When people think of fast cars, they often think of Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and other ultra-exotic machines. But how many people do you know that actually own and drive an exotic car? Not many, right? For most of us, budgets, affordable payments and reality all play a starring role in our lives. But that doesn’t mean you can’t own a fast car that fulfills your need for speed. That’s why we’ve created our list of “The Fastest Affordable Cars."
The cars on this list boast 0-60 times under 6 seconds or less. Best of all, they’re all available between $25,000 and $50,000. That’s not chump change. But for many American drivers, it falls into a range they can justify and afford. So rev your engines and read our list of "The Fastest Affordable Cars." Let the speed countdown begin!
10. 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Performance AWD
- Speed: 0-60 6.7 seconds
- Original MSRP: $45,72
With 304 horses under the hood, the 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Performance AWD (view photos) has plenty of pep and tasteful styling that leaves memories of your father’s or grandfather’s 1970s massive Cadillac sedan in the dust. You can race from 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. But if you’re willing to upgrade to the Cadillac CTS-V with its burly V8 engine, you can blaze from 0-60 in only 4.3 seconds. Fuel economy is improved in the 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.6 L Performance AWD, netting 18 mpg city and 27 highway. If you're willing to spend a little more dough, the CTS-V does 0-60 in a mind-melting 3.9 seconds. Unfortunately it costs $60,720 - a little out of our price range.
