The McLaren F1 is the fastest production car in the world and, of course, the fastest car in NFS2 with its top speed of 372 km/h. It handles quite well and is very fast, so it is a favorite for many drivers. Recommended for Proving Grounds and Outback.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 231 mph - 372 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.2 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 6.3 sec
Engine type: V-12, 48 valve

Official website www.guildford.ac.uk/McLaren (zipped?).
More technical reference www.woodhill.co.uk/setup/f1/tech.htm.

Ferrari F50 was released on the 50th birthday of Ferrari and is a descendant of Ferrari F40, released ten years before. In Need for Speed 2, the F50 has got quite slippery handling, but you can compensate it with increased rear downforce.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 202 mph - 325 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.7 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 6.0 sec
Engine type: V-12, 60 valve

Official website www.ferrari.it or www.ferrari.com.
More technical reference www.ferrari.it/vetture/oggi.e/f50.html.

Ford GT90 is todays version of earlier Ford supercar GT40. In NFS2 Ford GT90 understeers quite a lot and isn't very nice to drive. It has an electronically adjustable rear spoiler (look for this when playing!). It is also the second fastest car in NFS2.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 220 mph - 354 km/h (estimated)
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.1 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 6.2 sec
Engine type: V-12, 48 valve

Official website www.ford.com.
More technical reference home.fuse.net/bring/gt90site.htm.

In NFS2 Jaguar XJ220 is perhaps the easiest car to drive for a beginner, but later it becomes too sluggish. I won the tournament first time with the XJ220.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 213 mph - 343 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.4 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 7.9 sec
Engine type: V-6, 24 valve

Official website www.jaguarvehicles.com.
More technical reference www.supercars.net.

The GT1 is very nimble car, and although it doesn't seem to be very good car at first, you can get many high scores in some twistier tracks (Mystic Peaks and Monolithic Studios).

Technical specifications

Top speed: 195 mph - 313 km/h (estimated)
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.8 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 9.0 sec
Engine type: V-8

Official website www.lotuscars.com.
More technical reference lotuscars.com/news/press/ltd/v8engine.html.

Esprit is certainly the weakest car in the game. It understeers quite a lot and is too slow.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 175 mph - 282 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 4.8 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 10.5 sec
Engine type: V-8

Official website www.lotuscars.com.
More technical reference www.lotuscars.com/v8/v8specs.html.

Powered with the Lamborghini V10, Calà can speed up to 291 km/h. In the game, Calà seems to oversteer a bit, so add the rear downforce to keep this one on the road.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 181 mph - 291 km/h (estimated)
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 5.0 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 10.9 sec
Engine type: V-10, 40 valve

Official website www.italdesign.it.
More technical reference home.nes.it/italdesign/proto/49.htm.

This bullet-shaped handbuild supercar comes from a small workshop in Germany. It is one of the fastest concept cars in the world. This car also has an adjustable rear spoiler (look for this when playing!).

Technical specifications

Top speed: 212 mph - 341 km/h (estimated)
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 4.0 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): n/a
Engine type: V-12, 48 valve

Official website www.leonberg.com/isdera/.
More technical reference www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1959/.

This is the bonus car, which you receive when you win the tournament or use a cheat code. The Indigo is the most distinctive car in the pack with it's Formula-1/Indycar look. In Need for Speed 2 the Indigo has the best handling and is an excellent choice some of the twistier tracks. It has the highest cornering speed in the game.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 180 mph - 290 km/h (estimated)
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.9 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): n/a
Engine type: V-12, 48 vavle

Official website www.ford.com.
More technical reference home.fuse.net/bring/indigosite.html.

Ferrari F355 F1, one of the best looking cars in the game, is very nice to drive, because it steers very accurate and is easy to control.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 183 mph - 296 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 4.5 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 10.5 sec
Engine type: V-8, 40 valve

Official website www.ferrari.it or www.ferrari.com.
More technical reference www.ferrari.it/vetture/oggi.e/f355.html.

Italdesign's car for BMW. Fine combination of Italian design and German engineering. Very nice handling, but it lacks acceleration.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 193 mph - 310 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 3.7 sec
0-100 (0-160 km/h): 9.9
Engine type: V-12, 24 valve

Official website www.bmw.com.
More technical reference www.supercars.net.

Another exotic creation from Ford. Not very nice to drive.

Technical specifications

Top speed: 180 mph - 290 km/h
0-60 (0-96,5 km/h): 4.5
0-100 (0-160 km/h): n/a
Engine type: V-8

Official website www.ford.com.
More technical reference n/a.

The top speeds of the civil cars were attained driving the Pioneer Proving Grounds and taking the highest speed on a straight. You can drive these cars using a cheat code.