During the last 10 years, there have been some insane drivers' cars. Nürburgring records have become the trend and a lot of new technology has formed. Many car companies have gotten serious about making cars that don't just look good but drive good too. Car companies have been obsessed with also fusing race car tech with road cars, defying the odds of what's possible.

The last 10 years have really shown us what is possible and it has really increased the standards of sports cars for the years to come. Expectations are now ridiculously high with reselling limited edition cars becoming a business like they're retro Nike's.

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10 Lamborghini Huracan Performante LP640-4

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An ex-Nurburgring record holder, the Huracan Performante is a serious car. It's powered by a 631hp 343 lb-ft of torque 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10. The 0-60 time is a mere 3.2 seconds with top speeds of 200+ mph. It featured state-of-the-art carbon fiber aero parts called ALA (Aerodynamic Lamborghini Attiva). It topped the Nürburgring times back in 2016 with a time of 6:52:01, which was beaten a year later by the GT2RS Porsche.

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It is a very special car that featured a lot of new tech. The Performante had 750% more downforce than a standard Huracan, claimed by ALA engineers themself. By far one of the best things to come out from Italy- just check out these awesome Performante pics.

9 BMW M2 Competition

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A joyful little pocket-rocket, the BMW M2 Competition is by far one of the best M cars ever made. It's compact, balanced, agile, and fun. This is why it was loved by enthusiasts. The power output is 425hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The 0-60 took place in 4.3 seconds with max speeds of 155 mph. The M2 competition utilizes a detuned S55 inline-6 engine from the M3 and M4.

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The M2 can easily be chucked around corners. It is a car bound to make you smile since it is just so balanced. A baby M4 as it seems then. It is a good looker with quite a sporty interior. Enthusiasts love the design and the M2 competition remains a strong seller even today.

8 Ferrari LaFerrari

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In 2013 during the hybrid hypercar craze between McLaren and Porsche, Ferrari decided to launch the LaFerrari. Powered by a 6.3 liter V12, a KERS system it produces 950hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. The LaFerrari shoots to 60 in under 3 seconds hitting a top speed of 220 mph. It is an intelligent car that incorporates a lot of F1 technology such as the KERS energy system therefore, energy from braking, etc is not wasted.

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The LaFerrari looks special. It is the last mid-mounted V12 car from Ferrari too. It is such an iconic timeless shape and its design is all really influenced by science. By far one of the best Ferrari's ever made. A car that drives really well and looks awesome. What a combination.

7 McLaren Senna

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The McLaren Senna is an ultimate supercar. Named after the deceased F1 legend Ayrton Senna, this car had to be the best of the best. Under the hood is a 4.0 twin-turbo V8 which pushes 789hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The Senna could hit 60 in 2.8 seconds before topping at 211mph. It is a serious car with serious aerodynamics such as the hang-mounted adjustable spoiler.

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The Senna is a pure driving machine. No messing about here since the design was based solely on science rather than appeal. Despite the car being RWD it still has a lot of grip and that's due to downforce. A lot of people love the Senna for how controversial it is and the fact it utilizes unique F1 technology.

6 Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 RS

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The 911 GT3 RS is an ultimate track weapon by Porsche. The second-generation 991 model features a more powerful 4.0 flat-6 pushing out 513hp and 347 lb-ft of torque. It could smack 60 in 3.2 seconds topping at 194 mph. It featured rear-wheel steering, carbon fiber body parts, and a huge wing generating a lot of downforce. It's an extremely fast car that moves like a go-cart.

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It topped the Nürburgring in 6:56:4 being the 3rd Porsche to do a sub-7-minute time around it. It is designed for eating corners and takes the approach of downforce design prior to appeal. A lightweight track car that is purely built for enthusiasts.

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5 Lamborghini Aventador SV J

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The Aventador SVJ is an icon with a Nürburgring record. Launched as a more hardcore version of the Aventador S, it features some of the craziest aerodynamics in the world. Compared to the SV, the SVJ produces 40% more downforce due to the ALA system. Under the hood is a 6.5 liter v12 pushing out a monumental 759hp and 541 lb-ft of torque. This beast shoots to 60 in 2.8 seconds flat out hitting 218 mph.

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The standard Aventador is one of the best Lamborghini's ever made, and the SVJ is far better than the original LP700. It set a Nürburgring record of 6:44:97 which is faster than the Porsche GT2 RS. It currently holds the production car record at the Nürburgring. An extremely fast car then with a lot of driving potential.

4 Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S

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The Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S is an amazing car. Rear-wheel-drive with a 2.0 Boxer-4 pushing almost 200hp, this car is lightweight and so much fun. So many teens love this thing as they can insure themselves on it, it's cheap and it drives amazingly. It is such a simple car to drive with a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 145 mph.

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Not the fastest of cars, but the RWD setup made it a gem for drifters and there were so many mods available too for the car. It was a performance car open to everyone as it was not a hard car to drive fast, it was cheap, practical, and reliable. We've even written an article covering 15 reasons why you should buy one.

3 McLaren P1

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Here is a car described by Top Gear as the "widowmaker." It may use Prius-like technology but this thing really is not like a Prius. The brutal P1 packs a 3.8 twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor to push out 903hp combined. The P1 shoots to 60 in 2.8 seconds before topping out at a limited 217mph.

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The P1 is seriously brutal. Launched in 2013, it is still seen as futuristic by today's standards. The design is timeless and the engine design is still used today. It is a very curvy car with a design inspired by a sailfish. A brutal machine that only the skilled can drive.

2 Porsche 911 R

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The 911R was launched alongside the gen-1 GT3RS back in 2016 and shares many parts from the GT3 RS such as the 493hp 339 lb-ft torque 4.0L flat-6 engine and underpinnings. However, it does not include a roll-cage, rear wing, or body kit - which saves 50kg of weight. It also has a 6-speed manual gearbox and a top speed of 202mph.

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The 911R was limited to just 991 examples. It takes inspiration from the older 911 R racecars and really is a hardcore car tamed for enthusiasts. Hence, why it was an invite-only purchase with prices new soaring past $200,000. A great car that really pushes the boundary and history of the 911.

1 Porsche 918

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The Porsche 918 Spyder is an absolute monster by Porsche. It was made to rival the likes of the LaFerrari and the P1. Under the hood lays a 4.6 liter V8 and two electric motors on each axle. The power output was 874hp and 944 lb-ft of torque. This beast could hit 60 in 2.6 seconds and flat out hit 219mph.

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The 918 is a seriously techy car, a complete nerdfest by all means. The 918 Spyder is a very futuristic car that is still modern today, despite it being launched back in 2013. It is a car famous Porsche collector Magnus Walker would love to own, and we don't blame him. Who wouldn't love such a fast cool car like the 918? Considering it did the Nürburgring in 6 minutes 57 seconds, which at the time was not only Porsche's record but a world record.

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