McLaren F1

The F1 is McLaren's first road-going vehicle, introduced for the 1992 model year and ceasing production in 1999. Unlike most supercars, the McLaren F1 has centrifugal steering and can seat two additional passengers. Behind the seats is a 6.1-liter V12 sourced from BMW churning out 618 horsepower and 586 foot-pounds of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 3.2 seconds. The F1 held the title of the world's fastest street-legal production car from its introduction until the debut of the Bugatti Veyron in 2005 with a top speed of 231 mph with the rev limiter enabled and 242.8 mph with the rev limiter disabled. Its sole gearbox option is a six-speed manual. The McLaren F1 is the first road vehicle to use a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Gordon Murray is the chief designer of this car, and his goal with it was to create the ultimate street machine. He went on to create his own city car years later. Unlike many sports cars of its time, the McLaren F1 came standard with full cabin air conditioning and side luggage compartments. It is also one of the most aerodynamic street cars around with a drag coefficient of 0.32. Only 106 McLaren F1s were ever made, and each unit is worth millions of dollars today. The F1 is an automotive masterpiece and hailed as one of the greatest cars in history by auto publications the world over.

BMW M4 (2015-)

After the M3 E92 ceased production, BMW renamed the two-door 3 Series the 4 Series in order for it to comply with its nomenclature (odd numbers for four-door models and even numbers for two-door models). Not everyone likes this idea, but it has grown on me heavily. It went from an S65 V8 in the last two-door M3 to a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six producing 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The M4 Competition Edition, on the other hand, produces 444 horses. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a six-speed stick shift. Pricing for the standard BMW M4 starts at $66,695 for the coupe and $74,200 for the convertible. The limited-edition M4 GTS model (third and fourth from top) has been upgraded to 493 horses and 443 foot-pounds of torque, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch. One unique aspect of the M4 GTS is the fact that its twin-turbo inline-six is water-injected. This feature only kicks in at 5000 rpm to cool the engine at such high speeds. 0 to 60 mph in the GTS is accomplished in 3.4 seconds, onto a top speed of 190 mph. Every time the engine shuts off, the water lines are drained to prevent the water from freezing and to decrease the chance of corrosion. Only 700 M4 GTS's will be produced; 300 of them will be headed stateside, each priced at $134,200. I'm not a huge Bimmer fan, but the M4 slays on the track and is a great performance machine. However, I prefer the Mercedes-AMG C63/S among vehicles in its class because the C63 is much more aggressive in pretty much every possible way.

1970-72 Chevy Monte Carlo

The Chevy Monte Carlo was introduced in the early 1970s at the height of the Muscle Car Era. The first-gen model shares many of its components with the Chevelle/Malibu, such as the chassis, body panels, interior, engines, and transmissions. It also looks longer than the Chevelle/Malibu. Engine options include 350, 400, 402, and 454 cu V8s with various power outputs. The best version of the Monte Carlo would have to be the SS 454 because of its displacement and raw power. Most of us can agree that the Monte Carlo got worse after its first generation in terms of its design, performance, and quality. This doesn't mean any of the following generations flat out suck. The Chevy Monte Carlo in general has had a ton of success in NASCAR when it was still in production. However, its glory days are long over. Although the Monte Carlo isn't as popular as other muscle cars, it deserves much respect because it's a great and capable large, rear-wheel drive coupe.

Maserati Quattroporte (2013-)

Maserati's flagship sedan, the Quattroporte, is currently in its sixth generation. For those of you who don't know, Quattroporte means "four doors" in Italian. It is available with two engine options: a 3.0-liter V6 in the S and S Q4 (AWD) producing 404 horses and a 3.8-liter V8 in the GTS producing 523 horses. Each trim level has twin turbos and an eight-speed automatic. The Quattroporte can hit 60 mph from a standstill in the four-second range. The interior is adorned with leather and features Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment system. New features on the Quattroporte include a hands-free trunklid, blind-spot monitoring system, stop-start, Ermenegildo Zegna-endorsed trim packages, and a 900-watt Harmon Kardon audio system or Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system. Pricing for the sixth-gen Maserati Quattroporte starts at $101,700 for the S and up to $143,600 for the GTS. It's not as common or spacious as some of its competitors, but the trident brand's flagship sedan is a fantastic automobile. I would be happier driving and owning a Mercedes-Benz S-class, however. To prevent any confusion, the sixteenth photo in the gallery contains an entry-level Maserati Ghibli in the left lane and not an additional Quattroporte.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991)

The current GT3 RS is one of the best Porsche 911s you can buy, and is the third fastest and most powerful 911 ever made, behind the new 911 R and current Turbo/S. Under the boot is a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six churning out 500 hp and 338 ft-lbs. of torque. It can hit 60 mph from a standstill in approximately three seconds, onto a top speed of 193 mph. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual-clutch. Even though the 911 GT3 RS's goal is to record better lap times and conserve weight, it's still available with air conditioning, navigation, and a stereo system, unlike the limited-edition 911 R. The trunk lid, front fenders, and engine cover are composed of carbon fiber, while the roof is a one-millimeter thick sheet of magnesium. Porsche claims that the magnesium roof is lighter than one made of aluminum by almost two and a half pounds and one made of carbon fiber by 28 ounces. If you are looking into purchasing a new 911 GT3 RS, you will have to fork over $180,595. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a monster on the track and street. It looks amazing and goes like stink. I'm not sure whether I would rather have this vehicle or a new 911 Turbo/S, however.

2017 Ford GT

The legendary Ford GT makes its triumphant return for the 2017 model year. The first and last examples are almost-production-ready prototypes that will go on sale later this year. The second example will race in the next 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Ford GT live configurator was recently launched on Ford's website, where you can customize your own Ford GT from a wide variety of options. It is powered by a mid-engine, twin-turbo 3.5-liter "EcoBeast" V6 producing at least 600 horsepower and 550 foot-pounds of torque. 0-60 mph is expected to be in the three-second range, onto a top speed of over 200 mph. This vehicle is constructed of mostly carbon fiber and has active aerodynamics. Its sole gearbox option is a seven-speed dual-clutch. It contains a retractable rear wing that deploys at highway speeds, helps improve aerodynamics, and keeps the vehicle on the ground while traveling very fast. The windshield is comprised of a strong, state-of-the-art material known as gorilla glass. Other notable features include beefy carbon-ceramic brakes, 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires, and Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system. The Ford GT's starting price is estimated to be in the $400k range. In my opinion, the new Ford GT is an absolutely brilliant, cutting-edge supercar that can compete in the same league as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. It also eliminates the "needs a V8 in order to be amazing" mentality that some gearheads would have.