Best Sports Cars of 2025 and 2026
The Edmunds experts test drive sports-car contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank sports-cars
Best Standard sports cars
There was a time when seemingly every car had a two-door variant, but today's mass-market coupes focus on performance. They may even offer a manual transmission.
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Redesigned in 2022
Read full review about2025 Subaru BRZ tS
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.3/10
- MSRP
- $31,210 - $36,360
- Combined MPG
- 22 - 25
Redesigned in 2022
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.2/10
About Toyota GR86Read Summary Close Summary
The GR86 is a back-to-basics sports car in the best way. It's fun to drive, reasonably priced and somewhat practical. It can be a bit noisy and stiff-riding at times, but those downsides are easy to live with, considering all of the car's other outstanding attributes.
- MSRP
- $29,300 - $35,820
- Combined MPG
- 22 - 25
Best Luxury sports cars
Don't let the name fool you. While there's plenty of luxury in this class, it also contains some of the most uncompromising go-fast machines on the market.
1st
Redesigned in 2020
Read full review about2025 Chevrolet Corvette
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.5/10
- MSRP
- $68,300 - $184,300
- Combined MPG
- 14 - 19
2nd
Redesigned in 2020
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.3/10
About Porsche 911Read Summary Close Summary
The Porsche 911 is the product of relentless evolution. Its rear engine placement is unique in the motoring world, and its instantly recognizable styling is complemented by outstanding driving dynamics. The 911 remains a benchmark among sports cars.
- MSRP
- $120,100 - $261,100
- Combined MPG
- 16 - 21
3rd
Redesigned in 2019
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.1/10
About BMW 8 SeriesRead Summary Close Summary
The BMW 8 Series is remarkable for its ability to deliver performance and comfort in abundance. Its interior is modern, elegant and packed with tech, and there's more trunk space than its sleek exterior suggests. Choosing between this and the venerable Porsche 911 will be a tough decision.
- MSRP
- $91,700 - $107,300
- Combined MPG
- 19 - 24
Best Exotic sports cars
In this rarified segment, face-melting performance, eye-popping design and wallet-melting prices come together to make the kind of car that belongs on a poster.
1st
Redesigned in 2020
Read full review about2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.5/10
- MSRP
- $112,100 - $132,650
- Combined MPG
- 14
2nd
Redesigned in 2024
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.4/10
About Mercedes-Benz AMG GTRead Summary Close Summary
The second-gen AMG GT coupe is a much more modern car than the car it replaced. It still packs a sleek design and a powerful turbocharged V8 engine, but all-wheel drive and optional rear seats are new to the feature list. The AMG GT coupe is spacious, offers a surprising amount of cargo area and packs some impressive in-car tech. While it's still plenty quick, we think it lost a bit of its verve because of the increased size and weight. This isn't the sharpest sports car on the road, but the AMG GT coupe makes up for it in just about every other area.
- MSRP
- $101,100 - $198,950
- Combined MPG
- 14 - 22
2nd
Redesigned in 2020
- Edmunds Rating
- 8.4/10
About Porsche 911 GT3Read Summary Close Summary
The GT3 is not only the ultimate expression of the 911 but of the Porsche brand itself. Its competency on the track extends to everyday life on the road, but the GT3 truly comes into its own when you find yourself on a racetrack. Only there can you experience the might of Porsche's advanced engineering and fully bask in the sound of a flat-six engine wailing away at 9,000 rpm.
- MSRP
- $182,900
- Combined MPG
- 16
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FAQ
What is the best sports car for the money?
There's no question in our minds that the Mazda MX-5 Miata is the most fun you can have relative to cost. Whether in its standard soft-top convertible form or the folding-hardtop MX-5 RF, the Miata is simply a joy to pilot around. It manages to keep a slim curb weight while most competitors struggle to navigate their own heft, and the responsive throttle and handling are a throwback to tactile sports cars of the past. Just don't expect much in the way of storage space — there's no glovebox and only a small trunk. Learn more
Which is the best sports car in the world?
If you're looking for the total package, look to the Porsche 911. The rear-engine wonder is redesigned for 2020, and it easily lives up to its reputation as the most well-rounded sports car you can buy. Sure, über-exotic choices from McLaren, Ferrari and Lamborghini all make an enticing case. But the 911 is a more airtight proposition, from its lower starting price to exceptional build quality — not to mention on-demand power and handling abilities. As always, there is a huge array of customization options to make the 911 your own. Plus, the lineup offers the mighty 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S with up to 640 horsepower. For fun on both the road and track, there's nothing like a 911. Learn more
What is the best luxury sports car to buy?
General Motors swung for the fences with the latest version of its iconic Chevrolet Corvette. The result, known as the C8 Corvette, is a stunning performance vehicle and our top-ranked luxury sports car. Its mid-engine layout is the first such design for the Corvette after decades of rumors, and we found it greatly enhances the driving experience with precious few drawbacks. What's more, the C8 Corvette represents a quantum leap forward in both handling and interior quality for the nameplate. This upscale move for the Corvette delivers on nearly all of its promises, and the result is a near-exotic sports car unrivaled at its price. Learn more
What is the most reliable used sports car?
We don't track reliability data on Edmunds, but in general, we recommend looking at owners' forums to see what kind of issues they are experiencing. If you're buying from the prior owner, ask for maintenance records to see what repairs have been performed. Learn more