Top 10 New Supercars Under $100K

Yes, it is possible to drive a supercar with $100K or less now. As I have said before, you do not have to be a millionaire to be able to afford a fast and luxury car. Everyone loves to own a supercar, some for the driving experience and some to feel superior to their neighbours who own a Toyota Camry with an aftermarket exhaust. Even if you do not have $100K or less, it is not a problem now. A lot of financing institutions are ready to make your dream come true. There are two well-known types of car finance: Car Financing and Car Leasing. Last week, I wrote about car finance as well as all the things you need to consider when buying a new supercar. Read about it here.

Let's take a look at the new supercars available on the market for less than $100K:

1.Porsche 718 Cayman

The Porsche 718 Cayman is a mid-engined two-passengers sports car. The rear-wheel-drive hatchback or convertible is powered by a turbocharged flat-4 engine with direct fuel injection. The lightweight supercar makes 295 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. 

The car will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1s if you go with the six-speed manual transmission and it will do so in 4.7s if you choose seven-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK with manual shifting mode. The Porsche 718 Cayman will reach a top speed of 275 km/h which is very impressive for its price range. 

The fuel consumption of the Porsche 718 Cayman is as impressive as its price. The car has a combined fuel consumption of about 7.4L per 100 km for the manual and around 6.9L per 100 km for the PDK. 

The Porsche 718 Cayman, being a lightweight supercar, is very nimble on the track and its steering wheel is precise. You can easily have fun with this one as it is packed with performance without going broke. Enjoy 2 years without mileage limit warranty on your purchase to give you peace of mind. The price of this little beauty starts at only $55,300. 

2. Porsche 718 Boxster

The Porsche 718 Boxster is another mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive and two-passengers supercar from Porsche. Under the hood lies 2.0L turbocharged flat-4 with direct fuel injection engine, making 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. 

The Porsche 718 Boxster will reach 60 mph in 4.4s. It will do a quarter mile in 13.0s at 109 mph. The car will reach up to a top speed of 170 mph (274 km/h). You can get it either with a manual transmission or a PDK. In fact, it has a lot of similarity with the Porsche 718 Cayman. Maybe, the most obvious difference between these two is the fact that the 718 Boxster is only available as a convertible. 

Porsche said that this car has a fuel consumption of 24-28 mpg but around 19 mpg was recorded during testing. Enjoy the same warranty also as the Porsche 718 Cayman. However, the Porsche 718 Boxster has a starting price of $57,400.

3. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the newest addition to the Camaro family. The muscle car or pony car are some of the ways people categorise the Camaro. This new ZL1 is powered by a 6.2L supercharged V8. The engine makes 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. Impressive, uhm! 

You have the choice between a six-speed manual gearbox with Active Rev Matching and an all-new paddle-shift ten-speed automatic transmission. There has been a great increase of aerodynamics around the car and it also broke a record at the famous Nurburgring.

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will do 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5s and it will do a quarter mile in 11.4s. The rear-wheel-drive supercar has a top speed of 200 mph. The car is packed with features and performance that will make you want it more and more.

A full in-depth review of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has been written previously. If you want more details about it, click here.

With all the numbers in mind, the Chevy Camaro ZL1 seems like an expensive supercar but it is completely the contrary. The price for this beast starts at only $62,000, which is a great bargain according to me.

4. Porsche 718 GTS

The Porsche 718 GTS is another mid-engined and rear-wheel-drive supercar from Porsche. The car uses a 2.5L turbocharged boxer-four engine that revs up to 6500 rpm. The 718 GTS is very light and its handling is impeccable. The car responds fast to your inputs and it gives you the feeling that it wants to go faster and further each time you change gear.

The engine makes 365 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque with the manual transmission and 317 lb-ft of torque with the PDK. The Porsche 718 GTS will do 0 to 60 mph in 4.4s with the manual transmission and 3.9s with the PDK. The car has a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).

The Porsche 718 GTS has a combined fuel consumption of 21 mpg for the manual and 22 mpg for the PDK. Also, you have a 4 years or 50,000 miles warranty including 24-hour roadside assistance program.

The price of the Porsche 718 GTS starts at only $79,800.

5. Chevy Corvette Z06

The Chevy Corvette Z06 is one of the high-performance sports car produced by General Motors. This car is very capable on the track. Every time, you get into one, it will always impress you, both with its amazing handling capabilities and its performance. It was designed to be the driver's car as Chevrolet says.

The Chevy Corvette Z06 is equipped with a 6.2L supercharged V8. The massive engine has 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. The rear-wheel-drive car will reach 60 mph in only 2.95s. Now tell me that is not impressive! The car will achieve a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

Inside the Corvette Z06, expect to find carbon-fibre and leather mostly everything. The car is also packed with crazy features and technologies not only to make you go faster but to give you the luxury feeling at the same time. 

The Chevy Corvette Z06 has a combined fuel consumption of 16 mpg, which is very good considering the engine on this car. And yes, this insane supercar costs less than $100K. In fact, prices start at around $80,000.

6. Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper is another amazing piece of automotive. This rear-wheel-drive monster is undeniably one of the most loved sports cars on the market.

The Dodge Viper is powered by an 8.4L V10. The engine makes a shockingly high amount of power. 645 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque to be exact. Good news also for manual lovers. You can get this car only with a six-speed manual transmission. The Dodge Viper will reach 60 mph in 3.5s. The car has a top speed of 208 mph (332 km/h).

The fuel consumption combined is about 16.3 mpg, which is great again for such a powerful car. The average asking price for one of these is around $87,895.

7. Porsche 911 Carrera

The Porsche 911 Carrera is not only a rear-wheel-drive car but it is also rear-engined. Being a Porsche means that the handling is on another level and the car has very few body rolls. On an overall, the 911 Carrera can be a track weapon.

The rear-mounted engine makes 370 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque. You can get yours either with a seven-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK. The manual will reach 60 mph in 4.6s while the PDK version will do so in 4.2s. A top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h) was recorded on the Porsche 911 Carrera while testing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera has a combined fuel consumption of 8.3L per 100 km for the manual and 7.4L per 100 km for the PDK. The car also comes with a 2 years no mileage limit warranty like the other 718 models. 

While hearing 911 Carrera, what comes to your mind, is a very expensive Porsche only the very rich can afford. But this is not the case here. The Porsche 911 Carrera starts at only $90,395.

8. Jaguar F-Type SVR

The Jaguar F-Type SVR is one of the best car Jaguar has ever made and also it is the most powerful car in the Jaguar World. This car is simply beautiful at every angle and we can say that Jaguar has succeeded in creating a sports car. It is a front-engined and rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive car.

The Jaguar F-Type uses a 3.0L supercharged V6 that makes 375 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. The car will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8s. The car that fits the list here is fitted with a six-speed manual transmission. The Jaguar F-Type can reach up to a top speed of 171 mph (275 km/h).

The car has a combined fuel consumption of about 11.9L per 100 km. If you decide to go for this option, prices start at $95,810.

9. Aston Martin Vantage GT

The Aston Martin Vantage GT is inspired by racing cars. It is the most dramatic supercar that Aston Martin V8 has ever created. The Vantage GT is based on the same chassis as the GT4 Challenge race cars and there is no doubt that the car will have a thrilling performance.

The Aston Martin Vantage GT is powered by a 4.7L V8. This engine makes a whopping 430 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque. This helps the car to reach 60 mph in 4.6s. The front mid-mounted engine and rear-wheel-drive car has a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h). The Aston Martin Vantage GT comes equipped with either a seven-speed automated manual transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. 

Aston Martin is not reserved for only James Bond now. You can also afford one. The Aston Martin Vantage GT has a starting price of $99,900.

10. Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sports car produced by Nissan. We all know how impressive of a car the GT-R is and it needs no introduction. 

Under the hood lies a 3.8L twin-turbo V6 that produces 600 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm. This will skyrocket the car to 60 mph in just 2.9s. The Nissan GT-R has a top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h). The all-wheel-drive Godzilla (as it is widely known as) has a six-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode transmission. 

The Nissan GT-R has a combined fuel consumption of around 19 mpg. The Godzilla made it to the list of cheap new supercars and how? Well, the starting price of a brand new Nissan GT-R is just under $100,000. So, with less than $100K, you can literally get a Godzilla in your driveway. 

Well, there you have it, the top 10 new supercars that cost less than $100K. You can own a supercar without being a millionaire. But make sure to take into consideration all the other costs associated with a supercar. I have previously written a blog about 10 things that you need to consider when buying your first supercar, you can check it out to get a better understanding of the whole buying process. Also, there is another major thing you need to understand well before your purchase and that is insurance. Supercar insurance in some ways differs from normal car insurance. To get an overview of how the whole insurance process works, check out Supercar Insurance | How much it costs, types of insurance. 

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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Full Review | Specifications, Price, Engine, Top Speed

Overview

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is an American automobile manufactured by General Motors. The first production started back in 1966 and it was designed to compete with Ford Mustang. Four different generations of the Camaro were developed before production ended in 2002. Later in 2009, the fifth generation was in production and today we have the sixth generation Camaro, a completely improved sports car. The Chevrolet Camaro is usually classified as pony car or muscle car. This car was replacing its predecessor the Chevrolet Corvair, a muscle car. 

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was built to compete with the most advanced sports car in the world and we can definitely say that General Motors got their formulae well just by looking at the menacing design. The car gets classified as both luxury sports car and muscle car. 

Specifications

Designs

The design of the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has improved greatly. You can clearly say this Camaro is the among the best looking car General Motors has ever built.

The massive upper and lower grille openings allow air into the engine for maximum cooling. The carbon-fibre composite hood acts as an air extractor. It directs air from the engine to decrease lift. Downforce has greatly increased in the new Chevy Camaro ZL1 with the help of a three-stanchion spoiler and many other components all-together. The front splitter also looks very aggressive.

The Chevy Camaro ZL1 takes aerodynamic to another level. Even the front Chevy badge has been hollowed out to increase airflow. The rear diffuser and wing help in keeping a high level of performance during the whole journey.

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is also available as a convertible. The fully electronic convertible top can be retracted while driving up to 30 mph.

The interior of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is mostly the same as the other types of Camaro except for the steering wheel, seats and exposed carbon-fibre. The car has a flat-bottom steering wheel that makes you feel like you are in a supercar and yeah, the steering wheel is heated. The Camaro ZL1 also features standard RECARO performance seats with well-designed bolsters that help to reduce arm interference during quick shifts. The power seats come with memory package as well. The car has rear seats but do not even think about it due to its size. Maybe only kids can fit back there.

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 comes equipped with a head-up display, a wireless smartphone charger and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility. The old school parking brake has been replaced with an electronic one and the car has keyless open and start system. Inside the car is a Bose premium audio system that delivers amazing sound quality. The Chevy Camaro ZL1 has a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi that can connect up to seven devices simultaneously.

Engine

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the most powerful Camaro ever produced. Under the hood lies a 6.2L supercharged V8. The Eaton supercharger has a new cooling design that has more efficient heat exchange thus, providing consistent power during the whole ride. The powerful engine makes 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. You can have either a six-speed manual gearbox with Active Rev Matching or an all-new paddle-shift ten-speed automatic transmission. The rear-wheel-drive Camaro ZL1 will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5s and it will do a quarter mile in 11.4s. The car has a top speed of 200 mph.

With the help of the 650 hp, the Magnetic Ride Technology and a track aero package, the Chevy Camaro ZL1 has completed the famous Nurburgring lap in an astonishing 7:29:60, better than the last generation ZL1 by nearly 12s. The lighter and stiffer platform that the new ZL1 is built on has also helped a lot in breaking this record. 

Additional Specifications

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 uses standard 20 inch forged aluminium wheels that are wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar summer-only tires that are best for track use. The car also has large Brembo brakes that allows precise braking while resisting fade.  

The Chevy Camaro ZL1 features Magnetic Ride Control suspension that reads the road conditions 1000 times per second. As you hit a corner, the suspension gets stiffer and body roll is reduced immediately. This system basically allows you to drive your Camaro ZL1 to its limits while keeping you firmly on the ground. 

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is also equipped with Performance Traction Management System (eLSD) that makes it easier for you to achieve quicker lap times by giving you high-speed stability, improving "turn in" response and corner exit speed. 

The new ZL1 has Custom Launch Control which uses Performance Traction Control to keep the rear tires spinning at the correct speed and it also allows you to adjust your launch RPM as well as wheel slippage through the Driver Information Centre. The car also has a Line Lock feature that primarily allows you to lock the front wheels thus allowing the rear wheels to spin, warming the tires for maximum grip. 

1LE Track Package

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 comes with a 1LE Track Package which will improve aero and downforce much more. The package will feature exposed weave carbon-fibre wing, front dive planes and adjustable suspension. This package will make the car much more agile around the track.

Price

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has a starting price of around $62,000. Currently, anyone interested can order one and you can also build your own on Chevrolet website. For such a performance, I think the Camaro ZL1 is worth the price. 

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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2017 Details

The potent Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the high-performance variant of the reborn, retro-flavored Camaro. Also available in summer-friendly convertible form, the coupe combines aggressive looks and a 580 horsepower supercharged V8 with surprisingly good handling dynamics and ride quality thanks to GM's trick Magnetic Ride Control system.

Overview

The ZL1 packs a more powerful version of the supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 that was introduced in the Cadillac CTS-V. In the Camaro, the motor is good for 580 horsepower and 556 lb-ft of torque, beating out the classic 1969 ZL1's 427 cubic inch V8 by more than 150 horsepower. Helping make those impressive power figures is a 1.9-liter Roots-style supercharger that crams air into the engine with a pair of four-lobe rotors and the aid of an intercooler.

Chevrolet modified the LSA engine specifically for the ZL1, with upgrades including a less restrictive air filter, dual inlet paths and improved airflow throughout the supercharger housing. Other changes include a more efficient intercooler and electric power steering system.

Specially engineered transmissions were necessary to the stress of all that power. Chevy beefed up its Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual to MG9-spec for ZL1 duty, which means the transmission can handle 30 percent more torque. This is achieved through the use of a strengthened output shaft, high-strength rear housing and additional roller bearing.

One unique feature of the ZL1 among high-performance muscle cars is the availability of an automatic transmission. While the notion of adding an automatic transmission may make some enthusiasts cringe, the reality is some consumers with pockets deep enough to purchase this car may very well prefer a six-speed automatic transmission over a do-it-yourself box.

The clutch-less option is a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission, which benefits from two additional pinion gears, an additional clutch plate and strengthened output shaft and gearset. There are also three drive modes: Drive, Sport and Manual, depending on the driver's preference at the time.

"Drive" is calibrated for optimal fuel economy, which even includes second-gear starts, along with smoother shifting points for comfort. This is for drivers simply looking to get from point A to point B without earning themselves a ticket or squandering $60 worth of premium fuel.

"Sport" is, as expected, a sport-minded setup that makes use of faster, tighter shift points and a tendency to hold gears longer for optimal power.

The final mode, "Manual," takes away any automatic upshifts, adds staged upshifts when demanded and puts all focus on performance at the cost of comfort and economy. This is the mode for those lucky and bold enough to enjoy their ZL1 on the track.

Outside, the ZL1 boasts an aggressive body kit along with a unique "mohawk-style" hood, which features a functional air extractor and is made of a carbon fiber composite. The cabin is dressed up with a sueded microfiber-accented instrument panel and an available (and highly recommended) sueded microfiber wrap on the special flat-bottom steering wheel and shifter. The visibility problems of the standard Camaro, created by thick pillars and a high beltline, regrettably remain in the ZL1. Thankfully, a backup camera is available.

New to the ZL1 is a standard MyLink infotainment system, which offers voice control of certain entertainment functions and includes Bluetooth smartphone connectivity and streaming audio via Pandora radio and Stitcher SmartRadio. MyLink comes with a color touchscreen and can be outfitted with navigation.

Magnetic Ride Control

The trick to the ZL1's excellent ride/handling compromise is GM's third-generation Magnetic Ride Control system. This technology uses valve-less damping and Magneto-Rheological fluid technology in its shock absorbers to control resistance. Essentially, the system can magnetize particles to change the flow resistance on the fly and adjust the ride from hard to soft, or soft to hard - mitigating body roll during hard cornering and keeping the ride comfortable while cruising.

The third-gen system uses new twin-wire/dual-coil dampers at all four corners, rather than a single, larger single-core on the outgoing generation. The new system allows for even more precise control and a wider range of comfort levels, allowing up to 1,000 adjustments per second.

The MRC system has three preset settings: Tour, Sport and Track.

Performance Traction Management system

The final trick up the ZL1's sleeve comes in the form of a performance traction management system intended to used on the track or at drag strips. PTM is standard equipment, having been born in the Corvette ZR1.

PTM works by integrating magnetic ride control, launch control, traction control and electronic stability control to work together optimally depending on the environment and task at hand.

Source: leftlanenews.com