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5 Amazing Supercars That Took 2017 By Storm

When we look back on 2017, these are the cars that everyone will remember.

Earlier this month, we put together our list of the best performance cars of 2017. The list was made up of the cars that we thought had the biggest impact on the industry and were the best to drive. Now it's time to focus on the supercars that 2017 will be remembered for. We only focused on cars that have already been fully revealed and have made an impact on 2017. So cars that haven't really been built yet, like the Tesla Roadster and McLaren Senna, have been excluded.

The first car barely made our list because it hasn't made it into the hands of many real owners. Luckily, Porsche put the new 911 GT2 RS on full display by capturing the Nurburgring production car record. With nearly 700 hp on tap, the GT2 RS pushes the 911 up from a sports car to a full-on supercar. It may not take long before some other car comes along and recaptures the Nurburgring record in 2018, but the GT2 RS was certainly the track king of 2017.

Even though the GT2 RS defeated this car's earlier Nurburgring record, we still believe that the Lamborghini Huracan Peformante is one of the most important supercars of 2017. The Huracan Performante is the first Lamborghini in a long time that we have found ourselves smitten with. This was a track-focused car that lapped the Green Hell faster than a Porsche 918 Spyder. It may not be "the" fastest supercar of 2017, but it is certainly top five.

McLaren has been building some of the most impressive supercars in the world for a while now, but to be honest, they were all starting to feel a bit stale. Everything from the 12C to the 675 LT was powered by the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, and it was time for McLaren to come up with something different. The new 720S took us by surprise by beating pretty much everything in its path. We know that the Senna will be the more track-focused McLaren, but we wouldn't be surprised if the 720S was actually the fastest supercar of 2017.

The Ford GT came as a surprise reveal right at the end of 2016. After a rather strange buying process that involved actually applying to Ford for the privilege of owning one, deliveries really got going in 2017. The Ford GT isn't really everyone's cup of tea, but it is certainly a cool car. Ford ditched the idea of trying to be retro like the previous GT. Instead, it basically built a race car for the road. Every company likes to claim that their car is really a track for for the street, but the Ford GT is the real deal.

Like the Ford GT, the Bugatti Chiron was actually revealed back in 2016. However, 2017 is the year was the first examples have actually been delivered to owners. Even though the Koenigsegg Agera RS set a production car top speed record this year and beat the Chrion, we have yet to see the Chiron hit its true top speed. Bugatti claims that the Chiron may be able to top 300 mph, but the current tire technology limits the top speed. The Chiron is still an incredible car, and we believe that the best is yet to come with this amazing machine.

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Porsche Will Charge Customers For Electricity Like Gasoline

Porsche won't follow Tesla's lead.

Porsche says it won’t offer electric vehicle owners access to a free charging network. Instead, the German maker of fine sports cars says it expects its new fast charge network to generate a profit. From day one of Stuttgart's involvement in the electric vehicle space, it will charge for electricity at a similar price to what it costs drivers to refuel their cars with gas.It'sa move that puts them squarely at odds with Tesla, which used free access to a national network of Superchargers as a springboard for popularity up until recently.

Following Porsche’s annual press conference in Stuttgart, Germany, Lutz Meschke, deputy chairman of the executive board was asked by GearBrain if Porsche's electric car chargers will be operated as profit centers. Yes, we want to earn money with the new products and services. Of course. Yes." He then contrasted the business model withTesla’s. "You can not run things like this, you have to earn money from these services." It’s unclear how clear how defined Porsche’s pricing strategy is at this point, but we should see the plan fully galvanized out before the company starts delivering its electric cars in late-2019.

Already, we know Porsche will install 800-volt electric car chargers at its dealerships which will eventually be capable of delivering 250 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Porsche will also sell home chargers to Mission E buyers and the company has partnerships to set up charging stations established in both the U.S and Europe. The first Porsche EV will be in the same vein as the Mission E concept car, a four-seat, four-door sports car with two electric motors, all-wheel-drive, more than 600 horsepower and rapid acceleration. The second EV will be based on the same platform and arrive similar in style to the Cross Turismo concept the company showed off at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Can't Afford A New Mercedes GLE? Here Are 7 Cheaper Alternatives

Who says new is always better?

The recently revealed 2020 Mercedes GLE is a big leap forward from its predecessor. Along with an all-new look, the GLE gains a new 255-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo option in place of the 3.0-liter V6, as well as a new inline-six option with a 48-volt system producing a total of 362 hp. Those power changes are accompanied by a new nine-speed automatic transmission, an available third-row seat, and an all-new interior. This update was much needed, as the GLE was one of the most outdated vehicles in the Mercedes lineup.

We still don't know exactly how much the new GLE will cost, be we assume it will be close to the outgoing car's starting price of around $55,000. The GLE may be an impressive SUV, but $55,000 is a lot of money. For those who simply can't afford such an expensive SUV, don't worry, because we have seven equally awesome used alternatives.

2007-2015 Mercedes ML63 AMG

Often on these lists, we like to recommend the older version of the more expensive new car, and this no exception. The GLE replaced the ML class when Mercedes switched to the 'GL' naming scheme for its SUVs. The AMG Division will eventually get its hands on the new GLE, but why not spend a lot less on a used ML63 AMG?

Up until 2011, the ML63 was powered by a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 producing 510 hp. This engine was later replaced by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 518 hp. You could wait for the new GLE63, but it will likely cost over $100,000 while the old ML63 can be found ranging from $15,000 to $45,000.

2010-2013 BMW X5 M

The second high-performance German SUV on our list is the BMW X5 M. A used M car may not be as easy to maintain as a new, non-AMG Mercedes, but life is too short to worry about maintenance bills. We found several original X5 M examples selling from $20,000 to $40,000. This beast of an SUV is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 from the M5 pumping out 555 hp. For those who don't mind high mileage, we also found a few examples of next-generation X5 M, which bumped the power up to 567 hp.

2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne

Finishing off our trifecta of German luxury SUVs is the Porsche Cayenne. It truly doesn't matter which Cayenne model you choose, because they are all great. For this budget, we'd stick to a second generation model which began in 2011. Prices begin as low as around $20,000 for high mileage base and S models, while GTS and Turbo models can attract around $50,000. A 500-hp Cayenne Turbo for $50k sounds pretty good to us.

2016-2019 Volvo XC90

Not everyone buying an SUV wants it to double as a sports car, which is why we adore the Volvo XC90. Unlike some of the other SUVs on this list, the XC90's only priority is luxury. It doesn't have crazy paddle shifters or track modes, but it does have a lovely 2.0-liter twin-charged four-cylinder producing 316 hp. Sadly, the 400-hp T8 hybrid isn't available for less than the price of a new GLE but T5 and T6 variants start at around $30,000 on the used market.

2014-2016 Range Rover Sport

Why settle for even the most powerful 362-hp Mercedes GLE, when for much less you could get a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 with 510 hp? We found used, supercharged Range Rover Sport examples for around $38,000 to $50,000 depending on mileage and year. The lesser V6 supercharged engine can be found for even less and still produces a healthy 340 hp.

2012-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8

Ever since Jeep decided to stuff a 707-hp Hellcat engine into the Grand Cherokee, it's all anyone has been able to talk about. This shouldn't detract from the original Grand Cherokee SRT-8, which is still an incredible SUV. We recommend getting the 2012 facelifted model, which is powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 producing 470 hp. High mileage examples can now be found for less than $20,000, with newer low mileage examples approaching $50,000.

2011-2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Though the Volkswagen Touareg may not be the most exciting SUV on this list, we once called it the greatest SUV that has ever been built. Just think about it - the Toureg was so well engineered, it eventually became the platform for the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga, and Lamborghini Urus. The Touareg itself was powered by either a 3.6-liter V6 with 280 hp or a 3.0-liter diesel producing 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Prices range starting at just $10,000 for used second generation models, making the Touareg the most affordable SUV on this list.

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Nearly 60,000 Porsche Macans And Cayennes Recalled For Illegal Software

Of course it's diesel engine related.

The diesel engine scandal surrounding the Volkswagen Group will not go away, and nor should it. According to Bloomberg, German regulators have forced Porsche, one of VW’s many brands, to recall nearly 60,000 Macan and Cayenne SUVs in Europe in order to fix manipulated diesel engines. German regulators discovered irregularities in the engine software “that could reduce emissions controls for smog-inducing nitrogen oxide.” Sound familiar?

It should, because it’s very similar to how the Dieselgate scandal was uncovered in the first place in the US and Europe. The precise breakdown of recalled vehicles is 52,831 Macan 3.0-liter turbo V6s and 6,755 Cayenne 4.2-liter V8 turbo diesels. Question is, will this recall involve US market vehicles? No, because the Macan diesel was never sold in the US and the diesel 4.2 V8 was never made available on US market diesel Cayennes, only the 3.0-liter diesel, which was long ago recalled. Porsche receives both of these diesel engines from Audi, and back in February it discovered what it described as some “irregularities” in emissions testing. To its credit, it immediately informed German regulators of the issue.

Meanwhile, Audi (who only a few weeks ago stopped deliveries of its new A6 and A7) says it expects those same regulators to issue additional diesel recalls in Europe this summer. Owners of the affected Porsche SUVs will soon be contacted by dealerships once an engine fix has been approved by regulators.

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Porsche Revives Awesome Top 5 Series With Special Guest

Porsche has a very storied history, which is why the company decided to create its very own top 5 series to remind everyone of that fact. In this series, Porsche covered everything from its rarest models and greatest concept cars to greatest wings and spoilers. We were big fans of the series, because it meant that we could see some of the rarest and most beautiful Porsche models on video. Luckily, the Porsche top 5 series will return for a second season and we have our first trailer of what we can expect to see.

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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS And Boxster GTS Take A Bow

These will probably be the best 718 models until the GT4 replacement arrives.

Given its propensity for expanding its model range, Porsche was never going to limit the 718 lineup with the base and S versions of the Boxster and Cayman. We recently spotted a camouflaged version of the 718 Boxster GTS out testing, and Porsche has finally revealed both the 718 Cayman GTS and 718 Cayman GTS. These will be the fastest 718 models yet, and will improve upon a car that is already just as fast as the previous generation Cayman GT4.

The GTS variants get a 15 horsepower power upgrade over the S models. Total power is 365 hp, which is 35 hp more than the previous generation GTS models with naturally aspirated flat-six engines. The 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four gets this power boost thanks to a newly developed intake duct and an optimized turbocharger. As always, the cars are available with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission. The PDK will no doubt be faster, but the manual will offer better driver engagement. The GTS cars will also have a host of standard features that are optional on S models.

These include the Sport Chrono Package, Porsche Torque Vectoring with a mechanical rear differential lock, and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The quickest GTS models will be equipped with the PDK transmission, and will hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and reach a 180 mph top speed. This is quicker and faster than the S models, which can hit 6- mph in 4.2 seconds and reach 177 mph. The GTS models are only marginally faster than the S, but also come with some styling differences. GTS models will have a new Sport Design apron at the front as well as the signature blacked out headlights for this trim level.

At the rear, the GTS is differentiated by tinted tail lights, black logos, a black rear apron and center-mounted black tailpipes. The interior of the car is filled with Alcantara, which is a signature of all Porsche GTS models. Since the changes to the 718 GTS aren't too drastic, they should be available very soon. Porsche says to expect 718 GTS models in dealerships in mid-December 2017 starting at $80,850 for the Boxster, including destination, or $82,950 for the Cayman. These will be the fastest 718 models until Porsche decides to replace the GT4 and Spyder models.

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