4. Ascari KZ1
Back in the early 2000’s, Ascari was on the verge of becoming the next big thing in the supercar segment. Unfortunately, that didn’t materialize, so all that is left of this interesting venture is the KZ 1 model. They presented the KZ 1 in 2004. It featured cool styling and durable construction with a carbon fiber tub. It also had a S62 V8 engine from the E39 BMW M5 that was good for over 400 HP.
Since the KZ 1 was light and balanced, the performance was great. Acceleration from 0 to 60 was possible in just 4.0 seconds, while the top speed was 200 mph. The specifications and features in popular magazines added to the hype. But then Ascari announced the pricing, and the KZ 1 hit the wall.
Ascari priced this car at a hefty $400,000, which was more than a comparable Ferrari or Porsche, sealing its destiny. They stopped production a few years later after building only 10 KZ1s. As expected, the company was unable to sell cars in America, and they soon went out of business.