Sports cars that became hits immediately after their launch have continued to impress generations of drivers over time.

Owning a sports car is more of a luxury than a necessity. They typically cost a fortune and their low-cast chassis isn’t ideal for city driving. However, if you think you have extra money to spend on these luxurious beauties and to maintain them too, here are the top five options as ranked by the pros.

1. Ferrari 250 GTO is ranked as the number one sports car of all time. This car was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini and his team in 1962. Only 36 units of this model were produced during the two-year production period. With a V12 engine, this car can drive 302 hp of power. Its starting time is 6.1 seconds with an acceleration that reaches 100 km/h.

2. Next in line is AC Cobra. This is probably the fastest car ever made because in just 4.2 seconds it can accelerate to 100 km/h. It was designed by AC Cars at the special request of race car driver Carroll Shelby, who named it after testing it. Its 7-litre engine and 1960s chassis were created by borrowing parts from Ford, Jaguar and VW Beetle.

3. Porsche Carrera GT is the third most popular sports car in the world. After over a decade of planning this car was launched, however being the most aggressive sports car ever made only its only 1270 units were sold. It has 10 cylinders with 5.7 liters of capacity displaced in a V-shape. It has been tested to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds by some private test drivers.

4. Bugatti Veyron is at number four. Although it is a Bugatti because but its design was created by Jozef Kaban from Wolkswagen. It has a 16-cylinder engine capable of reaching speeds of 987 hp. This car has been tested and awarded for its greater acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds.

5. Dodge Viper GTS redefined sports cars with its muscular looks. The white stripes on the hood are his trademark. With a top speed reaching 306 km/h, this car can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4 seconds. Taking inspiration from the Shelby Cobra, it became a hit with car fans after several appearances in popular movies and TV shows.

These cars made a mark as soon as they arrived and even after decades some have only become more popular and sought after with time.