Manufacturers have always used performance vehicles as a way of
casting a glow on their brand. Even Henry Ford himself raced to prove that his
cars could perform. Today, sports cars continue to inspire designers and
engineers to push the boundaries of performance.
A sports car is engineered to
be fun to drive fast. Roadsters, coupes, sedans and even crossover vehicles
deserve consideration. We know a sports car when we drive one - it's one that
puts a big grin across our mugs, and begs to be driven more. And although some
of the cars on our list are pricey, we believe that each of these sports cars
is full of value for money - relative to the price range you are currently shopping.
2016 BMW
M2: $ 51,700
BMW treats their "M" lineup like racecars you
can drive every day. The M2 is the point of entry for the M, and it's a
beautiful compact coupe with great balance, crisp steering, impressive
power-to-weight ratio (the real secret to a fast car), and a blistering 4.1
second time from a stop to 60 mph. While the M3 was the icon for BMW
performance, many drivers are discovering that the smaller, lighter M2 fulfills
all of their desires - for at least $ 10,000 less, making it a great sports car
for the money.
2016 Chevrolet Corvette: $ 55,400
Now
in its seventh generation, the Chevrolet Corvette has finally come of age.
Corvette has often been dismissed by sports car snobs, but this latest design
combines striking exterior design with world-class performance, rivaling
supercars that cost twice as much (or more). A base Corvette can zoom from 0-60
in 3.7 seconds, and sticks like glue around the curves and starting at $
55,400, it may be downright affordable for some. The high-zoot Z06 model ($
79,400) is even faster. at an amazing 2.95 seconds thanks to its supercharged
650-horsepower engine. Look out.
The
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat steals all the headlines with its best-in-class
707 horsepower, but the real bargain in the lineup is the Challenger R / T Scat
Pack. Loaded with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that produces "only" 485 hp,
the R / T Scat Pack is still very fast and fun, and can save you $ 25,200
versus the Hellcat. The Coupe Challenger is more sporty than the Charger sedan,
but both share mechanical underpinnings and similar pricing, along with great
straight line acceleration and muscle car mojo for the price.
Ford
made the Mustang. Carroll Shelby made it great. Carroll is no longer with us,
but his spirit lives on in the new Shelby GT350. Ford's engineers massaged
every part of the already capable Mustang in making this high-performance
version, taking full advantage of the new independent rear suspension to make
it the best handling pony car yet for the money. An available MagneRide
suspension makes it even better, validating the $ 6,500 Track Package. The full
race version, the GT350R ($ 61,295), is too punishing to drive every day,
unless you live at the track.
Just
press the "START / STOP" button on the center console, and you're
treated to the distinctively British exhaust note that can only come from a
Jaguar. The sound promises motoring excitement, and the F-Type delivers with a
standard rear-wheel drive, perfect balance, great handling, and a lusty engine
that loves to romp at a starting price of $ 61,400 MSRP. For the money, you get
exquisite interior design, materials selection, and a sports car built to
surround you in luxury. There's a reason those Bond villains drive
F-Types-because they're smart with their money, and because they can.
2016
Mazda MX-5 Miata: $ 24,915
For
many, the search for a sports car that is worth the money starts and ends with
the Mazda MX-5 Miata. A complete redesign for 2016 resulted in the best Miata
yet, and that's saying something. Miata's strongest attribute is not speed-it
only makes 155 horsepower-but balance. There's a reason the MX-5 is so popular
on amateur and grassroots driving circuits: It's easier to drive at the limits
than almost any other car on the market, and it's so affordable that you might
want more than one.
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