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If you're looking for a sports car that's fun, speedy, and won't leave you stranded on the side of the road, Consumer Reports has you covered.
Its experts created a list of their favorite sports cars above $40,000 — but most can be bought for under $100,000. The top picks stood out for reliability, handling, and zippiness in CR's tests.
Continue reading to see which ones it liked the most — and why.
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The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ranked first among two-seater sports cars. Priced between $70,000 and $228,100, it stood out for its acceleration, handling, braking, transmission, and fit and finish. CR had some complaints about the Corvette's fuel economy, access, and rear and side visibility — all of which tend to be weak spots for sports cars.
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The 2026 Supra, which is priced between $58,300 and $69,350, ranked second among two-seater sports cars. "The Toyota $TM Supra returned to the market after a two-decade absence with sharper reflexes, extroverted styling, advanced safety systems, and modern infotainment technology," CR said. "This fifth-generation coupe has BMW DNA, drawing much hardware from the Z4 roadster and the German automaker’s parts bin. But the Supra outshines its European cousin, thanks to Toyota’s unique tuning." And CR said it's a joy to drive. Like the Corvette, it has some access and visibility issues, though, and is also pretty noisy.
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Ranked third among two-seater sports cars, the Boxster won praise from CR and is priced between $77,600 and $105,500. The publication said it has "unmatched handling agility," "potent power and invigorating sound," quick acceleration, and a luxe interior. CR did have a few complaints, though, saying the 718 is a lot of money to spend on a two-seater convertible, and its loud cabin has scant storage.
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BMW's Z4 ranked fourth among two-seater sports cars and is priced between $56,100 and $68,400. "The current BMW Z4 delivers more thrills than its predecessor, but its stiff, choppy ride hurts the overall driving experience," CR said. While it praised the Z4's handling, braking, acceleration, comfort, and finishes, it didn't like its "overzealous lane keeping assistance" and had some complaints about visibility.
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The Nissan Z ranked fifth among two-seater sports cars and has the lowest starting price on the list, retailing between $42,970 and $65,750. "The reincarnated Nissan Z has the potent engine, crisp handling, and strong braking you’d expect from a proper two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car," CR said. "It draws elements and lines from the prior six generations, such as the long, sloped hood and wide rear flanks, which began with the Datsun 240Z in 1970." The publication did warn that the Z has a stiff ride, a loud cabin, some blind spots, and can be hard to get in and out of.
