Nissan GT-R

The GT-R is the latest generation of Nissan's premium sports car. For 2012, the twin-turbo V6 engine was upgraded to 530 hp. It drives all four wheels through a six-speed automated manual gearbox that is very jerky when driving at parking-lot speeds. The car is blisteringly quick and laden with electronic gadgets, including launch control. Handling is super sharp despite the car's considerable size and weight, and the ride is quite stiff. At its price range, the GT-R competes with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911.