10 European Sports Cars That Were More Hype Than Power

Since the turn of the century, European automakers have dominated the industry, producing powerful supercars like the 2019 Bugatti

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Chiron Super Sport, which achieved an astonishing official peak speed of 304,7 mph. Ferrari and Lamborghini, two well-known European

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luxury automakers, have earned several accolades at major auto shows including the prestigious Geneva motor show.

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The success of European automobiles across the world demonstrates how well-known they are in comparison to their rivals in other areas.

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But despite being coveted for their legacy and elegant aesthetics, certain European sports cars simply couldn't compete with their contemporaries in terms of speed and performance.

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