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Porsche 918 Spyder 

In this days  carmaking has evolved. The 918 produces 887 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque. It tops out at a whopping 214 mph. It locates much of its mass in the middle of its chassis, where supercars have for decades, and it produces far more power than most people can handle. Unlike the traction-control-only Carrera GT, it has both traction and stability control standard because both are required by law in America.

But this is different. Yes, stability control is there to save you if you're a bonehead. But this has to be the most civilized 944 lb-ft on the planet. The monster torque is always predictable. The engine's righteous pull never catches you off guard. Around town, the car is quiet and relaxed when you want

it, loud and angry when you don't. It rides well. Stability control doesn't intervene unless you drive like a jerk. And, most importantly, the car has both the balance and the chassis tuning to be approachable for novices. It feels like a balanced all-wheel-drive sports car because it is, but its reflexes and track behavior carry few of the configuration's traditional drawbacks.

Country of Origin: Germany

Engine: 887 hp (total output), 4.6-liter V-8 with two electric motors

0-62 mph: 2.5 seconds

Starting price: $845,000

Besides the hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, other innovations include rear-wheel steering, where the rear wheels adjust slightly in turns. It can go up to 19 miles on battery power alone. By itself, the V-8 gasoline engine produces 608 hp. Like many race cars, the Porsche 918 Spyder is largely built of lightweight but strong carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. The lightweight, even more racing-oriented Weissach Package of options boosts the sticker price to $929,000.