Top 10 Popular Car Models Exported From the UK | GVE London – Blog

United Kingdom has always been a hub for automotive manufacturing, from cars to motorcycles being exported worldwide late 19th century and evolved significantly since the Industrial Revolution. Exporting Cars From the UK has now become a trend, as the natural progression may seem to imply. So, in this post, we’ll take a look at the top 10 popular car models exported from the UK.

Top 10 Cars Exported from the UK

In no particular order, let’s begin the list:

1. Lexus LFA

Anyone who has heard the symphonic exhaust note of the Lexus LFA is not surprised by its presence on this list. An absolute marvel of engineering, it is a supercar far ahead of its time. With only 500 units produced, each car meticulously hand-assembled at the Motomachi plant, the LFA is arguably one of the greatest supercars of all time—especially considering it’s packaged within the reliability bubble of Lexus.

• Engine: 4.8-litre V10 engine (1LR-GSE)
• Power: 563 horsepower at 8,700 rpm
• Torque: 354 lb-ft at 6,800 rpm
• Transmission: Six-speed automated manual transmission
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 3.6 seconds
• Top Speed: 203 mph

Fun Fact: Its screamer of a v10 engine is built by a single engineer at the Motomachi plant in Japan.

2. Lamborghini Countach 5000 S

The Countach is an icon of the 80s and 90s. With its scissor doors, sharp angles and aggressive profile, it’s an absolutely radical design and nothing on the road looked like it back then, or even now. This masterpiece was conceived by Marcello Gandini. Only 2000 units of the Countach exist and it’s quite a sought-after, with only a few trade showrooms like GVE London being in possession of it.

• Engine: 5.2-litre V12 engine
• Power: 375 horsepower
• Torque: Approximately 370 lb-ft
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.0 seconds
• Top Speed: 182 mph

Fun Fact: The Countach was part of a secret project, initially called the “LP500” but was kept secret until its surprise debut at the 1971 Geneva Auto Show.

3. Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 BRABUS

The appeal of the Mercedes G-Wagon is not a subject that requires justification. However, we always look for any opportunity to talk about it. The ultra-large and ultra-rare G63 AMG 6×6 Brabus is an absolute monster. It upgrades the already exceptional G63 AMG 6×6, a vehicle that was extraordinary to begin with. It’s the ultimate luxury off-roader.

Engine: 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with BRABUS PowerXtra CGI tuning
Power: 700 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
Torque: 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed AMG Speedshift PLUS 7G-Tronic automatic transmission
Acceleration (0-62 mph): 4.6 seconds
Top Speed: 160 km/h (99 mph) (electronically limited)

Fun Fact: Originally, Mercedes produced the 6×6 for military and off-road use, but BRABUS modified it into a luxurious, street-ready version and only about 100 units were ever made.

4. Lamborghini Revuelto

The Revuelto is one of those Lamborghinis that, if a fan sees it driving down the street, they’ll sprint as fast as possible to catch another glimpse. It helped the Italian giant achieve a major milestone: it was their first-ever V12 hybrid. The Revuelto is a hypercar that combines traditional Lamborghini engineering, enhanced further with electrification. It features carbon-ceramic brakes with 10-piston callipers at the front, and its chassis is 10% lighter yet 25% stiffer than its predecessor, the Aventador.

• Engine: 6.5-litre V12 hybrid powertrain
• V12 engine: 813 horsepower at 9,250 rpm
• Electric motors: Two front motors, one rear motor
• Total combined power: 1,001 horsepower
• Torque: 735 lb-ft (combined from the V12 and electric motors)
• Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 2.5 seconds
• Top Speed: Over 217 mph

Fun Fact: Revuelto is named after a fighting bull from the 19th century, paying homage to it and the brand’s logo.

5. Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge takes the usual luxury experience offered by a Rolls-Royce and cloaks its opulence in a thick coat of black. This time, performance is equally prioritised. This special edition of the Cullinan significantly improves performance, with its dark and aggressive styling cues. Not only is it the sheer embodiment of luxury, but it’s also a highly capable off-roader. Any Luxury Car exports list is surely to include a Rolls Royce.

• Engine: 6.75-litre V12 turbocharged engine
• Power: 591 horsepower (in Black Badge trim)
• Torque: 627 lb-ft
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (AWD)
• Top Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h)
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.3 seconds

Fun Fact: The Cullinan derives its name from the Cullinan Diamond that was discovered in South Africa in 1905, weighing 3,106 carats.

6. Aston Martin DB12 Coupe

UK’s very own Aston Martin. Introduced in 2024, the DB12 represents a new era for Aston Martin, succeeding the DB11. It’s designed with a more pronounced focus on technology, luxury and performance. Aston Martin put it the best: Grand is not enough; this is the world’s first Super Tourer.

• Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
• Power: 671 hp at 6,000 rpm
• Torque: 590 lb-ft from 2,750 to 6,000 rpm
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Acceleration (0-62 mph): 3.6 seconds
• Top Speed: 202 mph

Fun Fact: It uses custom, Aston Martin Lagonda, Michelin Pilot Sport 5S AML tyres.

7. Lamborghini Urus Venatus by Mansory

Take the Lamborghini Urus, a sports SUV that came out of nowhere and stormed the world, and have it get on the juice; and we have the Lamborghini Urus Venatus by Mansory. It has gained quite a reputation for itself, owing to striking performance and looks, resembling that of the batmobile.

Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, enhanced by Mansory
Power: 900 horsepower
Torque: 1,100 Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 325 km/h (202 mph)

Fun Fact: It features a custom carbon fibre wide-body kit along with other appearance additions which make it look almost like a batmobile.

8. Ferrari SF90 Stradale

The SF90 Stradale is a hybrid supercar from Ferrari that uses electric motors that send immense power to the front wheels and torque vectoring for improved handling. It also features handy regenerative braking, which helps recharge the battery during braking events, increasing the electric driving range

• Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine paired with 3 electric motors
• Power: 986 horsepower in total, with 769 hp coming from the V8 engine alone
• Torque: 590 lb-ft
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 2.5 seconds
• Top Speed: 211 mph

Fun Fact: The SF90 Stradale is Ferrari’s first plug-in hybrid

9. Porsche 911 GT3 992

There is a reason why Porche’s 911 series has been considered the best sports car of all time for years now. It looks gorgeous and comes packed with race-car technology inside a road-legal car body.

Engine: 4.0-litre naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine
Power: 502 horsepower at 8,400 rpm
Torque: 346 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual-clutch (manual option available)
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 3.2 seconds (with PDK transmission)
Top Speed: 197 mph (317 km/h)

Fun Fact: The 992 GT3 is so close to its racing roots that its front axle comes directly from Porsche’s race cars, including the 911 RSR and 911 GT3 Cup.

10. McLaren 720s Spider

McLaren has been revitalized in the past couple of years and has made a comeback like no other. The McLaren 720s Spider is one of the examples of their marvellous engineering, a car that feels too easy to drive considering what it is capable of.

• Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine
• Power: 710 horsepower at 7,500 rpm
• Torque: 568 lb-ft at 5,500 rpm
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (Seamless Shift Gearbox)
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 2.7 seconds
• Top Speed: 212 mph (341 km/h)

Fun Fact: The 720S Spider’s retractable hardtop can be raised or lowered in just 11 seconds.

Conclusion

Exporting cars from the UK, especially sportscar and luxury exports isn’t surprising at all considering the rich automotive history of the nation. If you’re looking to purchase a classic or modern supercar or luxury car, consider checking out GVE London. Our supercar showroom is home to one of the best car collections in the country and we’ve got an in-house team of engineers that keep these cars in mint condition, everything from basic supercar servicing and repairs to detailing and other custom modifications.