If you’re a fan of the open air, there is a convertible variant available. However, the hard-top feels considerably stiffer on the move, so this is the one we’d go for. Unfortunately, old-school V8 brawn does come at the cost of equally old-school efficiency, so don’t expect much over 20mpg. If you’re eco-conscious, look away now as the Mustang also emits 274g/km of CO2.
7. BMW M3/M4
Prices from £87,500
The current BMW M3 and M4 may have controversial designs, but the German manufacturer continues its tradition of mastering driver appeal on the road and track, all while creating a package that’s easy to use as an everyday car, should you choose to.
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The latest models are fitted with four-wheel drive and a six-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine – significant upgrades compared with the previous-generation cars.
Competition variants pump out an impressive 537bhp, and the eight-speed automatic transmission is optimised to get the most out of BMW’s xDrive system. Don’t let the lack of a manual gearbox fool you, though, because these cars are proper members of the highly coveted M Division family and definitely worthy of a place on this list.
8. Lotus Emira
Prices from £81,500
It was pretty much inevitable that a Lotus would appear on this list, and the Emira is a notable car for Lotus because it’s the last combustion-powered model to wear this esteemed badge. Don’t be too upset, though, because the Evija has already proved Lotus’s ability to build an exciting EV.