Got super hyped when Sports Car International landed in my inbox today. Dropped everything immediately – yes, even my lukewarm coffee – to crack open that digital magazine right there at my messy kitchen table.
First Steps
Scrolled straight past the ads and intro fluff. My fingers literally itched to hit that “Top 10 Must-See Supercars” section. Clicked it open and felt that little kid-at-Christmas buzz. Here’s how it went down:
1. Ferrari SF90 Stradale:
- Started strong. Picture loaded – wow, that red. Like proper ‘stop traffic’ red.
- Remembered seeing one last month at the city dealership. Way smaller in real life, somehow meaner looking.
- Messaged my buddy Mike instantly: “Dude, SF90 made the list. Told you it wasn’t just hype!”
2. Lamborghini Revuelto:
- Okay, this thing looks like it flew straight outta a sci-fi movie.
- Tried to imagine the noise. That V12 howl mixed with electric whine? Mental.
- Winced at the price tag listed underneath. Yeah, gonna need more than my blog revenue for that deposit.
3. McLaren Artura:
- Paused here. Honestly? Thought their last couple cars looked a bit samey.
- But this photo angle… different. More aggressive side scoops?
- Hoped the mag actually drove it properly. Their road test notes were vague on the hybrid system feel.
4. Porsche 911 GT3 RS:
- Swallowed my toast too fast. This is MY jam.
- Scrutinized the massive rear wing in the shot. Thing looks bolted straight on from a race car.
- Recalled trying to shoot one speeding past last track day – photo turned out blurry as heck. Gear envy.
Work interrupted – had to take a stupid work call. Seriously, who schedules meetings during prime supercar reading time?
5. Aston Martin Valkyrie:
- Back to it. This one’s just nuts.
- Felt my jaw kinda drop. Looks like a fighter jet with wheels.
- Wondered if anyone actually drives this on normal roads. Potholes would wreck it in seconds.
6. Rimac Nevera:
- Electric! But damn, 1900+ hp? Absurd numbers.
- Thought about the eerie silence of EVs ripping past you at 60mph in 1.8 seconds. Weird future.
- Added Croatia to my vague “maybe visit” list just because these guys built it there.
My coffee was officially stone cold now. Didn’t care. Keener than ever.
7. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut:
- Smiled. Koenigsegg always brings the crazy.
- Speed claims are astronomical. 330mph? Yeah, right. Prove it!
- Noticed the design – smoothed out, less wings than the track Jesko. Built for pure, stupid speed.
8. Lotus Emira:
- Refreshing change! Actually looks kinda… attainable? Sorta?
- Liked the manual gearbox shoutout. Finally, something you can actually row yourself!
- Hoped the driving feel lives up to the Lotus rep. Bookmarked their configurator page later.
9. Maserati MC20:
- Pretty Italian lines. Real head-turner in those magazine shots.
- Intrigued by the Nettuno V6. Heard mixed things about dealer servicing though.
- Felt a pang – saw one parked downtown last week. Photos didn’t do that paint justice.
10. Mercedes-AMG One:
- Closed the laptop for a sec after this one. Hypercar tech borrowed from F1? Wild.
- Struggled to wrap my head around all the complex aero.
- Remembered the hype years ago when they announced it. Glad it actually exists!
Finished the whole list buzzing but kinda bummed I hadn’t actually driven any. Just digital drooling. Anyway, spent the next hour cross-checking specs on forums. Consensus? The Porsche and Lotus are the only ones you might occasionally see outside a showroom. Rest are basically rolling art.