How much should you spend for a fast car? If you want to avoid the six-figure prices, these performance cars priced under $100K could be right for you.

Can you accelerate quickly without paying six figures to do so? Performance cars come in various power and pricing levels, and with the advanced technology built into many modern performance machines, it is possible to find a relative bargain that is quick off the line.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse

MSRP: $60,865-$73,205

If you want the track-focused version of the 2025 Ford Mustang, the Dark Horse model is what you want to drive. This car tears up the track and pushes the Coyote V8 engine to the limits while remaining affordable enough to be called a performance bargain.

Powertrain Specifications

Engine	5.0-liter V8
Transmission	6-speed manual
Horsepower	500 hp
Torque	418 lb-ft
Driveline	RWD
Fuel Efficiency	14/22 mpg
0-60 MPH	4.1 seconds
Top Speed	166 MPH

 

This Ford muscle car has incredible braking power, which is extremely useful before entering high-speed turns and sharp corners. Add smooth and sinister styling to the Dark Horse name, and you’ve got a Mustang that turns heads everywhere you go.

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

MSRP: $63,690-$88,590

The 2025 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is one of the top choices among performance cars under $100K, making it easy to enjoy a fun car with a luxury name. This high-powered, performance-oriented Caddy isn’t playing around and will rocket to high speeds in a hurry.

Powertrain Specifications

Engine	3.6-liter twin-turbocharged V6
Transmission	6-speed manual
Horsepower	472 hp
Torque	445 lb-ft
Driveline	RWD
Fuel Efficiency	16/24 mpg
0-60 MPH	4.0 seconds
Top Speed	189 MPH

 

Don’t let the Cadillac badge fool you, the CT4-V Blackwing is a sports sedan in every sense of the word. It has a manual gearbox, its quick, and it can be tossed about on the track or on a winding canyon run with lots of sharp curves and turns.

Toyota GR Supra

MSRP: $57,385-$60,535

The wild side of one of the most practical brands can be found in the 2025 Toyota GR Supra. This raucous sports car has a history of being one of the most fun and exciting performance coupes on the market, and that continues with this performance bargain.

Powertrain Specifications

Engine	3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder
Transmission	6-speed manual
Horsepower	382 hp
Torque	368 lb-ft
Driveline	RWD
Fuel Efficiency	19/27 mpg
0-60 MPH	3.9 seconds
Top Speed	161 MPH (gov ltd)

 

The return of this Toyota sports car was a little watered-down with the lack of a manual transmission, but the brand bent to pressure and today’s GR Supra can be had with the stick shifter that makes the driving experience more engaging and fun.

BMW M340i xDrive

MSRP: $47,125-$63,375

You don’t have to go for the M3 to have an enjoyable version of BMW’s Ultimate Driving Machine. The 2025 BMW M340i xDrive has the chops to be one of the most exciting, fun, and engaging sports cars you’ve ever driven and its easily one of the best performance cars priced under $100K.

Powertrain Specifications

Engine	3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder mild hybrid
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Horsepower	382 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft
Driveline	AWD
Fuel Efficiency	23/32 mpg
0-60 MPH	3.7 seconds
Top Speed	150 MPH (gov ltd)

 

This BMW sedan has all the charm of a daily driver while providing you with enough power to rocket off the line and leave everyone else in the dust whenever you want. Yes, you can buy the M3, but you’ll pay much more than the quoted price limit.

BMW M240i xDrive

MSRP: $40,775-$53,775

If you want a luxury sports car that’s made for fun, the 2025 BMW M240i xDrive is the perfect car for you. It has the right build to be a lot of fun on any road, reminding you why you wanted to get your driver’s license in the first place.

Powertrain Specifications

Engine	3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Horsepower	382 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft
Driveline	AWD
Fuel Efficiency	23/32 mpg
0-60 MPH	3.6 seconds
Top Speed	155 MPH

 

This BMW is an extremely exciting sports coupe, but the more extroverted M2 can also be had for less than $70,000. It depends on which version of the 2 Series makes the most sense for you, with the M240i providing miles of smiles during every drive.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

MSRP: $68,300-$88,945

You can have a new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and stay within the pricing boundaries, but you’ll be right up against it. This incredible car delivers excellent power and performance, especially when you check the box for the Z51 package. This version of the Corvette is one of the best performance cars under $100K.

Powertrain Specifications

Engine	6.2-liter V8
Transmission	8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Horsepower	495 hp
Torque	470 lb-ft
Driveline	RWD
Fuel Efficiency	16/26 mpg
0-60 MPH	2.8 seconds
Top Speed	184 MPH

 

This Chevrolet sports car is the entry-level version, with the Z06 and new ZR1 leaving this model in the dust. Still, for the price, the Corvette Stingray is one of the most thrilling cars you can drive, and it’s instantly recognizable as an amazing sports car.

Which of these amazing cars do you want to drive?