6 Cars Built For People That Enjoy Racing

The one thing about car lovers that’s so special is the fact that they all enjoy something different. You have the “white collar” individuals who love to drive around in a luxury vehicle with all the features that has an appealing exterior. Then, you have the “techies” who could care less what the outside of the car looks like as long as it has all the latest gadgets and gizmos. Finally, you have a class of car lovers all their own–the racer. And have we got a list of cars to check out if you’re one of those who enjoys testing the limits on your vehicle.

Ford Shelby GT500

Ford Shelby GT500

While it might seem a bit shocking to feature a Ford among some of the exotics on this list, this car truly has earned its title as one of the top cars for racing fans. Underneath its hood is an all-aluminum, supercharged 5.8L, V8 engine with a mind–a whopping 662 hp. It’s no surprise that true racers will love its manual six-speed transmission.

Porsche 911

Porsche 911

Are you really shocked a Porsche made the list of the top cars created with racers in mind? Some of the cars in the Porsche line up reach speeds you couldn’t imagine. And although the company has manufactured some other fierce racing machines, the Porsche 911 has remained as the leader. With a 500-horsepower engine, the latest Porsche 911 for sale is capable of revving at an impressive 9,000-rpm. For those who are true to car racing, this model added back the option of a six-speed, manual transmission.

Nissan GTR

Nissan GTR

You don’t see too many street-legal vehicles with nearly 600 horsepower, 545 to be exact. The vehicle only reaches the highest horsepower in Nismo mode, a cutesy name for a feature with a whole heck of a lot of ferocity. The latest version is priced at nearly $100,000, making it Nissan’s most expensive model. Keep in mind, the price of GTRs dropped significantly over the course of time, which means this vehicle is more accessible to those who have a need for speed.

BMW M3

BMW M3

Not every car made for racing is the typical speed demon fueled by pure adrenaline. BMW created the M3, which is the perfect emulsification of style and luxury paired with a 425-horsepower, beast of an engine. It doesn’t matter whether you choose between a convertible or a sedan, both come fully equipped with a 3.0L, 6-cylinder engine and a sleek look that almost downplays its ability to hit high speeds.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

You know we couldn’t devise a list of cars for racing that doesn’t include a Bugatti. The Veyron has a long history of astonishing car people who have a need for speed. The latest Veyron has 1,200 horsepower under the hood with a maximum torque of 1,500 nm. It reaches 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and has a maximum speed of 415 km/h. Although this vehicle is designed for speed, you probably won’t want to race it because every Bugatti for sale is over $1,000,000. It’s one of those vehicles that are designed for boasting rights rather than actual racing.

Koenigsegg Agera

Koenigsegg Agera

Although I’m not quite sure how to pronounce Koenigsegg Agera, I do know it’s earned the title of a noteworthy racing vehicle. This ride has a 1,140-horsepower engine with 885 lbs-ft of torque. The latest 2017 version of this Swedish vehicle goes from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds. Its top velocity is 273 mph. Even the braking of this super sports car is designed for racing. It comes to a complete standstill in a matter of 12.6 seconds when traveling at 124 miles per hour.

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