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Introduction For decades, car manufacturers have constantly developed

revolutionary design or technology, and be labeled with an eye-watering price tag. Since the beginning of the supercar era, through the financial boom of the 1980s (that inevitably led to the rise in demand and market sales of supercars), and up to the present-day evolutionary development of eco-friendly hybrid vehicles, the automotive trade has been on the lookout for what innovative moves each manufacturer will make next in order for their name to be at the top of the supercar list.

engineering development of added aesthetic value and impressive track specifications have played a huge role in the automotive market of supercars, both beneath the hood and on the exterior. In order to qualify as a supercar, a prototype model must: be produced in enough numbers to be classed as a production vehicle, deliver breathtaking speed, demonstrate

innovative ideas that push the boundaries of speed and power in order to fuel the production of incredible supercars. The supercar has experienced an evolutionary journey, with companies exploring the application of race-derived engineering, aerodynamic styling, and hybrid technology. The

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