The term "losing value" is a relative term, but thankfully it can be quantified, especially when talking about fast supercars. While cars like the McLaren F1 and Ferrari F40 are skyrocketing in value, other automotive milestones are plummeting. However, as the cars on this list are dropping in value, it may be the lowest they're ever going to get, so the time to buy these might be right now. Some cars are common enough that once they hit rock bottom there's no chance of them getting back up, but other cars can hit the sweet spot that so many classic American muscle cars have reached, that at some point their value recoups to multiple times their original MSRP.
8 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT
Boasting 503 horsepower from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, the 2016 AMG GT was first sold under a $129,000 price tag. Now in 2021, it's worth a measly $92,000. Mercedes is one of the quickest depreciating brands in the world, which is largely due to their tendency to be unreliable when it comes to electronic features.
However, Mercedes engines are rock solid, and with proper maintenance can last more than 500,000 miles. New models only output 523 horsepower, so a 2016 is still within range in terms of speed.
7 2008 Nissan GTR
Touted as an affordable super car, the Nissan GTR produced 485 horsepower out of a twin-turbocharged V6 and all-wheel-drive. GTRs are packed with software that keeps the tires locked to the pavement, and in its 2009 debut delivered 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, the same as a McLaren F1. It even looks like a supercar.
The 2009 GTR was sold for $70,000 originally, but now it can be found for just $40, only slightly more expensive than a new Mustang GT, and more than a second faster in a straight line.
6 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
The 2006 Gallardo uses a 5.0-liter V10 with 520 horsepower mated to either an automatic or manual transmission. Its original MSRP was $181,000, and is now down to $84,000. It's more money than most modern sports cars, but for a seemingly unattainable dream like a Lamborghini not from the 1970s, it's not outside the realm of possibility.
2014 as the last year of the Gallardo uses a slightly bigger engine to get up to 60 more horsepower, and weighs a couple hundred pounds less, but its MSRP was closer to $200,000.
5 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
McLaren released their first ever production car in 1992 as the F1, which is still regarded as untouchable in terms of pedigree in many circles. McLaren didn't produce another production car until the 12C came to fruition in 2011. It was highly sought after its debut, but since has declined in value, from its MSRP of $229,000 to $116,300.
Though not exactly a modest price, it's about half of its original value, but is of course equipped with its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that produces 593 horsepower, propelling the car to 60 mph in just 3 seconds, a smidge faster than the F1.
4 2010 Audi R8 V10
Audis are often accused of being overpriced Volkswagens, but the R8 is even further detached from VW's checkered brand. It uses a Lamborghini-built 5.2-liter V10 that produces 525 horsepower, and can be equipped with a manual transmission.
Even at its original MSRP of $146,000, the R8 was no slouch when compared to other cars in its class, though it falls slightly behind the Gallardo. The numbers speak for themselves, and when it comes to the R8 they solidify it as an entry level supercar. It's newer models have only gotten better.
3 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
The V12 Vantage exploded onto the car scene in 2007, with 5.9-liters of V12 fury delivering 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The Vantage reaches some happy medium, between a luxury and sports car, and while it doesn't quite qualify commonly as a supercar, it has the numbers to run with the best of them.
It's original MSRP landed at $183,585 but has since plummeted all the way down to $80,500, which is about $20,000 more than a Dodge Challenger Hellcat but more luxurious and probably a smoother ride.
2 2015 McLaren 650s
In 2015 the McLaren 650s was built with a 641 horsepower 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that charged to 60 mph in a blistering 2.8 seconds. Considering it's losing value, this may be the deal to pounce on. Its MSRP was $265,500 and has since lost more than $100,000 in value.
It's not a modest price, but considering how far its dropped and how fast, it may go even lower in a few years. When it comes to performance though, it's hard to see how this car could go any lower, which means the time to buy this car might be now.
1 2003 Mercedes SLR McLaren
This car is a little hard to justify on price alone. Its MSRP annihilated the bank at $452,500, but has since dropped to $283,900, which is still far from a modest price, as modern supercars clock in well below that value, but shopping for this car in any vintage requires a hefty salary.
The SLR McLaren was a collaborative effort, using a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 producing 617 horsepower, delivering 60 mph in a healthy 3.4 seconds. Mercedes developed the SLR McLaren as part of a partnership, when Mercedes was supplying engines for McLaren's Formula 1 team.