What Is It That Makes A Supercar...A Supercar?

Whenever ANY car debuts there's always naysayers and fan boys. That's just how it works with things as highly emotional as automobiles. Considering how large of a purchase an auto is, there's always going to be strong opinions.

But when you start talking about supercars, boy, do things get heated!

That's because an already large purchase just got supersized, McDonalds style. Everything about the vehicle is on another level: its engine, brakes, wheels, tires, style and design, etc. But what is it about a supercar that makes it so?

For example, Lexus has the LFA. By all accounts it gets the job done -- especially when it turns a lap time like it did this week -- but naysayers will always argue that it's not that great due to it being a Lexus without heritage.

The Nissan GT-R, on the other hand, has unbelievable value for dollar but will always be chastised for its non-supercar looks.

And then there are products from small manufacturers like Pagani. There's no doubting that the Zonda and Huayra are supercars. Everything about the vehicles drips excess. Take for example the Huayra's new key as seen down below.

With that said, we want to know: what is it that makes a supercar...a supercar?