Buying a brand-new supercar from the dealership is a dream few get to realize. In the U.S.A alone, only a few thousand people get their hands on a new Ferrari or Lamborghini each year. Ferrari, for example, had its best year yet in global sales in 2021. It sold 11,155 vehicles worldwide and 2022 could be an even better year. Still, in 2021, the Americas (made up of the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America) were responsible for 2,831 of those sales according to Ferrari’s official 2021 Investors Report.
Yes, For Most People Buying A Supercar Will Always be Just a Dream
The heading above is intended to drive home the fact that supercars are rare. Even in the richest countries in the world. In a country with a population of 336 million people like the United States, a couple of thousand Ferrari’s sold each year reinforces the exclusive nature of these supercars. The same applies to Lamborghinis, Maseratis, McLarens, and other exotic makes.
The value of every new car is hit by depreciation the moment it leaves the dealership. With supercars' prices sometimes reaching millions of dollars, depreciation is something to be considered. Even by the wealthy customer that buys these cars. After all, if they’re wealthy, they should know a thing or two about money and how not to waste it.
As a rule of thumb, high-performance vehicles tend to depreciate more due to their high price and particular way of use. Also, with how fast things are moving in the automotive industry today, a new model could be introduced in the next year that will beat your brand-new supercar in its specialized areas (i.e. performance, lap times, etc).
Some forces that help increase the depreciation of these cars are their initial high prices, how expensive they are to maintain if they have reliability issues, and if they’ve received poor reviews. So with that in mind, et’s have a look at some of the fastest-depreciating supercars out there.
McLaren 720S
Despite being high-performance, driver-oriented, and well-engineered supercars, McLarens don’t hold their value so well. A 4.0 liter, 710 horsepower twin-turbo V-8 equips the McLaren 720S. It launches from 0-60 MPH in 2.6 seconds and has a stated top speed of 212 MPH. The Spider, the most expensive of the 720S lineup costs around U.S. $ 325,000. After three years though this car lost about 23 percent of its value. That’s a U.S. $ 75,000 drop thereabouts down to a price of U.S. $ 250,000.
Aston Martin DB11 V-12
As a coupe that has all the features expected in a luxury supercar, the DB11 has a body made of aluminum and flaunts a beautiful aerodynamic design. It comes equipped with a powerful 5.2 Liter, 630 horsepower twin-turbo V-12 engine. Check out the amazing sound of this V-12 on a more expensive, DBS Volante (convertible) model in the video below. Also note that this particular configuration seen in the video produces a claimed 725 horsepower.
The DB11 coupe version can go from 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 208 MPH. Its initial MSRP starts at around U.S. $ 249,000. After three years, the depreciation hit equals 25 percent of its value. That’s about a $ 62,000 drop in value.
McLaren 570S
McLaren takes the stage again with the 570S. This mid-engine supercar is equipped with a 3.8 liter, twin-turbo V-8 engine that makes 562 horsepower. Performance numbers are exciting. 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 204 MPH. The newest model around is a 2021 with an average price $ 191,000. Now this model has been discontinued. And like the Aston Martin, it too loses about 25 percent of its value over three years. On the other side of things though, we have some models that instead of depreciating over time, actually increase go up in value, which brings us to our next model.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS - The Perfect Hedge
Some cars, on the other hand, tend to increase in price. One such example is the astonishing 991 generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS. It has all the right ingredients of what you should be looking at when considering a high-end exotic.
Well for started, it is a classic case of demand vs supply. Its rarity, the good condition in which its owners keep these cars, and the fact that they’re still somewhat new justify this price increase. It is not uncommon for supercars that are produced in limited editions to show a price increase. That is if they’re any good to begin with, of course. And when it comes to making a good supercar, Porsche more often than not nails it.
This amazing limited-production sports car from Porsche comes with a 3.8-liter flat-six engine that produces 691 horsepower. This is a car for real driving enthusiasts and is capable of going from 0-60 MPH in 2.7 seconds while reaching a top speed of 211 MPH.
The engine is twin-turbocharged and rear-mounted. The car also features Porsche’s 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. It has a rear-wheel layout The GT2 RS is a combination of Porsche's racing expertise that also masters everyday driving.
When the 991 generation 911 GT2 RS first reached the U.S. market back in early 2018, it had a price tag of$ 293,200. Contrary to the examples showcased above, this model has actually appreciated since then. Today the average price of this model in the United States is U.S. around $385,000.