10 Fastest cars under $50,000 (luxury, vehicles, 2012, best)

[reed067]

10 Fastest cars under $50,000 - Yahoo! Autos

I thought this was intresting to read.


The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S can churn out nearly 400 horsepower, but it’ll set you back close to $100,000. Want to feel just as much power for half the money? Buy a Ford Shelby GT500.

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#10 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Horsepower: 305
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 11.1
Price: $36,095



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#9 2012 Infiniti G Coupe
Horsepower: 330
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 11.0
Price: $37,800



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#8 2012 Nissan NISMO 370Z
Horsepower: 350
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 9.5
Price: $41,290




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#7 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L R-Spec
Horsepower: 429
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 9.4
Price: $46,500




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#6 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8
Horsepower: 470
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 9.3
Price: $47,470




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#5 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS
Horsepower: 426
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 9.1
Price: $35,530



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#4 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Horsepower: 470
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 8.9
Price: $43,995



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#3 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Superbee
Horsepower: 470
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 8.4
Price: $41,495



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#2 2012 Ford Mustang Boss
Horsepower: 444
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 8.2
Price: $41,105



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#1 2012 Ford Shelby GT500
Horsepower: 550
Power-Curb Weight Ratio: 6.9
Price: $48,810


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[manderly6]

I was just reading this. Seems like the Infiniti would be the best luxury/sport option by far and one of the cheaper ones as well.

Purely on price vs. power it seems the Camaro would be tops at 35K and #5 on the list.

Best combo of power and function would be the Charger with 4 doors and lots of power.

[reed067]

Originally Posted by manderly6

I was just reading this. Seems like the Infiniti would be the best luxury/sport option by far and one of the cheaper ones as well.

Purely on price vs. power it seems the Camaro would be tops at 35K and #5 on the list.

Best combo of power and function would be the Charger with 4 doors and lots of power.

Not to sure function comes to mind when you want this kind of speed.

[manderly6]

Originally Posted by reed067

Not to sure function comes to mind when you want this kind of speed.

Well, it helped with my decision to get a Challenger. A backseat you can actually fit a grown human in and a trunk that will hold some stuff made the decision easier. But yes, function certainly was the FIRST thing on my list.

[reed067]

Originally Posted by manderly6

Well, it helped with my decision to get a Challenger. A backseat you can actually fit a grown human in and a trunk that will hold some stuff made the decision easier. But yes, function certainly was the FIRST thing on my list.

No kids here and me & my Gf don't want any, so your right I guess it depends on your needs.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

The article isn't totally accurate. The limited production 2012 BMW 1 M-series listed at under $50K, with a PTW ratio of ~9.

[jaypee]

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, 3517 lbs, 291 hp, PTW of 12.1
Mazdaspeed 3, 3281 lbs, 263 hp, PTW of 12.4

Heck, the Fiat 500 Abarth, 2533 lbs, 160hp, PTW of 15.8 !

[PokerMunkee]

The Charger Superbee would be a blast. 4.3 for 0-60, yes please?

[frankgn87]

first of all the new GT500 has 650(or 550 this year) hp. 150 to 250 MORE then the $100k 400 hp Porsche.

And NOTE the number ONE and TWO vehicles? MUSTANGS.

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by manderly6

I was just reading this. Seems like the Infiniti would be the best luxury/sport option by far and one of the cheaper ones as well.

Purely on price vs. power it seems the Camaro would be tops at 35K and #5 on the list.

Best combo of power and function would be the Charger with 4 doors and lots of power.

actually the Mustang GT would be tops on the list at 420 hp and 300+ lbs lighter then the SS Camaro and a base price of $30k.. It not on the list but it would have been number 3 if it was..