10 of the Best Supercars Available in 2026
17th Feb 2026
By Edward Cook
Most cars are compromises. They must fulfil practical functions on all kinds of roads as well as, hopefully, keeping passengers comfortable and drivers entertained. But supercars? They have only one purpose: to deliver the most exhilarating, visceral and involving driving experience possible. Yes, some can also carry a modicum of luggage and a passenger, but that is not what they are all about.
Choosing a supercar is a supremely personal matter, and by the time you are looking for one, you have a pretty good idea what floats your boat. So, treat this as your shortlist for the newest and most exciting high-performance vehicles on offer today.
For this overview we have also given ourselves a budget limit of £500,000 – there are choices beyond that price range, but they tend to combine single-figure exclusivity with the technology of an F1 contender.
The good news? There are no wrong choices.
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Ferrari 296 Speciale
- Aston Martin DB12 S
- Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
- Ferrari Amalfi
- Lamborghini Temerario
- McLaren Artura Spider
- Audi R8
- McLaren 750S
- Maserati MCPURA
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Want a Porsche 911 that could (in the right hands) lap the Nürburgring in under 7 minutes? This is the one. Want a Porsche that will have every petrolhead in town tailing you for your Instagram and Snapchat accounts? This is the one. Want a Porsche 911 for a gentle two-week European tour? Er…maybe not.
Barring the crazy 700bhp 911 GT2, this is the most extreme road-legal 911 of them all and the most powerful naturally-aspirated 911 ever. Its 4.0-litre flat six develops 518bhp, and the massive rear wing and active aero with DRS together develop 860kg of downforce. The GT3 RS is wider and lower than the GT3 with more aero addenda and carbon-fibre body components. It is not for shrinking violets.
We are a long way from the first-ever 911, launched in 1961 with just 128bhp, yet the GT3 RS is still recognisably a 911. And that is the real magic.
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When Ferrari puts the Speciale badge on its cars, you know the result will be, well, pretty special. It is their way of denoting a more track-focused engineering brief.
For the 296 Speciale its engineers have stripped 60kg off the kerb weight, increased downforce, improved the dynamics and boosted the power of the V6 hybrid to 868bhp. 0 to 62mph takes just 2.8 seconds and the top speed is 205mph, but the real difference comes when you take it on track, as you surely must.
The suspension is stiffer, ride height is lower and it features the latest version of Ferrari’s Side Slip software. There is even a ‘Qualify’ mode to boost the electric motor when you need to lay down a fast lap time, aided by the ABS Evo brakes and massive carbon-ceramic discs. Inside, the interior is sparse but there is a welcome return of physical buttons in place of the last model’s haptic controls.
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The new DB12 S continues the Aston Martin tradition of applying the ‘S’ suffix to the highest performing version of an established model, in this case the DB12 super tourer.
Under the bonnet, Aston Martin’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 gets a power boost to 690bhp, with 590lb ft of torque between 3,000 and 6,000rpm. It also sounds better, thanks to a new quad tailpipe and tuned sports exhaust. The 0 to 62mph time comes down to 3.4 seconds, aided by an optimised Launch Control system. For the chassis, Aston Martin's engineers have tweaked the steering and throttle pedal calibration to deliver more agile and responsive handling.
Visually, the new DB12 S gets a new dual element front splitter and new bonnet louvres, and they are not just for show. At the back there is a fixed rear spoiler and new rear diffuser. Inside the cosseting cabin, customers can choose from choice of monotone, duotone and tritone designs in full semi-aniline leather or alternatively in a unique S leather and Alcantara design
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The Taycan Turbo GT takes over from the Taycan Turbo S as the flagship of Porsche’s EV range. A quick note about Porsche’s naming strategy: ‘Turbo’ means ‘insanely fast’ – no actual turbos were harmed in the making of this 2.2 tonne, four-door, 1,093bhp supercar. The acceleration time of 6.8 seconds wouldn’t be that impressive for 0 to 62mph, but that is the time it takes for the Taycan Turbo GT to hit 124mph from rest.
Though not specifically a track-day special, the Taycan Turbo GT has broken the lap record for electric cars at various circuits including Laguna Seca, the Nürburgring, Shanghai and Interlagos. If you are focused on flat-out performance the no-cost Weissach package deletes the rear seats, the second chargeport and some sound insulation, though we would suggest that for most owners it would be nice to have some rear seats to complement those rear doors.
Other updates include optimised aerodynamics, a fixed rear wing and a new 900-amp pulse inverter for the rear motor. It all adds up to a faster version of a Porsche Taycan that has been called the best electric car in the world, by many.
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The Amalfi takes over from the Roma as Ferrari’s entry level model, though that is like calling the Challenger 3500 an ‘entry level’ executive jet. Designed under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, the Amalfi’s lines are clean, muscular and unfussy, with narrow headlights at the front tapering into a slit-like grille, and a smooth, curvaceous profile. Every exterior panel is new, and the result is arguably the prettiest Ferrari in the line-up.
Under the bonnet there’s a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 that develops 631bhp and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, while 0 to 62mph takes 3.0 seconds. An active rear spoiler offers three levels of downforce, and the brake-by-wire ABS Evo software delivers powerful, consistent braking.
Inside, there are physical controls on the steering wheel, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen and an anodised aluminium central console to divide the cockpit and cocoon the driver. The boot is surprisingly spacious (for a two-seat sports car), but the rear seats would only suffice for the shortest of journeys. There is no convertible version yet, but watch this space.
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The Temerario takes over from Lamborghini’s best-selling Huracán, which by 2024 had notched up over 20,000 sales. It is wider, longer and heavier than its predecessor, though one upside is a roomier and more comfortable interior.
But it is the powertrain that sees the major change; compared with the Huracán’s charismatic V10, the Temerario is powered by a 4.0-litre flat-plane V8, aided by three electric motors (two on the front axle, one between the engine and the transmission). The V8 will rev to a stratospheric 10,000rpm and the combined output of 907bhp powers Lamborghini’s newest model from rest to 62mph in 2.7 seconds, which is rather quick.
The Temerario’s wedge-shaped bodywork is based on an aluminium spaceframe chassis which is 20 percent stiffer than the Huracán’s platform; the shark-like nose has two narrow headlamps, and the Lamborghini signature hexagon can be seen in the daytime running lights, taillamps, exhaust tailpipe and rear-view mirrors. Inside, there is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8.4-inch screen in the centre console and a 9.1-inch display for the passenger. It is undoubtedly a more practical supercar than the Huracán (if ‘practical supercar’ is not an oxymoron) but is it as charismatic?
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At a time when many models – like Lamborghini’s Temerario – are larger and heavier than the ones they replace thanks to tightening emissions and safety requirements, you have to admire McLaren’s determination to treat weight as the number one enemy. The Artura Spider weighs 1,560kg, just 62kg more than the Coupé, making it the lightest convertible supercar in its class.
Its hammerhead nose, integrated front fender louvres and headlight air intakes are classic McLaren design signatures. The retractable one-piece hardtop can open or close in 11 seconds, while four separate ducting systems increase engine cooling and reduce wind buffeting for occupants.
Like the Artura Coupé, the Artura Spider combines a 597bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine with a 94bhp electric motor. Together, the plug-in hybrid powertrain develops 690bhp and 531lb ft of torque, giving a 0 to 62mph time of just 3.0 seconds and 21 miles of pure EV range. But the Artura Spider is not about straight-line speed – precision, feedback and control are all outstanding, whether on road or track. Independent adaptive dampers with Proactive Damping Control (PDC) offer a choice of Comfort, Sport and Track modes, too.
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Audi’s R8 combined purity of design, everyday usability and sensational performance – and while production has now finished for new cars, you can pick up low mileage examples of what is already a sought-after modern classic.
Best-known for their raucous V10 powertrains, the latest examples of R8 produce over 600bhp and offer both rear-wheel drive or Audi's famed Quattro all-wheel drive, to suit personal preferences. Older examples also pose superb value on the pre-owned market, and are by no means an outdated option amongst a pack of electrified rivals in terms of the overall experience on offer.
Intriguingly, the nameplate will be returning soon in the form of a new high-performance plug-in hybrid (PHEV) - for now, we know it as the 'Audi Concept C'. As with the previous generation R8 models, this is forecast to share drivetrain technology with its equivalent Lamborghini, so we could see a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 combined with three electric motors for a combined output of over 800bhp.
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Why change a winning formula?
McLaren cars have a consistency of design, which is constantly under the critique's microscope, though it has not done Porsche any harm down the years. Which is one way to introduce the 750S, an evolution of the acclaimed 720S that looks very much like its predecessor even though 30 percent of its components are brand new.
Increased turbo boost pressure and new engine calibration have increased maximum power to 740bhp (750ps, hence the name) with 590lb ft of torque. As with most supercars, the 0 to 62mph time of 2.8 seconds is almost irrelevant. More telling is a 0 to 124mph time of 7.2 seconds. The dry weight of 1,277kg gives it a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 579bhp-per-tonne, while the chassis delivers outstanding levels of agility, feel and feedback. Other engineering highlights include the latest generation linked-hydraulic suspension – PCC III – with bespoke accumulator tuning, new lightweight springs and dampers, and revised geometry.
Inside there is a column-mounted instrument display flanked by rocker switches that allows the driver to flick between Comfort, Sport and Track Active Dynamic settings without taking their hands off the wheel. Oh, and a new exhaust system delivers a throaty bass that does the V8 full credit. The 750S is available in coupé or convertible form.
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Launched in 2020 as the halo supercar for the Maserati range, the high-performance two-seater formerly known as the MC20 became the MCPURA in 2025, as part of a mild design refresh which included tweaks to the fascia, user interface and seating.
Exterior changes included new front and rear bumpers and more aggressive aerodynamics inspired by Maserati’s successful GT2 race car. But otherwise, it is still one of the most beautiful and sensuous of supercar designs, whether in coupé or open-top Cielo form. It is powered by the Nettuno 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, which delivers around 621bhp at 7,500rpm and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch auto. From rest to 62mph takes 2.9 seconds, top speed is 202mph and extensive use of carbon fibre keeps the overall weight down to 1,560kg in Cielo form.
The butterfly doors provide plenty of supercar theatre to entertain onlookers as you take your seat, and there is extensive use of Alcantara in place of leather once you are ensconced. Fire up that V6, and another pleasant surprise awaits you. For all its supercar looks, the suspension is supple when you are in GT mode, thanks to adaptive damping as standard. You can firm things up in Sport and even further in Corsa, but for UK roads, GT mode strikes the Goldilocks balance between grip and comfort.
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As our ‘ten of the best’ listing shows, you are spoiled for choice in the supercar arena. Do you go for an all-out Nürburgring record chaser, or lean towards something with a little more luxury and space, like a grand tourer?
At Stratstone, we offer an extensive selection of supercars, both new and used, and our associates are passionate about helping clients find the car that fits their needs precisely. For your next step towards supercar ownership, please contact your nearest Stratstone retailer, or browse our extensive range of vehicles to find the perfect match.
