There are fast cars, and then there are fast cars that slam you back in your seat and make you cry for your mother, at least on the inside, as you try to loosen your grip on the steering wheel. The term “quick” is a relative one. Even the most powerful Mustang or Camaro will appear slow to race car drivers, and a Mini Cooper will appear to be the devil to someone whose best speed is plodding. All of this happened at a top speed of 93 mph.
Cheapest New Sports Cars That Can Reach 180 MPH
- 1. 2022 Dodge Challenger Super Stock
- 2. 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
- 3. 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- 4. 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
- 5. 2022 Audi R S3
- 6. 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8
- 7. 2022 Jaguar F-Type R
- 8. 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
- 9. 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- 10. 2023 Lotus Emira
For the purposes of this list, any car that reaches 180 mph is considered fast. And make no mistake: 180 mph is a terrifyingly fast speed that was previously only available to the most affluent six-figure supercars.
The cars on this list are not “cheap” in the traditional sense, but they are the cheapest new sports cars that can reach 180 mph among all the crazy supercars and electric hypercars on the market.
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1. 2022 Dodge Challenger Super Stock
Even at its weakest, the Dodge Challenger produces a mind-boggling 717 horsepower. You can get 797 horsepower from the SRT Hellcat Redeye, but you can get 807 foaming-at-the-mouth horses from the 2022 Challenger Super Stock.
The top speed is a “limited” 203 mph, but we believe the Super Stock could reach escape velocity and travel to the dark side of the moon. The engine out-howls a pack of wolves with just one rev of the pedal. For $85,675, you can drive it at your own risk.
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2. 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Think again if you thought Cadillac was only about making stuffy luxury cars for old gents with a taste for the opulent. The CT5-V Blackwing has a starting price of $85,000 and can reach speeds of 200 mph.
The hand-built 6.2-liter supercharged V8 produces 688 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. So this is one sports car that gives you all the thrills of a fast car while also providing you with classic Caddy comfort.
3. 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The Camaro ZL1 starts at about $66,000 and carries a 6.2-liter turbocharged V8 that jets a cool 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. With top speeds of 195 mph, the Camaro ZL1 is one of the cheapest new sports cars for 2022 and enough for all the thrills you need.
It zips 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and offers a cool option for anyone looking to buy a muscle/sports car that’s not a Mustang, a Charger, or even a Challenger. All of which are on this list.
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4. 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is a bargain at $81,000, especially considering the four best-in-class awards it has won. The twin-turbo V6 engine produces 505 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to reach a top speed of 191 mph.
With a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, it has been dubbed Alfa Romeo’s “most powerful sports sedan ever created.” Even if the name sounds like an exotic mouthful, it looks pretty good zipping around at 180 mph or more.
5. 2022 Audi R S3
The Audi R S3 is the most spirited version of the company’s smallest luxury sedan. The RS3 is based on the sportier S3, which is essentially an Audi A3 with more power and better tuning.
The 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five engine is seduced into producing 401 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. The top speed is 180 mph, and the price is expected to be around $60,000 (estimated, not announced).
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6. 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8
The Chevy Corvette C8, a mid-engined version of the ‘Vette, is already the most spirited of the bunch, and the upcoming Z06 2023 trim ups the ante even more. The C8 Corvette can reach a top speed of 194 mph thanks to a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft torque.
If that doesn’t impress you as much as Shania Twain, take a look at the 2.9-second 0-60 mph time. It took your brain about that long to process it. The C8 ‘Vette offers all of this power and performance for a low starting price of $59,900, making it a true performance car bargain.
7. 2022 Jaguar F-Type R
Jaguar knows how to build fast and beautiful cars, even if they aren’t particularly furious. The F-Type R is equipped with a powerful 5.0-liter P575 V8 engine that produces 575 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.
Both the coupe and convertible models can reach top speeds of 186 mph and sprint from zero to sixty in just 3.5 seconds. It’s over six figures at $100,000, but considering the car and its capabilities, it’s still a bargain. If you have that kind of cash on hand.
8. 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
The 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody is not only a mouthful, but it’s also a big deal, with a top speed of 203 mph. The 6.2-liter V8 engine produces 797 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Despite the fact that this sounds like an insane speed, the widebody allows it to handle quite well.
The Hellcat Widebody starts at $76,045, but if you want all of the Redeye power, you’ll have to pay an extra $84,645.
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9. 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Shelby is coming back, and in a big way. The supercharged 5.2-liter V8 in the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 produces 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful sports car ever.
For a base price of $78,000, this muscle/sports car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and reach top speeds of 180 mph, but the Shelby GT500KR boasts the most power for $127,895.
10. 2023 Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira First Edition is not only beautiful, but also extremely powerful. It comes standard with a 400-horsepower supercharged 3.5-liter V6 and a six-speed manual transmission, though a six-speed automatic transmission is an extra cost.
The fastest Lotus Emira will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and reach top speeds of 180 mph for $96,100. However, a 360-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot is also available for a lower price.
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