Nissan GT-R (R35)

The Nissan GT-R. It has a heritage that dates back to the first Nissan Skyline. It might not be carrying the Skyline name anymore, but it sure is packing a strong, strong punch. It's top speed is 196 miles per hour, and surprisingly enough, it has an MPG rating of 23 on the highway! Not bad for a sports car.

Videos: 
A Top Gear video reviewing the GT-R. Good watch!

Vehicle Specs:
Based on the 2014 model.

My Opinion:
This car came out in 2007 in Japan, 2008 in America, and 2009 around the world. The sad thing is, the car has paddle shifters, and to me, I'm not digging it. Luckily, they do have manual transmissions. The Nissan Skyline (R34 model) has been nicknamed Godzilla, ironically enough since Godzilla is a Japanese based monster. This car carries that nickname with pride, being able to turn corners at very high speeds and maintain that speed getting out of corners. The car is indeed a jaw dropper, and Nissan outdid themselves with this vehicle. It'll be a dream come true to own this car!

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

This car... Possibly the most expensive vehicle that can ever be purchased, ever. It is the fastest factory produced, street legal car out there. At $2,350,000, you will be going at a top speed of 250 miles per hour. Two. Hundred. and Fifty. That is the fastest speed a factory car has ever produced. Imagine the joy in driving it though.. It is indeed a sports car, and although it has it's luxuries (slightly), the car has one purpose, to go extremely fast. This is a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Videos:
This displays a driver going at top speed in this car. It's a bit lengthy, but worth the watch.

Vehicle Specs:
http://www.zeperfs.com/en/fiche3513-bugatti-veyron-super-sport.htm

My opinion:
If I could get the chance to get into the car, I'd probably do it. I'd obviously want the driver to go top speed with the car, I mean that's what the owner is paying for right? When going at top speed, the Veyron will use the gas, causing the vehicle to run out of it in a short amount of time. But, if you're paying 2 million dollars just to own this, I'm pretty sure you have money for gas. That should be the least of your worries if you get the chance of even purchasing the car. That price tag is nuts, but that top speed is even crazier. If I could own it, I would. I'd rather have a 2 million dollar house though.

Porsche 911

Ahh, this car speaks volumes when it comes to status, either through social class or on the race track. Anyone who pulls up behind the stop line or start line in this thing, know that they're in a car full of elegance and power. It's so recognizable because the design of the car hardly changed at all throughout the years. It's been in production since 1963. Obviously, the car updated to the current standards of today, but even so, the old cars and new ones alike are head turners. This is the Porsche 911.

Vehicle Specs:
This is based on the 2013 model. The picture up there is the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Sport model.

History:
The first car Ferdinand Porsche made under his company was the Porsche 356, which was essentially a stronger Volkswagen Beetle. Quick history note, Mr. Porsche (and his son, grandson's and nephews alike) here created many vehicles, essentially known for the cars named after him, the Beetle, and the idea of a hybrid. Back to the car lineage, the 911 replaced the 356 and took the whole world by storm, becoming the face of the company and basically the "franchise player" so to speak. Ferry Porsche (the son of Ferdinand Porsche) pushed for the 911, and took years to develop it until it's release in 1964. Listing the different models of each generation would kill the eyes, so here's more info: yes, another article, but they do have a list plus explanation of each models.

My opinion: 
I tend to question a person's value's if they say they don't like a Porsche at all, especially the 911. This car is a dream on wheels, a mix of elegance and power in one. This car is a living icon, the longest car in production up to date. Some Porsche's tend to blend in, others stand out. This can do both. Any owner of this vehicle can pull up behind a stop line like any other common car, but when he puts his foot on the pedal, he'll have to control the temptation to just floor it. It's that beautifully engineered. There are things that stay consistently amazing such as: Rolex's, Louis Vuitton, and Porsche 911's. I would love to own one of these in my life time, great stuff.

Toyota Supra (MkIV)

When people ask the question: "What do you think of the 1990's?" to me, I tell them a few things. I think: Pokemon, Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan, and a few cars; this being one of them. This car doesn't need any further introduction, just look at the title! The Toyota Supra (MkIV), a car that literally dominated on the streets, wherever it was. 

How it all started/ Inspiration:

This is the fourth generation model of the Toyota Supra. It's predecessors were inspired by its brother: the Toyota Celica, and the Toyota 2000GT.  The hatch is reminiscent of the Celica, while the inline V6 engine is reminiscent to the 2000GT. It's former models would be called the "Toyota Celica Supra", the obvious link between the Celica and Supra. However, when the MKIII Supra came out, the two cars cut the bonds and became individual and distinct cars. The MKIV is definitely the best thing that came out of those vehicles, especially with the 2JZ-GTE engine. In the turbo models, the engine came equipped with twin turbos, making the car even faster.

Vehicle Specs:

Here are the specs of the stock Supra. Just scroll all the way down, and choose the link that says: "Toyota Supra JZA80 3.0 SZ". However, the turbo models are just below that link. It also shows the different model specs as well.

The Focus: 

The car was a beautifully engineered car that can reach 0-60 MPH at 5 seconds, and to this day and age, that's pretty remarkable. It was focused to get people to not choose the Nissan 300ZX. Also, this car was made for the driver, allowing him to go at crazy speeds or cruise along however he pleases. The price of the car was $36,000 when new, and $40,000 if the person wants the turbos. Nowadays, a person will have to pay $30K just for a used model like this, that isn't hampered by people who raced their Supras on the track or on the street. 

My Opinion:

This is one of the few dream cars I would love to own. This car is ingrained in my brain as something spectacular, beautiful even. My only problem would probably be finding a "good" one, a car that hasn't been hampered or damaged. My other problem would probably be the interior: it doesn't suit passengers as much as the driver, for this car is mainly driver focused. However, that's not too bad because hopefully I'll be able to drive one and own one. 

Toyota GT86

 You would think this car is just a typical import straight from Japan, but that isn't doing any justice toward the people who meticulously made this vehicle into what it is: a car with a front mounted engine that is naturally aspirated and a rear wheel drive. This is what Toyota envisioned for their customers when they had this car in mind. With collaboration with Subaru, this car finally came into life and brought sleek back into the import scene.

How it all started:
The concept started in 2008, with Toyota and Subaru jointly coming together. The car was formed from an earlier Toyota Concept Vehicle : the FT-HS, a sports hybrid. If you know Subaru, all of their vehicles come in one drivetrain: all wheel drive. This would cause the project to take a huge halt until Toyota showed them a prototype later that year, which put all differences aside and caused the project to continue forward. The first official prototype came out in 2009.

Inspiration:
For the past few years, Toyota produced cars focused mainly on saving gas (examples: Prius, Camry Hybrid). With this car coming out, it would put Toyota back on the map in terms of sport vehicles. The car itself was inspired by a few of their own creations: the Toyota Supra (MK IV) and the Toyota Corolla GTS Levin and Trueno versions (their car code being the AE86, thus the 86 number in the name). Eighty-Six in Japanese means "Hatchiroku", thus this car being the new Hatchiroku.

Specs:
All the specs that come in the Toyota GT86 Model. The main difference in the Subaru BRZ and Scion FRS models are merely just a badge and difference in spring ratios.

The Focus:
Most cars nowadays focus on the luxuries and comfort in it. There's that comfort for everyone idea, or accessibility, but that just seems so... boring. It not only gave Toyota a resurgence in their sporting heritage, it also gave a focus on the driver; making this car a driver-focused one. It still has the comforts you would expect from a Toyota vehicle and the reliability they hang their hats on. However, this car brings back what a car should be, an enjoyable drive on the road, tempting the driver to slam his foot down on the pedal and turn a corner at a high speed. Sure, that's dangerous, but that's the fun a car should provide.

Pricing:
This car attracted so many just due to price alone. This car, being only $25255 in a manual model and $26355 in an automatic one. An affordable, durable sports car. This however, is the prices focused  the American version: the Scion FRS.

Models:
The GT86 model is in Japan and Europe.
The Scion FRS (Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, Sport) Model is in North America.
The Subaru BRZ (Boxer engine, Rear Wheel Drive, and Z) Model is in both.

My opinion:
The car is a beautifully engineered machine. At this time of my life, I want a car that's cool to drive and reasonable MPG (miles per gallon) with 30 MPG in the manual model and 35 MPG in the automatic. I'd still prefer the manual one though, that paddle shift idea (an electronic manual provided in the automatic model)  is a load of bologna. I do not want to look like a Granny holding the wheel with two hands because of those paddle shifters. Sure, a BMW M3 sounds just as cool, but I'm a reasonable person, so the Toyota takes the cake on this one. This car exemplifies what I want, plus it's an import, so that makes me seriously happy. Perfect pricing, great look, sports car? The Toyota GT86 should be that example.