The highly anticipated car racing movie ‘Need for Speed’ is expected to be released this March. The ‘Need for Speed’ movie will add a new dimension for the fans of similar movies like ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ adding a plethora of supercars and hypercars. The shocker about the ‘Need for Speed’ is the fact that amongst all of these supercars, the lead car is a Ford Mustang. See our article about the Mustang being auctioned here.
Check out some of the awesome cars below:
1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport – This car was once the fastest street-legal car, and was named car of the decade(2000-2009) by the famous TV show Top Gear. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport will certainly add a new dimension view expectation for car racing movies.
Specifications:
- Layout – Mid-engine, four wheel drive, two door coupé top.
- Engine – 8.0 liter W16, quad-turbocharged engine with 1200 horsepower.
Performance:
- Top Speed – 267 mph.
- Braking – 103′
- 1200 Horsepower
2. Koenigsegg Agera – The Agera was nominated the HYPERCAR of the year by Top Gear Magazine in 2010. It’s the only Roadster Hypercar with a detachable and stowable hardtop, bringing the best of two worlds. You’ll want to take notice during the movie if the top is up, or down.
Specifications:
- Layout – Rear-mid engine, rear-wheel drive with 960 horsepower.
- 2 doors Targa top.
Performance:
- Top Speed – 254 mph.
3. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a limited edition, with only 20 cars produced. It features lightweight carbon fiber construction, and will be interesting to see when paired against similar cars in the ‘Need for Speed’ movie.
Specifications:
- Layout – Mid-engine, All wheel drive.
- Body style – 2-door coupé.
Performance:
- Engine – 5.2 L V10 570 HP.
- Transmission – 6-speed semi-automatic with paddle shift.
4. McLaren P1 – The McLaren P1 is the successor of the McLaren F1, and has a racing heritage like no other car. The P1 is a limited edition car with only 375 being sold.
Specifications:
- Layout – RMR layout
- Body Style – 2-door coupé.
Performance:
- Engine – McLaren M838TQ twin-turbo 3.8 L V8.
- Transmission – 7-speed dual-clutch.
- Top speed – Electronically limited to 217 mph.
5. Saleen S7 – The Saleen S7 is a hand-built car powered by a Ford 427 cu in V8. Rumor has it that in the right hands this car is capable making over 2000 horsepower.
Specifications:
- Layout – Rear-mid engine, rear-wheel drive.
- Body-style – 2-door coupé.
Performance:
- Engine – Ford 427, 7.0 L twin turbo.
- Transmission – 6-speed manual.
- Top Speed – 248 mph.
6. GTA Spano – One of the rarest cars on the planet is GTA Spano, which was produced in secret in 2008. The GTA Spano will be made to order, with a limit of 99 being built.
Specifications:
- Layout – Rear engine, rear-wheel drive.
Performance:
- Engine – Central rear longitudinally-mounted supercharged V10 making 925 Horsepower.
- Transmission – 7-speed manual.
- Top Speed more than 217 mph.