2023 Toyota GR Corolla
The Toyota GR Corolla is a hot hatch that’s powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and it’s available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The GR Corolla is a blast to drive, thanks to its powerful engine, sharp handling, and responsive steering. It’s also relatively affordable, with a starting price of just $35,900.
2023 Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is a performance-oriented version of the Civic hatchback. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and it’s available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Civic Type R is one of the most track-focused cars in its class, and it’s a lot of fun to drive on both the street and the track. It starts at $38,910.
2023 Hyundai Elantra N
The Hyundai Elantra N is a performance sedan that’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and it’s only available with front-wheel drive. The Elantra N is a well-rounded performance car that offers a lot of fun for the money. It starts at $33,200.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R
The Volkswagen Golf R is a performance variant of the Golf hatchback. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 315 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and it’s available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Golf R is a well-rounded performance car that offers a lot of value for the money. It starts at $44,640.
2023 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a performance car that’s powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and it’s only available with rear-wheel drive. The Shelby GT500 is one of the most powerful muscle cars on the market, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It starts at $74,650.
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a performance car that’s powered by a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 engine that produces 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a seven-speed manual transmission, and it’s only available with rear-wheel drive. The Z06 is one of the most track-focused Corvettes ever built, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It starts at $106,695.
2023 Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a performance car that’s powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 502 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and it’s only available with rear-wheel drive. The GT3 is one of the most track-focused 911s ever built, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It starts at $143,600.
2023 Ferrari 296 GTB
The Ferrari 296 GTB is a plug-in hybrid sports car that’s powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine and an electric motor that produce a combined 819 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, but it’s also available with a six-speed manual transmission. The 296 GTB is one of the most technologically advanced Ferraris ever built, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It starts at $322,775.
2023 Lamborghini Huracan STO
The Lamborghini Huracan STO is a track-focused version of the Huracan supercar. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 631 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, but it’s also available with a six-speed manual transmission. The Huracan STO is one of the most extreme Lamborghinis ever built, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It starts at $327,838.
2023 Aston Martin Vantage AMR
The Aston Martin Vantage AMR is a performance car that’s powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 528 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but it’s also available with a seven-speed manual transmission. The Vantage AMR is one of the most beautiful Aston Martins ever built, and it’s a lot of fun to drive. It starts at $149,995.
