Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times, a car falls into a grey area. Is the i8 a supercar? Is the GT-R a supercar? Is the Corvette a supercar???
Fortunately, I think I’ve devised a foolproof 3-part test to weed out the stragglers. A supercar must have all three of the following:
1) Supercar Performance***
2) Exotic Styling
3) Rarity
Rule 1 weeds out cars like the i8, Evora, and 4C.
Rule 2 weeds out cars like the 911, GT-R, and DB11
Rule 3 weeds out cars like the Corvette and 911
***Compared to other supercars of its era. You can’t compare an Alfa 4C’s performance to a 30-year-old Diablo and claim it’s a supercar.
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I suspect Rule 2 will be the controversial one, so here are some clarifying rules:
4) An exotic version of a common sports car is NOT a supercar
5) If it’s front-engined, it’s NOT a supercar.
Rule 4 weeds out the faster variants of the Corvette and 911. A GT2 RS will never turn heads the same way a Huracan will. It’s still just a 911.
As for Rule 5, there’s a difference between a Supercar and an Exotic GT Car. Grand Tourers never turn heads quite like a Huracan does. Therefore, Rule 5 weeds out the DBS Superleggera, 812 Superfast, and AMG GTR. Harsh, I know, but I stand by my ruling.