McLaren 650S Spider

Base price: $317,720 Its current Formula One record notwithstanding, McLaren’s motorsport history speaks for itself. And what they learn on the track goes straight into their road cars. The carbon-fibre structure provides massive strength with minimal weight. The 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 has direct roots to an IndyCar race engine. Zero to 100 in three seconds? That’ll do.

We like: The pin-sharp handling, technology that adapts to you and to the road conditions.

Engine: 3.8L V8 twin turbochargers

Power/Torque: 641 hp @ 7,250 r.p.m./500 lb.-ft. @ 6,000 r.p.m. NRC ratings: N/A (premium) What’s best: The car is so smart you’ll look like a way better driver.

What’s worst: You might have to apologize for that recent F1 record.

Value for money: If you value being on the leading edge, this is the price.