When car magazines write about foreign sports cars, they usually reserve most of their space and enthusiasm for the M-series, AMGs and metal from Italy. It's almost enough to make you think that you need to find a souped-up domestic somewhere if you want performance in a car on a low budget.
According to quality foreign auto specialist EPWerks of Indianapolis, though, there certainly is plenty of choice available. Not enough is said about it.
The Mazda Miata
If you want something that's sporty as well as somewhat impractical (because that's what sports cars are supposed to be), the Miata has been the default choice for a quarter century, and continues to thrill to this day. At $24,000, the convertible is one of the most affordable sports cars that you'll ever buy.
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo-R
What do you do if you want true sporting action, but cannot really afford to go over $20,000? The Veloster could be a smashing choice. Squeezing 200 HP out of 1.6 liter turbo engine and a six-speed manual transmission, the car does 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
The Subaru BRZ
Subaru's range of sports cars is a refreshing change to the American auto market. The $25,000 BRZ pumps 200HP out of a two litter engine, propelling its racing-tuned chassis from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds. The low-slung engine, the track-ready suspension and your choice of automatic or manual six speed transmission, all make for an energetic sporting experience.
If you have a couple thousand more to spend, the company's WRX model is a great all-weather sports car that offers an astonishing 268 hp.
The Scion FR-S
If you love the Subaru BRZ, and believe that you could be interested in a different take on the concept, you should try the Scion FRS. Jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, this FRS uses the same power plant and transmission as the Subaru BRZ. The difference is in the tuning of the suspension. The Psion is a more responsive sports car, and is somewhat cheaper than the Subaru.
The Mazda Speed 3
While the Speed 3 compact sports hatchback has been around ever since 2007, most sports car buyers still aren't aware of it. The car produces an amazing 263 HP out of a 2.3 liter engine, has an ultra-smooth six-speed manual transmission and runs on a sports suspension. If you want your sports car to stand out, this could be your choice.
Finally, you shouldn't forget the used car market. A 3-liter BMW 1 series can be an exciting muscle car to drive. It wouldn't cost more than $25,000.
According to quality foreign auto specialist EPWerks of Indianapolis, though, there certainly is plenty of choice available. Not enough is said about it.
The Mazda Miata
If you want something that's sporty as well as somewhat impractical (because that's what sports cars are supposed to be), the Miata has been the default choice for a quarter century, and continues to thrill to this day. At $24,000, the convertible is one of the most affordable sports cars that you'll ever buy.
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo-R
What do you do if you want true sporting action, but cannot really afford to go over $20,000? The Veloster could be a smashing choice. Squeezing 200 HP out of 1.6 liter turbo engine and a six-speed manual transmission, the car does 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
The Subaru BRZ
Subaru's range of sports cars is a refreshing change to the American auto market. The $25,000 BRZ pumps 200HP out of a two litter engine, propelling its racing-tuned chassis from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds. The low-slung engine, the track-ready suspension and your choice of automatic or manual six speed transmission, all make for an energetic sporting experience.
If you have a couple thousand more to spend, the company's WRX model is a great all-weather sports car that offers an astonishing 268 hp.
The Scion FR-S
If you love the Subaru BRZ, and believe that you could be interested in a different take on the concept, you should try the Scion FRS. Jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, this FRS uses the same power plant and transmission as the Subaru BRZ. The difference is in the tuning of the suspension. The Psion is a more responsive sports car, and is somewhat cheaper than the Subaru.
The Mazda Speed 3
While the Speed 3 compact sports hatchback has been around ever since 2007, most sports car buyers still aren't aware of it. The car produces an amazing 263 HP out of a 2.3 liter engine, has an ultra-smooth six-speed manual transmission and runs on a sports suspension. If you want your sports car to stand out, this could be your choice.
Finally, you shouldn't forget the used car market. A 3-liter BMW 1 series can be an exciting muscle car to drive. It wouldn't cost more than $25,000.
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