If you have any experience off-roading, you know that care and caution are the things you need in order to return home in one piece. Speed on the other hand has never been a key factor in determining if a car is fit for off-roading or not.
Well, what if you could have speed and power all wrapped up in one? Supercars have often been considered show cars and that they are only built for the track. While all this might be true, these cars have been built to be adaptable and with a few tweaks here and there, you can have your ultimate off-roading ride.
Let's take a look at ten insane off-roading supercars and see which one can make your friend’s 4x4 look like a joke.
10 Laffite X-Road
The Laffite X-Road is an amazing American supercar built by the Laffite Supercars Limited Company, which is owned by racing driver Bruno Laffite and his wife Laetitia Laffite. The Laffite X-Road is the company’s first off-road supercar. The Laffite X-Road is a US road-legal version of the Dakar prototype car.
The Laffite X-Road is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers a maximum output of 470 horsepower in the base trim and 720 horsepower in the ultimate trim. This rear-wheel-drive, two-seater beast weighs 2,866 pounds and it features a 17-inch suspension. The Laffite X-Road is a successor of the Zarooq Sand Racer 500GT.
9 Lamborghini Urus
Lamborghini gave us the first supercar and now they are at it again with an off-roading supercar that is proving these bulls can take up any challenge.
The Lamborghini Urus is not your everyday off-roading car with a raised suspension. The Urus features reinforced steel bumpers, metal underbody protection, wet-arm wipers, and headlight washers. This monster is powered by a 4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V8 engine that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and pushes 641 horsepower along with 627 lb-ft of torque to the car’s all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
8 Bowler EXR-S
The Bowler EXR-S is a product of a British company – Bowler Manufacturing, which is under the Jaguar umbrella. Bowler is popular for building off-road racers based on Land Rovers and its reputation for building the ultimate rally-raid vehicles is one that many rally car manufacturers envy.
The Bowler EXR-S is a road-legal version of the revered Bowler Nemesis. This supercar features a tubular steel spaceframe chassis, a roll-cage, and a Bilstein and Eibach double-wishbone suspension. This British off-road supercar is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower.
7 Mega Track
While most people are just coming to terms with the idea of off-road supercars, there are those who might be labeled pioneers. In the mid-1900s, a company called Mega, which was an offshoot of the French company Axiom, built one of the craziest off-roading supercars – the Mega Track.
The Mega Track was as wide as a Hummer and as long as a Mercedes S-Class. This behemoth featured a mid-mounted 6.0-liter Mercedes V12 engine that delivered 400 horsepower. The suspension on this beast sat at 8-inches riding height but could be adjusted up to 13-inches. Only five units of the Mega Track were ever built.
6 Ariel Nomad
The Ariel Nomad is quite a controversial piece of machinery. Some people consider it a supercar and some a high-powered cart. Altogether, you cannot ignore the outstanding job that has gone into making this car a beast.
The Ariel Nomad is a mid-engine, rear-wheel, zero-door car that is built to dominate. This ride features a 2.4-liter Honda engine that delivers 235 horsepower. While this might not be as much power as some of the off-road supercars on this list, its light weight is a big advantage. The Nomad weighs 1,600 pounds and it hits 60mph in 3.6 seconds, which is faster than its heavier counterparts.
5 XING Mobility Miss R
The XING Mobility Miss R is an electronic prototype supercar that was built by the Taiwanese EV company XING Mobility.
The XING Mobility Miss R is said to be the very first electric supercar to feature both on-road and off-road capabilities. This car’s electric powertrain delivers 1,341 horsepower. The Miss R is said to accelerate from 0-60mph in a record time of 1.8 seconds. We can’t wait to see how the Miss R performs on a head-to-head competition with the current electric king, Tesla.
4 GFG Style Kangaroo
Legendary automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio are also trying to get their piece of off-road supercar action. The company GFG Style Company is working on a prototype electric supercar whose powertrain pushes 483 horsepower to the car’s all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
The GFG Style Kangaroo features a three-suspension setting, Track, Road, and Off-Road. The heights of these suspension settings are 5.5-inches, 7.5-inches, and 10.2-inches respectively. The GFG Style Kangaroo prototype has already proven that this car is not just a beast, but a beauty as well.
3 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato
After the debut of the Urus in 2017, Lamborghini went back to work and came out with a new prototype, the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. Well, as far as the name goes, Lamborghini stuck with what they know best - Huracan for Hurricane and Sterrato for dirt.
This beautiful monstrosity is a Huracan Evo with a lifted suspension and wide wheels to fit Pirelli off-road prototype tires. The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato features an electric drive control system that is tuned to fit any terrain that this beast graces.
2 SGC Boot
The SGC Boot is the successor of the iconic Baja Boot that was driven by Steve McQueen in the 1960s. The Baja Boot was a front-wheel-drive racer that featured a V8 engine that pushed 450 horsepower.
The SCG Boot is a two-door coupe off-road racer that is powered by a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine that pushes 460 horsepower to the car’s all-wheel-drive drivetrain. The Boot features a Fox coil-over suspension, composite body, Chromoly chassis, leather interior, and a removable hardtop roof. Very few units of the SGC Boot have been sold since the manufacturer only makes the cars on order. A brand new SCG Boot will see you cough up a minimum of $287,500.
1 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
With companies like Lamborghini being at the forefront of developing insane off-roading supercars, Porsche decided not to be left behind.
In August of 2018, Porsche unveiled the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport at the WRC’s ADAC Rallye Deutschland. This supercar features a belly pan, roof scoop, gigantic headlights, and tow loops. The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine that delivers 385 horsepower.