what are supercars?
Supercars have their roots in European motorsports post-WW2. Italy is especially known for supercars. Italy is home to some of the most well known supercar brands, like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati. Supercars are primarily denoted by their signature sleek, aerodynamic design, being either rear wheel drive or all wheel drive, being nimble and fast, having flat-plane crank engines, and being extremely expensive, with some supercars being upwards of 5+ million dollars.
Allow me to explain some things about identifying a supercar. Firstly, I want to explain what a "flat plane crank engine" actually is. This means that the crankshaft of the engine is arranged in such a way that it gives the motor a certain sound. The arrangement of the engine in this manner allows it to achieve extremely high RPMs and power in a typically smaller package, with some V8 engines being as small as 2 liters. There is a sound file of a flat plane crank V8 included. Additionally, there are different drivetrains, and supercars typically use rear-wheel or all-wheel drive systems. Rear-wheel drive means that the engine power is delivered to the rear wheels which offers superior handling and lower weight, as less components are needed to deliver power to the wheels. All wheel drive means that the engine powers all 4 wheels, and provides superior acceleration, and is what most supercars use now.