Fast Five: The Fastest Five Supercars of the Last Five Decades

1. 1966 Lamborghini Miura: Lamborghini essentially invented the modern mid-engine supercar with the insanely gorgeous Miura of 1966. Rival Ferrari reserved its best handling mid-engine cars like the 250 LM for racing customers. Lamborghini eschewed a costly racing program and gave its best stuff to its street customers. Top Speed: 171 mph.

2. 1976 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer: It took Ferrari a full 10 years to respond to the Miura, preferring instead to put its performance flagship eggs in the basked of the front-engine V12 Daytona. The mid-engine flat twelve 512 BB was Ferrari’s first mid-engine flagship road car. It was never sold in the U.S., although some were privately imported. Top Speed: 175 mph.