Cheap Sports Cars for 2012
05. 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 - $43,995
Practically every sports car or muscle car comparison out there has the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 as one of the contenders in the mix. This car not only looks the part; it has the firepower to back it up. With a base price of $43,995 the Challenger SRT-8 is almost $20k more than the base model V-6 version but it is still considered a cheap sports car compared to the high end exotic vehicles. The Challenger SRT-8 is the pride and joy of Dodge’s Street and Racing Technology division and these guys have delivered one strong muscle car. The vehicle is motivated by a 6.4L HEMI V-8 engine that produces 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 MPH flys by in a mere 4.4 seconds. The HEMI features fuel saver technology which allows the engine to switch-off four cylinders in order to conserve fuel. The Challenger gets 14 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Some other great features present on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 are a TREMEC 6-speed transmission, Brembo Brake kit, 20-inch rims, and cool old school sports stripes.
