For example, the Nissan GTR is an incredible sports car with massive amounts of horsepower and handling extraordinaire. It is a truly fast, fun-to-drive, exciting automobile without question. But is it a supercar? Not in my opinion.
In truth, there are only a small handful of cars qualifying for this level of recognition. The Ferrari F430 Scuderia and Porsche GT3 are two that rise above the crowd. At the far end of the price quotient, the Bugatti Veyron is another. After a recent test of the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI, my list of supercars has just expanded by one more.
The Dodge Viper SRT10 comes to mind as a prime example. In the same way a rollercoaster ride has you feeling elated and panicked all at the same time, this is one car you need to constantly be on top of or things can go seriously wrong in a hurry.Unlike the vaunted V10 snake from Dodge, a sense of impending doom never enters your mind behind the wheel of the driver-friendly Audi R8 5.2 FSI. One of its greatest attributes is the fact this supercar is as easy to drive as an Audi S5.
Featuring a rear mounted 5.2-liter DOHC V10 engine with direct injection; it produces 525hp at 8000 rpm. Torque is equally impressive, though a somewhat less daunting 390 ft-lbs at 6500 rpm.Mated to a 6-speed manual or R-tronic sequential manual (automatic), the Audi R8 5.2 FSI accelerates with blinding speed. Zero to sixty miles per hour blows past in a mere 3.8 seconds. Top speed is listed at 197 mph.http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/audi/2010-audi-r8-v10-52-fsi-first-drive-1171.html
In truth, there are only a small handful of cars qualifying for this level of recognition. The Ferrari F430 Scuderia and Porsche GT3 are two that rise above the crowd. At the far end of the price quotient, the Bugatti Veyron is another. After a recent test of the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI, my list of supercars has just expanded by one more.
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