Cheap Sports Cars for 2012
08. 2012 Nissan 370Z - $31,450
The 2012 Nissan 370Z has a couple of things going for it. First the Z has a very storied and prestigious history spanning all the way back to 1969. The Datsun 240Z was cheap sports car that is still a real favorite among many enthusiasts. Many different iterations of the Z have spanned a couple of decades all culminating in the 370Z model. The second major factor the 370Z has in its corner is the technology that Nissan possesses. The Nissan GTR is considered one of the ultimate sports cars in the world and plays the role of big brother to the 370Z. Thus the 2012 Nissan 370Z gets all kinds of goodies (technology) passed down from the mighty Godzilla. Like a true sports car; the 370Z features something never seen before on a mass marked car. SynchroRev Match is a down shift rev-matching system in which the computer automatically blips the throttle when downshifting. This helps keep the car right in the sweet spot of the powerband. The base model 2012 Nissan 370Z has a starting price of just over $31,000. This Japanese sports car is powered by a 3.7L V-6 engine that provides 332 horsepower and 270lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission can be had. 0-60 MPH fly’s by in 4.5 seconds making this one cheapest fast sports car you can buy. Fuel economy is not bad either with the 370Z getting 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. The exterior of the car is something different with the arrow style lights and the severe slope on the roofline. But overall the 370Z makes a bold visual statement.
