What defines a supercar? To the purists it’s about something more than sheer speed and horsepower; it’s about exclusivity, outrageous design, possibly price tag and definitely desirability.
But the lines are blurring all the time, with a hot hatch – and even hot estates – now faster and more powerful than some Ferraris and Lamborghinis of the past.
The latest Audi RS6 powers its 2.1-tonne hulk through 60mph in just 3.7 seconds – unbelievably, quicker than the mega-Porsche 911GT2.
So is the Audi a supercar? Would it draw the gawping crowd of the Ferrari LaFerrari? Obviously not, and yet…
What we’re building up to here is this: many of you will not agree with this list of the top 10 affordable supercars (well, affordable is all relative).
You’ll say “this is a GT”, “that’s a muscle car” and other assorted put-downs, and you’ll have a fair point.
But we’re using the broader definition of a super car here – you’ll find mid-engined jaw-droppers, super-fast GTs, and even a Mercedes – all available, if you look hard enough, for under £40,000.