It takes engineers many years to develop the best cars. The stakes are usually high because the model costs the brands a small fortune. It has to embody a strong image but also perform well on the roads and tracks. Five sports cars with very long careers in this article.

5. Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron reached an incredible milestone in 2005 when it passed the symbolic 1000 PS mark. This is a colossal amount of power that its four-wheel drive system has to send to the ground while supporting a top speed of over 400 km/h. The Veyron was sold from 2005 to 2015. A total of ten years in the Bugatti catalogue.

4. Lamborghini Aventador

An atmospheric V12 with 700 PS and breathtaking design: this is what the spectacular Lamborghini Aventador offers. Whether as a roadster or a coupe, the Italian beauty was at the top of the manufacturer’s range for 11 years from 2011 to 2022. Fans of pure mechanics will miss its incredible sound.

3. Nissan 370Z

A more reasonable car but very fun to drive with its rear wheel drive configuration. The Nissan 370Z offers from 2009 to 2021 a good dose of power -more than 330 PS- for an attractive price. After 12 years of service, the “Fairlady” is taking a well-deserved retirement.

2. Abarth 500

It’s hard to believe that the Abarth 500 has been available for 15 years now! With its many special series, colours, configurations and power levels, the muscular city car launched in 2008 is always surprisingly new. Initially offered with 135 hp, the most powerful ones like the Biposto reach 190 hp. A lot of power for such a small car.

1. Nissan GT-R

Here is another Japanese car from Nissan in this top. The GT-R, which has been on the market since 2007, has now gone through 6 phases. A long career of 16 years that will end this year. A beautiful « aurevoir » with a T-Spec version and a new Nismo.

Any other ideas for sports cars with a long career? Give us the names in comments!