The current sports car market is more diverse than ever, with traditional coupes and roadsters now sharing the space with super-SUVs and electric vehicles. As different as they all are, nearly all of them share one goal in common: to be great to drive around a track. Why? Well, in many parts of the world, speed cameras and digital monitoring on roads are becoming the norm, and as a result, it's getting more difficult to find places to fully enjoy the performance of a sports car or supercar.

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With a track, there are no speeding fines or police officers to worry about, which is perhaps why many track days are seeing increased attendance numbers year-on-year. Often, sports cars will need some modifications to really shine on the track; for example, the Subaru BRZ handles excellently but in stock form, it's a bit short on power. However, none of the ten following cars will have any such issues. They're already perfectly set up for a day at the circuit, and since they're all road-legal, you'll be able to drive home afterward.

10 Nissan GTR

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Godzilla might no longer be the cut-price bargain it once was, but there's no denying that the 2022 car can still keep up with the best in terms of raw performance. Its AWD setup and blistering acceleration make it the perfect candidate for a daily driver that'll still tear up a track.

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With a starting price of $115,000 for a base-spec GTR, it's far from the cheapest option here, but it's one of the most versatile. It technically has four seats, although it'll be a challenge trying to squash anyone bigger than a child into the rear two.

9 BAC Mono

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On the other end of the versatility spectrum comes the BAC Mono, an F1-inspired single-seater that probably shouldn't be road legal, but somehow is. Built in Liverpool in the UK, the Mono is designed primarily for track use, and it's not easy (or comfortable) to drive one on the road.

BAC Mono R
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Nevertheless, it can be done, and as far as track-ready sports cars go, there isn't much better than this. It would almost be a shame to even consider modifying it, although anyone with deep enough pockets could probably convince BAC to add even more power to its stock 332 hp mill.

8 Lotus Emira

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The newest and arguably best-looking Lotus in years, the Emira combines the track-ready sportiness of the Elise with the more comfortable GT setup found in the Evora. Reviewers who have managed to drive the early prototypes have suggested that the Emira is just as sharp to drive as any other Lotus, but it feels a lot more refined.

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It's also the last gasoline-powered car that the brand will ever produce, as they plan to switch over to electric power by the end of the decade. Lotus has opened the order book for buyers of the Launch Edition version, so it's best to be quick and get one before they're gone forever.

7 Honda Civic Type R

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Buying a great sports car doesn't have to cost as much as a small house, as the Honda Civic Type R proves. It's the latest iteration of the best-selling top-spec Civic, complete with five seats, a generous amount of cargo space... and a setup ready to tear up any circuit it arrives at.

Honda Civic Type R
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It's a genuinely entertaining car to throw around, but it also feels more precise to drive than previous generations, with a renewed focus on its chassis setup and cornering dynamics. At a bargain starting price of just $38,000, it's one of the best track day toys out there for buyers on a budget.

6 Jannarelly Design-1

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Up-and-coming startup carmaker Jannarelly has impressed critics and buyers with their debut car, the Design-1. With a 300 hp 3.5L V6 engine and a development program that saw the car tested on some of the best tracks in the world, it certainly has the right pedigree to make a big impact on the market.

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The French-Emirati company has a factory in Dubai and is currently in the process of fulfilling initial customer orders for the car, which comes with a starting price of around $100,000. It's not available in the US yet, but customers in Europe and the Middle East will find it a surprisingly attractive option to the usual cohort of road-legal track day toys.

5 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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It's difficult to go wrong with some old-school American muscle, and that's exactly what the Shelby GT500 provides in spades. With a starting price of around $73,000, it's reasonably priced considering how much power buyers get access to.

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The Carbon Fiber Track Pack is available from the factory to make this super-Mustang the ultimate track day monster, but even in regular form, the GT500 will happily leave rivals that cost twice as much in the dust.

4 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS

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On the subject of value for money, the Porsche 718 Cayman makes for an excellent alternative to the company's flagship 911. There are a variety of trims and configurations available, but the mid-spec GTS offers a great balance between initial cost and capability.

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It's a thrill around the track, yet it's still surprisingly comfortable and refined for the daily driving. The track-focused GT4 spec is another recommended option, although it adds nearly $20,000 extra to the initial purchase price of the car.

3 BMW M2 Competition

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There's little doubt that the BMW M2 Competition is one of the best drivers cars from the brand in decades. It's a winning formula, with a 3.0L straight-six engine feeding power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

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The car's initial production run ended in 2021, although it's still possible to find nearly-new examples with less than 1,000 miles on the odometer. A new generation of the M2 is reportedly on the way soon, although it's not been confirmed whether it'll use the same powerplant or transmission.

2 Ariel Atom

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Taking a car on the track is supposed to be a raw, thrilling experience, and there aren't many better cars for a raw experience than an Ariel Atom. It's barely a car, to begin with, since there are no doors, roof, or any real protection from the elements for the driver.

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It's not going to be very practical away from the track, but on it, it's a one-of-a-kind experience. It won't need any modifications or improvements to knock the socks off its driver, as it's face-meltingly quick straight from the factory.

1 Porsche 911 GT3

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It might seem like the obvious choice, but it's impossible to write an article about track-ready sports cars and not include a Porsche 911. The base-spec variants of the car might be a bit soft for more demanding drivers, but upgrade to a GT3-spec example and even the most discerning track day enthusiasts will be thrilled.

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It's no coincidence that every time Porsche releases a new track-focused 911 its order books fill up almost immediately. Decades of development of the 911 in motorsport and on the road have meant that it's better than almost anything else out there in terms of pure driver engagement, as the thousands of satisfied GT3 owners out there will no doubt agree.