Most Powerful Car For The Money

Subar

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Subaru SVX

Subaru's attempt to move upmarket with the 154-mph Giugiaro-styled SVX grand tourer didn't exactly work out, but that doesn't mean it was a bad car. It was just too expensive at the time. These days you can find them for pennies on the dollar.

BMW

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BMW 330i

You don't have to drop money on a pure-bred M car to break the 150-mph barrier. The E46-generation 330i was electronically limited to 155, and examples can now be had for well under $10,000.

Nissan

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Nissan 350Z

The 350Z has become a prime choice for sports car enthusiasts on a budget. It packs 300 horsepower from that naturally aspirated V-6 under the hood, able to propel the car to a top speed of 156 mph.

VW

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Volkswagen GTI

The seventh generation of GTI has been around for six years now, meaning early examples with some miles on them can now be had for under $15,000. Top speed is 155 mph—not bad for a hot hatch.

Ford

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Ford Focus ST

Of course, the GTI isn't the only modern hot hatch capable of hitting 150-plus mph top speeds. The 252-horsepower Focus ST can do 155 when given enough space. Best of all, you can find them listed in the low teens on places like eBay.

BMW

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BMW 750iL

The V-12 7-Series of the Nineties is still one of the coolest-looking BMWs ever. Examples in perfect condition with low miles can be had for used Ford Fiesta money. Top speed? Electronically limited to 155 mph.

Mitsubishi

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Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

It's tough to find 3000GT VR4s in clean, unmodified condition nowadays, but when they do pop up for sale, it's hard to resist. They can top speeds of 160 mph, which is pretty damn quick.

Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG

E-Class AMGs are the definition of understatement. They look as stately as normal E-Classes, but have some serious performance under the hood. The E55, with its 349-horsepower 5.5-liter V-8, could a top speed of 155 mph.

Chevrolet

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Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

People may not like the C4-generation Corvette, but the ZR-1 version definitely deserves some recognition. For under $20,000, you get a unique Lotus-designed DOHC V-8, a widened body, and some serious speed. In fact, it could hit 180 mph flat-out.

Audi

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Audi S8

Believe it or not, even the V-10-powered Audi S8 is cheap enough to be on this list. Used ones with miles can be had in the teens, and if you opt for an older V-8 model, prices are even more reasonable. Top speed is an electronically limited 155 mph.

Volvo

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Volvo V70 R

The V70 R is an all-wheel-drive wagon with understated looks and 300 horsepower. Examples can routinely be found for under $10,000, and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

Lexus

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Dodge

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Dodge Neon SRT-4

The Neon SRT-4 may have started life as a compact economy car, but with a bunch of tuning and upgrades from the factory, it's able to hit an impressive 153 mph at full tilt.

Chevrolet

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Jaguar

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Jaguar XJR

People buy old Jaguars for the classy looks, but when equipped with the automaker's supercharged V-8, they're great performers too. Like the German executive sedans it competed with, the XJR was limited to 155 mph and they're easy to find for around $10,000. Just leave some room in your budget for maintenance.

Audi

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Audi S4

The new S4 is one quick sports sedan, but used ones are still capable of some serious speed. The B5-generation S4 could hit 157 mph when unrestricted, and the follow-up, the B6, offered even more power. And odds are, you can pick up a B5 S4 for less than $5000.

BMW

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BMW 540i

If it hadn't been for the E39 M5, the 540i might have become a full-on legend. Still, people are starting to recognize what an amazing performance bargain they are on the used market. It was limited to 155 mph but likely could have gone faster. High-mileage examples are scary cheap, but clean ones can also be found for less than $5000.

Chevrolet

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Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS

Would any list about cheap speed be complete without a Camaro Z28? Even the convertible version could hit 160 mph. A clean example might cost you closer to $10,000, but deals can often be found in the $5000 range.

Chrysler

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Chrysler 300C SRT8

Chrysler sadly doesn't sell an SRT version of the 300 in the U.S. anymore, but the first examples were incredibly fast. If you have the courage, you can take a Chrysler 300C SRT8 up to 173 mph.

Infiniti

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Infiniti G35 Coupe

The original G35 coupe is still one of the best-looking cars Infiniti ever made. It's also quick enough to hit 155 mph if you hang on long enough. And you can usually find a clean manual version for around $10,000.

eBay

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Mercedes-Benz S600

We make no claims that a used V-12-powered Mercedes S-Class is going to be cheap to maintain, but there's no denying these cars are ridiculously powerful. They were limited to 155 mph but could reportedly hit 191 mph if left unrestricted. And what's even more terrifying (in a good way) is that some of them can be found for less than $10,000.

Road & Track

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Nissan 300ZX Turbo

Pricing on modified versions can get way out of hand, but a relatively clean 300ZX Turbo offers outstanding performance at a fair price. It could hit 153 mph, and with a little looking, you can find one for around $10,000. That's not exactly dirt cheap, but it's still quite affordable.

Pontiac

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Pontiac GTO

With 340 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, it would be more surprising if the GTO couldn't hit 150 mph. But it could do that and more, topping out close to 160 mph. And while some can be priced ridiculously high, you can expect to be able to pick up a GTO for cheap.

Porsche

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Porsche 944 Turbo

The standard 944 might actually be the better car, but adding a turbocharger definitely made the 944 faster. In fact, the 944 Turbo is fast enough that it'll run all the way up to 157 mph. Finding deals on these can be harder than some of the other cars on the list, but a smart buyer can pick one up for under $15,000.

Jack Baruth

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Porsche Boxster S

The Boxster will never be the 911, but if you're looking for a bargain, that's probably a good thing. Used Porsche 911 prices are insane right now. 986 Boxsters, on the other hand, are going for a song. And if you spring for the S version, you'll still be able to hit 162 mph.

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