Top 5 Power Cars for Men

Drive In CarsFor some, a car is merely a means of getting from one place to another. But for those who recognize that cars are more than merely means of conveyance, cars offer a way to express oneself, bond with others, and leave your mark on the world. Given the power, prestige, and muscle of many cars, it is perhaps unsurprising that car culture is closely tied to masculinity and adrenaline-seeking. Of course, a quick trip down the highway reveals that not every car possesses the same degree of power and impressiveness. If you’re looking to turn heads (in a good way) and stand out with a beast-like vehicle on the boulevard, consider adding one of the following power cars to your stable.

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Powerful for its time, this beast is still a heavy hitter five years later (which is actually a considerable amount of time in the world of car technology). This is a power car for those who don’t mind showing off and being stared at. In fact, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 actually encourages it, since it proudly displays its V10 engine to the world through a glass panel. Once seen in action, admirers will want to see the engine up close, if only to admire the machine that pumps out 552 horsepower. With a 5.2 liter engine and a compression ratio of 12.5 to 1, this power car is Italian engineering at its finest, so it’s okay to stare. But it feels better doing so inside the elegant, leather-covered interior.

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

A true classic that is recognizable to hardcore car fans and even casual viewers who have seen the model in one of its many movie appearances, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a power car even as it approaches its fiftieth birthday. With a V8 producing 428 cubic inches of displacement and 390 horsepower, this elder statesman of the power car community does not mess around. Adding to the appeal of the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 as a top power car is its unmistakable appearance; bold angles and straight lines make for a classic muscle car appearance that oozes testosterone.

Ferrari LaFerrari

With so much Ferrari spirit and muscle, this power car bears the name of its designer twice over. With a jaw-dropping 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, the LaFerrari is undoubtedly one of a kind. The lean, elegant beast also bears a surprising secret; it actually has a hybrid electric powertrain that enabled Ferrari to coax even more power out of its naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 engine than would be possible otherwise. This is the first production hybrid Ferrari has created, and it is also the fastest vehicle the company has ever produced. Not bad for a hybrid.

2013 Hennessey Venom GT

There are power cars, and then there are super power cars. The 2013 Hennessey Venom GT belongs firmly in the latter category, even on the strength of one statistic alone: 278, as in, a 278 mile per hour top speed. Of course, that is not the only impressive aspect of the Venom GT. The model has an uncompromising 1,244 horsepower (not a typo), with a 16-valve V8 and twin turbos. Torque peaks at 1,155 lb-ft at 4,200 revolutions per minute.

Bugatti 16/4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

All of Bugatti’s vehicles are in a league of their own, but the 16/4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse stands out even more thanks to its chart-topping 1,2000 horsepower, 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged engine. With 1,106 ft-lb of torque at 3,300 rpm, this 2013 offering from Bugatti blows the doors off of everything else.

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