Top 10 Exotic Sports Cars

There are cars and then there are exotic cars. These aren't sedans we drive to work in, or the SUVs we drive the kids to school with. These are automotive deities, beautiful jewels of speed and sex appeal that populate dreams and computer desktops. With selections from companies like Aston Martin and Lamborghini, plus classic greats like the Chevrolet Corvette, the world of exotics has never been bigger, better or more exciting. We picked a group that is reasonably easy to find and somewhat livable on a daily basis. After all, there's nothing wrong with taking the kids to school in a Ferrari.

Audi R8

Audi R8

Base Price: $109,000
Engine: 4.2-liter V8
Horsepower: 420 @ 7800 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Base Price: $199,900 (est.)
Engine: 6.3-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Horsepower: 563 @ 6,800 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds

Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche 911 Turbo

Base Price: $123,695
Engine: 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged flat-6
Horsepower: 480 bhp @ 6000 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds

Spyker C8 Spyder

Spyker C8 Spyder

Base Price: $269,995
Engine: 4.2-liter V8
Horsepower: 400 bhp @ 6500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds

Lamborghini Gallardo

Lamborghini Gallardo

Base Price: $175,000
Engine: 5.0-liter V10
Horsepower: 520 @ 8000 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Base Price: $106,520
Engine: 6.2-liter LS9 supercharged V8
Horsepower: 638 hp @ 6,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Base Price: $250,000
Engine: 6.0-liter V12
Horsepower: 611 hp @ 7,600 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds

Aston Martin DBS Volante

Aston Martin DBS Volante

Base Price: $283,900
Engine: 5.9-liter, 48-valve V12
Horsepower: 510 hp @ 6,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.3 seconds

Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati GranTurismo

Base Price: $120,000
Engine: 4.2-liter V8
Horsepower: 405 hp @ 7,100 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.2 seconds

Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R

Base Price: $69,850
Engine: 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6
Horsepower: 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds