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Top 10 Sports Cars 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Porsche 911 Carrera
Direct answer

The Porsche 911 Carrera is the best sports car for 2027, followed by the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at #2 and the BMW M2 at #3. The ranking is based on performance delivered per dollar, driving engagement, and everyday usability for a 2027 buyer.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1Porsche 911 Carrera$135,500Buyers who want the benchmark sports car for daily driving and track days
2Chevrolet Corvette Stingray$73,495Buyers who want exotic-car numbers without an exotic-car price
3BMW M2$69,500Enthusiasts who want a compact, tail-happy coupe with AWD now optional
4Nissan Z$44,480Buyers who want a retro-styled turbo V6 coupe with a manual option
5Toyota GR86$31,500New drivers who want a light, balanced, manual-friendly first sports car
6Subaru BRZ$36,140GR86 shoppers who want Subaru's suspension tuning and dealer network
7Mazda MX-5 Miata$30,730Drivers who want the lightest, purest top-down roadster experience
8Ford Mustang GT$48,555V8 fans who want a usable daily coupe or convertible with real power
9Honda Civic Type R$46,895Buyers who need hatchback practicality with genuine track pace
10Lotus Emira$106,900Buyers who want mid-engine exotic looks and want a car that stands out

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Porsche 911 Carrera
Best value
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Best for new drivers
Toyota GR86
Best hatchback practicality
Honda Civic Type R
Best exotic looks
Lotus Emira

The ranking

1

Porsche 911 Carrera

Porsche 911 Carrera
Answrs VerdictStill the all-round sports-car standard everyone else is chasing
Starting price: $135,500Horsepower: 388 hp0-60 mph: 4.2 secTop speed: 193 mph

The Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $135,500 and makes 388 hp, hitting 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph. It works as a daily driver and on track days. It is the benchmark sports car.

Go ifBuyers who want the benchmark sports car for daily driving and track days
Skip ifYou need a bargain or back seats that actually fit adults
Why #1 over #2: It beats the Corvette Stingray because it delivers a more balanced daily-driving and track experience, even though the Corvette is faster and cheaper.
2

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Answrs Verdict200 mph and 2.8 seconds for under $75K is absurd value
Starting price: $73,495Horsepower: 535 hp0-60 mph: 2.8 secTop speed: 200 mph

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray starts at $73,495 and makes 535 hp, reaching 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph. It offers exotic-car numbers without an exotic-car price.

Go ifBuyers who want exotic-car numbers without an exotic-car price
Skip ifYou want understated looks or a manual transmission
Why #2 over #3: It beats the BMW M2 because it delivers far more horsepower and straight-line speed for a similar price.
3

BMW M2

BMW M2
Answrs VerdictThe last great small BMW coupe, now with an AWD safety net
Starting price: $69,500M xDrive starting price: $73,600Horsepower: 473 hp0-60 mph (M xDrive): 3.6 sec

The BMW M2 starts at $69,500, with the M xDrive version at $73,600. It makes 473 hp and hits 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds with M xDrive. It is a compact, tail-happy coupe with optional AWD.

Go ifEnthusiasts who want a compact, tail-happy coupe with AWD now optional
Skip ifYou want rear seats you'd actually use or a lower price
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Nissan Z because it offers more horsepower, standard all-wheel drive on the M xDrive, and sharper driving engagement.
4

Nissan Z

Nissan Z
Answrs VerdictHeritage looks and a twin-turbo V6 for under $45K
Starting price: $44,480Z NISMO starting price: $67,260Destination charge: $1,325

The Nissan Z starts at $44,480, with the Z NISMO at $67,260 and a destination charge of $1,325. It is a retro-styled turbo V6 coupe with a manual option. It brings heritage looks and a twin-turbo V6 for under $45K.

Go ifBuyers who want a retro-styled turbo V6 coupe with a manual option
Skip ifYou want the lightest or cheapest car on this list
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Toyota GR86 because it offers a more powerful turbo V6 and a more distinctive retro design.
5

Toyota GR86

Toyota GR86
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest honest way to learn how a sports car should feel
Starting price: $31,500GR86 Premium price: $34,400Horsepower: 228 hp0-60 mph: 6.1 sec

The Toyota GR86 starts at $31,500, with the GR86 Premium at $34,400. It makes 228 hp and hits 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. It is a light, balanced, manual-friendly first sports car.

Go ifNew drivers who want a light, balanced, manual-friendly first sports car
Skip ifYou need more than 228 hp or all-wheel drive
Why #5 over #6: It beats the Subaru BRZ because it is the cheaper version of the twin platform, starting at $31,500 versus $36,140.
6

Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ
Answrs VerdictGR86's twin, with its own suspension feel and a pricier tS
Starting price: $36,140BRZ tS starting price: $38,770Horsepower: 228 hp

The Subaru BRZ starts at $36,140, with the BRZ tS at $38,770. It makes 228 hp. It offers Subaru's suspension tuning and dealer network for GR86 shoppers.

Go ifGR86 shoppers who want Subaru's suspension tuning and dealer network
Skip ifYou want the cheapest version of this twin-built platform
Why #6 over #7: It beats the Mazda MX-5 Miata because it has more horsepower (228 hp vs 181 hp) and a fixed-roof coupe body.
7

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata
Answrs VerdictLeast horsepower here, but still the purest driving fun
Starting price: $30,730Horsepower: 181 hp

The Mazda MX-5 Miata starts at $30,730 and makes 181 hp. It is the lightest, purest top-down roadster experience. It has the least horsepower here but still the purest driving fun.

Go ifDrivers who want the lightest, purest top-down roadster experience
Skip ifYou want serious straight-line power or back seats
Why #7 over #8: It beats the Ford Mustang GT because it delivers a more engaging, lightweight driving experience, even with less power.
8

Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT
Answrs VerdictLast of the affordable V8 coupes, loud and easy to live with
Starting price: $48,555Horsepower: 480 hp

The Ford Mustang GT starts at $48,555 and makes 480 hp. It is a usable daily coupe or convertible with real V8 power. It is the last of the affordable V8 coupes, loud and easy to live with.

Go ifV8 fans who want a usable daily coupe or convertible with real power
Skip ifYou want sharp handling over straight-line muscle
Why #8 over #9: It beats the Honda Civic Type R because it offers a V8 and rear-wheel drive for a similar price.
9

Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R
Answrs VerdictThe fastest-feeling hatchback here, if you can live with FWD
Starting price: $46,895Starting price with destination: $48,090Horsepower: 315 hp

The Honda Civic Type R starts at $46,895, or $48,090 with destination. It makes 315 hp. It offers hatchback practicality with genuine track pace, though it is front-wheel drive.

Go ifBuyers who need hatchback practicality with genuine track pace
Skip ifYou want rear-wheel drive or a traditional sports-car shape
Why #9 over #10: It beats the Lotus Emira because it costs less than half the price and provides far more everyday usability.
10

Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira
Answrs VerdictThe exotic-looking mid-engine option, at an exotic-adjacent price
Starting price: $106,900Turbo horsepower: 360 hp

The Lotus Emira starts at $106,900 and makes 360 hp with the turbo engine. It offers mid-engine exotic looks and stands out. It is the exotic-looking mid-engine option, at an exotic-adjacent price.

Go ifBuyers who want mid-engine exotic looks and want a car that stands out
Skip ifYou're budget-conscious or need a daily-driver with cargo space

How we ranked these

The order was decided by performance delivered per dollar, driving engagement, and everyday usability for a 2027 buyer. Cars that balanced speed, cost, and daily comfort ranked higher. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What's the best sports car for the money in 2027?

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray starts at $73,495 and makes 535 hp with a 200 mph top speed, the most performance per dollar on this list.

What's the cheapest new sports car in 2027?

The Mazda MX-5 Miata starts at $30,730, the lowest starting price of any car on this list.

Is the Porsche 911 worth buying in 2027?

At $135,500 the 911 Carrera makes 388 hp, hits 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, and tops out at 193 mph, still the sports-car benchmark others are measured against.

Starting price (USD) at a glance

Mazda MX-5 Miata$30,730
Toyota GR86$31,500
Subaru BRZ$36,140
Nissan Z$44,480
Honda Civic Type R$46,895
Ford Mustang GT$48,555
BMW M2$69,500
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray$73,495
Lotus Emira$106,900
Porsche 911 Carrera$135,500
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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