If money was no object, many gearheads would buy the most expensive cars they could find. After all, the higher the price, the better the quality of the car, right? Well, not always. In some cases, manufacturers sell their sports cars for astronomical prices, even when they know it's only worth half of that.On the other hand, some sports cars are super expensive, but worth every penny. These sports cars have gorgeous designs, extreme power, and the most advanced technologies, which is why gearheads are willing to pay anything the manufacturer demands. In this article, we'll delve into five of the most overpriced sports cars in the market today versus five that are worth every bit of their huge price tags.
10 Overpriced New Sports Car: 2021 Nissan GT-R - $113,500
Ask any gearhead to list the greatest Japanese sports cars of all time, and the Nissan GT-R will definitely be near the top. When the GT-R burst onto the scene in 2007, everyone was impressed — it was cheaper than most European sports cars but had a 480 hp twin-turbo V6 paired with a dual-clutch gearbox and AWD. No one would have dared to call the GT-R overrated back then, but things have changed today.
More than a decade later, the GT-R has remained largely unchanged. The design is almost identical to the 2007 model, and it's powered by a slightly more powerful twin-turbo V6. The price has changed, though — the GT-R is more expensive.
9 Expensive But Worth Every Penny: Rimac C_Two: $2.4M
The Rimac C_Two — or Rimac Nevera - is one of the most exciting new cars this year. Considered to be the first true electric hypercar, the C_Two is expected to deliver a driving experience like no other.
The C_Two has an elegant design, but what draws gearheads to it is what's beneath the body. Powered by four permanent magnet synchronous electric motors producing a crazy 1,914 hp, the C_Two is capable of performance levels never seen before in an electric car. The C_Two takes just 1.9 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph and will go on to reach a top speed of 256 mph. This puts it in the same category as the Bugattis of this world.
8 Overpriced New Sports Car: Bugatti Centodieci - $8.9 Million
The Centodieci is a limited production sports car that's special to Bugatti in many ways. For one, the Centodieci is a celebration of Bugatti's 110th anniversary. It's also built in honor of the legendary Bugatti EB110 and shares some design cues with the iconic car. The Centodieci is also extremely rare, as Bugatti announced it would only build 10 units.
However, despite all these qualities, we don't think the Centodieci is worth the huge price. It costs a whopping $9 million, which is more than twice the price of the Chiron it's largely based on.
7 Expensive But Worth Every Penny: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport - $3.6M
Instead of buying the Centodieci, we recommend saving half the money by buying the latest addition to the Chiron family — the Pur Sport. Announced in 2020, the Pur Sport is a handling-focused Chiron that's limited to just 60 units.
The Pur Sport has the same 1,479-hp quad-turbocharged W16 engine as the standard Chiron but is 110 lbs lighter thanks to extensive use of Alcantara, a fixed rear spoiler, and a lightweight 3D printed titanium exhaust. To boost handling, the Pur Sport has a revised transmission system, specially designed Michelin tires, and stiffer springs.
6 Overpriced New Sports Car: 2021 BMW M440i - $64,000
The M440i is a two-door sports car that BMW sells in coupe and convertible body styles. The M440i costs around $60,000, which is just too much considering what it has to offer. For starters, not many like its design, particularly the large vertical kidney grilles.
Then there's the power. The M440i comes with a turbocharged inline-six engine producing 382 hp, which is less than other sports cars in its price range. For example, the 2021 Corvette produces almost 500hp despite being cheaper than the M440i.
5 Expensive But Worth Every Penny: Porsche 911 Turbo - $170,800
The Porsche 911, now in its eighth generation, is still regarded as one of the best German sports cars. The 2021 911 maintains the same classic shape we all love, but is 1.8 inches wider and uses aluminum body panels. The 2021 911 also has a new rear bumper with bigger exhaust tips than its predecessor.
At the heart of the 2021 911 Turbo is a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 573 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The 911 Turbo handles the power elegantly, making it one of the most fun-to-drive sports cars. Definitely worth the $170,800 and more.
4 Overpriced New Sports Car: 2021 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo - $81,590
Alfa Romeo is known for building gorgeous cars, and the 4C is no different. The 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo is even prettier than the standard 4C — it features exclusive Rosso Villa d'Este tri-coat paint, a "tobacco"(brown) leather interior, and gray-gold wheels.
Unfortunately, those are the only good qualities the car has. The 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo is powered by a small 1.75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing just 237 hp, barely enough to justify its $81,590 price tag.
3 Expensive But Worth Every Penny: 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale - $507,000
The SF90 Stradale is an important car to Ferrari in many ways. For one, it's the first-ever Ferrari plug-in hybrid, showing the company's realization that future supercars will be electrified. Secondly, the SF90 Stradale is the most powerful road car Ferrari has ever built. It's powered by a 769-hp twin-turbo V8 aided by three electric motors producing 217 hp.
The SF90 Stradale is also the quickest Ferrari ever, taking less than 2.5 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph. The icing on the cake is its price — you can buy the SF90 Stradale for $507,000, which is a bargain, in our opinion.
2 Overpriced New Sports Car: Pagani Huayra Tricolore - $6.5M
Pagani recently introduced a new, hyper-limited version of the Huayra — the Tricolore. Developed as a tribute to the Italian Air Force, the Tricolore has a unique bodywork configuration with no roof and a jet-inspired interior.
Only three Tricolores will be made, which is why Pagani has slapped a $6.5 million price tag on it. However, this is too much, as the Tricolore is just a Huayra underneath. It has the same AMG-sourced twin-turbo V12, tuned to produce a slightly higher 840 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque.
1 Expensive But Worth Every Penny: McLaren 765LT - $358,000
Over the last three decades, McLaren has demonstrated that it knows how to build a world-class sports car. The 765LT is a perfect example of that. Unveiled in 2020, the 765LT is the track-focused version of the 720S.
It comes with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 765 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, giving it a 0-60 of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph. McLaren has ensured that the 765LT can compete on the track by equipping it with the Senna's brake calipers, Pirelli Trofeo R tires, a reworked suspension, and improved aerodynamics.