If you're looking for a performance car, a Porsche 911 of some description really ought to be on your radar. It's popular for a reason: nothing else combines driving enjoyment with everyday useability as well as a 911.

It might be a few years old now, but the Porsche 911 GT2 RS remains our pick of the bunch. With a rear-mounted 3.8-litre flat-six turbocharged engine, its 700PS will get you from a standing start to 62mph in 2.8 seconds if you can grab one with the Weissach pack.

The ride is quite simply brilliant, and if you’re in any doubt about its on-track capabilities, then let’s just remember this is the car that held the lap record at the Nürburgring.

Some supercar buyers might snub the Audi R8 purely on the basis that it's made by the same firm that sells the A1 city car, but if you do, you'll miss out on one of the most impressive performance cars money can buy.

Go for the Audi R8 performance for maximum bragging rights. Its V10 engine (that's the one out of the Lamborghini Huracan) packs 620PS, resulting in 0-62mph acceleration in just 3.1 seconds. It runs out of puff at around 206mph, which isn't too shabby for a moderately affordable (in relative terms) performance car. And since it's now only available as a used car, it'll be even more affordable.

The best thing about the Audi R8 is how accessible that performance is. Unlike a lot of the cars featured here, the R8 isn't a pain to drive every day. And when you're in the mood for driving quickly, its four-wheel-drive system helps ensure all four wheels remain on the tarmac.

On our A-Z of the 10 best supercars, M is most definitely for McLaren. The Woking manufacturer is best known for its Formula One expertise, but it also makes some pretty damn impressive road cars.

But which one should you spend your lotto win on? Truth be told, they’re all really rather good, but the V-Power that runs through our veins gets pushed around a little bit quicker when we see the McLaren 720S. If you hadn’t guessed, there’s 720PS available from the 4.0-litre twin-turbo, and enough performance on hand to worry cars that cost three times the price.

Some people – including us - would say that it’s the best supercar in its class with its perfect blend of going forward quickly, stopping quickly, and cornering quickly. What’s not to love?

Aston Martin might be better known for its wafty GT cars, but none of them are lacking supercar pace. Our pick of the range is the incredible DBS Superleggera: one howl from that 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 is guaranteed to make your knees quiver.

Like all the best supercars, the DBS Superleggera (that's Italian for 'super light' if you're wondering), is more about the drama than outright speed. But don't underestimate the performance on offer. It can hit 100mph in 6.7 seconds, while it maxes out at 211mph. Not that we'd recommend doing any of this on public roads.

A new one would set you back £225,000 but you can save money by looking for a nearly-new example on heycar. A budget of £150,000 will pick up a low-mileage example, a saving of £75,000. Or about three Volkswagen Golfs...

There are three things you need to know about this car. One: it’s a Ferrari. Two: it’s called Superfast for a reason. Three: the ‘8’ relates to the car’s 800PS power output, while the ‘12’ is shorthand for V12.

So, if you fancy an Italian front-engined rear-wheel-drive 6.5-litre road-going supercar with a top speed of 211mph and handling that is just sublime, this is the car you’ve been looking for. It's a successor to the old F12 Berlinetta and features tech highlights from the incredible LaFerrari hypercar.

Of course, if the Ferrari 812 Superfast doesn't float your boat, there are one or two other supercars made by the Italian manufacturer that might get your heart racing. The Ferrari 488 is about as 'everyman' as a Ferrari gets, while the Ferrari Portofino is the car for you if open-top motoring appeals.

We've already touched on the appeal of a supercar with an Audi badge... but how about one with a blue oval on the front?! The Ford GT might be sold by the same car maker that's responsible for the humble Fiesta, but its heritage goes back to 1966 when the historic Ford GT40 beat Ferrari at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.

The 2017 Ford GT has quite a cool story behind it. It was designed as part of a covert operation at the brand's Dearborn design studio. Only a handful of Ford workers knew about it, and it was a complete surprise when it was officially revealed at the 2015 North American Auto Show.

Only a very limited number of Ford GTs were built and demand is high. If you want one, you'll need to spend well over half a million quid. Think of it as an investment...

The Honda NSX is possibly the most innovative supercar to feature on this list. It comes with hybrid power, combining a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with three (three!) electric motors. Still, if that's good enough for the likes of the McLaren P1 hypercar, it's good enough for a sporty Honda.

Acceleration to 62mph takes 'less than 3.0 seconds', while top speed is in excess of 191mph. That's pretty good for a car that weighs more than 1800kg (those hybrid batteries aren't light, you know).

The Honda NSX's handling is impressive for such a heavy car, too, while its party piece is being able to set off under electric power alone. Yes, this is a supercar that will impress your neighbours, especially at six o'clock in the morning.

A 3.0-litre V6 engine, 630HP, 0-62mph in under three seconds, a top speed of over 200mph, butterfly doors and fighter-jet aesthetics. There’s no denying the MC20 is a proper supercar.

The cabin is clad with leather, Alcantara and carbon fibre, and there are minimal switches and buttons. Maserati has instead opted for a touchscreen display and large digital cluster to control most of the functions.

It’s got the looks, it’s got the performance, and it’s got the customary supercar limited luggage space. Oh, and the price? It starts at around £230,000. Super.

If a Porsche 911 just isn't exciting enough for you, the Mercedes-AMG GT is a slightly bonkers alternative that, in GT R flavour, packs nearly 600PS. With a stonking great 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine up front and power being sent to the rear wheels, the AMG GT R feels quite old school in its approach: eager to overwhelm the tyres and send you sideways into a hedge if you don't treat it with the respect it deserves. 

It's certainly exciting, though, and feels considerably more special than its £100k price tag (for a used one) suggests. If you really want to stand out, look for one with the 'Green Hell' exterior paint: it's an acquired taste, sure, but it's more interesting than a black or silver supercar, in our opinion.

Not fussed about outright performance but want to be able to make the most of the UK's two sunny days a year in your AMG GT? You can also buy a convertible model, badged the Roadster. Prices for used models start from around £80,000.

We know, we know: the BMW i8 is VERY long in the tooth these days. In fact, it's been several years since BMW stopped building the thing. But this is, after all, a roundup of both new and used supercars, and the i8 deserves inclusion as a used car just due to how interesting and how groundbreaking it was.

It was quite unlike anything else of its time, with a sculpted coupe (or convertible) body made of space-age CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic), finished with theatrical dihedral doors. It also had a teeny 1.5-litre petrol engine, but combined it with an electric motor to give the performance worthy of a supercar, along with the fuel consumption that you'd expect from the mainstream plug-in hybrids of today. Sure, everyone from Ferrari to McLaren are punting out plug-in hybrid supercars these days, but back then, it was unheard of.

The car was also stunning to drive and lovely to sit in. And even better, because it's no spring chicken, you can pick i8s up for a very reasonable sum these days. A budget of £40,000 will get you a really nice one.