TopSpeed - Best Sports Cars

Top 10 Sleeper Cars Of All Time

Garret Donahue — Sun, 14 May 2023 21:00:18 GMT

Sleepers as a concept are a sinister, yet entertaining way to view sports cars. These types of sporty, unassuming cars give the appearance of regular traffic with restrained exterior designs, but pack a serious punch underneath. Whether it be a powerful engine, sophisticated suspension, or a combination of performance upgrades, sleepers will always have a place in the hearts of many automotive enthusiasts. It just takes a dive into the go-pedal to find out what some of the world's best sleepers can really achieve. Sleepers are a reminder not to take things too seriously.

10 Best Sports Cars Of 2023 You Can't Ignore

Biprojit Chakraborty — Sun, 07 May 2023 19:00:17 GMT

For people who want to get to their destinations comfortably, safely, economically, and placidly, it makes little sense to buy a car that napalms your lifetime savings, burns fuel like crazy, costs an arm and a leg to maintain, and may not have any space for luggage at all. But then, sports car fans are a different breed and slaves to mind-numbing acceleration, spirited handling, and driver engagement that thrills to the core on racetracks and public roads.

Best Sports Cars Under $50,000 In 2023

Theodoros Georgiou — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:36:17 GMT

Let’s be honest, we all want a fun and good-looking sports car to cruise around in. If you love cars, the thrill of driving bugs you on a daily basis. So, at some point, it is normal for most car of us to hop on the market for a fun sports car. Sadly, not all of us have the insane amounts of money needed to buy the top sports car in the world; however, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Contrary to popular belief, sports cars don’t need to cost insane amounts of money. There are options out there that are more attainable by the average car guy/gal– even when brand new.

Best Sports Cars By Weight

Ciprian Florea — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:00:17 GMT

We typically judge performance cars by their power ratings and 0-to-60 mph times, but we tend to overlook the importance of power-to-weight ratios. Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was among the first to realize that "adding" lightness was better than adding power. The man who designed the iconic Lotus Seven, and other lightweight sports cars, once said that "adding power makes you faster on the straight; subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."

15 Best Sports Cars Mitsubishi Ever Built

Austin Greer — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:15:17 GMT

Mitsubishi is known for its World Rally Cross pedigree. Naturally, most of its most popular sports cars have been all-wheel drive and based on its rally cars. The Lancer Evolution is a competitor to the Subaru WRX, and the two rivals have been at each other's throats since their conception. Some models of the Evolution are arguably better, but the Subaru has always won in total sales. Unfortunately, the Lancer Evolution was discontinued in 2015.

15 Best JDM Cars Of The 90s

Dimitar Angelov — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:00:17 GMT

Many cars are desirable by automotive enthusiasts, and they often vary, depending on the region. A type of vehicle with a global cult following is JDM cars, which of course, stands for vehicles designed for the Japanese Domestic Market. These cars or versions of cars have been produced solely for their local Japanese market and have not been exported to most (or any) other markets. The 1990s, in particular, gave birth to most of the iconic JDM cars we lust after today.

Top 10 Best Sports Cars Of The Last 25 Years

Dimitar Angelov — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:00:17 GMT

Competition is inherent to the automotive industry. As Henry Ford once said, “Auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built”, and that really tells you all you need to know about the world of sports cars. But what does a car need to have in order to be dubbed “best sports car”? Is it exclusivity, craftsmanship, significance, or style? We like to believe it’s all of those and more.

The Best Toyota Sports Cars Ever Made

Alina Moore — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:00:20 GMT

For most people, the Toyota brand is synonymous with family vehicles that are reliable, efficient, and affordable, and there's the off-road crowd that will immediately throw up models like the Toyota 4Runner SUV or Tundra Pickup truck. There are those of us, however, that know that Toyota has a rich heritage of sports cars. Sure, we can talk about the modern GR Yaris or even the GR Corolla; maybe you're thinking of the Mk iV Supra that saw a huge rise to stardom after starring in the now-cult classic Fast & Furious. The truth is, however, that Toyota's sports car history runs much deeper than that. In fact, Toyota's sports car history goes all the way back to the 1960s.

10 Fastest Chevy Sports Cars, Ranked

Dimitar Angelov — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:15:18 GMT

When it comes to Big American Muscle, Chevrolet is one of the key names in the business. The 1960s and 1970s saw many performance versions of GM models, but by far, the biggest and longest-lasting names are the Corvette and Camaro. The two nameplates have been at it since 1953 and 1965 respectively, and aside from the late 1970s to mid-1990s, they have always packed great performance. To this day, abbreviations like SS, Z28, Z06, and ZR1 signify the range-topping Corvette and Camaro models.

10 Best Porsche Models You Can Still Get With A Manual Transmission

Dimitar Angelov — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:01:17 GMT

When it comes to driving, nothing gives a better sense of engagement and full control of a car than having to shift the gears manually. For a long time. The third pedal and stick were thought to have been a trait heading for extinction, but recent trends show that more people are coming around and opting for a manual transmission. On the other hand, Porsche is one of those manufacturers that, for what seems to be forever, are considered one of the companies that make the best sports cars. You probably don’t need us to tell you that Porsche has a lot of traditions in motorsports and building high-performance vehicles.

10 Best Sports Cars Of 2020

Kirby Garlitos — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:18 GMT

In an unprecedented year that saw multiple industries grind to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic, the auto industry still managed to roll out some tasty dishes for the public. The sports car scene, in particular, excelled in 2020, buoyed in part by these ten models identified as the best of their kind in 2020.

The 10 Best Manual Performance Cars You Can Buy In 2023

Dimitar Angelov — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:15:17 GMT

The automotive market is changing and with this many enthusiast-favorite features are going away. As cars become safer and more tech-heavy, drivers are gradually being deprived of a properly-engaging driving experience. One key aspect of that is being able to shift the gears yourself, by using a clutch pedal and a traditional, H-pattern gear shifter.

15 Sports Cars Anyone Can Buy For Under $5,000 And Look Rich

Sidd Dhimaan — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:55:36 GMT

There once was a time when $5,000 could score a decent sports car. Unfortunately, those days are long gone. Today, finding new sports cars for under $5,000 is as difficult as expected. Finding any used car for under $5,000 is a search that will leave you empty-handed. Used car prices have been soaring for the last couple of years, and even though there are signs of the prices leveling, all that most can do is hope they come down in price.