Top 10 best sports cars 2022

The Mazda MX-5 is one of the very best enthusiast’s cars on sale, regardless of

its relatively low price. There aren’t many small, fun, rear-wheel-drive sports cars
available on the modern market, so most of the MX-5’s rivals are actually front-
drive hot hatchbacks.

Porsche’s latest 911 is the most complete yet; it’s fast, sophisticated and entirely
usable in everyday life. The current crop of Carrera S and 4S models are just as
fast as the Carrera GTS from the previous generation, such is the pace of the
911’s continued evolution.

There are a number of Coupe, Cabriolet and Targa versions of the 992-
generation to choose from. At the top of the tree is the savage 641bhp Turbo S
variant, which manages the 0-62mph sprint in just 2.7 seconds and a 205mph
top speed.

Drawing from a rich history of rear-engined sports and racing cars, the
latest Alpine A110 is styled to look and feel much like the French brand’s iconic
Sixties offering of the same name. But with a mid-mounted turbocharged four-
cylinder engine, dual-clutch gearbox and a perfectly judged chassis, the modern
A110 is far more modern than its retro-styled bodywork may have you believe.
Rivals are more practical, but the Alpine stands as the best choice for keen
drivers who want to stand out.

The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman are the German manufacturer’s entry-

level roadster and coupe models, with each offering a blend of performance and
handling that has seen them remain among our favourite sports machines for
years.
Unlike its big brother, the 911, the 718 makes do with a four-cylinder engine
that’s something of a weak point in an otherwise excellent package. Standard
and T models get 296bhp, but S models receive a boost to 345bhp.  If you desire
yet more power, the top-spec GTS cars get a further boost to almost 400bhp. All
versions of this engine are effective rather than emotive, so you’ll have to look
elsewhere for an exciting engine note.

The six-speed manual and seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearboxes are great to
use, and you’ll quickly forget about the lack of a great noise once you come to a
set of corners. Beautiful steering, huge grip and a brilliantly damped ride all
combine to make the 718 one of the very best sports cars from a driver’s
perspective. It’s more expensive than some rivals, but Porsche’s sports car
expertise should prove to be worth the extra pennies. Residuals are strong, too.