Worst cars

Dive into the wildest cars ever built—vehicles so dangerously designed that governments were forced to intervene. From explosive compacts to rollover-prone SUVs, discover the shocking automotive missteps that changed safety laws forever in this fun, fast-paced look at the industry’s most infamous machines.

Speed, style, and status are supposed to define a supercar. But not every exotic machine with a monster engine earns a place in history’s winner’s circle. Sometimes, it’s a matter of poor timing, bad engineering, or just plain weird decisions. From overpriced experiments to undriveable prototypes, these are the supercars that promised everything—and delivered a whole lot of meh.

From poor engineering to lackluster designs, these unfortunate lemons are infamous for being among the worst cars ever made. 

Today, Maserati is synonymous with the best of the best in the car industry—but that’s only because few people have heard of the Maserati Biturbo, one of the worst cars ever made.

Private-party sales in the U.S. are often “as-is,” but you still have paths forward if the seller lied about the car, hid defects, or broke disclosure laws.

History’s parking lot is filled with misfires wearing shiny badges. What began as bold ideas became cultural punchlines, inspiring more laughter than loyalty. These cars remind everyone that style doesn’t always survive the test drive.