The Best Supercar Manufacturers In The World (Ranked)

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The story of supercar manufacturing is one of passion and endless innovation. Besides their super stylish look, these are high-performance automobiles that bring along a thrill while driving. Here are the 18 best manufacturers in the world, ranked.

18. Spyker Cars

Spyker Cars was started in 1880 by two brothers, Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker, in Amsterdam. The automobile company initially manufactured horse-drawn carriages. Then, in 1898, Spyker decided to build its first motorcar, which was powered by a Benz engine.

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18. Spyker Cars (Cont.)

Spyker has a history in motorsport, such as participation in early automobile races. In 1903, they introduced the 60-HP Grand Prix Racer, which is recognized as the world's first six-cylinder four-wheel-drive car. It reportedly competed in the 1906 French Grand Prix.

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18. Spyker Cars (Cont.)

The new variant of Spyker was launched in 1999 by Victor Muller and Maarten de Bruijn, restoring the traditional brand name. The first model produced by the new company was named the Spyker C8 Spyder. It was formally launched at the Birmingham Motor Show in 2000.

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17. Dallara Automobil

Dallara was established in 1972 in Varano de Melegari, Italy. The main man, Giampaolo Dallara, had previously worked with prestigious automotive manufacturers like Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and De Tomaso before starting his own franchise.

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17. Dallara Automobil (Cont.)

It is considered the sole manufacturer of racing cars for series like the IndyCar Series, Indy NXT, FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, and Super Formula Championships. Dallara has built racers' chassis for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other competitions.

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17. Dallara Automobil (Cont.)

In 2017, Dallara introduced its first road car, the Dallara Stradale. It came equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged Ford EcoBoost I4 engine, delivering around 400 hp. It is capable of racing zero to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in about 3.2 seconds.

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16. Noble Automotive

In 1999, Lee Noble aimed to create affordable supercars that emphasized exceptional engineering and lightweight design. Noble M10 (1999–2000) was the first model produced by Noble. It was a two-door convertible powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine.

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16. Noble Automotive (Cont.)

Apart from that, Noble M12 (2000–2008) gained high acclaim for its performance. This car was often referred to as a "Ferrari killer". It came with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. It was intended to be a coupé and a convertible, but only the coupé body style was used in production.

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15. Lotus Cars

Currently, Lotus is majority-owned by the Chinese multinational company Geely, which also owns other automotive brands. Some notable models include the Lotus Seven, Lotus Elan, Lotus Esprit, Lotus Elise, and Lotus Exige. Emira, which is a sports car, is a part of the current lineup.

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15. Lotus Cars (Cont.)

Team Lotus secured a total of 7 Constructors' Championships when it participated in Formula One. Similarly, it produced 6 Drivers' Champions, where splendid drivers such as Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Mario Andretti were a part.

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14. Zenvo Automotive

The Zenvo ST1, the first prototype, was introduced in 2008. The manufacturing started in 2009. They prioritized quality over quantity, with only 15 units produced. Zenvo ST1 basically had a solid 7.0-liter twin-charged V8 engine that generated about 1,104 horsepower.

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14. Zenvo Automotive (Cont.)

Christian Brandt and Troels Vollertsen were the ones who formed Zenvo in 2004. The latest model, Zenvo Aurora, features a 6.6-liter quad-turbocharged V12 engine developed by MAHLE Powertrain. It produces 1,250 horsepower (932 kW) and revs up to 9,800 rpm.

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13. Aston Martin

The Aston Martin DBR1 secured first and second place at the 1959 Le Mans, marking its only outright victory at the prestigious race. Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori drove the winning DBR1, while Maurice Trintignant and Paul Frère drove the second-place car.

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13. Aston Martin (Cont.)

So, in 1947, David Brown Limited acquired Aston Martin. This led to the production of the iconic "DB" series of cars, starting with the DB2. Then, the DB5 was launched in the year 1963 and became highly known for its association with James Bond in the film Goldfinger.

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13. Aston Martin (Cont.)

The "Coal Scuttle" (named so due to its crude, practical design) was developed in 1915. But, due to WWI, it forced a halt to manufacturing. This first car was created by fitting a Coventry Simplex engine to a chassis derived from a 1908 Isotta-Fraschini.

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12. Porsche

The Porsche 64 was the first automobile to be manufactured under the Porsche brand. It was created in the year 1938 and was based on the Volkswagen Beetle. It was equipped with a flat-four engine that produced between 32 and 40 horsepower.

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12. Porsche (Cont.)

Because of the start of World War II, only three Porsche 64s were completed. They were meant for a race between Berlin and Rome, but it never happened. This beast could literally reach a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), which is impressive.

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12. Porsche (Cont.)

Later on, Porsche competed in Formula One, with its first purpose-built Formula One car being the Porsche 718. It was introduced in 1957. The Porsche 917 model is another one that's particularly recognized for its dominance during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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11. Pininfarina

It was in 2018 when Pininfarina launched its own automotive brand, Automobili Pininfarina. Its focus was on producing luxury electric vehicles and supercars. The Battista has a quad-motor electric powertrain that produces 2,300 Nm of torque.

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11. Pininfarina (Cont.)

Pininfarina was set up in 1930 by Battista "Pinin" Farina in Italy. It smoothly went from a legendary design house to a manufacturer of high-performance supercars. The Luxury Electric Performance Car Manufacturer of the Year 2024 was awarded to Automobili Pininfarina.

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10. Maserati

Now, who hasn't dreamt of owning this car? The Maserati brothers, Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, and Ettore, began the famous Maserati in Bologna, Italy, on December 1, 1914. The company relocated its headquarters to Modena in 1940, where it remains to this day.

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10. Maserati (Cont.)

So, after the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, Maserati has been owned by Stellantis since 2021. The brand also has a historical link with Ferrari. The interesting emblem displays a trident inspired by the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore.

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10. Maserati (Cont.)

There were some back-to-back victories when Maserati won the Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940. It was the only Italian manufacturer to achieve this feat. The race was won by the talented driver Wilbur Shaw, who drove a Maserati 8CTF.

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10. Maserati (Cont.)

The Tipo 26 was the brand's first racing car, which debuted in 1926. It was powered by a 1.5-liter inline-8 engine, which was a minor version of the Diatto two-liter engine. Also, it was made of a steel ladder-type frame and covered with an aluminum body.

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9. Pagani Huayra

Mercedes-AMG engines, which offer incredible power, are commonly found in Pagani automobiles. For instance, the Huayra's engine may generate between 730 and 802 horsepower, depending on the model. Advanced materials like Carbotitanium (carbon fiber and titanium) are used for construction.

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9. Pagani Huayra (Cont.)

When the Zonda C12, which is their first production vehicle, was released in 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show, it immediately won praise for its appearance and capabilities. The Zonda series comes with different iterations, such as the Zonda S, Zonda F, and Zonda R.

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8. Lamborghini

You might not know, but Ferruccio's dissatisfaction with Ferrari cars partly motivated his creation of Lamborghini. After a negative experience with Enzo Ferrari regarding a clutch issue, he decided to create his own line of high-performance sports cars.

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8. Lamborghini (Cont.)

In production since 2014, the highly acclaimed Lamborghini Huracán is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine. Also, the Huracán LP 610-4 weighs around 1,553 kg (3,424 lb) at the curb, so that one horsepower is equivalent to 2.55 kilograms, or 5.62 lb of power.

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7. McLaren

Bruce McLaren founded McLaren in 1963 in Woking, Surrey, England. In 1964, the company produced its first-ever race car, the M1, marking its entry into motorsport. Established initially as a racing team, McLaren quickly moved into producing road cars.

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7. McLaren (Cont.)

Everyone's favorite, McLaren, made its Formula 1 debut at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix. The team bagged its first Grand Prix title at the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix with driver Bruce McLaren himself. Also, the well-known driver, Ayrton Senna, won three titles with the team (1988–1993).

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6. Ferrari

The first Ferrari ever produced was the 125 S, which debuted in 1947 with a V12 engine. Enzo Ferrari established Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947, even though his involvement in motorsport began earlier with Alfa Romeo, where he worked as a test driver in 1920.

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6. Ferrari (Cont.)

This company is the oldest and most successful team in Formula 1 history. Since the sport's inception in 1950, it has won many Constructors' Championships and Drivers' Championships. You might've heard the names of these famous drivers associated with Ferrari: Alberto Ascari, Michael Schumacher, and Niki Lauda.

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5. Rimac Automobili

As a side project, the firm began when Rimac first converted his BMW 3 Series (E30) to an electric drivetrain sometime in 2009. Some years back, in July 2021, Rimac and Bugatti Automobiles decided to establish a joint venture in which Rimac owns a 55% share.

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5. Rimac Automobili (Cont.)

Talking about the beloved, the Concept One comes with four electric motors, one for each wheel, generating a total output of 1,224 horsepower. It features a 92 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery while providing a range of approximately 200 miles.

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4. Hennessey Performance Engineering

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) is an American manufacturer known for creating high-performance hypercars. The Hennessey Venom GT and the Hennessey Venom F5 are two such examples. The founder and CEO of this company is John Hennessey.

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4. Hennessey Performance Engineering (Cont.)

Launched in 2010, the Venom GT is based on the Lotus Exige with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine rated at 1,244 hp (928 kW). It achieved a top speed of 270.49 mph in 2014. 2014 also saw the production of three "World's Fastest Edition" Venom GT coupés.

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4. Hennessey Performance Engineering (Cont.)

What's amazing is that the Hennessey Venom GT set a Guinness World Record for the fastest road-legal car from 0-186 mph with an average acceleration time of 13.63 seconds. The record was set in January 2013 by John Kiewicz, who drove it during this record-setting run.

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3. SSC North America

This company is based in Richland, Washington. It was started in 1999 by Jerod Shelby. In the year 2007, SSC Ultimate Aero became the world's fastest production car, hovering at an average top speed of 256.18 mph, as verified by Guinness World Records.

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3. SSC North America (Cont.)

The Tuatara is SSC's latest hypercar, crafted to break speed records. In January 2021, it achieved an average speed of 282.9 mph (455.3 km/h) during testing at Kennedy Space Center. Larry Caplin, the owner of the Tuatara and a non-professional driver, conducted the test.

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2. Koenigsegg

In the year 2005, the Koenigsegg CCR became the world's fastest production car, which reached a speed of 388 km/h (241 mph). It apparently surpassed McLaren's F1 record. The Koenigsegg One:1 (2014) was the first production car to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1.

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2. Koenigsegg (Cont.)

Interestingly, Koenigsegg Automotive AB was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg, who was just 22 years old at the time. The first production car, the CC8S, was launched in 2002 with a supercharged V8 engine producing around 655 horsepower.

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1. Bugatti

Early in the 20th century, Bugatti vehicles dominated racing, especially the Type 35. It won over 2,000 races in the 1920s, as well as several Targa Florio titles. The Type 41 Royale model is said to be one of the largest and most expensive cars ever produced. 

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1. Bugatti (Cont.)

The beautiful Bugatti was founded in 1909 in Molsheim, Alsace, by an Italian-born designer, Ettore Bugatti. It was the Bugatti Veyron (2005) that became famous for being among the fastest-production cars in the world. Its top speed exceeded 400 km/h (248 mph).

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1. Bugatti (Cont.)

This car had an 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged, W16-cylinder engine. The Volkswagen Group claimed that the W16 engine used in the Veyron produced 736 kW (987 hp) of power and 1,250 N⋅m (922 lb-ft) of torque. This was certified by TÜV Süddeutschland.

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