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Porsche 918 Spyder

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  Porsche 918 Spyder The 918 Spyder was a true game changer, demonstrating the potential of plug-in hybrid technology in the supercar stratosphere. A naturally aspirated, 4.6-liter V-8 with 599 hp got added power from two electric motors, for a total output of 877 hp and 944 ft lbs of near instant-on torque. Penned by Porsche’s chief designer, Michael Mauer, the 918 was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 as a concept to gauge market interest, going into production in late 2013 with a base MSRP of $845,000. The entire allocation of—surprise—918 units, sold out by the end of 2014, so eager were VIP Porschephiles to acquire the most powerful street-going Porsche ever made. Production ended by mid-2015, and the 918 remains a highly desirable collector car today. — Robert Ross
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McLaren P1

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  McLaren P1 Of the three renowned hybrid hypercars that debuted in 2013, two (the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder) hailed from long-established carmakers, while the other—the McLaren P1—was a relative newbie on the scene. Not that the British manufacturer hadn’t earned itself a spot in the hypercar pantheon with the 1990s-era legendary F1, but the lengthy absence made building this flagship like starting from scratch. McLaren used advanced carbon-fiber construction based on its lesser, more approachable (relatively) offerings, but the top dog P1 claimed a screaming 903 hp and a remarkably lightweight chassis, which made it a more than worthy contender against the supercar establishment of the time. 
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Ferrari LaFerrari

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Ferrari LaFerrari 2013 was an auspicious year for supercars, with no fewer than three major releases debuting from McLaren, Porsche, and Ferrari and earning the “Holy Trinity” nickname. Though fiercely individual, each of the trio claimed a hybrid power-train layout. Of the three, only the Ferrari LaFerrari boasted a V-12 engine— and a raucous, naturally aspirated one, at that. The LaFerrari also happened to be the most powerful (and, unofficially at least) the most charismatic of the wild bunch. Eponymously named to suggest it was the quintessence of the Ferrari nameplate, the 950 hp hypercar may go down in history not only as the pinnacle of its era, but also as one of the greatest prancing horses of all time  
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McLaren P1

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McLaren P1 Still considered the best hypercar ever produced by this British manufacturer, unfortunately it is only at the end of the list. The McLaren P1, which is equipped with a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. But this figure is able to compete with a Ferrari 812 Superfast which is equipped with a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine. However, quoted from CarBuzz, the McLaren P1 is still superior with a maximum speed of 350 km/hour. The McLaren P1 engine which is mated to an electric motor is capable of producing a combined power of 903 hp and a combined torque of up to 900 Nm. All the power and torque is channeled to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission produced by Graziano Trasmissioni. The manufacturer markets the P1 throughout the world with the highest price tag of US$2 million or around Rp. 31 billion off the road.
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