

One of Dusio's foremost employees was Carlo Abarth, who made quite a name for himself constructing side cars and racing motorcycles in the 1930s. One of Abarth's most important assets was his connection with the Porsche family and the written authorization given to him to represent the family's interest in Italy. He joined Cisitalia after the first car was already designed and constructed, but he helped a great deal in the development of the Cisitalia vehicles, before starting up his own company.

Dusio's dream was to start a one make racing series in which the drivers' talents would be the decisive factor. To keep things affordable he based his single seater to be used for this series on Fiat's newly launched 500B Topolino. Many of the Fiat's mechanical parts, including the suspension and engine were used for the D46. The single seater was named after the first letter of Dusio's last name and debut year of 1946. To the delight of the crowd, Dusio drove it to a debut victory in the Brezzi Cup in Turin.

A year later, the two seater 202 CMM coupe was launched, followed shortly by the 202 SMM roadster. It was similar in design to the D46, with the exception of the four-speed gearbox replacing the three-speed preselector box used in the D46. Nothing about the 202's design was particularly advanced, but it proved a competitive and above all, reliable package. Five weeks after 202 SMM's debut, Tazio Nuvolari finished second in the first post-War Mille Miglia behind the winning 8C 2900 Alfa Romeo. Ever since that class win, the body type is known as the 'Nuvolari Spider.'

In the following years the 202 remained a successful racer, but competition from other Italian manufacturers grew stronger every year. The end of the 202 production in 1952 also meant the end of the company's glory years. Abarth had long left the company and was winning races with his own products and Dusio sold the company and left for Argentinia.

Pictured is one of two 202s bodied by Castagna, one was fitted with Vistotal Cabriolet body and the featured Spyder model. It is fitted with an Abarth intake manifold and a higher compression ratio than standard, resulting in a 10 bhp power increase. After a complete restoration, this unique Cisitalia was offered at a 2004 Artcurial auction. It was estimated to sell for €180,000 and 220,000, but offers made failed to meet the reserve set.

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Cisitalia 202SC

2008-09-26T13:32:38Z

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Cisitalia 202SC

2008-09-26T13:31:56Z

193.142.216.1: Cisitalia 202 SC

In October 1944, wealthy industrialist Turinese Piero Dusio formed Consorzio Industriale Sportivo Italia or Cisitalia as it is best known. Before the Second World War he was one of Italy's leading amateur racers, campaigning his Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Fiats in both road races and hill climbs. His interest in sports did not stop with motorsports, he was also the president of Juventus football club.

One of Dusio's foremost employees was Carlo Abarth, who made quite a name for himself constructing side cars and racing motorcycles in the 1930s. One of Abarth's most important assets was his connection with the Porsche family and the written authorization given to him to represent the family's interest in Italy. He joined Cisitalia after the first car was already designed and constructed, but he helped a great deal in the development of the Cisitalia vehicles, before starting up his own company.

Dusio's dream was to start a one make racing series in which the drivers' talents would be the decisive factor. To keep things affordable he based his single seater to be used for this series on Fiat's newly launched 500B Topolino. Many of the Fiat's mechanical parts, including the suspension and engine were used for the D46. The single seater was named after the first letter of Dusio's last name and debut year of 1946. To the delight of the crowd, Dusio drove it to a debut victory in the Brezzi Cup in Turin.

A year later, the two seater 202 CMM coupe was launched, followed shortly by the 202 SMM roadster. It was similar in design to the D46, with the exception of the four-speed gearbox replacing the three-speed preselector box used in the D46. Nothing about the 202's design was particularly advanced, but it proved a competitive and above all, reliable package. Five weeks after 202 SMM's debut, Tazio Nuvolari finished second in the first post-War Mille Miglia behind the winning 8C 2900 Alfa Romeo. Ever since that class win, the body type is known as the 'Nuvolari Spider.'

In the following years the 202 remained a successful racer, but competition from other Italian manufacturers grew stronger every year. The end of the 202 production in 1952 also meant the end of the company's glory years. Abarth had long left the company and was winning races with his own products and Dusio sold the company and left for Argentinia.

Pictured is one of two 202s bodied by Castagna, one was fitted with Vistotal Cabriolet body and the featured Spyder model. It is fitted with an Abarth intake manifold and a higher compression ratio than standard, resulting in a 10 bhp power increase. After a complete restoration, this unique Cisitalia was offered at a 2004 Artcurial auction. It was estimated to sell for €180,000 and 220,000, but offers made failed to meet the reserve set.