We all love hitting the race circuit. Whether its to release stress, socialize, or to put your skills to the limit, every car enthusiast loves a good track-day. Car manufacturers have realized this and over the last few years, they have invested billions into the track-day car industry trying to find the balance between legality and performance.
Some car manufacturers build a car specifically to do the job whilst most take an existing car and spice it up. Here are some of the best road-legal track-day cars on sale today all of which want to put a beaming ear-to-ear smile on your face.
10 Porsche 718 GT4
The Porsche 718 GT4 is an absolute track-weapon. This pocket-rocket features a mid-mounted naturally aspirated Flat-6 under the hood pushing 414hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The car will thrust to 60 in 4.4 seconds and flat out do 189mph. It is a true track car with a precise 6-speed manual gearbox.
The 718 GT4 is an extremely balanced car that can devour corners all day long. The car drives like a go-cart and its sporty mid-engine RWD recipe makes it competitive against the 911. Porsche employees follow a strict code of conduct which probably explains why the 718 GT4 is so well-built. Easily one of the best track-day cars right now.
9 McLaren 765LT
When it comes to the track, McLaren is serious. The 720S was already good round the circuits but McLaren wanted to push the boat further with the new 765LT. The 765LT is based on the 720S, but its more powerful, lighter, and more aerodynamics. Under the hood is a 4.0 twin-turbo V8 pushing 755hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. This beast will crack 60 in 2.7 seconds before topping out at 205 mph.
It produces 25% more downforce than the standard 720S, by using specially designed parts such as the spoiler, diffuser, and splitter. This car is extremely hardcore and only 765 will be built by McLaren. A completely insane car. There are lots to know about McLaren but one thing we all know is they are dominating the supercar world.
8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
The Camaro ZL1 1LE is an absolute animal. It's the best muscle car to buy right now and it completely shatters its competitors. Under the hood is a 6.2 liter supercharged V8 fresh from C7 Z06. It pushes 650hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. It shoots to 60 in 3.5 seconds before topping out at 198 mph.
This car isn't just fast around the straights though. With its aerodynamic body kit, it cracked a Nürburgring time of 7:16:04 which is absurd. The car is so lethal that it's banned from Europe. A car that will scare you on the road and on the race circuits so you better be awake when driving or else.
7 Ford GT
The Ford GT is a race-car for the road essentially. This car is a serious car considering how many rules one must follow to own one. Under the hood is a 3.5 twin-turbo V6 pushing 660hp and 550lb-ft of torque. The GT will shoot to 60 in 3 seconds before topping out at 216mph.
The GT is a serious track car with crazy aerodynamics and a super-low center of gravity. It is an extremely special Ford and one that enthusiasts absolutely adore. The car even has a track-mode where it will sharpen the throttle and lower the suspension. The spoiler acts as an air-brake when breaking making this car seriously fast.
6 Mercedes AMG GTR PRO
A hardcore beast with a thumping 4.0 Biturbo V8 under the hood. This Mercedes is ready to kill and with 577hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, you wouldn't want to mess with it either. It will shoot to 60 in 3.2 seconds before topping out at 198 mph. The GTR PRO takes everything a step further with its precise traction control system, its crazy aerodynamics, and its roaring engine.
The 2020 AMG GT was already a beauty but now it's a pure weapon. In fact, the GTR is so good, Lewis Hamilton owns one. The kings of F1 have really stood on Porsche's and McLaren's toes with this one, and we hope the new Black Series will continue it all.
5 BAC Mono
The BAC Mono is easily one of the fastest 4-cylinder cars on sale today. This single-seater racer packs a punchy 2.3 liter 4-cylinder motor pushing out 304hp that sends it to 60 in just 2.7 seconds, and flat out you will be doing 170 mph. This car is extreme as it feels like a race car and is the closest car there is right now to a Formula 1 car.
The Mono isn't practical by any means but it is road legal. A complete blast round the track and no supercars can really catch up with this thing as it's a bullet. The power-to-weight ratio is 563hp per-tonne which means this thing is a nuclear missile.
4 BMW M2 CS
The nippy little BMW M2 CS (Clubsport) is a lighter more powerful version of the F87 BMW M2 Competition. Under the hood packs a 3.0 twin-turbo 6-cylinder which pushes 444hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. This car features lighter components such as a carbon fiber hood and new wheels. The car shoots to 60 in 3.8 seconds (4 on a manual gearbox) and flat out will do a limited 155mph.
The standard M2 was easily one of the best M-Cars ever made therefore the new CS model should be even better. This car handles like a go-cart and with the stiffer suspension, it will be a lot more precise. The M2 CS is a fun lightweight car that wants to be chucked about around corners.
3 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
The fastest car around the Nürburgring. It cracked it in 6:44:97 beating the Porsche 911 GT2RS. The Lamborghini Aventador SV-J then is an extreme performance car and made for the track. Under the hood is a 760hp 531 lb-ft torque V12. It sprints to 60 in 2.8 seconds and flat out will do 217 mph. A cracking car with amazing aerodynamics.
The car has a lot of technology to help it round the track. These include rear-wheel steering, a more aerodynamic body kit, and an underbody aerodynamic design. This car shows just how advanced Lamborghini has become. A killer machine and an awesome send-off to the almost decade-old Aventador.
2 Lotus Evora GT
The Lotus Evora GT is the only car to come out of the track car-focused brand from Britain to currently be sold in the USA. It packs a 3.5 liter Camry engine (it is supercharged) with 416hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It hits 60 in 3.8 seconds and flat out will do 188mph.
Lotus has really focused on the handling for this car. Making it as precise as possible. The car moves like a bullet in the air meaning it hammers any circuit. The Evora GT is a fun fast car that is made for drivers. It may not be a bestseller but all the owners love their cars, and they are all car enthusiasts.
1 Ariel Atom
Another car made specifically for the track. The Ariel Atom packs a punchy 2.0 4-cylinder straight from the Civic Type R. It produces 321hp and weighing in at only 592kg, the power-to-weight figure is 540hp. This car shoots to 60 in 2.8 seconds before topping out at 162mph.
This car is an ultimate track day toy. It's light, simple and it can easily take any corner. The Atom also looks insane with its Exo-skeleton roll cage body. The car is so powerful and you have to be awake when driving this thing as there are hardly any driver aids equipped onboard. This is made for the drivers.