New kids on the block

Nissan 370Z Nismo
Nissan's 370Z has been around for a while now, first launched in 2008. With minor facelifts and upgrades throughout its lifespan, the 370 has been a resounding success, albeit less popular than its predecessor, the 350Z. However, we're not far from seeing the next iteration of the Z car, as a Nismo version usually signals the end of a Z car's production span.
The 370Z Nismo features a range of handling upgrades, including Nismo strut tower bars, special dampers, and Nismo tuned independent suspension sharpening up the performance in the corners. Brembo brakes and a viscous LSD, coupled with a tuned mapping for the engine and exhaust (18 more horsepower, bringing the power figures to 350 hp and 276 lb-ft torque) bring up the list of performance upgrades. On the exterior front, the Nismo edition features an exclusive bodykit, Nismo badging, and distinctive red striping, as well as special Rays alloys. Interior features special Recaro buckets layered with Alcantara.

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
The Huracan is finally debuting in full road going form, with Lamborghini taking orders in Spring 2014. The Gallardo's replacement uses the highly evolved 5.2 liter V10 engine from the Huracan's established predecessor, with the numbers reading 610 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. With the aggressive exterior design and ultra-modern interior, the Huracan is the first of the new gen supercars, and the numbers can only increase from that initial 610 mark. Priced around the 170,000 Euro region, it's a lot of power for that kind of money. We can already feel the entry-level supercar game heating up. How will Ferrari respond?

Audi R8 LMX
Coinciding with the Huracan's launch is the latest version of its cousin from Audi, the R8 LMX. How many R8 versions are there? Well, more than you can count on your fingers. The R8 has been around for more than three Iron Man movies, and in Hollywood years, that's close to an eternity. Its starting to show its age, but Audi's rock solid build quality and value for money supercar experience is still keeping the sales going strong. The biggest feature on the LMX? Laser headlights. That's about it, other than exterior carbon-fiber touches and special paint. It still accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, so you gotta give it that.

BMW i8
It looks alien, and everything about this car, from the crisp, hyper-modern design to its propulsion, makes the i8 a concept car for the road. Marketed as a green sportscar, the turbocharged three-cylinder combustion engine in the BMW i8 makes 231 hp and powers the rear wheels, while the 131 hp electric motor powering the front wheels draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a domestic power socket. Boasting a more than decent range thanks to its hybrid drivetrain, the i8 is not low on performance either. The low center of gravity and low weight of the i8 promises great handling characteristics, while the sprint from 0-100 km/h takes just 4.4 seconds. A new dawn for BMW? It certainly seems like it.