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What good are the fastest and most expensive cars in the world if not to stoke the desires of car fans? These are the most desirable dreams cars of 2022.The Stuff Dreams are Made Of
Dream cars are part and parcel of car fandom. From the poster on your wall as a teenager to your current social media feed, the Olympic heights of the automotive industry have always held sway over our imaginations. Below are some of the most talked about, most hashtagged dream cars on the market today to spark your imagination.
Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae
The Lamborghini Aventador looks like a supercar the way 1980s Arnold Schwarzenegger looked like an action movie star, that is, the very definition thereof. The low profile, mid-ship engine, and the cyberpunk styling add up to the boldest of automotive statements. And that’s before you start the engine. Above the speed and style, the Aventador is an aural experience. The car’s acoustics have been tuned like a concert grand piano, to dazzle the senses. You’ll find yourself exiting the car with your guts still vibrating like a tuning fork to the tempestuous frequency of the Aventador’s monstrous V12. If you dream of driving as an event, then this Lamborghini is for you.
Ferrari 296 GTB
The future of hybrid supercars is now and it’s the Ferrari 296 GTB. The latest from Maranello, the 296 GTB is a plug-in hybrid supercar which, between its turbo V6 and electric motor, makes 819 horsepower. The 296 GTB isn’t just fast in a straight line, this is a proper track car suitable for time attacks and sick drifts alike. And to top it all off, the elegant and curvaceous 296 GTB is a stunningly beautiful car. And what list of dream cars would be complete without a proper Ferrari on it?
Lucid Air Dream
We all know electric cars are fast. The current speed champ, the Tesla Model S Plaid, runs zero to sixty in roughly two seconds. But a new rival, the Lucid Air Dream, is just as fast and surpasses the Tesla in build-quality, handling, and luxuriousness. Not only is the Lucid Air quick, thanks to a total 1,100 horsepower, it can do tire-shedding drifts one minute and deliver glass-smooth ride worthy of a Mercedes S-Class the next. And when it comes out next year, the Lucid Air Sapphire variant will, likely, be the quickest production car in the world, with 1,200 horsepower and a blistering quarter mile time of 9.1 seconds.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Many of us prefer to dream attainable dreams (so much the easier to realize them). The Ford Mustang represents the kind of “dream car” you can scrimp and save for and finally go out and buy. Of course, it does not hurt to dream (somewhat) big and set your sights on the wildest of Mustangs, the Shelby GT500. Under the hood is a supercharged 5.2L V8 making an unbridled 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. The Shelby GT500 will shred both drag strip and racetrack, and yet it’s still suitable for daily driving thanks to a roomy interior, generous trunk, and a functional back seat.
Mercedes-AMG G 63
You’ve heard it referenced in rap songs. You’ve seen it on Instagram. The Mercedes G-Wagon is as drippy as they come. The off-road wonder turned urban head-turner can climb hills, zoom from zero to sixty in under four seconds, and roll down Rodeo all in the same afternoon. The people who dream of owning a G-Wagon want to be seen, to be envied. When you pine after the G-Wagon it’s not just an insanely fast, insanely opulent SUV you’re after; rather, you’re seeking the lifestyle that comes with it, that G-Wagon swagger that tells the world you’ve made it big.
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
Going from millionaire dreams to billionaire dreams, we introduce the superlative Bugatti Chiron. The world’s fastest car. In the Chiron, high style meets engineering wizardry and bespoke craftsmanship to produce one of true wonders of the automotive world. The Chiron Super Sport’s W16 engine makes 1,578 horsepower and allows the hypercar to rocket from zero to sixty in 2.2 seconds, reach 200 mph in just 15 seconds, and achieve a record-setting top speed of over 300 mph. When it comes to internal combustion, the Bugatti Chiron is the unquestioned pinnacle.
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The venerable Porsche 911 has been among the top sports cars for the entirety of its 70-year existence. And in that time Porsche has continued to hone the 911 into a better and better car each year. The epitome of a driver’s car, the 911 offers thrilling dynamics and serious speed, even from its most basic 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six form. Of course you can always upgrade (it is a dream car after all), to either the GT3 and its naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-six or the Turbo’s turbocharged 3.7L packing 640 horsepower. With that narrowed down you’ll still have to chose from Porsche’s smorgasbord of options for everything from interior carbon fiber to carbon ceramic brakes. With so much customizability, you’re sure to get the Porsche 911 of your dreams.
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Like the Mustang, the Dodge Challenger represents an achievable automotive dream. But, as a dream car, why settle for a V6 Challenger when there are Hellcats to be had. Properly configured, the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye makes a thunderous 797 horsepower. That kind of power makes the Challenger an unruly beast, indeed; good for smokey burnouts and neck-snapping levels of acceleration, so long as you can tame the beast. Living the modern muscle car dream has never felt so satisfying as from behind the wheel of a Challenger SRT Hellcat.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The American supercar of yore has finally come to fruition in the form of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Chevy has taken everything great about the C8 Vette and turned up the dial. A new, mid-mounted, 5.5L naturally aspirated V8 giddily revs up to 8,500 rpm and makes a dizzying 670 horsepower. Add Lambo-like styling and Porsche-level handling and the C8 Z06 makes a good case as the best dollar-for-dollar sports car on the market today. But then, this is your dream car, price tags be darned!
Audi R8 GT Coupe
Like the Aventador, the Audi R8 features a unique engine, in this case a V10, that delivers one of the most singular and intoxicating exhaust notes of any car in the world. The naturally aspirated V10 is as orchestral as it is ferocious. Combined with the thrust of acceleration, the R8 delivers an experience worthy of your dreams. And if you’ve ever wanted to know what it feels like to be Tony Stark, the R8 is probably the cheaper cosplay than a cybernetic exoskeleton.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2020 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
