Reliability isn’t something we associate with exotic sports cars, but these well-built and fleet-footed supercars are built to last.
Owning a supercar comes with its own delights and drawbacks. The ecstatically enjoyable driving rapture these high-performance machines offer is obviously the number one positive followed by their sonorous exhaust notes and exquisite styling. On the other hand, individuals who spent a considerable amount to acquire these finely crafted art pieces may have concerns about their long-term reliability, which could induce anxiety in their minds.The opprobrium against supercars in general being fragile and unreliable is strong even though they are manufactured or even handcrafted with some of the best elements and techniques known to humankind. This is mostly because of the complexity involved in manufacturing and obtaining their swanky spare parts and the cumbersome process of repairing these mighty yet delicate cars.Hence, finding a reliable supercar isn’t a facile matter and many of the highest-celebrated exotic high-performance cars have a reputation for being unreliable. But again, some of these meticulously designed superfast motorcars are so dependable that they could end up outliving the owner, and today we will point out the best of them.
10. Lexus LC 500
Although not as engaging to drive as the other cars on this list, the Lexus LC 500 is still an adroit grand tourer crafted with immense precision. Not as engaging doesn’t mean it is underwhelming at all as the LC 500 sports a 471-horsepower 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 that enables it to charge to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. J.D. Power has awarded the 2022 Lexus LC 500 an exceptional score of 86/100 for “Quality & Reliability” which further concretes the remarkable reputation of reliability associated with the brand.
9. Ferrari F430
The only Ferrari on the list of extremely reliable supercars is the F430 which was sold from 2005 to 2010 succeeding the Ferrari 360 and preceding the 458. The Ferrari 430 was a revolutionary supercar that launched a new family of engines that were co-developed with Maserati and equipped with a timing chain instead of a belt which was the primary factor that boosted its reliability. Further, the F430 has encountered only a single recall by NHTSA which is the lowest compared to other cars from the brand.
8. Porsche 911
Praised all around the globe as the most iconic sports car of all time, the Porsche 911 is also one of the most reliable supercars money can get you. J.D. Power had selected this German masterpiece as the most dependable car one could own multiple times. Most recently in 2022, the 911 was the highest-ranked model for trouble-free ownership according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).
7. Audi R8
One of the most popular and highest-selling supercars ever, the Audi R8 is also renowned for its long-term reliability. Sold over two generations since 2007, the production of this high-tech Audi tour de force is coming to an end after the 2023 model year. Although a few cutting-edge components of this mean machine such as the magnetic dampers are prone to some durability issues, it is compensated by the bulletproof durability of the naturally aspirated V10 engine making it an exceptionally reliable supercar.
6. Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006-2016)
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage straight-up flabbergasts us in terms of reliability and service costs. The first-generation modern vantage debuted in 2006 and was discontinued after a decade of production and was replaced later on by the latest-gen vantage in 2019. This alluring supercar had a price tag of around $120,000 when it launched and came powered by a 4.3-liter V8. Also, the maintenance costs of this British sports car are much lower than competitors of the same price range and segment.
5. Lamborghini Huracan
Out of 25 supercars listed by UK-based USwitch, the Lamborghini Huracan emerged as the most reliable supercar based on multiple factors including initial MOT pass rate and number of recalls. On the NHTSA website, the Lamborghini Huracan has a negligible number of recalls registered against it that weren’t due to crucial issues and didn’t affect a considerable number of cars. Also, compared to the Lamborghini Gallardo and Aventador, the popular supercars that preceded it, the Huracan is ages ahead in terms of real-world reliability and dependability.
4. Nissan GT-R R35
Based on sales figures from goodcarbadcar, the Nissan GT-R R35 is one of the best-selling sports cars of the last decade and there’s good reason for that. The sixth generation Godzilla embarked on its journey back in 2009 and it has been revered to be a true successor to the legendary Skylines. According to RepairPal, the Nissan GT-R has an annual repair cost of $920 which compared to its fancy competitors is super-low. This lucidly makes it a true bang-for-the-buck supercar that can outlast your lifetime.
3. Acura NSX
Any car that is fast, expensive, ostentatious, opulent, and prestigious can be called a supercar and the NSX easily ticks these boxes to be one. The second-gen Acura NSX was discontinued after the 2022 model year, but this hybrid reincarnation of the legendary NSX is a phenomenally reliable supercar that you can daily drive and pass on to the next generation. RepairPal states that the Acura NSX has an annual repair cost of just $354 which is unimaginably low for a high-performance sports car.
2. Ford GT
Both generations of the fabled Ford GT are skyrocketing in value and both of these are impeccably crafted motorcars that are sure to last you a lifetime. Owning and maintaining his Ford GT for a long 14 years cost popular automotive YouTuber Doug Demuro a total of $16,700. This translates to just $1,300 in a year which is super-impressive for a punctiliously manufactured supercar. The second-gen Ford GT powered by the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 engine also bears a similar reputation for reliability.
1 .Lexus LFA
Praised by enthusiasts around the globe including none other than Jeremy Clarkson as the best supercar ever made, the Lexus LFA is a fastidious and iconic supercar that is flawless for a multitude of reasons. The singing 4.8-liter V10 engine channeling lifeblood to this carbon-fiber-built monstrosity is number one among them. However, the fact that Lexus took a whole decade to develop the LFA, perfecting it to the summit of refinement truly makes it one of the most trustworthy and reliable supercars you can own.