When you've got a new sports car on your mind and $100,000 to spend, there are many options rolling through the dealership doors. However, if the need for speed tops the list of must-haves for your new car, the selection is a little more exclusive. With vehicle performance helping to whittle down our choices, we've reviewed many new, exciting car options for a 2023 car purchase.
Today, a $100,000 car can have a top speed of over 150 mph, a zero to 60 mph of less than five seconds, and a quarter-mile at no more than 12 seconds. With that in mind, here is our shortlist of the absolute fastest performance cars under $100,000.
Updated July 2023: We have updated this list to provide detailed and up-to-date information on performance and acceleration numbers of the fastest cars in 2023 you can buy for under $100,000.
By utilizing the press releases from each of the car manufacturers, along with websites like Acceleration Times and Zero To 60 Times, we have compiled this list of the fastest $100,000 sports cars to buy in 2023.
13 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock
Top Speed: 168 MPH
All muscle, the Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. It has an astonishing top speed of 168 mph, and the 0-60 mph time is 3.25 seconds.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.25 seconds |
Top Speed |
168 mph |
Curb Weight |
4,454 lbs |
Horsepower |
807 hp |
Torque |
707 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
But all those performance goodies don't come cheap, as you'll need to part with at least $89,300 to own a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Super Stock.
12 2023 Lexus LC 500
Top Speed: 168 MPH
For the 2023 model, the Lexus LC can be yours for a starting price of $98,850. Definitely not among the most affordable sports cars around, but the Lexus LC offers a lot to justify its price tag. Notably, not much has changed from the preceding model, except for an exterior paint color option. But for a $100,000 budget, you can only have the base model, the non-hybrid LC 500 model.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
4.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
168 mph |
Curb Weight |
4,340 lbs |
Horsepower |
471 hp |
Torque |
398 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
This model comes fitted with a truly potent 5.0-liter V8 that produces about 471 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain features a 10-speed automatic transmission that helps the car speed from rest to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, according to the manufacturer’s estimate.
11 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman
Top Speed: 170 MPH
With a starting price of $68,300, the Porsche 718 Cayman is one of the cheapest luxury sports cars on this list. For the price, it offers a serious performance you can enjoy every day. In base guise, the Porsche 718 Cayman comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four making 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. This setup shoots the sports car to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and an astounding top speed of up to 170 mph.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
4.9 seconds |
Top Speed |
170 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,040 lbs |
Horsepower |
300 hp |
Torque |
280 lb-ft |
Layout |
Rear Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
For even more grunt, consider the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 ($95,200), which has a 4.0-liter flat-six with 394 ponies and 309 lb-ft of torque. Its top speed is an impressive 179 mph (182 mph with manual transmission), with the sprint to 60 mph in under 4 seconds when fitted with PDK and Launch Control.
10 2023 Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic
Top Speed: 177 MPH
Sports cars don’t often get prettier than the Jaguar F-Type, and you can’t help but notice the absolute looker this British performance car is. A two-door, two-seater grand tourer, the Jaguar F-Type has come a long way since it made its production debut with a 3.0-liter V6 mill churning out 340 horsepower. However, for the 2023 model, the $77,900 Jaguar F-Type comes in a variety of amazing trims that include the high-performance R configuration powered by Jaguar’s supercharged 5.0-liter V8, churning out an incredible 575 horsepower.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
4.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
177 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,760 lbs |
Horsepower |
444 hp |
Torque |
428 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive/ All-Wheel-Drive |
However, with a $100,000 spending limit, that option costs more than our budget for the entries on this list. Hence, we’ll rather opt for the P450 RWD Automatic trim with the same engine but detuned to 444 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. In this guise, the Jaguar F-Type can accelerate from rest to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, and is capable of a maximum speed of 177 mph.
9 2023 BMW M2
Top Speed: 177 MPH
A compact high-performance sports car, the 2023 BMW M2 is an enthralling M car. With a standard six-speed manual for driving enthusiasts, an agile chassis, and lightning-quick acceleration, the mere thought of getting behind the wheel of a 2023 BMW M2 will get you jumping for joy. Although it’s relatively bigger than its predecessors, the new $62,200 BMW M2 is the brand’s smallest M car. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, the same mill found in the standard M3s and M4s, with an output of 453 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.9 seconds |
Top Speed |
177 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,814 lbs |
Horsepower |
453 hp |
Torque |
406 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
Besides the standard six-speed manual transmission, you can also option the new M2 with an eight-speed M Sport Automatic Transmission, helping the model to sprint from rest to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. According to BMW, the 2023 M2 hits 177 mph when equipped with the M Driver’s package. The 2023 BMW M2 might just be the last of its kind. So better snatch one while it lasts.
8 2023 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe
Top Speed: 180 MPH
As you'd expect of a BMW, the 2023 M4 Competition xDrive Coupe, starting with an MSRP of $86,300, combines sensational performance and crisp handling, transforming it into one of the world's most fun-to-drive cars.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
180 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,880 lbs |
Horsepower |
503 hp |
Torque |
479 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, All-Wheel-Drive |
Under the hood, there's a twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine producing 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Its top speed is electronically limited at 155 mph. Without the limiter, the maximum speed reaches 180 mph. Per BMW, this car accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds.
7 2023 Audi RS5 Competition Coupe
Top Speed: 180 MPH
The Audi RS5 is one of the least popular sports cars you can get under $100,000. In the sea of grin-worthy and affordable Porsches and Dodges, the rather aggressive-looking 2023 Audi RS5 Coupe goes about unnoticed. Even more exciting is the Competition package equipped RS5 model that starts with an MSRP of $95,595, that brings more driving appeal to the table.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.7 seconds |
Top Speed |
180 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,707 lbs |
Horsepower |
444 hp |
Torque |
442 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, All-Wheel-Drive |
Performance is unchanged, and the 2023 RS5 Competition continues to be powered by a rev-happy 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6. It gets a reworked Quattro AWD system along with a slick eight-speed automatic. Compared to the standard RS5, the Competition model also gets some clever suspension upgrades that can help shave a few tenth-of-seconds from this wild Audi's lap time.
6 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0
Top Speed: 182 MPH
There's no arguing that the $97,300 Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the most well-handling sports cars you can buy for under $100,000. The vehicle features a lightweight, compact design, complemented by a supple steering wheel and well-tuned suspension, making it a joy to drive in any season.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
4.3 seconds |
Top Speed |
182 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,156 lbs |
Horsepower |
394 hp |
Torque |
309 lb-ft |
Layout |
Rear-Mid Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
The Boxster GTS 4.0 offers a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine making 394 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque (317 lb-ft with the automatic transmission). According to Porsche estimates, this unit has a top speed of 182 mph and can sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
5 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Top Speed: 191 MPH
Alfa Romeo makes beautiful cars with hooliganistic souls. The 2023 Giulia Quadrifoglio is the perfect fusion of beauty and performance and is the easiest way to enjoy Italian exotic appeal for a starting MSRP of $81,860. It also happens to have the best-in-class specs and performance numbers among midsize mass-market sedans.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.8 seconds |
Top Speed |
191 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,806 lbs |
Horsepower |
505 hp |
Torque |
443 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
It churns out over 500 hp from an overly energetic 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 and is a very tail-happy Italian exotic, as seen above. Its RWD layout, insanely communicative driving dynamics, and slick eight-speed automatic guarantee to put a wide grin on the driver's face.
4 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Top Speed: 194 MPH
If you like the raucous performance and rowdy whine of the Shelby GT500's supercharged engine but can't cough up over $80,000, a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is an excellent option to consider. It starts at $65,895, offering a 6.2-liter V8 with 490 horses and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
2.8 seconds |
Top Speed |
194 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,535 lbs |
Horsepower |
490-495 hp |
Torque |
470 lb-ft |
Layout |
Rear Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
For $6,345 extra, you can order the Z51 performance package, which raises output to 495 hp and allows the Corvette to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 184 mph, surely the best 'Vette you can buy right now.
3 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Top Speed: 195 MPH
Few cars combine value and performance, as well as the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Starting at "just" $68,695, it brings a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that's good for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. This is enough to rocket the ZL1 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
195 mph |
Curb Weight |
3,907 lbs |
Horsepower |
650 hp |
Torque |
650 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
In addition, this Camaro comes loaded with numerous goodies, including Recaro performance seats, Goodyear F1 SuperCar tires, dual-mode exhaust, an electronic limited-slip differential on the coupe model, and much more.
Those wanting even more can opt for the 1LE performance package, which bundles Multimatic's Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers, adjustable camber plates, as well as wider tires for grippy, confidence-inspiring handling.
2 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Top Speed: 200 MPH
The 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, starting with an MSRP of $91,995, is the only other sports car in this list that fuses luxury, performance, and driving appeal rather exotically. The 2023 CT5-V Blackwing's 6.2-liter supercharged V8 churns out an impressive 668 hp.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
200 mph |
Curb Weight |
4,123 lbs |
Horsepower |
668 hp |
Torque |
659 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
The best part, however, is that it comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox coupled to the rear wheels. This is the best combination to have pure, unadulterated fun on the racetrack. And for a 200-mph sedan, the CT5-V Blackwing packs a surprisingly good dose of luxury and comfort. The killer, sharp looks are a bonus, for sure.
1 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
Top Speed: 203 MPH
The dominator in this list also happens to be the fastest mass-produced muscle car in the world. The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody starts with an MSRP of $87,295. This Dodge is so insane in its dollar-to-hp ratio that it also is a performance car that has been taken for granted.
Performance
0-60 MPH |
3.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
203 mph |
Curb Weight |
4,481 lbs |
Horsepower |
797 hp |
Torque |
707 lb-ft |
Layout |
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive |
Its 203 mph top speed can shame the 2023 Chevy Camaro ZL1 as well as the 2023 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. This Dodge also stays true to the old-school muscle car roots. With the advent of e-Muscle, this is your golden chance to own the coolest and timeless muscle car out there.