Forgotten Supercars

Lets take a look at Supercars that time has forgot. Add your own if you can think of any.

What you see here aren't the fastest or the quickest cars, but some of the most outrageous projects which have received little or no attention from traditional media. In most cases production didn't make it beyond a few examples.


1994 Dauer 962 LeMans


In the late nineties, bringing prototype racecars to urban roadways was an idea that several companies shared. Considering the contrast between sports car and race car engineering, embarking on such a project was a laborious task. Coupled with the limited production and tiny customer base, development costs were hard to recoup. Despite these hardships, several German companies still decided to create their own road-going Porsche 962, the most successful prototype race car of our time.

PRICE: $1 200 000 USD
ENGINE: Porsche Watercooled Flat-6
POSITION: Mid Longitudinal
ASPIRATION: Twin KKK turbochargers
VALVETRAIN: Quad Cam, 4 Valves / Cyl
DISPLACEMENT: 2994 cc / 182.7 cu in
POWER: 544.4 kw / 730.0 bhp @ 7400 rpm
TORQUE: 700.9 nm / 517.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
REDLINE: 7800
DRIVE: RWD w/Limited Slip Differential
WEIGHT: 1030 kg / 2271 lbs
TRANSMISSION: Porsche 5-Speed Manual w/Tiptronic Control, Hydraulic Sinter Clutch
TOP SPEED: 404.6 kph / 251.4 mph
0 - 60 mph: 2.6 seconds

2000 Innotech Mysterro


Only one car was produced and was for sale by the owner for $100 000 USD.

The Mysterro is based on a custom tubular space frame and powered by a GM V8. The body is made from Carbon-Fibre and Kevlar and is one of the best looking designs to come from an independant manufacturer.

PRICE: $130 000 USD
ENGINE: Corvette V8
DISPLACEMENT: 6300 cc / 384.4 cu in
POWER: 372.9 kw / 500.0 bhp
DRIVE: Mid Engine / RWD
WEIGHT: 1050 kg / 2315 lbs
TRANSMISSION: 5 or 6 Speed Manual

1993 Isdera Commendatore 112i


A mysterious supercar of our time is the Isdera Commendatore 112i. This one-off prototype is such a rare sight. Apparently theses photos from the car's release during the 1993 Frankfurt Auto Show, are very hard to come by. The Isdera Commendatore is thought to be one of the most striking and advanced supercars from the nineties.

PRICE: $485 000 usd
ENGINE: Mercedes V12
VALVETRAIN: 4 Valves / Cyl
DISPLACEMENT: 5987 cc / 365.3 cu in
POWER: 304.3 kw / 408.1 bhp @ 5200 rpm
TORQUE: 580.0 nm / 427.8 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm
REDLINE: 6200 rpm
DRIVE: Mid Engine / RWD
WEIGHT: 1480 kg / 3263 lbs
TRANSMISSION: 6-Speed Manual
TOP SPEED: 330 kph / 205.1 mph
0 - 60 mph: 4.7 seconds

I've got one.....no wait, I forgot it again!!!

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Originally posted by Bigdaddydiesel

I've got one.....no wait, I forgot it again!!!

i see what ya did there

1999 Leblanc Caroline


The Leblanc Caroline was built with the latest technology and materials to a very light and powerful car. The layout of the carbonfiber monocoque was made to insure high rigidity and security. Carbonfiber was also used to make the bodywork. Other parts of the chassis were made with titanium or magnesium. With the 2 litre turbo race engine with 512 bhp and a weight of only 1731 lbs, the car accelerated with slicks under 3 seconds to a speed of 62 mph and needs a little bit more than 7 seconds to a speed of 125 mph (with street tyres a couple of seconds longer).

PRICE: $863 000 USD
ENGINE: Twin Turbo Inline-4
DISPLACEMENT: 2000 cc / 122.0 cu in
POWER: 381.8 kw / 512.0 bhp @ 0 rpm
DRIVE: Mid Engine / RWD
WEIGHT: 785 kg / 1731 lbs
TRANSMISSION: 5-Speed Manual
TOP SPEED: 348 kph / 216.2 mph
0 - 60 mph: 2.7 seconds

1994 Lotec C1000


Originally conceived in 1994 with construction completed in 1995 by a United Arab Emirates Citizen who desired to own the fastest, individually owned car in the world! He contracted Mercedes which in turn also contacted Lotec for the body design. The letter C stands for the carbon fiber (race car), and the number 1000 stands for 1000 horsepower. Power plant powered by Mercedes and body design by Lotec. Power plant consists of 5.6 liter V-8 Mercedes engine, with Garrett twin turbo chargers. Runs on a mixture of unleaded gas, and aviation fuel. Hewkand 5 speed racing transmission and 4 ram AP IMSA racing brakes. Body consists of carbon fiber and Aerospace material frame. Design and engineering cost over $1,000,000 and actual constuction cost was over 1,200,000 total production cost was over $2,200,000. 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, 0-125 mph in 8.08 seconds, top speed 268 mph.

PRICE: $575 000 USD
ENGINE: Twin Turbo Mercedes V8
DISPLACEMENT: 5547 cc / 338.5 cu in
POWER: 633.9 kw / 850.1 bhp @ 6200 rpm
TORQUE: 980 nm / 722.8 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
DRIVE: Mid Engine / RWD
WEIGHT: 1080 kg / 2381 lbs
TRANSMISSION: Hewland 5-Speed Manual
TOP SPEED: 374 kph / 232.4 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.2 seconds

1998 Mega Monte Carlo


Started in 1983, the French Aixam Group started producing two and four wheel vehicles that could be driven without a license. This production evolved into the micro-car market and, in 1992, a motor sport program was started under the new Mega name.

ENGINE: Mercedes S600 V12
POSITION: Mid Longitudinal
ASPIRATION: Natural
VALVETRAIN: DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
DISPLACEMENT: 5991 cc / 365.6 cu in
POWER: 294.6 kw / 395 bhp @ 5200 rpm
TORQUE: 570 nm / 420.4 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
DRIVE: Mid Engine / RWD
WEIGHT: 1500 kg / 3307 lbs
TRANSMISSION: ZF 6-Speed Manual
TOP SPEED: 300.0 kph / 186.4 mph
0 - 60 mph: 4.4 seconds

1994 Schuppan 962CR


Built with Japanese backing, Le Mans-winning driver Vern Schuppan created his very own street-legal Porsche 962. These cars were built as a tribute to his victory at the 1993 Le Mans behind the wheel of a Porsche 956. Since then, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA-spec have become one of the most successful prototype racecars in history, claiming over 130 victories.

PRICE: $1 500 000 USD
ENGINE: Air-Cooled Flat-6
POSITION: Mid Longitudinal
ASPIRATION: Twin Turbo
DISPLACEMENT: 3294 cc / 201.0 cu in
POWER: 447.4 kw / 600.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
TORQUE: 650.0 nm / 479.4 ft lbs @ 6800 rpm
DRIVE: RWD
WEIGHT: 1050 kg / 2315 lbs
TRANSMISSION: 5-Speed
TOP SPEED: 370.1 kph / 230.0 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.5 seconds

1994 Jaguar XJ220 S TWR


If the Jaguar XJ220 was the fastest production car in the mid nineties, then the TWR supercar made from the LeMans race version had to be astonishing. Compared to the standard XJ220, TWR's version sported a composite body, more power and went on an extensive weight reducing diet.

ENGINE: Twin Turbo V6
DISPLACEMENT: 3498 cc / 213.5 cu in
POWER: 507.1 kw / 680.0 bhp @ 7200 rpm
TORQUE: 714 nm / 526.6 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
DRIVE: Mid Engine / RWD
WEIGHT: 1050 kg / 2315 lbs
TRANSMISSION: 5-Speed Manual
TOP SPEED: 368 kph / 228.7 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.3 seconds

Now this is awesome thread Wally! I know some of them, and pure gold within. Excellent.

Glad you approve mate Ill be looking for more, if ya find any, post away matey



No one called me wally when i changed my name to it, but everyone calls me it now ive changed it back to watty

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Originally posted by Watty

Glad you approve mate Ill be looking for more, if ya find any, post away matey



No one called me wally when i changed my name to it, but everyone calls me it now ive changed it back to watty

Yeah, wally sounds so appropriate with your avatar.

If I found some classics, I'll post them.

good bloke

mid engined group B audi quattro
1000bhp
never got to race as it was forced to be dismanted gutted.

Thats the kind of thing im talking about, good man. Any more specs on it?