[Will I ever stop loving the GT3 RS of hot hatches, the Renaultsport Mégane R26.R? Photo: Renault]

[This is how Porsche marketed the racing version of the 911, the GT3R, back in 1999. Photo: Porsche]

[As the years wear on, the first-gen Elise looks ever more like a verified classic. Photo: Lotus]

[Ferrari was particularly proud of their underbody air management for the 550 Maranello. The whole thing looks like a nice sweet skidplate to me. Anyone up for rallycross? Photo: Ferrari]

[The new Ford GT isn't the first time Ford tried to do a radical take on the GT40. This is the quad-turbo V12 GT90, a carbon-bodied, 720 HP concept from 1995. Photo: Ford.]

[Much as I adore the current LMP2 darling, the Ligier JS P2, my heart will always be with the Porsche RS Spyder. Here it is stripped of bodywork. Photo: Porsche]

[Yes, Porsche did make an 'RS' version of their last aircooled 911. This is the 1995 3.8 liter 993 Carrera RS. It was too awesome to be sold in the United States. Photo: Porsche]

[How come new luxury car designs have tons of squiggles? I much prefer this ultra smooth 1998 Lancia Dialogos Concept's approach. Photo: Lancia]

[This 2001 XJR 100 might have been an updated version of an updated version of Jag's 1980s XJ, but it still kicked ass. Photo: Jaguar]

[Here's a reminder that Lexus (Lexus!) sold a Giugiaro-designed RWD straight-six sedan in the US. Photo Cred: Lexus]

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