The Top 10 Supercars For Under $200k

The car world is abuzz with record-breaking hypercars such as the Bugatti Chiron, Pagani Huayra BC, Koenigsegg Agera RS, Porsche 918, and Ferrari LaFerrari. But there's a problem. All these speed demons will cost you upwards of $1M. Unless you're a tech billionaire or the heir to a trillion-dollar oil-rich dominion in the Middle East, hypercars are not what you would call "affordable'" in the purest sense of the word.

But if you're rich enough to afford a sub-$250k speed machine, there are a lot of options to choose from. These vehicles are many times better and faster than a normal sports car, and they have the numbers to back it up. Here are the top 10 supercars you can buy today for under $200k.

No, this is not an error. Sports car fans are familiar with the Corvette nameplate, but why is the ZR-1 included in this list of budget supercars? To that we'd ask: what else would you call a car equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that churns out 755-horsepower and 715 pound-feet of torque? With 600 lb-ft arriving at a low 2,000 rpm, the Corvette ZR-1 can blast from 0 to 60 mph in 2.85 seconds.

Top speed is rated at 212 mph, which we assume won't take long given the gargantuan power of the V8 motor. And unlike other supercars, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 can be equipped with either a 7-speed manual transmission or 8-speed automatic. Best of all, the Corvette ZR-1 is the most affordable supercar in this list. Prices start at only $121,000.

It is hard to forget the first-gen Acura NSX. It was a car developed in tandem with the late Ayrton Senna, who is unanimously the greatest and most vicious Formula 1 driver to ever roam this planet. The 2019 Acura NSX is a different sort of animal. It combines the old-school benefits of an internal combustion engine with a bevy of electric motors.

The 2019 Acura NSX is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 motor and three electric motors; two in the front and one in the back. This equates to 573-horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque. All that power is governed by a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission for a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.1-seconds and 191 mph top speed. The new Acura NSX can be yours starting at a base price of $157,500.

Back in the day, only the Porsche 911 could be classified as the everyday-usable supercar. That only lasted until the Audi R8 came along. The 2018 Audi R8 shares approximately 50% of the same components as the R8 GT3 LMS race car, which equates to blistering performance. But in typical Audi fashion, the R8 remains one of the friendliest supercars to live with on a daily basis.

The base model comes with a 5.2-liter FSI V10 motor that produces 532-horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. If you need more power, the R8 V10 plus will oblige with a 602-horsepower V10 mill. Equipped with a rear-biased Quattro all-wheel drivetrain with torque vectoring, the new R8 can scoot hurriedly from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9-seconds. Want to add the 2018 Audi R8 in your garage? As long as you have $177,000 to spend, you can.

For those who miss the gorgeous Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GTR is the right car for you. The AMG GT-R is actually better because it comes with a pair of proper doors and none of the elegant-yet-silly gullwing doors of the SLS. The ridiculously long hood houses a potent 4.0-liter bi-turbo AMG V8 mill that outputs 577-horsepower. This loud and angry motor can also produce 516 pound-feet of torque from 1,800 rpm all the way to 5,500 rpm.

Connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT-R can propel from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds flat and on to a top speed of 204 mph. German high-performance metal doesn't come cheap, but this particular coupe still lands in a sweet spot for our collection. Prepare to spend at least $157,000 for the AMG GT-R.

The 2018 McLaren 570 is available in two models: the S and the GT. The S is the sportier version while the GT is the more comfortable option. It only takes a single glance at the McLaren 570S to discern that this is more than just a supercar. It has the exotic looks of a million-dollar hyper car and the engineering excellence of a dedicated performance machine. It also has the build-quality of an ultra-exclusive luxury car.

The 2018 McLaren 570S is equipped with a rear-mounted twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 engine. It can churn out 562-horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque via a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 570S can scoot from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0-seconds and reach a top speed of 204 mph. With such dedicated performance and craftsmanship, it is understandable the 2018 McLaren 570S is the most expensive supercar in this group. Prices start at $191,000.

You didn't think we forgot about the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo, right? The 911 remains one of our favorite supercars. It still defines the supercar standard, in fact, despite the onslaught of newer and more powerful models. The new Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by the familiar rear-mounted twin-turbocharged boxer-six motor that produces 540 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque at 1,950 to 5,000 rpm.

Connected to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels, the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. Top speed is 205 mph. The base model 911 Turbo starts at a shade under $162,000. If you want more power, the 911 Turbo S with 607-horsepower is yours for around $191k before options.

Jaguar may have a hit-and-miss reputation regarding reliability and an odd association with seedy, upper-class caricatures, but the brand's knack for producing fast and stylish vehicles more than makes up for it. The 2017 F-TYPE SVR Coupe is a vehicle that fits that mold precisely. Jag itself has the 2017 F Type down as going from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, but the British manufacturer may have been a touch humble with that estimate. Most outlets who tested the vehicle put the 0-60 time as lower than that, with some even rating it at 3.3 seconds.

With a Kelley Blue Book average price of just over $58,300 — the F-Type is one of the cheaper cars on our list by a fair margin. You could buy three and still have enough left over for about a month's worth of "unexpected" repairs on a 2001 X-Type. The F-Type itself shouldn't give you any trouble though, as it was produced long after Jag got its act together and is about as reliable as any other modern high-end car. In addition to the pace, you'll get a few luxury touches, fantastic handling, and beautiful sound only a 5-liter V8 can make.

McLaren may have produced what would eventually become one of the most expensive vehicles of all time, but the British supercar manufacturer also has a few relative bargains flying around. A 2016 McLaren 650s can be yours for just under $167,000. With a 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds, you'll struggle to find many ICE-powered vehicles that will move you faster for a similar amount of money. The pace comes courtesy of a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 which peaks at 641 horsepower. The handling is more than a match for the vehicle's power, with this accessible McLaren masterpiece offering more grip than you could possibly need — even if you really want to go for it.

In addition to the 2016 McLaren 650s Coupe, there's also a Spider variant which can be found used for a not too dissimilar price. The spec sheet for both is near identical, with the Spider being ever so slightly slower. But if you like the feeling of the wind flowing through your hair, and you want to hear that V8 purr as clearly as possible, it's probably worth losing a couple of miles per hour.

For a fraction under $190,000, you could find yourself sitting behind the wheel of a Lambo. According to Kelley Blue Book, a 2016 Huracan averages out at $189,142. It will also get you from a dead stop to a comfortable highway speed (that's 60 mph in most states) in 3.2 seconds. Yes, there are faster vehicles on this list, but the prestige and coolness factor are a huge part of what makes a supercar a supercar. And this is a Lamborghini Huracan. For under $200,000.

The 2016 Huracan is packing a 5.2 liter V10 capable of churning out 602 horsepower and producing 413 LB-FT of torque. If you want to push beyond 60, it won't cap out until 202 miles per hour. If you encounter some corners on the way, its all-wheel-drive system should keep you covered. With Lamborghini's decision to move away from purely combustion-powered vehicles, the Huracan may well be discontinued by the end of 2024. So, if you want one, you'll probably have to hit the second-hand market anyway.

Sometimes, it isn't all about speed. Sometimes, you need a bit of luxury and refinement to give your supercar that little edge. If you prefer hand-stitched leather to carbon fiber, then you may want to consider the Aston Martin Vantage. The 2023 model starts at $143,900 — so you could actually opt for a nicer trim or a model with a few added luxury touches while still staying within budget. The 2024 model, sadly, is drastically more expensive and overshoots our budget by close to $100,000. While the 2025 Vantage looks great, it may be 2030 before the price lowers to the point where it makes this list.

With that said, this isn't a list of the most luxurious supercars you can get for $200,000. Here, it is, in fact, all about speed. Luckily the 2023 Aston Martin Vantage will rip from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds — putting it up there with some of the fastest cars on the market. Its 200mph top speed, and the fact its 4-liter V8 can crank out 700 horsepower, ensures it will keep up with pretty much anything you'll encounter on the road.

It's also one of the newer cars we've listed — so you're likely to find more comfort features included. Because it's important to be comfortable, while the G-forces are shoving you back into that plush leather seating.

SlashGear looked at three things to compile this list. Firstly, is it a supercar? There are EVs that could easily top this list available for much less than $200,000. But you're not reading this because you want an EV; you're reading this because you like supercars. There are, of course, EVs that fit the supercar mold, and some that go well beyond it, but those are way beyond this list's budget. The term "Supercar" doesn't have an overly strict definition, but the vehicles tend to be street-legal, prestigious, and at the top end of the performance scale.

We allowed used cars onto our list because not every supercar goes up in value. A few years can knock a significant amount off a vehicle's price tag. There's also a chance that those vehicles were cheaper when new than their current editions retail for today. As speed, and price are the only metrics we care about on this list, used vehicles are more than welcome. If it's five years old, but can still smoke the new vehicle we would have included at the same price point, it's earned its spot. As for used pricing, we're going by Kelley Blue Book's "Typical Listing Price," which tends to be fairly accurate. KBB's listing price is based on multiple transactions the website has logged, and it would be unfair to say a car is available for less than $200,000 based on an outlier we saw on an online auction site.