Whenever we think of sports cars, we think of them as being really impractical and things which we mainly use on weekends as a fun toy. However, some sports cars are actually somewhat practical and can be used as a daily driver.
Over the years the view of them being weekend-only toys has massively changed, and nowadays, a lot of sports cars share parts with ordinary cars, making them much cheaper to maintain and also easier to live with on a day-to-day basis.
10 Toyota Supra
The latest Toyota Supra is a car many of us have been waiting for, and it is finally here. The Supra is based on the BMW Z4 roadster as part of a joint partnership between the brands. The Supra is built in the Magna Steyr plant in Austria which is where the Z4 is built too.
The Supra is powered by a 3.0L inline-6 (and soon a 2.0L inline-6). The inline-6 pushes out 382hp and 369 lb-ft of torque which is a decent amount, whilst the future 2.0 model pushes between 194 to 255hp depending on the spec. Inside the Supra feels like a BMW, yet it does feel like a disappointment compared to its concepts.
9 BMW M2 Competition
The M2 Competition is a brilliant little sports car. It seats four, has a big trunk, and it's not too big either, so getting around cramped cities is fine. It is one of the best M cars ever made with its powerful 3.0 S55 M4 engine pushing out 405hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. It gets to 60 in 4.4 seconds in manual form and 4.2 in DCT form.
The M2 Competition is an amazing little car that handles like a go-kart. It easily keeps up with most other sports cars and it is much more practical than its rivals. It is also pretty good on gas too.
8 Porsche 911
The 911 is a perfect example of a daily driver sports car. There are 4 seats, a big trunk and an interior built to the highest of standards. The 911 is available in many different variations, from the standard Carrera, all the way to the Turbo S. The base-model Carrera has a 3.0 twin-turbo engine with power ranging from 380hp to 444hp depending on the model. However, power can always be increased with the Turbo models, ranging from 573hp to 641hp depending on the version. The future GT models might be a bit too hardcore to use every day.
The 911 is a very easy car to maintain, with servicing being quite reasonably priced. It is also somewhat economical, too. The 911 is comfortable, dignified, and classy that will serve very well as an everyday car. It may be discreet but it sure is fun.
7 Mazda MX5
The Mazda MX-5 has sold over a million units worldwide and it is the most popular sports car ever. It is light, cheap to insure, good on gas, and it is practical. A perfect performance car for teenagers then. The engines range from a 129hp 1.5 to a 181hp 2.0 engine. Both are 4-cylinder non-turbo engine.
They are brilliantly built cars with comfortable interiors and a decently sized trunk. These cars are also very reliable and cheap to maintain and service. They may not be as powerful as other sports cars, but they are seriously fun.
6 Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ
Everybody loves the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ mainly because of how easy they are not only to drive but to live with. They are small RWD 4 seater coupes powered by a unique 4-cylinder Boxer engine pushing out 204hp and 156 lb-ft of torque. The 0-60 is just over 6 seconds with a top speed of 145 mph.
it is a perfect little RWD car that is brilliant for drifting. It is cheap to insure and it is good on gas. Inside it's very comfortable and with 4 seats and a big trunk, it is practical. It is also quite an affordable Japanese RWD car which is another plus point. It is perfect for younger drivers.
5 Jaguar F-Type
The F-Type is a brilliant sports car. Available in coupe or convertible form, the new facelift model has two engine options being a 2.0L 4-cylinder or a 5-liter supercharged engine. The more powerful 5.0 liter R though is more like an entry-level supercar. For the true everyday sports car experience, the best model is the 300hp 2.0 4-cylinder model. It isn't too fast but it's not too slow. But let's face it a 4-cylinder engine is used in most sports cars and it works like a treat.
The F-Type is a sporty car that has a very nice interior. It is somewhat well-built and the coupe model has a decently sized trunk. The 4-cylinder model has the best MPG by a long shot and it is the easiest to live with. However, if that does not tickle your fancy there are the two V8 options producing 450hp or 575hp depending on the model.
4 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro is a brilliant car that is both practical and sporty. You can choose from a number of engine options depending on your liking. If you want a Camaro more suited for daily use the 275hp 295 lb-ft of torque 2.0 LS model is perfect. However, if you want something a bit meatier, then the 6.2 liter V8 SS or ZL1 are good options. All Camaro models though are quite practical and easy to live with.
There is plenty of room inside and the trunk is a decent size. The Camaro also has 4 seats (with a 2 seat option on the ZL1 1LE). The Camaro has always been somewhat a practical car that can easily be used every day if need be. Here are 10 things you may not know about it.
3 Ford Mustang
The great rival to the Camaro, the Mustang, has been around since 1964 and has been loved all around the world. The MK6 Mustang is the latest model and is a brilliant car. Under the hood there's either a 2.3-liter EcoBoost 310hp 350 lb-ft of torque 4-cylinder or a 460hp 420 lb-ft of torque 5.0 V8. There is also the crazy GT350 and GT500 models.
The Mustang has always been a reliable car and with 4 seats and a big trunk, it can be used every day. There are a lot of people who use the Mustang as a daily driver and have had no issues whatsoever. Here is a comparison between the 4-cylinder Mustang and the 8-Cylinder.
2 Nissan GTR
The GTR has always been a great sports car since its launch over 50 years ago. The current generation R35 has been around since 2007. Powered by a 562hp 467 lb-ft of torque twin-turbo 3.8 liter V6 that smashes 60 in under 3 seconds with a top speed just shy of 200 mph. It's a 4 seater supercar essentially that is very reasonably priced and easy to live with.
The GTR is very exotic and also quite comfortable. You could quite easily use it as a daily as it isn't too bad on gas either.
1 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster
The 718 Boxster/Cayman is a perfect sports car that can be used on a day-to-day basis. The engines range from a 2.0L 4-cylinder boxer to a 3.8L flat-6. These cars are terrific, offering a brilliant driving experience, excellent build-quality, and decent practicality despite being only a 2 seater. Engine power ranges from 300hp to 420hp depending on the model.
The 718 is a fantastic little car and some say it out-performs the 911 round the bends. Many people do use the 718 as a daily driver as the 4-cylinder models are very economical. The more powerful 6-cylinder GTS 4.0/GT4 models are a bit more hardcore but still are somewhat practical and easy to live with.