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10 Best Cars to Drive

Honda is right as it campaigns for the Jazz nee Fit as “One life, Why so serious?” Driving is an art and when it comes to driving special cars, it definitely feels special. We give you list of 10 cars that you need to drive to feel that thrill of driving before the judgement day dawn on you.

Mini

The classic Mini is considered as one of the best cars to drive, though it didn’t have the comfort and luxury of a modern day car. The Mini became a cultural icon of the popular culture of the 1960s with well-publicized purchases by film and music stars. The Mini has won many awards over the years. The most notable ones are the "Car of the Century" (Autocar magazine 1995), "Number One Classic Car of All Time" (Classic & Sports Car magazine 1996) and "European Car of the Century" in a worldwide Internet poll run by the prestigious Global Automotive Elections Foundation in 1999. The Mini managed second place (behind the Model T Ford) for "Global Car of the Century" in that same poll. A remarkable 5.3 million Minis were sold, making it the most popular British car ever made. Though the production of the classic Mini has been stopped, there are still thousands of these cars on the road, with the remaining pre-1980s versions being firmly established as collectors' items.

Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is another classic car to drive before you die. This car debuted in 1962 and was technologically advanced with a twin-cam 1558 cc engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 4-wheel independent suspension. This car is still a favourite among car enthusiasts mainly because of its lightweight construction, all-round independent suspension and delicate and precise handling. This old beauty can cover 193 km/h without any hitch.

McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 is a rare and expensive sports car designed by Gordon Murray and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. This supercar is fitted with a 6.0-litre V12 engine and offers a top speed of 386.25 km/h and weighs only 1,100kg, the lowest in the supercar fraternity. Even without features like that of power steering, traction control, ABS or even a brake servo, it is a driver’s delight. But the driving the McLaren F1 will always be remembered by you.

Ford Focus

The Focus is a small family car manufactured by Ford. The Ford Focus sits wheel-to-wheel with some of the best-driving machinery in the world. Ford developed an all-new independent 'control blade' rear axle for the Focus. In those days, the compact class or small family car class used the less expensive half-independent torsion beam suspension. The Control Blade offered enhanced elasto-kinematic performance, i.e., strong body control, sharp and accurate steering regardless of the car's attitude and an absorbent and quiet ride over bumps. This new feature in the Ford Focus kept its competitors at bay and sold over 5 million so far.

Bentley Arnage T

The Bentley Arnage T is a luxury car where you find a few more surreal experiences in the automotive world. It has been one of the most powerful and fastest four-door sedans in the market. Bentley Arnage T can be termed as one of the most civilized muscle cars ever made.

Lamborghini Murcielago

The Lamborghini Murcielago is a sports car is Lamborghini's flagship and the halo car of the automaker's lineup. It is said that Lamborghini followed the 'how to make a definitive supercar' recipe when designing the Murcielago. The Murcielago is a high-performance two-door, two-seat coupe, powered by an evolution of the Lamborghini V12 engine. The engine is capable of powering the car to a speed of 97 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Its coupe body is especially low-slung, with its roof rising to just under four feet above the ground. The supercar features scissor doors, which contribute to its exotic image.

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia was unveiled by Michael Schumacher at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The 430 Scuderia can take you to 97 km in 3.1 secs and can run at a top speed of 319 km/h. This supercar was unleashed to compete with cars like the Porsche RS-models and the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. As a result, it is light weight, and more powerful than the standard F430. The increased power comes from a revised intake, exhaust and an ion-sensing knock-detection system that allows for a higher compression ratio.

Porsche 911 GT3

The Porsche 911 GT3 was introduced as a high performance version of the first water-cooled version of the Porsche 911. The GT3, however, did not use the simpler engine of the regular production versions of the 996. It comes with a naturally-aspirated version of the turbocharged Porsche 962 and Porsche 911 GT1 race cars. The 911 GT3 competes with the BMW M3 GTR and the Ferrari F430 GT2. The Porsche 911 GT3 can accelerate 100 km in just 4.1 secs and have a top speed of 322km/h. Driving this Porsche will give you a larger than life experience.

Caterham Superlight R300

The Caterham Superlight R300 is a recent car introduced in 2009 and is designed to bridge the gap between RSA and the existing Superlight R400 class. Without roof, doors or even windscreen to protect you from the elements, this Caterham will certainly take you to the next level of driving.

Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is a sports car newly introduced to the world in March 2009. The car may not have the raw appeal of a 911 GT3 or even an exotic logo to flaunt, but it is the most complete performance car to drive. It can cover 0-100 km in just 3.5 secs and has a top speed of 311km/h.