Cheap Sports Cars for 2012
01. 2012 BMW M3 - $59,900
The 2012 BMW M3 is priced at $59,900 which it the upper end of the cheap sports car scale. But the amount of performance that comes from the M3 coupe is extraordinary. Can you think of any one car that has been the measuring stick of both performance and luxury for so many years. Month after month, year after year, the M3 reigns supreme in almost any contest it enters. Power comes via a high performance 4.0L V-8 engine that produces 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. While not the most power on the list of cheap sports cars; the 2012 BMW M3 does has a few tricks up its sleeve. With a high 8400 RPM redline the M3 can run 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds. The Double Clutch Gearbox is a 7-speed transmission that is operated via paddle shifters. The 2012 BMW M3 features an M Dynamic Mode which tweaks the response of the car in a more aggressive manner. Good luck finding the limits of this car! The 2012 BMW M3 is so poised and confident it can handle anything you throw its way. Fuel economy does suffer though for all this performance. The M3 gets 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. Beyond the performance of the M3; you can enjoy tons of comfort, convenience, and technology all rolled into one modern cheap sports car.
