10 MOST AFFORDABLE CARS THAT WILL GET YOU TO 200 MPH

When it comes to high-performance cars, reaching the elusive 200 mph mark is often seen as a feat only reserved for half-a-million-dollar supercars, but you'd be surprised at how many cheaper models can hit the number too. To be clear, these vehicles aren't "cheap" as they are, but they are cheap in the grand scheme of things - relative to those cars mentioned above; you know, the type of cars you need to ask the pricing of rather than seeing it on the window or some website configurator. Some of these models are even attainable. We have compiled these models into a list of the 10 cheapest 200 mph cars to give you some crazy ideas next time you need to get rid of a good chunk of change.

From American muscle to European precision, and even everyone's favorite EV, this list highlights the 10 most affordable cars that can get you to 200 mph. While we can never recommend you to try to hit these numbers on public roads if you ever get the opportunity on a closed course with the proper precautions in place, all of these models will show you what true performance looks like.

2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Price: $230,400

The 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S is the car you get when all that matters is unfettered, white-knuckle acceleration. The twin-turbo flat-six under the rear decklid produces 640 horsepower and sends it to all four wheels in an attempt to translate that power to the pavement. Sure, the top speed is 205, whatever, but getting there is where the fun is at, as you rush through the PDK with a sense of urgency few other vehicles can muster. Other vehicles, even other 911s, are going to be able to compete up to a point, but few are going to compare to what it's like to rip this thing to full-throttle from a stop.

2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Price: $226,500

The 2024 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has pumped up the performance with a new electrically-assisted powertrain that makes it the most powerful combustion sedan the company has ever made. It's a monster with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an electric motor in the transmission that combines to produce 771 storming horsepower. This allowed the model to eclipse the 200 mph barrier for the first time and helped it reclaim the Nurburgring production sedan lap record for the brand. Priced at $226,500, it's anything but cheap, but the performance will consistently astonish you. And it's still cheaper than a McLaren Artura.

2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo

Price: $221,090

It's hard to believe it, but after a legendary 17-year run, the R35 Nissan GT-R is finally dead. Throughout its life, it's become one of the most iconic high-performance vehicles on the planet, and this comes down to its "Godzilla" like performance. Its Atessa AWD system and potent twin-turbo V6 make it a killer at straight-line pulls, but mid-way through its life, the company introduced the Nismo version to ensure it can handle itself when things get twisty. This model also features a higher output of 600 horsepower, and, thanks to these upgrades, the GT-R can hit 205 mph. Priced at $221,090, it isn't the bargain it once was, but it's still a monster we're going to miss.

2025 Aston Martin Vantage

Price: Estimated $195,000

Aston Martin is done playing around, and if its newest entry-level model is anything to go off of, competitors should be scared. The company has heavily redesigned the Vantage for 2025, giving it looks inspired by the DBS, and upgrading the potent twin-turbo V8 powertrain to now produce 656 horsepower right out of the box. The company says this now allows the Vantage to shoot to 202 mph, and you'll be able to enjoy those speeds from the comfort of the seriously improved interior that finally gives it the technology to match its performance. Is it cheap? Goodness no, but then again, these are some of the finest sports cars Britain has to offer

2024 Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima

Price: $165,000

The 2024 Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima is a special edition of Maserati’s high-performance sedan that helps the model, and the brand as a whole, say goodbye to the beloved Ferrari-derived V8. Long believed to be the highlight of the brand's models, the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produces 572 horsepower, propelling the Ghibli to 208 mph, making it the fastest production sedan in the world at the time. The model features many other bespoke touches that set it apart, and fortunately, the Ghibli has always had a gorgeous silhouette to make it even more inviting. We say it's worthy of its high pricetag, because the next time we see anything like it, it will be electric.

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Price: $95,595

Finally dipping below six figures, we're now into the realm of the actually affordable. The CT5-V Blackwing has slowly become one of our favorite models on the market, thanks to offering a combination that can't be found anywhere else: supercharged V8, RWD, and a manual in a sedan body. The 6.2-liter supercharged engine is one of the great engines of the 21st century, and you know it's good because GM has managed to cram it into quite a few models at this point. The combination this vehicle offers is just unparalleled at this point, and it's only getting better for 2025 because Cadillac is upgrading the luxury and technology, which were always the biggest flaws. Our recommendation: buy them before GM decides to get rid of them. 2025 models start at just over $95k.

2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Price: $93,370

Yes, we know the Charger - and the Challenger and Camaro that follow - have been discontinued, but they're still on sale at the time of this writing (in 2024), so they get to be on this list. All of these cars are worthy of this, and if you can get your hands on dealer stock, you should. Take a look online, and you can still find plenty of new models for sale at dealers across the country, which is good enough for us because they all represent some of the cheapest ways to rocket to 200 mph. One of the first "family sedans" to hit 200 mph when it debuted about a decade ago, there were many, many Charger Hellcat variants released over its life that offered different degrees of performance. Of the new models you can buy, the Redeye is your cheapest option to hit 200 mph, but you'll need a heck of a long run-up to hit that number. One of the coolest sedans ever, we simply can't wait for the Charger Daytona to get here.

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Price: $90,300

If the Charger was on here, you had to know the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye wasn't too far behind. The ancestor of this model, the original Challenger SRT Hellcat changed the game, full stop. No muscle car had ever come close to this power from the factory before, and it immediately forced GM and Ford to up their games in response. Demon, Redeye, Super Stock, Jailbreak; there are too many variants to count, and the effect they had on the image of the brand is simply inarguable. With 797 horsepower on tap, the Redeye will again be your best option to hit 200 mph, and even if you never do, we have no doubt you'll have a smile on your face every time you get behind the wheel.

2024 Tesla Model S Plaid

Price: $89,990

The only EV on this list is, of course, the Tesla Model S Plaid, and again we're obligated to remind you that it's one of the best deals in performance, period. For just a hair under $90,000, you can get yourself into a vehicle that produces over 1,000 horsepower, which would have put it in league with only one other car in the world 20 years ago. Thanks to this power, it's capable of teleporting to 60 mph in just two seconds, and from there it will keep on quietly accelerating until it eclipses the 200 mph barrier not long after. This car is a revelation, regardless of what you think of Tesla or its controversial CEO, and it deserves more respect than it gets.

2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Price: $72,100

When it comes to great-handling muscle cars, the Camaro ZL1 was easily the best of the bunch. During the entire last generation of the Camaro, Chevy had a winner in its hands, but due to pricing, styling, or some other reason, it always played second fiddle to its contemporaries. This was a true shame because its performance on the road or the track was more akin to a sports car than anything else, and having a roaring supercharged V8 at your disposal only made it better. Only going out of production late last year, it's going to be your best option for cheap, 200 mph performance. Just don't give in to insane dealer markups.

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