While racer cars are built for competition and regular cars are built to haul people safely from place to place, street-legal track cars exist at the convergence of these two groups.

Track weapons are performance-bred specialty machines that are costly to build. Fortunately, some automakers breed their version of performance cars that one can drive on the track, thrash around, and then drive back home. Some auto companies also specialize in assembling track beasts that are street legal.

For those looking to cut corners by owning a track-ready daily driver, here's a list of the most competent track weapons allowed on the streets.

10 BMW M2 Competition

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The BMW M2 Competition has a wickedly sharp edge for the track. It's strapped with two turbochargers on its straight-six engine that pushes up to 405 horsepower and redlines at 7600 RPMs. This beast accelerates from 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds.

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The M2 Competition’s engine has a wet stamp lubrication system and its drive train features an Active M Differential that provides an optimum amount of locking between the rear wheels. Its starting price is set at $58,900, which feels like a steal for a BMW this capable.

9 Honda Civic Type R

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The Honda Civic Type R is a beast on the road and the track. Honda managed to build a front-wheel-drive car that is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that pushes 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque

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The Civic Type R is a comfortable daily driver as well as a track-ready monster. On the 2020 model year, Honda brought back the front suspension and dampers to tighten up handling, and a set of revised brake rotors.

8 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the king of the Ford Stable. It has been thoroughly developed and rehoned to be a magnificently capable vehicle. The GT500 has a base price of $70,300 and is available in a single trim.

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A 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox power the Shelby GT 500. This engine pushes 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. This insanely powered beast can sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It has a top speed of 180 mph.

7 Nissan GT-R Nismo

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The Nissan GT-R Nismo is a Japanese supercar with a long pedigree that has been refined on the racetrack. It is one of the most hardcore production cars that Nissan has ever built. The GT-R Nismo is explosive off the line, aggressive through the shifts, and takes corners at a mind-blogging pace.

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The Nismo is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that is paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This engine pushes 600 horsepower and 481 lb-ft of torque. This beauty accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 205 mph.

6 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

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The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is an easy car to lavish upon praise. If you are a beginner or an expert, this ride will welcome you with open arms and encourage you to explore it to the core of your abilities.

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A naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that is paired with a six-speed manual transmission powers this beautiful car. This engine pushes 414 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 - 60mph in 4.2 seconds.

The Cayman GT4’s features include a rear-parking assistant with a reversing camera, a garage door opener, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and six airbags.

5 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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As depressing as the year 2020 has been, Mazda MX-5 Miata Club has managed to put a smile on our faces, as it brings joy to the road with its track-tuned suspension and a limited-slip differential. To crown it all, it has a base price of $30,290.

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A 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that pushes 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, powers this beauty. It sprints from 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds and has a top speed of 135 mph.

The Miata Club features include an air conditioning system, keyless ignition, a remote trunk lid release, a rearview camera, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

4 Mercedes-AMG GT R

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The Mercedes-AMG GT R is a German machine that has managed to capture the hearts of many gear heads globally with its beautiful looks and roaring V8 engine. It is one of the most ferocious three-pointed star cars that Mercedes has ever produced.

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A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine paired with seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox powers this beauty. This engine pushes 577 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.

This beauty’s features include LED headlights and taillights, wider rear fenders, an aggressive diffuser, and AMG alloy wheels. Its starting price is set at $162,900.

3 Caterham Seven 620R

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Caterham is a British automaker that specializes in lightweight sports cars. The Caterham Seven is the fastest road-legal car in its lineup. The 620 R manufacturer is obsessed with keeping weight down and basic architecture simple. This means features such as an audio system are not available on this beauty.

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The Caterham Seven 620 is powered by a 2.0- liter supercharged Ford Duratec engine that pushes 300 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque. This beauty accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.

The 620R is the extreme model that the brand offers and its starting price is set at $70,000.

2 BAC Mono

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Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is a British car manufacturing company that is based in Speke Liverpool. It was founded by two brothers Neill and Ian Briggs in 2009. In 2011, they launched the first Mono car at the Retro Classics Show in Stuttgart Germany.

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The 2020 BAC Mono is powered by a new 2.3- liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that pushes 332 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. This beautiful car accelerates from o-60 mph in 2.7 seconds. Its starting price is set at 212,240.

1 Jaguar XE SV Project 8

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Surprisingly, the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is the most track- honed car you can buy from Jaguar. Jaguar built it to become the world’s fastest four-door production car. This British machine twice cracked the Nürburgring in 7.18.361.

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A 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine that pushes 592 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque powers this monster. This all-wheel-drive beast sprints from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds.

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 features include bespoke carbon fiber body panels, carbon-ceramic brakes, lightweight forged alloy wheels, an adjustable front splitter, a functional rear diffuser, and an adjustable rear wing.

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