Serious power should not be expensive. For less than $ 40,000, you can buy some impressive power cars 15 years ago. Here are the 14 cars that cost less than $ 40,000 and that make at least 300 hp.
300 HP Nissan Maxima – $35,145
As in the 1990s, Nissan introduced the Maxima as a four-door sports car. While we’re not sure if this is a perfectly accurate description, this 3.5-liter, 3.5-liter V-6 car works well for its money. . Unfortunately, it is associated with a CVT.
Infiniti Q50 : 300 HP – $37,245
The Infiniti Q50 is on our list with its 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 developing 300 hp. If you want more power from this engine, there is the 400 horsepower Red Horse model, which exceeds $ 50,000.
Toyota Avalon : 301 HP – $36,775
The Toyota Avalon was traditionally not a Road & Track car, but the new model gets a new 3.5 liter V-6 developing 301 hp. Surprisingly, there is even a TRD version. However, you can buy this engine for a little less money in the smaller Camry.
Toyota Camry : 301 HP – $31,995
The Toyota Camry received for the first time for the 2018 model year an optional 301 hp V6 with a displacement of 3.5 liters. It is a powerful engine and thanks to the Lotus Evora, it has a real pedigree sports car. For 2020, the V-6 standard is the slightly absurd Camry TRD, which costs just under $ 32,000.
Chevrolet Impala : 305 HP – $32,495
The Impala will die soon, but at least by 2020, Chevrolet will offer you a 3.6-liter V-6 with 305 hp for just over $ 32,000. Our Car & Driver colleagues found the game more fun than expected.
Subaru WRX STI : 305 HP – $37,895
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder WRX STI is more than a decade old, but still stands in a serious business. This is a traditional turbocharger and you have to like it for that.
Honda Civic Type R : 306 HP – $37,230
Finally, American car enthusiasts will offer the Civic Type R, a car that we have long wanted. It’s a small monster with a reasonable price and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged and 306 hp. They could be a front motor car with so much power a torque steering disorder, but surprisingly it’s all but.
Buick Regal GS : 310 HP – $39,995
The Buick Regal GS has barely been on the list with a suggested retail price and delivery slightly below the $ 40,000 threshold. The 3.6-liter V6 comes from the Chevrolet Camaro. With 310 hp, it’s a little less than the Camaro, but the Regal GS combines it with a four-wheel drive intelligent transmission.
Ford Mustang EcoBoost : 310 HP – $28,410
The cheapest Mustang you can get today still offers serious performance thanks to its 310 hp EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. Not so long ago, a Mustang V-8 was barely that much. And for $ 635, Ford Performance offers an engine that boosts the 2.3-liter engine with a maximum power of 335 hp and an incredible 426 lb-ft of torque. It’s a good thing.
Nissan 370Z : 332 HP – $30,985
The aging 370Z has been forgotten in all the new performance cars it competes with, but it has proven to be a good deal. For no more than the price of a Subaru BRZ, you get a lot more power.
Chevrolet Camaro V6 : 335 HP – $27,990
You can buy the 335 horsepower Camaro V-6 for less than $ 30,000. However, we recommend that you choose the 1LE package for $ 4,500. This makes the Camaro a serious machine for only 32,490 US dollars.
Dodge Challenger R/T : 375 HP – $36,040
If you’re looking for an American V-8 on a budget, the Challenger R / T is a good choice. The 5.7-liter Hemi produces 372 horsepower and you can buy one for $ 36,000. And if you need four doors, the mechanically similar Charger R / T costs just under $ 37,000.
Chevrolet Camaro SS : 455 HP – $35,000
It’s no secret that the Camaro is lagging behind the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. To remedy this, Chevy has released a new, cheaper version of the SS Camaro in 2020 – the LT1. The SS LT1, named after the 455-hp V-8 that drives it, costs less than $ 35,000, which makes it a good deal.
Ford Mustang GT : 460 HP – $36,725
For the year 2018, Ford has upgraded the 5.0-liter V8 Mustang GT to 460 hp. It’s a motor hell, and it’s worth the price of the ticket alone. Fortunately, the new ‘Stang gets along well, especially with the performance pack, although an option puts the Mustang above the $ 40,000 mark.
