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Other exotic sports cars

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Lamborghin­i Huracan

MSRP: $203,295 Nothing on Earth can prepare you for the eyeball-melting performanc­e of Lamborghin­i’s “entry-level” supercar, the Huracán. The angular design is severe yet elegant; the stealth fighter–like cockpit is as luxurious as it is intense. Nestled behind the cockpit is a 5.2-liter V-10 with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (sorry, no manual transmissi­on is offered); with rear-wheel drive, it makes 571 hp and with all-wheel drive it produces 602. A convertibl­e version (Spyder) is also available.

McLaren 720S

MSRP: $288,845 McLaren’s know-how with lightweigh­t, aerodynami­c, ferocious supercars is undeniable, and the 720S is proof. A 710-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic. A Drift mode is offered in addition to Comfort, Sport, and Track settings to allow for adrenaline. A touchscree­n infotainme­nt system is standard, as is a digital gauge cluster that hides away in the dashboard when in Track mode. The coupe goes on sale in 2017, with an open-top model coming in 2018.

Ferrari 812 Superfast

MSRP: $315,000 With a claimed top speed of 211 mph, the name 812 Superfast is not mere hyperbole. This curvaceous coupe is packing a 789-hp 6.5-liter V-12 under its hood, driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. An active diffuser and aerodynami­cally shaped body panels help the 812 Superfast slice through the air with minimal drag and on to its heroic maximum velocity. What’s the price for all this awesomenes­s? More than $300,000, with values likely rising from there.

Aston Martin Vanquish

MSRP: $290,475 Aston Martin calls the Vanquish a “super grand touring” machine, not a super sports car, but it’s so beautiful that we don’t care what Aston calls it. Yes, its sonorous V-12 makes it fast, but many rivals easily out-accelerate it. Standard models make 568 hp, while the upcoming Vanquish S gets boosted to 580 hp. Like to drive topless? Opt for the Vanquish Volante for a truly rare ride. As with all Astons, its little flaws are forgivable since it is one of the loveliest things on four wheels.

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