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Best in Class
Best New Sports Car
First for Safety
Best Resale
Most Fuel Efficient
For more on Kiplinger's selection and ranking process, see the explanation in The Best New Cars.
BEST IN CLASS
Chevrolet Corvette 2dr(5.7L 8 cyl; 350 hp)
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MSRP: $44,535 Target price: 89% of MSRP Service costs: $4,597 Insurance: $1,075 Resale 2yr/4yr: 63/48 MPG: 18 city/25 hwy |
Wheelbase: 105 ins. Cargo: 25 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,246 lbs. Legroom fnt: 43 Headroom fnt: 38 More pricing & specs |
BEST NEW SPORTS CAR
Mazda RX-8 4dr(1.3L rotary; 197 hp)
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MSRP: $25,700 Target price: 95% of MSRP Service costs: NA Insurance: $957 Resale 2yr/4yr: 62/45 MPG: 18 city/25 hwy |
Wheelbase: 106 ins. Cargo: 8 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,053 lbs. Legroom fnt/rear: 43/32 Headroom fnt/rear: 38/37 More pricing & specs |
FIRST FOR SAFETY
Porsche 911 Carrera convertible 2dr(3.6L 6 cyl; 315 hp)
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MSRP: $79,165 Target price: 91% of MSRP Service costs: $5,387 Insurance: $1,501 Resale 2yr/4yr: 58/46 MPG: 18 city/26 hwy |
Wheelbase: 93 ins. Cargo: 12 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,135 lbs. Legroom fnt: 42 Headroom fnt: 38 More pricing & specs |
BEST RESALE
Acura NSX coupe 2dr(3.2L 6 cyl; 290 hp)
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MSRP: $89,765 Target price: 90% of MSRP Service costs: NA Insurance: $1,585 Resale 2yr/4yr: 71/55 MPG: 17 city/24 hwy |
Wheelbase: 100 ins. Cargo: 5 cu. ft. Curb weight: 3,153 lbs. Legroom fnt: 44 Headroom fnt: 36 More pricing & specs |
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT
Toyota MR2 Spyder convertible 2dr(1.8L 4 cyl; 138 hp)
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MSRP: $25,130 Target price: 93% of MSRP Service costs: $1,753 Insurance: $1,041 Resale 2yr/4yr: 64/50 MPG: 26 city/32 hwy |
Wheelbase: 97 ins. Cargo: 2 cu. ft. Curb weight: 2,195 lbs. Legroom fnt: 42 Headroom fnt: 37 More pricing & specs |






