Ferrari's horse has the power

The prancing horse won the hearts of most voters. Photo / Supplied

Ferrari's prancing horse has been voted the world's most iconic performance car badge.

It was followed by Aston Martin in a poll commissioned in Britain by the big MPH motor show.

Lamborghini's raging bull took third place with Bugatti in fourth.

Nearly half of the 5235 participants voted for Ferrari's prancing horse, way ahead of James Bond's preferred car, which won a quarter of the vote. Lamborghini mustered 8 per cent.

Porsche and Maserati took fifth and sixth places.

* Badges of honour

1. Ferrari 2525 votes, 48 per cent
2. Aston Martin 1289, 25
3. Lamborghin i470, 9
4. Bugatti 263, 5
5. Porsche 234, 4
6. Maserati 143, 3
7. Spyker 117, 2
8. Lotus 80, 2
9. Koenigsegg 70, 1
10. Pagani 44, 1