Best sports cars2015

Buying a sports car means you are willing to make some sacrifices, in running costs and practicality, for a car that offers good looks and a fun driving experience. Powerful engines and pretty body shapes mean they tend to cost more than family cars, but the sports car world stretches from the humble Mazda MX-5 right the way through to the pricy BMW i8.

In our top-ten list we have chosen to ignore models such as the Volkswagen Scirocco and Vauxhall Astra GTC because there's little to separate them from the conventional hatchbacks that they are based on. Keep reading to find out what cars make it onto Carbuyer's list of the Top 10 Best Sports Cars.

1 Toyota GT 86 coupe

Toyota GT 86 coupe
Key points
4.8 / 5
Price
£22,700 - £27,500

With a long bonnet and a low-slung body, the Toyota GT86 looks like a sports car, but it lacks the glitzy appeal of cars such as the Porsche 911 or even the Peugeot RCZ R. But what the Toyota lacks in aesthetics it more than makes up for in handling prowess, thanks to its rear-wheel drive setup that makes it extremely involving to drive. In fact, it drives so well that you’ll almost forget about the GT86’s cheap-feeling interior, modest performance and relatively high running costs.

2 Subaru BRZ coupe

Subaru BRZ coupe
Key points
4.8 / 5
Price
£22,495 - £25,495

Sit the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 side by side and you’ll be hard pushed to tell the difference, because Subaru and Toyota worked together to design and build the cars. As with the Toyota, the Subaru is a hoot to drive thanks to its balanced handling and low-grip tyres that make it easy to control at (and beyond) its limits. If you are unmoved by brand loyalty and not fussed by the cars’ subtly differing looks, we’d advise visiting the manufacturer’ websites to hunt for the most attractive deals.

3Audi TT coupe

Audi TT coupe
Key points
4.5 / 5
Price
£29,810 - £40,310
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You could be forgiven for not realising the third-generation Audi TT is new at all, such its its visual similarity with the second-generation model. But under the skin everything is just that little bit better. The interior sets a new benchmark for sports cars, with a configurable high-definition screen replacing analogue dials. The steering is sharp, and it's huge fun to drive on a winding country lane. It even rides over bumps comfortably. Choose a 2.0-litre petrol engined model and you have a very fast car on your hands, but we'd recommend the slightly slower - but far more economical - TDI Ultra diesel model.

4Porsche Cayman coupe

Porsche Cayman coupKey points
4.4 / 5
Price
£39,694 - £64,451

The Porsche Cayman is quite a pricy piece of kit, but it’s hard to think of a more complete sports car. On the outside, it boasts a sports car presence thanks to a wide body, spoiler, and air intakes mounted ahead of the rear wheels. Just like a Formula 1 racer, the Cayman is mid-engined for lots of grip in the corners, while its superb engine sounds great and delivers strong performance. Even on a boring motorway slog the two-seater Porsche is a joy thanks to its quiet and classy interior.

5Porsche Boxster roadster

Porsche Boxster roadster
Key points
4.4 / 5
Price
£39,553 - £53,872

The Porsche Boxster shares many of its parts with the Cayman, but the Boxster is an open-top sports car rather than a closed-top coupe. The Boxster might not be quite as quick as the Cayman, but dropping the roof adds another element to the experience. It also means you can hear the Boxster’s charismatic engine even better. Just like the Cayman, the current Boxster is more grown up than the car it replaces. Interior quality has improved and the Boxster even makes for a relaxing motorway cruiser.

6 BMW i8 coupe

BMW i8 coupe
Key points
4.3 / 5
Price
£104,540

The BMW i8 is one of the most striking cars to be launched in the past few years, but what’s hidden underneath its space age body is even more exciting. The BMW is powered by a small petrol engine and two electric motors that make the BMW four-wheel drive and give it instant acceleration. They also allow the BMW to turn in fuel economy of up to 135mpg and CO2 emission as low as 54g/km for free road tax. Not bad when you consider the BMW can get from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds.

7 Porsche 911 coupe

Porsche 911 coupe
Key points
4.2 / 5
Price
£73,509 - £150,237

The Porsche 911 has been on sale for more than 50 years now and the car is known for offering sports car performance in a car that can be used every day. Not many cars are more fun to drive than the 911 and the latest models are quick, while also offering reasonable fuel economy. Its rear-engined layout means excellent grip out of corners, which makes the 911 feel like nothing else on the road. The 911 has one of the most recognisable body shapes in the car world, while its quiet and well-built interior make it excellent for long journeys.

8 Peugeot RCZ R coupe

Peugeot RCZ R coupeKey points
4.1 / 5
Price
£32,250

The standard Peugeot RCZ looks great, but it fails to deliver the drive hinted at by the sporty exterior. The RCZ R solves that problem and was developed by the company’s motorsport wing – Peugeot Sport. It gets a power hike of more than 70bhp over the standard 1.6-litre RCZ, stiffer suspension, plus a limited slip differential for more cornering grip. They combine to make the RCZ R one of the best driver’s cars that Peugeot has built in recent times, but it’s also cheaper to run than the car it is based on.

9 Jaguar F-Type coupe

Jaguar F-Type coupeKey points
4 / 5
Price
£51,260 - £91,660

When a car looks as good as the Jaguar F-Type there’s always the worry that the driving experience wont live up to expectations. Thankfully, that’s not the case and the F-Type lives up to its billing as a modern interpretation of the classic Jaguar E-Type. The F-type can be fitted with a range of powerful engines that give the Jaguar effortless performance and an excellent long-distance cruising ability, but come at the price of high running costs. The car’s a strict two seater, but does offer a generous 407 litres of boot space.

10 BMW M4 coupe

BMW M4 coupe, Key points
4 / 5
Price
£57,055

 

BMW’s formula for fitting powerful engines to a practical coupe body shape has been popular since the launch of the original BMW M3 back in 1985. The BMW M4 replaces the old BMW M3 coupe and brings more power with it. The turbo-charged engine makes overtaking effortless, but its hi-tech design also means improved fuel economy. It’s just a shame that it doesn’t sound as sporty as the old M3’s huge V8 engine. BMW has given the M4 a more aggressive look than the standard 4 Series coupe, but you still get useable back seats and a 445-litre boot. 




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