Reviews: TG's top five super-roadsters

Price: £39,553
Specs: 265bhp, 206lb ft, 0-62mph 5.8secs, VMax 164mph, 34.4mpg, CO2 192g/km

It's hard to think of many ways in which the Boxster could be bettered. A V8 maybe? Or perhaps wings? Even in base trim, brilliant doesn't begin to cover it.

Price: £199,007
Specs: 562bhp, 398lb ft, 0-62mph 3.4secs, VMax 198mph, 21.2mpg, CO2 307g/km

Worse than the 12C? That's a tough call, but unlike the McLaren, this Spider isn't as stiff as its coupe counterpart. But in every other area it's a divine thing.

Price: £215,250
Specs: 641bhp, 500lb ft, 0-62mph 3.0secs, VMax 204mph, 24.2mpg, CO2 275g/km

No-one could accuse the baby Mac of being dispassionate anymore. Lunatic speed from 650S, with a ride and handling balance to shame the best. Simply epic.

Price: £67,450
Specs: 375bhp, 339lb ft, 0-62mph 4.9secs, VMax 171mph, 31.0mpg, CO2 213g/km

Do not mistake this for a GT. Voluptuous bodywork and front engine disguise a two-seater that's poised, precise and fun. V8S a hooligan, base V6 a touch sensible.

Price: £81,920
Specs: 435bhp, 516lb ft, 0-62mph 4.6secs, VMax 155mph, 30.7mpg, CO2 214g/km

The consummate professional. Have it in AMG spec for maximum daftness or regular and relax into one of the world's best all-rounders.