View the best sports cars, This is my Top 10 Best: Most Affordable Sports Cars of 2012, generally priced below $50,000. There was alot that factored into this list. Much of it has to do with practicality, price, handling, awards, and history. You may not agree with the list, but one thing's for sure, these cars have all stirred our hearts and minds.
10. Mitsubishi Eclipse ($19,711 - $32,365)
Mitsubishi's sport coupe is offered in base GS, GS Sport, the sporty-looking SE and more athletic GT trim levels. All are front-wheel drive and share their basic platform with the Galant sedan. The base level Mitsubishi Eclipse GS is reasonably well-equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning and full power features along with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine good for 162 horsepower.
9. Hyundai Genesis Coupe ($24,589 - $34260)
Two powerful engines are offered for Hyundai's rear wheel drive coupe: a 274-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 348-horsepower, DOHC 3.8-liter V6. Depending on the engine chosen, six-speed manual, or eight-speed automatic transmissions are available. Automatic transmissions feature Hyundai's SHIFTRONIC paddle-shift technology. Standard wheels are 18-inch alloy and 19-inch alloy wheels are available.
8. Mini Cooper Roadster ($24,982 - $35,107)
The Mini Cooper Roadster is new for 2012 and comes in three trims, which are based primarily on performance. The base Roadster comes with a four-cylinder engine, while S Roadster and John Cooper Works models add a turbocharger and more power. All models come standard with a manual transmission, though an automatic is optional on base and S models.
7. Nissan 370Z ($31,936 - $43,867)
The Nissan 370Z is available as a hatchback coupe or a roadster (convertible). The coupe offers three trims: base, Touring and Nismo. The roadster comes in base and Touring. Each comes with the most powerful Z-car engine ever, a 3.7-liter V6 that cranks out 332 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic.
6. Dodge Challenger ($25,977 - $30,172)
The Dodge Charger is based on the same Mercedes-derived platform used for the Chrysler 300. As such, the Charger has four doors and is a bit larger than the average midsize sedan. Its front-end styling is much more aggressive than the 300C's, and the rear roof line slopes downward in a coupelike fashion.
5. Chevrolet Camaro ($24,145 - $41,408)
The Chevrolet Camaro is available as a two-door coupe or convertible and in four trim levels: base LS, midgrade LT, high-performance SS and hyper-performance ZL1. The Camaro LS and LT pack a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 323 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with the V6, and a six-speed automatic is available.
4. Subaru BRZ ($26,793 - $29,956)
The Subaru BRZ is an all-new model for 2013. Mechanically, it's related to the Scion FR-S, as the two cars were co-developed by Subaru and Toyota. They share the same layout, general engineering and powertrain, yet differ in terms of minor styling details and feature content.
3. Mazda MX-5 Miata ($22,874 - $29,077)
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat convertible powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine good for 167 horsepower. Depending on trim level, you'll find this power routed to the rear wheels through a five- or six-speed manual transmission or an available six-speed automatic -- though with the automatic, engine output has dropped to 158 hp.
2. Ford Mustang ($22,430 - $52,113)
With a large variety of trim levels, a choice of coupe and convertible body styles and plenty of punch under the hood, the current Mustang has something for everyone. Whether you want a sporty, fuel-efficient commuter or a road-ripping muscle car, there is likely a Mustang for you. The Mustang comes with V6 or V8 power and five corresponding trim levels: V6, V6 Premium, GT, GT Premium and Boss 302.
1. Scion FR-S ($25,127 - $26,236)
The Scion FR-S is an all-new model for 2013. Under the skin, it's similar to the Subaru BRZ, as the two cars were co-developed by Subaru and Toyota. As such, they share a platform and powertrain and differ only in terms of minor styling details and feature content.
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