Speed Kings

Imagine you have a couple of crores jangling around in your pocket, and you want to gift yourself a supercar, but with all the choices available today, chances are you will be left confused. What should you look for in a super car? Should you go for car A or car B? Is brand X better than brand Y? Should you look only for the ultimate performance, or are other factors equally important? Which of these cars, for example, is ideal for carting your ma-in-law around? Which one will keep its low slung belly from scraping speed-breakers, and what car will provide you absolutely the biggest thrill? This quick guide has some answers.

Ferrari 458 Italia

Ferrari is simply the best. They have everything you want in a supercar. The car has a wake-you-up performance, leech-like grip and easily accessible rear wheel drive handling that allows you to throw the car around. This crazy V8 screams up to 9,000rpm, the engine makes a huge 570bhp and 0-100 takes only 3.3 seconds. Ferraris always connect with the driver on an emotional level — the sound, the way the controls work — making the cars feel alive. The 458 is probably the best V8 Ferrari ever, a guaranteed future classic. Make sure you opt for the front lifter that raises the car a few mm , despite the fact that it costs Rs 4.12 lakh. Rs 2.65 cr (ex-showroom Delhi)

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

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