When reviewing hypercars, we looked past their expensive price tags and judged them on performance, technology and driver engagement. Our list only includes cars that we have driven.
Here’s what we assessed:
1. Performance
We benchmark 0–62mph, 0–124mph and standing-mile sprints. We don’t just take the manufacturer’s word for top speed: we evaluate how stable and composed a car feels as it approaches its aerodynamic limit.
2. Handling
While they must be road-legal, hypercars are born for circuit driving. We test their grip and high-speed balance through technical corners. We assess how the car manages its weight and whether its active aerodynamics provide genuine high-speed downforce or just visual drama.
3. Powertrain
Whether it’s a high-revving naturally aspirated V12, a quad-turbo W16 or a 1000bhp-plus EV, we evaluate the character of the powerplant. We look for linear power delivery, throttle response, and the emotional impact of the soundtrack. In hybrids, we also test how seamlessly the electrical element integrates with the combustion engine.
4. Usability
We assess the ergonomics – for example, how easy it is to climb in and out of. We also assess how the car is to drive at normal speeds around town and on the motorway.