Our pick of the best sports cars money can buy - from the Mazda MX-5 to the magnificent McLaren 570S
What makes a sports car great changes depending on who you ask. Some people will say it's supercar-rivalling straight line speed, while others reckon handling and balance is king. It could be all about thrills and fun, but plenty of people just like a lot of bang for their buck.
That makes choosing a top 10 sports cars list really difficult to do, which is why we've included a little of everything in our list. Right at the top end of the price and performance bracket you'll find super-luxury offerings like the McLaren 570S and Porsche 911. Hard-top traditional coupes like the BMW M2 make an appearance too, and at the lower end of the price range we've got two very different offerings - the Caterham Seven and the Mazda MX-5.
Hopefully, we've covered every base in this list, and shown that there really can be a choice for everybody.
If our list proves anything, it’s that defining a sports car is pretty hard these days. Interestingly most of the cars on our list also combine the ability to put a massive grin on your face, with being refined and comfortable on a motorway cruise or your daily commute. Our list also proves there’s something for every budget, with cheap sports cars at one end costing less than a family hatchback, and exotic machinery at the other costing more than some people spend on their house.
Best sports cars 2017
- 1. McLaren 570S
- 3. BMW M2
- 4. Mazda MX-5
- 9. Nissan GT-R
- 10. Caterham Seven