As of 2024 (Reiwa 6), we’ll be introducing our subjective and biased recommendations for “cool cars” that are available for purchase as new sports cars . You may see cars on the streets that are simply “cool” for no apparent reason. We hope this information will be helpful for anyone considering buying a car.
1st place: Lamborghini “Revelto”
Lamborghini announced the Revuelto, its first new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) V12 super sports car, on March 29, 2023 (local time). It is positioned as a high-performance electric vehicle (HPEV). Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Lamborghini has equipped the Revuelto with its sixth new V12 powertrain. The Revuelto combines three electric motors, each with 148 hp (150 PS), driving the front wheels, with the same specifications housed in a new 8-speed DCT driving the rear wheels.
Revuelto
The engine and motor combine to produce a total system output of 1,001 hp (1,015 PS), enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 350 km/h. The 3.8 kWh battery can be charged in 30 minutes using a 7 kW power source, or in just six minutes using the V12 as a generator.
The interior features a free-standing 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8.4-inch portrait infotainment screen. These two screens, along with a third 9.1-inch digital strip in front of the passenger seat, are controlled by a single brain, so they all appear and operate in the same way. Information can also be “swiped” from the central screen to the other screens.
Lamborghini “Revelto” specifications
| Specifications | Revuelto |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,947mm |
| Overall width | 2,266mm |
| Overall height | 1,160mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,779mm |
| engine | 6,498cc V12 naturally aspirated DOHC 48 valve L545 |
| Maximum power | 607kW (825PS) / 9,250rpm |
| Motor maximum output | 110kW (149PS) |
| System maximum output | 746kW (1,029PS) |
| Maximum system torque | 725Nm (73.9kgm)/6,750rpm |
| transmission | 8 speed DCT |
| Drive system | 4WD |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | Approximately 2.5 seconds |
| maximum speed | 350km/h or more |
2nd place: Ferrari SF900 Stradale
Ferrari announced the new SF90 Stradale on May 29, 2019 (local time). It is the company’s first PHEV (plug-in hybrid) model. Named the SF90 Stradale, this car is a series-produced supercar commemorating the 90th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari, and represents the strong connection between the company’s road cars and track cars.
The car is powered by a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 engine producing 574 kW/780 PS and 800 Nm of torque. Its hybrid system features three electric motors. One motor is sandwiched between the V8 and a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the other two are located on the front axle. The electric motors, coupled with a 7.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, produce 162 kW/220 PS, for a total output of 735 kW/1000 PS . Performance includes 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.5 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 6.7 seconds, a top speed of 340 km/h, and a maximum 25 km of EV range.
The SF90 Stradale’s interior features a new steering-wheel-mounted eManettino switch that allows the driver to choose between four different driving modes. It also has a 16-inch digital instrument cluster featuring a center-mounted tachometer flanked by navigation and infotainment displays. There is also a head-up display and an auxiliary display for the passengers.
Ferrari SF90 Stradal specs
| Specifications | Ferrari SF90 Stradale |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,710mm |
| Overall width | 1,972mm |
| Overall height | 1,186mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm |
| engine | 3,990cc V8 twin turbo |
| Maximum power | 574kW (780PS) / 7,500rpm |
| Maximum torque | 800Nm (81.6kgm) 6,000rpm |
| Motor maximum output | 162kW (220PS) (total of 3 units) |
| System maximum output | 735kW (1,000PS) |
| Maximum system torque | 800Nm (590lbft) at 6,000rpm |
| transmission | 8-speed Magna 8DCL900 dual clutch |
| Drive system | 4WD |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | 2.5 seconds |
| maximum speed | 340km/h |
Ferrari’s new SF90 Stradale, the first PHEV, announced on May 29, 2019
3rd place: Porsche Taycan
Porsche announced an improved model of its new electric vehicle (EV) “Taycan” on February 7, 2024. Reservations for the Japanese model also began on the same day at Porsche Japan.
The base rear-wheel-drive model sees the biggest performance improvement, now sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, 0.6 seconds faster than the previous version. The top-of-the-line Taycan Turbo S sees its 0 to 100 km/h time drop by 0.4 seconds to 2.4 seconds.
New headlights with high-resolution HD Matrix technology and sophisticated optics illuminate the car at night with a four-light graphic typical of Porsche. The Porsche logo in the rear light strip has a three-dimensional glass-look design , and the illuminated version, available for the first time, features animations when entering and starting off. The Turbo and Turbo S are distinguished from other models by the accent color Turbo Night, both on the exterior and interior.
Inside the new Taycan, the instrument cluster, center display, and optional passenger-side display feature an optimized user interface with additional functionality. A steering wheel mode switch is standard. Taycan models equipped with the Sport Chrono Package and Performance Battery Plus feature a dedicated push-to-pass button on the mode switch.
4. Chevrolet Corvette (C8)
Chevrolet’s high-performance sports car, the new Chevrolet Corvette, was unveiled in the United States in July 2019 as the eighth-generation model. The Corvette, which is the first to feature a mid-engine drive layout, was selected as the 2020 North American Car of the Year, and will be the first to feature right-hand drive in the Corvette brand for the Japanese market. The coupe model is available in two trims: 2LT and 3LT.
The new Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the first Corvette to feature a retractable hardtop, developed without compromise on styling, comfort, practicality, or performance. Compared to a conventional soft top, it offers a quieter cabin, improved security, and a clean exterior thanks to seamless storage. It can be opened or closed in just 16 seconds, even at speeds up to 48 km/h. Even with the top stowed, the trunk space is large enough to carry two golf bags, and combined with the front storage space, it maintains the same practicality as the coupe.
Corvette (C8) specs
| Specifications | Corvette (C8) |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,630mm |
| Overall width | 1,934mm |
| Overall height | 1,234mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,722mm |
| engine | 6.2L V8 engine |
| Maximum output | 369kW (495HP) / 6,450rpm |
| Maximum torque | 637Nm/5,150rpm |
| transmission | 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) |
| Drive system | rear-wheel drive |
| Vehicle weight | 1,526kg to 1,572kg |
| price | 11,800,000 yen – 15,500,000 yen |
Chevrolet’s new Corvette C8 (8th generation) announced on July 18, 2019
Chevrolet’s new Corvette (C8) first hardtop convertible announced on August 27, 2020
5. Aston Martin Vanquish
The Vanquish, a luxury coupe sports car manufactured by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin, is instantly recognizable as an Aston Martin. It is equipped with an AMG-made 4L V8 twin-turbo engine, which was also featured in the DB11 engine lineup.
Aston Martin Vantage
About Vantage specs
| Specifications | New Vantage |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,465mm |
| Overall width | 1,942mm |
| Overall height | 1,273mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,704mm |
| engine | 4L V8 twin-turbo engine (AMG) |
| Maximum power | 510ps/6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 69.9kgm/2,000-5,000rpm |
| transmission | 8-speed AT (manufactured by ZF) |
| Drive system | FR |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | 3.7 seconds |
| maximum speed | 314km/h |
Aston Martin’s new Vantage full model change announced on November 21, 2017
6. McLaren 750S
McLaren announced the new 750S sports coupe in the US on April 26, 2023 (local time). It was announced in Japan on August 2, 2023. The price will be 39.3 million yen for the coupe and 43 million yen for the Spider.
Mclaren 750S
The 2024 McLaren 750S, the successor to the 720S, is the lightest and most powerful production car McLaren has ever built. The result is a lighter, more powerful, and more engaging supercar, available from launch in both coupe and spider variants. It features a carbon fiber monocoque, and the car retains its hydraulic suspension setup. However, everything has been refined to maximize the 750S’s potential. The suspension is now the latest PCC III with lighter components and improved geometry. Additionally, the 750S features a quicker steering ratio and a power assist pump. This allows McLaren to estimate that 30 percent of the 750S’s components are new or modified.
Mclaren 750S
Apple CarPlay is standard, with improved graphics and increased touch sensitivity on the centre screen. New to the centre display is the new McLaren Control Launcher. MCL allows drivers to save their favourite aero, engine, handling and transmission configurations, further personalising the driving experience.
The engine remains the same: a 4.0L V8 twin-turbo (M840T). Maximum output is 740hp (750PS / 552 kW) at 7,500 rpm, maximum torque is 81.6kgm (800Nm), and it is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (SSG). Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is 2.8 seconds, 0 to 200km/h – Coupe 7.2 seconds, 0 to 200km/h – Spyder 19.8 seconds, top speed 332km/h. It ranks 9th in 0 to 100km/h acceleration.
New McLaren 750S debuts as the brand’s lightest and most powerful production supercar
7. Maserati MC20
Maserati unveiled its new MC20 super sports car to the world on September 9, 2020 (local time). The mid-engine sports car features a traditional grille on the front, flanked by vertical headlights and two large air intakes on the sides to keep the power unit cool. Horizontal taillights and two central exhaust pipes are also part of the package. It measures 183.8 inches (4,669 mm) long, 77.4 inches (1,965 mm) wide, and 48 inches (1,221 mm) high, with a wheelbase width of 106.3 inches (2,700 mm). It’s carbon-fiber intensive and weighs just under 3,307 pounds (1,500 kg).
The MC20 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine developed using F1 technology and numerous Ferrari and Alfa Romeo components. It produces 629 PS (463 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm, sending power to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. It accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under 2.9 seconds and then reaches a top speed of over 202 mph (325 km/h). The electric MC20 will reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds and have a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h). It can also travel 201 miles (323 km) on a single charge.
Maserati’s new MC20 supercar model announced on September 9, 2020
8. Nissan GT-R
When it comes to sports cars from Nissan, the GT-R is a name that is popular overseas, with its unique design and luxurious interior that makes it hard to believe it’s a Japanese car. The 2020 model NISSAN GT-R was released in June 2019. The NISSAN GT-R’s 3.8L V6 24-valve twin-turbo engine, hand-assembled one by one by skilled craftsmen, delivers high performance. The 2020 model also features the abradable seal, a turbo high-efficiency technology that contributes to improved response, as adopted in the NISSAN GT-R NISMO.
Nissan GT-R
2024 GT-R specs
| Specifications | 2024 GT-R model |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,710mm |
| Overall width | 1,895mm |
| Overall height | 1,370mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780mm |
| Model | GT-R |
| engine | 3.8L V6 turbo engine |
| Maximum power | 419kW (570PS) / 6,800rpm |
| Maximum torque | 637Nm (65.0kgm)/3,300-5,800rpm |
| transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch transmission |
| Drive system | 4WD |
Nissan GT-R 2024 model to feature two special editions, announced on January 13, 2023
9. Toyota GR Supra
The Supra is a premium sports car manufactured and sold by Toyota Motor Corporation. It was released on May 17, 2019. The fifth-generation model, revived 17 years after production ceased in 2002, was jointly developed with BMW, with whom Toyota has had a technical partnership since 2011. Its development code is “J29.” Toyota and BMW jointly developed and announced the new Supra and new Z4 . While retaining the same long-nose, short-deck design as the Supra A80, it has been redesigned into a modern sports car. By shortening the overall length, achieving a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution , and increasing the overall width, stability and body rigidity have been improved, resulting in a sportier driving experience.
Toyota Supra
GR Supra specifications
| Specifications | GR Supra SZ |
GR Supra SZ-R |
GR Supra RZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,380mm | 4,380mm | 4,380mm |
| Overall width | 1,865mm | 1,865mm | 1,865mm |
| Overall height | 1,290mm | 1,290mm | 1,295mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470mm | 2,470mm | 2,470mm |
| engine | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder twin-scroll turbo |
2.0L inline 4-cylinder twin-scroll turbo |
3.0L inline 6-cylinder twin scroll turbo |
| Maximum power | 145kW (197ps) / 4,500-6,500rpm |
190kW (258ps) / 5,000-6,500rpm |
250kW (340ps) / 5,000-6,500rpm |
| Maximum torque | 320Nm (32.6kgm) / 1,450-4,200rpm |
400Nm (40.8kgm) / 1,550-4,400rpm |
500Nm (51.0kgm) / 1,600-4,500rpm |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | 6.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| transmission | 8-speed sports automatic transmission | 8-speed sports automatic transmission | 8-speed sports AT 6MT |
| Drive system | 2WD (FR) | 2WD (FR) | 2WD (FR) |
| Passenger capacity | 2 people | 2 people | 2 people |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.2m | 5.2m | 5.2m |
| tire | FR 225/50R17 RR 255/45R17 |
FR 255/40R18 RR 275/40R18 |
FR 255/35R19 RR 275/35R19 |
| Vehicle weight | 1,410 kg | 1,450 kg | 1,520kg |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 13.1km/L | 12.7km/L | 12.2km/L |
| price | 4,900,000 yen | 5,900,000 yen | 6,900,000 yen |
Toyota GR Supra partial improvement announced on April 28, 2020, released in October
Toyota’s new “GRMN Supra” minor change model added to 2024 release spy shots
10. Lexus RC F
Lexus has made partial improvements to the new RC and RC F, releasing them on December 22, 2022. The RC and RC F have refined their driving performance under the “Always On” philosophy. Hub bolt wheel fastenings are used to further enhance steering performance, and shock absorber characteristics, AVS, and EPS control have been optimized through extensive testing at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. Every detail has been refined to deliver a more dynamic and luxurious ride, making the “Lexus Driving Signature” a driving experience unique to Lexus. Furthermore, to contribute to safer and more secure driving, the functions of the “Lexus Safety System +” have been expanded, and the multimedia system has been equipped with a touch display for improved usability. The RC F has also been redesigned and optimized to achieve better handling on the circuit, and the D-range paddle shift control has been improved to further enhance the “F” driving experience.
LEXUS RC F
Lexus “RC F” specifications
| Specifications | RC F |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,710mm |
| Overall width | 1,845mm |
| Overall height | 1,390mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730mm |
| engine | V8 5.0L direct injection engine 2UR-GSE |
| Maximum output | 354kW (481PS) / 7,100rpm |
| Maximum torque | 535N･m (54.6kgm)/ 4,800rpm |
| transmission | 8-Speed SPDS (electronically controlled 8-speed automatic) |
| Drive system | FR |
| 0-60mile acceleration | 4.0 seconds |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 8.5km/L |
summary
We’ve introduced some “cool cars” and sports cars that everyone wants to drive at least once, but did you find any good ones? We hope we’ve introduced some models that you’ll often see around town and that catch your eye. We’ll continue to update this list as we find more interesting models.
