Top 50: the last 50 years

An editorial ranking of the cars that shaped 1976–2026. We weighed significance, driving feel, engineering ambition, design clarity and lasting legacy — not just lap times or launch hype.

1. 28
   Gordon Murray T.50

   Gordon Murray T.50

   Gordon Murray Automotive · 2022 · Hypercar

   The spiritual successor to the McLaren F1.

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2. 29
   Toyota GR Yaris

   Toyota GR Yaris

   Toyota · 2020 · Hot hatch

   A homologation special in the modern age.

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3. 38

   

   Rimac Nevera

   Rimac · 2021 · Hypercar

   The electric hypercar that rewrote the record books.

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4. 43
   Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

   Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

   Hyundai · 2023 · Hot hatch

   The EV that made enthusiasts smile.

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5. 46
   Porsche 911 GT3 (992)

   Porsche 911 GT3 (992)

   Porsche · 2021 · Sports car

   Motorsport tech, road legal.

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