Supercars meet our highest expectations when it comes to performance and style. We all have that moment when we see a supercar drive by and we are just left speechless. There is something special about them that just makes our day better. We may not be able to afford them, but that will not stop us from dreaming to have one someday.
The Lamborghini Diablo, which actually means “devil” in Spanish, is one of the greatest sports cars ever made. This beast is a mid-engine supercar that was made between 1990 and 2001, and pioneered Lamborghini’s speedy production cars, with a maximum speed of 202 miles per hour.
We love the Lamborghini Diablo, but there is a huge number of cars out there that can deliver the same exclusivity and accomplishments. Therefore, here are the 15 classic supercars we'd buy in place of the Lamborghini Diablo.
15 Ford GT40
To kick off the list, here is the Ford GT40, which proved its abilities first at the Nürburgring 1000 Km race in May 1964. It made the most out of various Ford V8 engines. This car used to have a price of $20,000, but now, because of its rarity and value, it runs into the millions.
14 Jaguar E-Type
The launching of the classic Jaguar E-Type dates back to March 1961 during the Geneva Motor Show. It stole the show, despite there being a sea of other sports cars being exhibited. Its structure displays practical aesthetics, which is very essential for racing cars to achieve their maximum speed and highest performance.
13 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
As the last model of the second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, the 1967 model year got some significant modifications that made it superior to its predecessors, including an optional 400 or 435 horsepower engine. This car used to be sold for $4,240.
12 Lamborghini Miura
The production period of the Lamborghini Miura, which pioneered the rear mid-engine two-seat layout cars, took place between 1966 and 1973, and a total of 764 incredible cars were built. Its standard arrangement helped to a great degree in attaining the optimal results. It was labeled as the fastest roadster during its first year.
11 1970 Porsche 911
The 1970 Porsche 911 was one of the first models of the lineup to run on the Porsche 2.2-liter flat six-cylinder engine with an output of 180 horsepower. This luxury sports car was known to be incomparable when it comes to design, durability, and performance. Its production ran until 1989.
10 Ferrari 250 GTO
Did you know that one of the Ferrari 250 GTOs was once sold for $48.4 million? It was a classic red 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which is the highest paid auctioned classic car. The Italian meaning of “GTO” translates to Grand Touring Homologated, and during its production years, there were just 36 units manufactured.
9 McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 came about in the early '90s, and up to this day, it is considered an absolute representation of what a British supercar should be. It broke the world record with a maximum speed of 243 miles per hour, driven by Andy Wallace on the Ehra-Lessien test track.
8 Cizeta-Moroder V16T
For a short period of 1991 until 1995, the Cizeta-Moroder V16T was the sole product of the Italian automakers that used to be Lamborghini employees, as a direct rival of the new Lamborghini Diablo. It left the people torn with its controversial 6-liter V16 engine connected to a five-speed manual transmission.
7 Ferrari 308 GTS
The heart of the Ferrari 308 GTS is a unique gated manual transmission, which gives an impression of a race car. Changing its gears elevates your sensation, even though it requires a little patience. This two-seater sports car operates on a V8 mid-engine and was manufactured from 1975 until 1985.
6 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona was casually named after the Daytona victory in 1967, and produced an exceptional performance, thanks to its traditional 4.4-liter V12 front-mounted engine. This two-seat sports car made its first appearance in 1968 Paris Auto Salon as a successor of the Ferrari 275 GTB/4.
5 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
The fiery performance of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa in the '50s and early '60s resulted in its reputation as a marvelous race car. Eyeing on the world championship, the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa participated in countless races. It triumphed in the 1958, 1960, and 1961 24 Hours of Le Mans.
4 Ferrari F40
Ferrari took a different approach in design and manufacturing process of the F40 in 1987 until 1992. Much like other supercars, the mid-engine Ferrari F40 is lightweight and has a plateful of power. It was built to replace the 288 GTO, and as a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the brand.
3 Aston Martin DBR 1
If you are not quite familiar with the Aston Martin DBR 1, it was the first car of the brand to be created from top to bottom specifically for the tracks, and once won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. On top of that, it won six World Sports Car Championships.
2 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
The 3.7-liter aluminum 6-cylinder engine of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato is certainly not intended for a slow drive. This car was introduced at the 1960 London Motor Show and has a smooth four-speed manual transmission that demands confident handling.
1 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Check out the high-performing Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It played a relatively huge part of the company’s recovery. Because of its top maximum speed of 170 miles per hour, it was hailed as “Britain's First Supercar" when it launched in 1977.