Like the dawn of a new year, the 10 cars in this list are full of promise and potential. From high-powered exotics to lively family sedans and sporty hatchbacks, the class of 2011 has something for everyone. They're also the cars we're most excited to drive in 2011:

                                                                   McLaren MP4-12C
The McLaren F1 is still considered by many to be the ultimate supercar. Built from 1992 to 1998, the 3-passenger F1 (the driver…