Sports Cars

Americans found out about the world-beating Nissan Skyline GT-R from video games. Enthusiasts soon clamored for a real-life GT-R.

Fans cheered when Chevrolet finally brought the mid-engine Corvette to market in 2020. it takes the Stingray to the next level.

The mid-engine Lotus Elise was introduced in 1996 with a Rover 1.8-liter powerplant. This British Racing Green beauty begs to be driven.

A mid-engine Toyota MR2 Spyder and Mazda Miata are similar in weight and power. But there are good reasons to go with the MR2.

The Mazdaspeed3 might be the sleepiest hot hatchback built in the past two decades. It's a performance bargain for those in the know.

The Lotus Europa is one of the first mid-engine sports cars. It handles like a street-legal affordable Grand Prix racer.

When done right, a Volkswagen Beetle can blur the lines between real and replica. Consider this high-quality 356 knock-off.

This 1970 example establishes the formula for cost-conscious shoppers wanting to put a classic 'Vette in their garage.  

Had the company survived, it might have shown the entire industry the way forward. The wedge design was emulated for years.

Alfa Romeo had a big ambition with this car, to create the maximum aspiration achievable by man in terms of automobiles.

We were in Italy to test the MaseratiGranTurismo Trofeo, MC20 Cielo, and the all-electric GranTurismo Folgore.

The grille’s gape reminds us of a bottom-feeding fish. Yet, what it lacks in looks, it makes up for in unexpected power.

For luxury buyers, cars and watches go together. Manufacturers have long recognized this connection, with many stunning collaborations.

The BMW i8 is a drop-dead gorgeous sports car with quick acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and about 20 miles of all-electric range.

Pint-sized roadsters like the Suzuki Cappuccino make the case that driving excitement is not only about horsepower.

Next year will bring a wide range of exciting new sports cars from American and foreign automakers. Here are five of our favorites.

Automakers will discontinue these five illustrious cars for 2023. We're sad to see them go, but hope that some will come back.

The 1996 Viper GTS was modeled on the 1964 Shelby Daytona coupe, with classic American racing colors—deep blue and white center stripes.

The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a limited-production homologation special, built to compete in Germany’s DTM touring car series.

The wee Fiat is light, powerful, and tossable in the twisties. It's arguably the ultimate hot hatch.

Introduced for the 2000 model year, the Honda S2000 AP1's 2.0-liter engine revs to 9,000 rpm. Later AP2 S2000s have a 2.2-liter.