Some of the notable technical specifications of the F40 included an eight-cylinder twin-turbo engine that had 32 valves and a high engine pressure ratio of an incredible 1.1 bar. The engine was capable of generating 478 horsepower and 7000 rpm. 

Additionally, the F40 also had elements of a formula one car with its electronic fuel injection and IHI turbochargers. Furthermore, this supercar was the first in the world to exceed 200 mph. 

2. Porsche 959

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Many things in life might not seem worth the wait, but the Porsche 959 certainly was. In 1983 the car manufacturer revealed a concept supercar that became the basis for the Porsche 959. It wasn’t until 1986 that the Porsche 959 concept became a reality after years of waiting. It was in production from 1987 until 1993 and represented one of the true technological powerhouse cars of the time. 

The Porsche 959 had a distinct new look that was wholly unique from other models the brand had released. After its developmental stages, the 959 was revealed to have a rounded body shape that featured distinguishable air intakes at the front and rear wheels. 

The Porsche 959 was the fastest supercar approved for circulation in public roads when it was released, but it was not approved for circulation in the US. The official top speed of this supercar was 197 mph, with it able to reach the 0 to 60 mph milestone in just 3.6 seconds. 

Additionally, this technologically advanced supercar utilized a powerful 2.8-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine capable of generating 444 horsepower. The Porsche 959 received power to all four wheels from a specially designed manual transmission that featured five forward speeds, a reverse gear, and an extra all-terrain gear. At the end of production, it’s estimated there were only 345 models ever made, making this a collector item.