Fastest Cars of 2006

Closing up the list, the F430 Spider is nonetheless a magnificent, head-turning sports car. This noisy exotic car was born to be driven at faster speeds, which is backed up by its 490 horses. ***

This hardtop supercar has better handling than the roadster version, due to increased inflexibility. Initially only offered in the electric blue with racing stripes, the Viper has a wonderfully raw appeal. ***

The 2006 SLR McLaren is unchanged from the 2005 model year. This hand-built sports car, with its supercharged engine, remains a superb automobile. ***

As the least expensive fast car this year, and in keeping with Corvette ***

Taking over for the 575, the 599 GTB will have many similar qualities to its predecessor. Styled by the Italian design house Pininfarina, the 599 GTB is a genuine sports car. ***

Complete with the optional Tiptronic S five-speed automatic transmission, this Turbo 911's equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission. ***

The LP640 has a "longitudinal rear," which is indicated by the "LP" in the title, meaning the position of the V12 engine is behind the cockpit. ***

Shown here in special-edition Tungsten Grey, the GT is an honorary version of the GT40 race cars that dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance races in the late 1960s. ***

The S7 is a true supercar, complete with scissor doors and a race-inspired cockpit. ***

This ultimate fast car will beat any vehicle this year in a side-by-side road race. ***