Top 5 Debuts Of 2013

"Road Magazine" (roadmag) 12/24/2013 at 12:34 • Filed to: McLaren P1, Mercedes Benz, AMG, Porsche 911, ferrari

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We're nearing the end of 2013, and it's around this time where we start to reflect on the whole year, specifically the year of automobiles. 2012 had some pretty cool debuts such as the BMW M5 and even fast sports-utility-vehicles like the ML63 AMG.

However, 2013 was less about the 'normal car turned fast' and more about cars that were built to be fast in the first place. Below we have listed our top 5 car debuts of 2013. This list is in no particular order.

McLaren P1

The P1 is McLaren's successor to the F1 from the 90's. It was created to rival with the likes of the LaFerrari, Huayra, 918 and Agera R. The P1 boasts 903 horsepower, can hit 62 mph in less than three seconds, can hit 186 mph in less than 17 seconds, and will run into an electronic wall at 217 mph.

Porsche 991 GT3

The 991 GT3 is a direct successor to the 997 GT3. The new GT3 features a naturally-aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine which develops 475 hp and has a rev limit of 9,000rpm. This power is sent to the road via a seven-speed PDK double-clutch transmission with unique steering wheel paddle-shift. The GT3 also features innovative active rear-wheel steering which increases cornering agility and enhances high speed stability. Combined, the 991 GT3 will accelerate from naught to 62 mpg in 3.5 and will reach a top speed of 196 mph.

Ferrari 458 Speciale

Being the successor to the legendary F430 Scuderia, the Speciale had a lot to live up to, and it did. The 4.5-liter V8 in the Speciale makes 597 horsepower at a 9000-rpm peak unlike the regular 458's 562 horsepower. This is made possible by a14.0:1 compression ratio, revised combustion chambers, new pistons, shorter intake runners, reshaped intake ports, and higher lift on the exhaust and intake valves, along with a new carbon-fiber manifold and airbox.

Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

After the success of the F-Type Roadster, Jaguar gave the Coupe variant a green light and with its unveiling came the 'R' version which packs 550PS 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine enabling acceleration from 0-60 mph in 4.0-seconds, and a top speed of 186 mph (limited)

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Although not appealing to many, it appeals to the family man who wants the perfect blend between luxury and performance. The S63 AMG features AMG's M157 5.5-liter biturbo engine which produces 585 horsepower and a mad 900 newton meters of torque.

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Manuél Ferrari > Road Magazine 12/23/2013 at 21:32

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I want them all!!!

Except the Speciale. I love Ferraris but I can skip that one. I'd take an F430 Scud for cheaper and wait for the 458 replacement

6cyl > Road Magazine 12/23/2013 at 21:32

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No i8?

Manuél Ferrari > 6cyl 12/23/2013 at 21:36

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It was disqualified for eating a silver Porsche 991

Road Magazine > Manuél Ferrari 12/23/2013 at 21:38

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The i8 is brilliant, would definitely come in the top 10, but not the top 5!

Manuél Ferrari > Road Magazine 12/23/2013 at 21:44

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but it's not fair to put it in the top 10

it's not cool to eat the competition!

http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-i8-ate…

JR1 > Road Magazine 12/23/2013 at 22:42

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Corvette c7, new mustang?

Battery Tender Unnecessary > 6cyl 12/23/2013 at 23:35

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If we're talking about when a car is up for sale it will be a 2014 debut.

marshknute > Road Magazine 12/24/2013 at 01:05

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The Speciale is ugly as fuck.

JohnPlayerSpecial > Manuél Ferrari 12/24/2013 at 02:15

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I agree. The question I must ask is: why is the 458 Speciale needs here? It's just a variant of a 458. As 6cyl said, no i8?

Manuél Ferrari > JohnPlayerSpecial 12/24/2013 at 02:34

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Yeah a track focused version of an existing car isn't as exciting as a brand new reveal. It's not a bad pick because I'm sure it drives awesome and would be a very fun car to own. But to be fair if the F car shouldn't be on the list then the Porsche shouldn't either.

Top 5 is just really hard to come up with for 2013. It was an especially good year for cars. Top 10 would be a lot easier.

Here's to 2014 being a great year too!

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > JR1 12/24/2013 at 05:23

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New Mustang is technically a 2015 car.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > marshknute 12/24/2013 at 05:23

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All recent Ferraris have been.

6cyl > Road Magazine 12/24/2013 at 07:46

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More deserved than the 458 Speciale. All they did to that was old school engine tuning. Several of my friends have made those same improvements to their VW's and they had even better power gains and they only had 4 cylinders. Bravo Ferrari? This is in no way a new car.

JR1 > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 12/24/2013 at 08:11

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Yeah that might have been pushing it but I don't see anyone driving around the f-type coupe

Road Magazine > 6cyl 12/24/2013 at 08:28

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I don't think that's the case, the Speciale is faster around Fiorano than the Enzo. That's impressive. Yes it's just tweaks and a weight loss program but you can't just cram a V8 into a Beetle and call it a day. The Speciale is finely tweaked and engineered to be better than it was.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Road Magazine 12/24/2013 at 12:38

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It is worth noting that none of these are available with 3 pedals. I will just wander off and die now.

Road Magazine > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 12/24/2013 at 12:39

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Well most cars aren't. Let's all just move on and let technology move on too!

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Road Magazine 12/24/2013 at 13:16

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I respect that view, but I have no problem lingering in the old days when it means holding on to that which makes us different from your typical prius driver hopping in a box and getting from point a to point b. The manual transmission is what makes fun driving actually exciting for lots of us still, and paddle shifting is just irritating for me. I'm not saying one is better than the other.