Ferrari has always owned a SuperCar Spotlight, but many other manufacturers have parked machines that could match or overcome Francing Horse in a straight line. These cars had speed, engineering, and sometimes even better performance, but they never recorded the same mysticism.
Here are 12 supercars who deserve more recognition than they received, but Ferrari just surpassed them because of the earned prestige.
Vector W8 (1989–1993)
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The Vector W8 was an American attempt at supercar supremakers with the Twin-Turbo Corvette V8, pushing 625 horsepower and maximum speed-218 miles per hour. This allowed the Ferrari F40 201 MPH, but the vector remained curiosity, not the legend.
The aircraft inhaled and the wild style was to turn it into iconic, but limited production and reliability problems retained it in the shadows.
Jaguar XJ220 (1992–1994)
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When Jaguar’s XJ220 tried 217 miles per hour, he briefly held a manufacturing car speed record and easily overtook the Ferrari 512 TR 195 miles per hour. The Twin-Turbo V6 has introduced 542 horsepower in a surprisingly controlled packaging.
Despite the fastest manufacturing car in their time, the XJ220 has never reached its Italian competitors’ collector status, partly because customers felt misleading the engine swap from the promised V12.
Lotus Esprit V8 (1996-2004)
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The Esprit V8 has been packaged by the 3.5-liter Twin-Turobo engine, which created 350 horsepower and was able to hit 175 miles per hour, corresponding to the Ferrari 355 performance for a small price. Thanks to the Lotus chassis, he behaved like karting and weighed much less than most Ferraris.
Esprit remained a niche choice, perhaps because it looked too much like its four -cylinder precursors and lacked Ferrari racing origin.
Callaway Sledgehammer (1988)
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This modified Corvette in 1988. Reached the stunning speed of 254 miles per hour, destroying the Ferrari F40 maximum speed of more than 50 miles per hour. The Reeves Callaway team has applied two turbo small blocks V8, forming 880 horsepower, proving that American muscles can hang with European exotics.
Despite the incredible appearance, it, as a very modified car, rather than a clean sheet design, has never received the main recognition of a supercar.
Porsche 959 (1986–1993)
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The 959 was undoubtedly overestimated with the consistent Twin-Turbo Flat-Six, all-wheel drive and adjustable suspension, providing 444 horsepower and 197 miles per hour, which corresponded to the Ferrari F40. It cost almost twice the F40 and offered much more sophistication, but Ferrari’s untreated appeal was overshadowed by the Porsche technical masterpiece.
The influence of 959 on car technology was huge, but it never took the heart as the F40 did.
Venturi Atlantic 300 (1994-2000)
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This French supercar was used by the Twin-Turbo V6, producing 306 horsepower and was able to reach 171 miles per hour, directly competing with Ferrari F355. The average motor layout and distinctive style gave it the legitimate credentials of supercar than at a lower price.
The disadvantage of the Venturi race history and the limited network of sellers meant that few people even knew it existed, not to mention the purchase.
Bugatti EB110 (1991–1995)
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Before Veyron, Bugatti built the EB110 with Quad-Turbo V12, with a 553 horsepower and a maximum speed of 213 miles per hour, easily overcoming the Ferrari 512 TR. All -wheel drive system and carbon fiber chassis made it technologically advanced era.
The financial troubles are “Bugatti” and the poor time when the recession of the early 90s meant that the EB110 became an footnote rather than a success story.
Cize-Moroder V16T (1991–1995)
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Former Lamborghini engineer Claudio Zampolli created this wild machine with a transverse V16 made of 560 horsepower, and indicated the highest speed of 204 miles per hour, directly in the F40. Only about nine were built, and the complex engine layout meant that the service was a nightmare.
The zizeta seemed incredibly and did well, but without the right support it remained the curiosity of the car.
Lister Storm (1993–2006)
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This British supercar was used by the Jaguar V12, with street decoration up to 546 horsepower, with a maximum speed of about 200 miles per hour, which competed with Ferrari F50. The storm actually competed in Le Mans, but it never escaped the shadow of more established brands.
The limited production number and the relatively unknown name of Listercar World did not allow the attraction to be acquired with collectors.
Yamaha Ox99-11 (1992–1993)
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Inspired by the Yamaha Formula 1, the supercar was characterized by a V12 engine that creates 450 horsepower and tandem seating as a fighter, with a maximum speed of exceeding 200 miles per hour. Only three prototypes were created before the project was abolished, but it would be directly competed with Ferrari’s 90s.
The unconventional arrangement of the seats and the absence of Yamaha’s car brand condemned it before production.
MT900 Monday (2001-2012)
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The MT900 was a specially designed caterpillar weapon that weighed at just £ 2,400 and used a V8 produced by Corvette, making up to 600 horsepower, causing the productivity to be twice as much. He could hit the speed of 190 miles per hour faster than most of his era supercar.
Mosler’s almost non -existent marketing and bare bone interior meant that serious drivers were aware of it, but the general public did not.
TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (1997–2000)
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The TVR Insane Speed 12 lifted a 7.7 -liter V12 produced by about 800 horsepower, and theoretically could exceed 240 miles per hour, so the modern Ferraris looked crushed. The car was so cruel that the owner of the TVR decided it was too dangerous to sell to the public.
Only one street legal example has ever been completed to ensure that the Speed 12 will remain “what if”, not the proper Ferrari competition.
The conclusion
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Speed and performance automatically translates the legendary state in the world of supercars. These 12 cars have proven that they could drive with Ferraris on paper or to overcome Ferraris, but Francing Horse had something more than a number – heritage, emotions and decades of carefully made mysticism.
Some of these subgroups have failed due to poor time, others due to limited production or financial problems, but they are all worthy of recognized as serious performance machines that have never received their moment.