These Supercars Are Completely Fine To Be Your Daily Driver... Assuming You Can Afford Them In The First Place
"Supercars" and "practical" aren't words you'd normally see in the same sentence. They're sort of the antithesis of each other—until now, that is. High-end sports car and supercar companies have been crafting bespoke autos for decades and learned early on that the key is to make a more affordable line of variants of their most awesome supercars. Here are some of the most practical supercars on the market.
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Porsche 911 is a legendary car in every respect and one of the most iconic German cars of all time. First introduced by Ferry Porsche (son of Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche) in 2018, the 911 Turbo S is built entirely of aluminum, making it lighter than its predecessor. Available as a two-door coupe, Targa top, or convertible, the car comes with either a gasoline engine or a mild hybrid version.
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Porsche 911 Turbo S (Cont'd)
If you're a city slicker, then the 3.6L turbocharged flat-six engine found in the mild hybrid version of the 911 Turbo might be sufficient for your daily driving needs. If not, then the 3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine produces 640 hp and has a top speed of 205 mph. Plenty quick enough to get you to work and back in no time.
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Audi R8
Porsche isn't the only German giant to produce an everyday driver that runs like an absolute beast. The Audi R8 has been around for almost 20 years, introduced in 2006 as an addition to the Audi high-performance sports car line-up. Powered by a 4.2L V8 engine, it was produced in both convertible and coupe formats until 2024.
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Audi R8 (Cont'd)
If you're more environmentally-minded, Audi unveiled an all-electric version of the R8, known as the e-Tron in 2015. It produced 456 hp and had a top speed of 160 mph. Fewer than 100 units of the eTron were built, making it a pretty rare find these days—but its ICE sister, the R8, is a compelling daily driver with spectacular comfort, handling, and enough power to make it exciting.
McLaren GT
The legacy of Bruce McLaren lives on through the McLaren name, including this supercar-come-daily driver, the McLaren GT. Unveiled in 2019 as the Granddaddy of Grand Touring cars from McLaren, the GT was a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive beast with a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produced a staggering 612 hp.
McLaren GT (Cont'd)
With a top speed of 203 mph, the GT was a grand touring car with attitude and energy. Napa leather became standard upholstery, along with a 12.7-inch infotainment system. Under the body, a double-wishbone suspension ensured a smooth ride. In 2024, McLaren unveiled an upgrade: the GTS, which isn't available to the market just yet.
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Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
The Corvette C6 Z06 was something of a revolutionary American supercar back when it was unveiled in 2006, and although it was in its third generation, the 2006 Z06 really lit the American sportscar world alight. Powered by an extraordinary small-block 7.0L V8 engine that produced a whopping 505 hp and a top speed of 125 mph, the Z06 offered a fixed roof, wider tires, and a larger, stiffer anti-sway bar for a smoother ride.
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Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 (Cont'd)
Not satisfied with the huge popularity of the Z06, Corvette unveiled a high-performance variant of the car: the ZR1. A brand new engine greeted you: an LS9 V8 that produced 629 hp and increased the top speed to 205 mph. It featured a carbon fiber roof, hood, fenders and rocker panel moldings. These aren't as popular daily drivers as the OG, though.
Ferrari Roma
Ferrari is famous for their grand touring cars, and they did it again with the 2020 Ferrari Roma. The front-engine, rear-wheel drive car is powered by a Ferrari 3.9L turbocharged V8 engine producing 612 hp and a top speed of 199 mph. It can do 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds and has an even weight distribution of 50/50, making the handling excellent and the steering a breeze. Exactly what you'd expect from Ferrari: sheer excellence.
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Ferrari Roma (Cont'd)
Competing in the same market as the Porsche 911 or similar Aston Martins (like the DBS, which we'll come to later), the Roma costs a reported $220,000. But, it's a Ferrari, what did you expect? The magazine Esquire named the Roma the "Best Designed Car of the Year" in 2020.
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Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R has long been a beloved car among auto enthusiasts, ever since the Skyline was featured in Fast & Furious. The 2024 version of the GT-R was to be its final production year, with Nissan discontinuing the GT-R in October 2024, despite having not produced a new GT-R since 2022. The car was powered by its original 3.8L twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produced 562 hp, with a top speed of 195 mph.
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Nissan GT-R (Cont'd)
Owing its popularity to its excellent acceleration and handling, the GT-R is a fun everyday driver that makes you feel like you're in control. Taking advantage of its cult status among auto enthusiasts, it becomes a joy to drive from the word "go". It's also cheaper than the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches.
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Bentley Continental GT Speed
If you're looking to travel in style without sacrificing performance, look no further than the Bentley Continental GT Speed. It was introduced in 2008 and equipped with a 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12 engine that propels the British motoring brute to speeds of 197 mph, reaching 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, from an engine that roared out 600 hp. Power steering and carbon ceramic brakes make you feel both safer and more in control as you cruise through the streets.
Bentley Continental GT Speed (Cont'd)
The GT Speed also featured Pirelli performance tires. It has a combined fuel economy of 16 mpg, with a highway mpg rating of 21. It's hardly impressive, but if you can afford to buy a GT Speed (priced at $284,000), you can afford the gas for it.
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Lamborghini Urus
An SUV from Lamborghini? The times they were a-changin' back in 2017, when Lamborghini first unveiled their brand-new SUV, keeping up with competitors like the Porsche Cayenne and Ferrari Purosangue. Kitting it out with a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the Urus could hit a top speed of 194 mph, making it the world's fastest SUV. It's lightweight and nippy around the corners, thanks to a carbon-fiber panelling on the body, carbon ceramic disc brakes, and an all-wheel drive layout.
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Lamborghini Urus (Cont'd)
Unfortunately for Lamborghini, the Urus was affected by a couple of recalls, including one that could cause the hood to detach completely from the car. When driving at a speed of 94 mph or above (reached in about seven seconds), small air intake holes beneath the hood could cause the latch mechanism to fail. 2,100 Urus were affected by the recalls in May 2024. Nevertheless, it's still a practical SUV crossover, with performance to boot.
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Aston Martin DBS
The Aston Martin DBS' second-generation car was first unveiled in 2007, before going into production in 2008. Produced between 2008 and 2012, the DBS was intended to replace the DB9 while offering a luxury grand tourer that wasn't shy on power or speed, but focused on a smooth ride. The front-engine, rear-wheel drive car is powered by a 5.9L V12 engine that produces 510 hp. It has an incredible top speed of 192 mph.
Aston Martin DBS (Cont'd)
Due to the fact that 85% of the car's weight is kept between the wheels when driving, thanks to Aston Martin's genius VH platform, the DBS is a dream to drive. Tight cornering, increased handling and responsiveness—and the addition of an Adaptive Damping System makes it easier for the car's suspension to adjust to the road conditions using sensors.
Lucid Air
An electric high-performance supercar? It's not exactly new, but it does challenge the orthodoxy around supercars—and we love that. The all-electric four-door sedan was first unveiled in 2016 and is the second American supercar on our list, but the only all-electric one! Available with electric battery ranges of between 400 and 500 miles and integrating advanced driver-assist technology, the Lucid Air has a bright future as an everyday driver.
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Lucid Air (Cont'd)
After receiving investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and partnerships with LG to produce batteries and Panasonic, the Lucid Air's other features included a panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seats, and active suspension. Software updates for the driver-assist technology happen automatically and you'll soon be able to sit in a Driverless Lucid Air, when the Lucid Air Pure is released.
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Maserati GranTurismo
From America to Italy, we have the Maserati GranTurismo, or GT. Produced between 2007 and 2019, featuring a 4.2L V8 engine that was co-developed with Ferrari, generating 399 hp and a top speed of 177 mph. With two doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement, the GranTurismo was meant to be a luxurious supercar with enough room for passengers. Not exactly the epitome of practicality, but it's not a Koenigsegg CCXR.
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Maserati GranTurismo (Cont'd)
The GranTurismo was so successful that Maserati unveiled a "GranCabrio"—otherwise known as the GranTurismo Sport Convertible in the US and Canada—in 2010, equipped with a folding canvas roof. Powered by a 4.7L V8 engine, just over 11,700 units of the convertible were ever built.
Acura NSX
Finally, we come to the 2025 Acura NSX. A huge departure from the Acura NSX you all remember from the 1990s, this NSX is a supercar in every sense of the word. This hybrid is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, combined with electric motors to produce a staggering 600+ hp with the ability to hit 60 mph in under three seconds.
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Acura NSX (Cont'd)
Using carbon fiber all over the place, Honda have managed to create a lightweight beast with an enormous top speed of 191 mph. It looks incredible, too, with a streamlined body style and a carbon fiber rear diffuser. If you're looking for a supercar from a car company that's already well-established in North America, then the Acura NSX is it.
Do You Drive A Supercar Every Day?
You may feel like you drive a supercar every day, but which of these supercars would you make your daily driver in a heartbeat? Let us know in the comments. Do you favor the practicality of the SUVs like the Purosangue, Urus, or Cayenne? Or are you a fan of a luxurious, opulent drive in the Rolls-Royce? Maybe you just want insane power and would rather have a 911 Turbo. In any case, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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