In the automotive world, the term “hypercar” is not used loosely. It takes a special type of car to be considered a hypercar. In fact, a little more than a decade ago, not many people knew what exactly allowed a vehicle to be classified as a hypercar. 

To brush up on your terminology, you should note that a hypercar refers to a specialized group of vehicles that supersede even the highest performing sports cars. Hypercars are usually exotic-looking, high-performance luxury sports cars with costly price tags. 

Many have begun to fear that the age of hypercars is nearing its end, with the increasing concerns surrounding emissions and the ever-present “speed kills” mantra more pervasive than ever. As governments place more regulations and restrictions on the automotive industry, many believe hypercar manufacturers to be living on borrowed time. 

Fortunately, this isn’t the case, as many hypercar manufacturers use modern automotive technologies in their favor. Hypercars are getting sleeker and faster with better performance features, making the public and the wealthy take notice. 

Although our odds of ever owning a hypercar in this lifetime are slim to none, we can still appreciate the beauty of a truly spectacular car. If you’re curious about what the world’s 10 best hypercars of all time are, have a look at our list. 

1. Aston Martin Valkyrie

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The title for the fastest street-legal hypercar in the world belongs to the Aston Martin Valkyrie. This hypercar is also known by its code names Nebula and Am-RB 001, and only 150 units will be produced with production starting in September 2021.

It’s a hybrid sports car that’s a collaborative project between British auto vehicle manufacturer Aston Martin and the Red Bull Racing Advanced technologies company. Yet it’s designed by Miles Nurnberger and Adrian Newey.