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The Best New Supercars to Buy Now

17 September 2020 • Written by Simon de Burton, • Written by Zoe Dickens

Want to buy a new supercar as impressive as your superyacht? Discover the best supercars and the latest sports car releases you should be investing in now, all just waiting to be taken for a fast drive on your favourite coastal roads.

Maserati MC20

The Maserati Corse 2020, or MC20 for short, is the first supercar to be launched by Maserati in over a decade. Available as a sporty convertible or an eco friendly electric car, the model is powered by a patented V6 twin turbo petrol engine developed using Formula 1 technology. Drivers will be able to reach speeds of 325km/h and accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in just under three seconds, and thanks to the model's minimalistic yet elegant design will look extremely suave while doing so.

To match the model's high performance credentials, the monocoque carbon-fibre exterior (offered in a range of six different paint colours), is suitably sporty and features dramatic butterfly doors. Inside the car, seats are finished in laser-cut Alcantara leather, and a tablet-style screen offers users a fully digitalised information and entertainment system for a seamlessly connected experience on the open road.

McLaren 570S Spider

Featuring crisp contours and McLaren’s iconic dihedral doors, the two-seat 570S Spider is a convertible without compromise. Hand-assembled in Woking, UK, the car combines the exceptional dynamism and refinement of the 570S Coupé with the extra exhilaration of open-air motoring. For the first time, this new model introduces attributes shared with its Formula One cousins, such as carbon-fibre construction and a mid-engine layout bringing extreme performance to the luxury sports convertible segment.

The lightweight and aerodynamic 570S Spider maintains the same electrifying pace, dynamic excellence and impressive refinement of a supercar, and adds a neatly integrated, retractable hardtop for an immersive and exhilarating driving experience.

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster

One of the hottest new launches at last year's Geneva Motor Show, the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster costs £380,000 and represents the ultimate - and most exclusive - convertible you're likely to see harbour-side. Created in a limited run of just 800, the Aventador SVJ Roadster comes with some seriously impressive stats - including 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds, a top speed of 217mph and 759bhp. This is the result of the car's aero-vectoring wings, a powerful 6.5 litre V12 engine and a lightweight carbon fibre body (which is available in no less than 350 colours).

McLaren GT

The GT represents a new category for the maker in being designed to provide fun and exhilaration without putting its occupants through the mill. The V8, four-litre, twin-turbo GT will still touch 326km/h and scorch from standstill to 100 in 3.2 seconds, but can also carry golf clubs or skis in a large temperature-controlled luggage space above the engine compartment. It also offers a sumptuously trimmed cabin clad in fine leather, cashmere and SuperFabric, extra sound insulation, a satnav system that works well and tyres that are not at all frightening in the rain.

Other practical touches include excellent visibility, a higher ride height (so no graunching of expensive carbon fibre when driving over speed bumps), the brilliant, proactive, smooth-riding chassis control found on the 720S and the best fuel economy of any McLaren to date.

Add to that the typical marque traits of nimbleness, sharp-handling and thrilling throttle response that leave heftier, more conventional “grand tourers” looking bloated and ungainly, and the result merits the use of two words that have previously never looked right together: “McLaren” and “sensible”.

Pininfarina Battista

Have your cake and eat it with the Pininfarina Battista - a full electric hypercar that promises all the speed and power with none of the gas guzzling guilt. The first car from Pininfarina - the legendary design house which has penned vehicles for the likes of Alfa Romeo and Lancia - also happens to be the most powerful road-legal car in Italy's history thanks to a 120kWh battery that delivers a stonking 1,900bhp and an acceleration to 62mph in less than two seconds. Of course, with the Pininfarina name attached the Battista was never going to be anything less than utterly gorgeous with the design team intentionally eschewing futuristic lines for soft curves inspired by the supercars of the 1960s.

Ferrari F8 Tributo

The Ferrari F8 Tributo has been introduced to replace the 488 GTB and is the most powerful mid-engined V8 supercar ever produced by the marque. But, as well as offering show-stopping figures such as 710bhp and a top speed of 211mph, the newest Ferrari is also rather spectacular to look at. This, the brand explains, is thanks to the F8 Tributo being the first model to showcase a new styling direction which puts emphasis on Ferrari's mastery of aerodynamics and speed. Whatever the rationale, there's no denying the Tributo is a good-looking vehicle with impressive performance.

McLaren 720S Spider

If you’re a speed freak who loves getting out on the track as well as looking great on the road then the McLaren 720S Spider is the supercar for you. Based on the popular 720S Coupé which debuted in 2017, this carbon-fibre car is described by McLaren as its 'most accomplished convertible' to date and can reach 62mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 212mph. The true USP, however, is its brand new carbon-fibre roof system which takes just 11 seconds to lower. Available in Belize Blue and Aztec Gold, the 720S Spider available to order now for £237,000.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

If you have a need for speed then you'll be pleased to hear that Aston Martin's new flagship Super GT more than delivers. Acceleration powered by a 5.2 litre twin-turbo V12 engine is an astonishing 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds - aided in part by the full-carbon construction which makes it 72kg lighter than its sister DB11 V12 - with a top speed maxing out at 211mph. Avid Aston fans will also be pleased to see the return of the DBS nameplate, last seen in James Bond film Casino Royale, which has been combined with Touring's famous Superleggera mark in homage to the construction technology pioneered by the Italian coachbuilder. And, if you needed any more convincing, it looks pretty great too. Prices for the main line start at £225,000 while those with a penchant for fine watches may opt instead for the 50-strong limited edition Tag Heuer Superleggera. Each car comes with a DBS Edition Carrera Heuer 02 watch which is designed with a black calf leather strap and red stitching to match the car's interior - yours for £295,000.

Jaguar F-Type Coupe

The four cylinder version of Jaguar's F-Type Coupe comes with a starting price of £49,900 and offers supercar performance without the super price tag of some of its competitors. The model features a new two litre Ingenium engine - the most powerful four-cylinder the marque has ever offered - and the results are a high-spec output of 296bhp, 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. Other tweaks from previous versions include a 52kg weight reduction and a slight shift in weight distribution so the F-Type now has a perfect 50/50 balance over front and back axles meaning quicker response times at lower speeds. The new model also features an active exhaust as standard which should fix the engine note flaw perceived by many as the main failing of its predecessors.

Bentley Continental Supersports

If your heart is after speed but your head says space is what you really need, Bentley's Continental Supersports is the supercar for you. Billed as the fastest four-seat car in the world, the Supersports can go from 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds and boasts 700bhp. Available in both coupe and convertible configurations, the Supersports has a top speed of 209mph but doesn't sacrifice any of the luxury you would expect of this historic marque. Athletic exterior curves and an interior boasting a sporty black, white and red colour scheme with quilted leather seats and high-tech gadgetry make this a thoroughly modern supercar that looks as good at high speed as it does on a leisurely coastal cruise. Order yours for £233,800.

Bugatti Chiron

While not the newest Bugatti, the Chiron is still the most exciting models in Bugatti's stable. With a top speed of almost 300mph, the Chiron boasts a newly developed W16 engine which promises a 25% increase in performance, and each one can be customised to the owner's desires with virtually no limitations. While it may sport a base price at of €2.5 million, if the appreciating value of its predecessor is anything to go by the Chiron, could be a savvy investment.

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