WHO NEEDS HYBRIDS? THREE MORE OLD-SCHOOL HEROES

PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS

The first electrified 911 isn’t far away, but the most extreme model yet from Porsche’s famed Motorsport arm does without any sort of hybrid power, thank you very much. A mighty 690bhp deployed through the rear wheels suggests the new GT2 RS could be the most fearsome 911 ever.

NOBLE M600

Leicestershire’s very own Ferrari-chaser uses a thumping 662bhp twin-turbo V8, but it isn’t the M600’s engine that leaves a lasting impression. Remarkably enough, its chassis is so brilliant that you’re actually more impressed by its ride and handling balance than its staggering straight-line speed.

FORD GT

Like the Aventador S, the Ford GT uses a carbonfibre tub and racingcar-style inboard suspension, but it has just about half of the Lamborghini’s engine. The 3.5-litre V6 is boosted by two turbos, though, and with much less weight to shift the 647bhp GT outruns the Italian car.