10 of the Cheapest Supercars Under $100K From the Last 20 Years

The turn of the millennium marked the democratization of the supercar. Don’t believe me? Think about it this way: Getting Porsche 959 levels of performance for less than $100,000 in the ’90s would have been impossible. Today, however, high performance is everywhere, and it’s more affordable than ever.

The 2000s have given us some exceptional performance machines, and with a new decade just around the corner, we thought it might be a good idea to take a look at some of the best supercars from the last 20 years that, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), won’t cost you a kidney. Here are 10 of the cheapest supercars you can buy under $100K—and most you can score for significantly less.

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Audi R8 (2008-2012): $59K-$95K

It’s hard to believe the Audi R8 has been around for so long. Introduced in 2008 with a 420-hp naturally aspirated V-8 and Quattro all-wheel drive, it was Audi’s first halo car since the original Quattro itself. It was also lauded as the first supercar you could use every day. A V-10 version eventually came along, and a 2014 refresh added Audi’s lightning-fast S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission. The original R8, which some would say is a future classic, is now a bargain and one of the most affordable supercars on the used market.

Porsche 911 Turbo 996 (2002-2006): $28K-$45K

The 996-generation Porsche 911 might be the one history forgets. Its headlights deviated from the classic circular Porsche formula in a bad way, and the rear end looked saggy. A light face-lift in the early 2000s rectified some of the problems with the 996’s looks, but it also introduced the 996 Turbo. With 414 hp on tap and all-wheel drive, the 996 Turbo was one of the most powerful 911s ever made. And now, almost 18 years later, they make great budget supercar killers.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006-2016): $36K-$95K

The 996’s weak spot was its looks, but for the Aston Martin Vantage, its styling was one of the best things going for it. Built to follow up the Vantage of the ’90s, the Vantage for the new millennium would have a 4.3-liter, 380-hp V-8 and a six-speed manual. Most of our staff loved the last Vantage for the way it looked and drove, and now you can own one of these budget supercars for as little as $36,000. Not bad considering its original MSRP of $110,000.

Nissan GT-R (2010-2018): $39K-$73K

The Nissan GT-R isn’t famous for being a supercar as much as it is being a supercar killer. That’s how Godzilla got its nickname, anyway. Nearly a decade into its life span, the R35 GT-R will still bend your brain and rewrite your definition of the word “fast.” The twin-turbo V-6 under its hood has been revised to make more power and torque over time, but the first R35s still made 478 hp, plenty to keep you entertained in the canyons or slingshot you down an arrow-straight highway. The GT-R was once considered a budget supercar slayer with its sub-$100,000 starting price, but these days, expect to pay at least $113K for a new one. Thanks to depreciation, however, you can score a used GT-R for well under $100K.

Bentley Continental GT (2003-2013): $60K-$96K

Although it isn’t a supercar in the classical sense, the Bentley Continental GT still came with a supercar-worthy engine. The twin-turbocharged W-12 in the Conti made 552 hp and was regularly upgraded—eventually churning out 700 hp in the Continental Supersports send-off special edition. There are plenty of versions of the Continental to choose from, so whether it’s a V-8 coupe or a convertible with the W-12, there’s probably a Bentley under $100K out there for you.

Audi RS7 (2013-2018): $48K-$99K

Super sedans are unique, and the Audi RS7 was one of the fastest and most powerful sedans money could buy when it came out in 2013. The 4,400-pound brute’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 made 560 hp and was mated to a permanent AWD system. As a result, in our tests a 2014 model was able to do the 0-60 sprint in a blistering 3.2 seconds—quicker than a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta of the same year. And you can buy one for $50,000. Absolute madness.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7 (2016-2019): $53K-$87K

The C7 Corvette was the last front-engine ‘Vette ever, and although we’ve made a big deal about the coming of the C8, a used C7 Corvette Z06 makes for a cheap supercar. At launch, the C7 Z06 was the most powerful vehicle General Motors had ever produced, and its 22.5-second lap around our figure-eight course made it, at the time, the second-fastest production car we’ve tested behind the Porsche 918. That’s some high praise for a car you can now get for well under $100K.

Porsche Cayman GT4 981 (2016): $81K

For so long, conspiracy theorists thought the Porsche Cayman would never get its day in the sun, always hampered by the shadow of its older brother, the 911. That all changed in 2015 when the 981 Cayman GT4 was announced. It came with a 350-horsepower flat-six, a six-speed manual, and options like carbon-ceramic brakes and carbon bucket seats originally found in the 918. All this excellence made it one of the best driver’s cars money could buy in 2015, and it still is today.

Ferrari 360 (2000-2004): $66K-$71K

What list of supercars is complete without a Ferrari? Even a list of budget supercars like this can still accommodate a prancing horse. The 360 was the car that brought Ferrari into the 21st century, and it was a huge success for the company. The Ferrari 360 also spawned the much-lauded 360 Challenge Stradale, which was essentially a Ferrari race car for the road. It was also one of the last modern Ferraris to come with a manual gearbox as standard. If you find one with a stick, jump on it fast—values of those are only going up. Even still, the 360 is one of the most affordable Ferraris out there, and also one of the most affordable supercars under $100K.

BMW i8 (2014-2017): $49K-$68K

The BMW i8 is on the list not because it is an out-and-out supercar, but because it previews the future of what supercars will look like as we enter the next decade. A small, mid-mounted turbocharged three-cylinder engine is augmented by two electric motors to make a combined total of 369 hp. Despite its relatively small engine and weighing a not-so-featherweight 3,400 pounds, the BMW i8 was brisk, snapping to 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds. We love the way the i8 drives, and with its exotic design and hybrid powertrain, a used example would make for a cheap supercar alternative that looks great and also gets reasonably good fuel economy.