1. Lexus LC
Easily one of the best luxury sports cars money can buy, the Lexus LC touts a downright striking, unibody design. Seriously, this top sports car is like a swift shark of welded steel and aluminum on wheels. Naturally, the interior is no less elegant, with supremely comfortable seats and all sorts of sophisticated details. Powering the ride is a 471 hp 5.0-liter V8 engine, joined by a 10-speed electronically controlled Direct-Shift transmission with magnesium paddle shifters. If you can afford it, you should buy it.
Body Style: 2-door fastback coupé; 2-door convertible Drive Wheels: Rear-wheel drive Starting price: US$92,950
2. Lamborghini Huracán
“Here I am, rock me like a hurricane!” sings the Lamborghini Huracán. This sexy, agile beast puts the “super” in supercar one spec at a time. The exterior takes design cues from the hexagonal shape of a carbon atom, though one doesn’t need context to appreciate those aerodynamic curves or that low-slung roof. Under the skin, you’ll find a naturally aspirated 5.2 V10 engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Further distinguishing the vehicle is an array of exterior LED lights that make this baby glow literally and figuratively at all hours of the night.
Body Style: 2-door coupé; 2-door convertible
Drive Wheels: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: city (13 mpg); highway (18 mpg)
Starting price: US$264,968
3. Audi R8
Track-tested and road-approved, the Audi R8 Coupe delivers top-shelf performance and jaw-dropping style in equal measure. This is accordingly one powerful, lightweight ride featuring about half the same specs as the brand’s R8 LMS GT3 race car. The R8’s naturally aspirated 5.2 V10 engine generates up to 610 hp and 413 ft-lbs of torque, getting the car from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds flat. Also featured on the standard model are seven-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and a downright gorgeous interior awash with comfort and technology.
Body Style: 2-door coupé
Drive Wheels: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: city (13 mpg); highway (16 mpg)
Starting price: US$169,900
4. Jaguar F-TYPE
Available as a coupe or convertible, the Jaguar F-TYPE is unique insight and sound alike. Immediately separating this top sports car from the herd is a striking, muscular exterior and the roar of its advanced petrol engine. Inside every model, you’ll find a Touch Pro 10″ infotainment screen, Jaguar’s most intuitive to date. Choose between a range of models and power up (or down) accordingly.
Body Style: 2-door coupé
Drive Wheels: rear-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive
Mileage: city (23 mpg); highway (30 mpg)
Starting price: US$61,600
5. Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Supremely powerful and wildly acclaimed, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is everything the best sports cars are made of. It was developed in tandem with the C7.R race car and similarly exuded a track-ready vibe. Choose between the coupe and convertible, and expect to feel like you’re flying by way of a supercharged aluminum 6.2-liter V-8 engine. That engine, by the way, delivers a formidable 650 hp and 650 ft-lbs of torque, getting the car from 0-60 mph in 2.95 seconds. Upgrade to the Z07 Performance package and get all sorts of extra goodies like carbon-ceramic brakes and adjustable aero bits. Serious sports car lovers need not look further.
Body Style: 2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel or 2-door convertible
Drive Wheels: rear-wheel-drive
Mileage: city (14 mpg); highway (23 mpg)
Starting price: US$80,900
6. Mazda MX-5
The “world’s favorite sports car” (aka the Mazda MX-5 ) isn’t just born to run; it’s priced to move. And who are we to argue with affordability? Opt for the soft-top to keep those prices manageable, though no matter what you decide, you’ll be getting a beautiful, lightweight two-seater in return. Equipped with a 155 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine along with six-speed manual transmission (automatic is also available), the MX-5 handles like a champ and looks downright brilliant while doing it.
7. McLaren 720S
A top sports car that needs no introduction, the McLaren 720S puts the utmost tier of power and agility within a preciously lightweight, indisputably sexy package. At the heart of this curvy, aerodynamic supercar is a 710-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with a seven-speed automatic. The car also offers a range of driving modes such as Comfort, Sport, Drift, and even Track for all the speed demons out there. Inside you’ll find a digital gauge cluster and infotainment system. Specs aside, all it takes is one look to know the McLaren 720S is among the best sports cars in the world.
Body Style: 2-door coupé / 2-door retractable hard-top convertible (Spider)
Drive Wheels: rear-wheel drive
Mileage: city (15 mpg); highway (22 mpg)
Starting price: US$301,500
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