R43) Best New Sports Cars of 2023

 Best New Sports Cars of 2023

Sports cars deliver a level of driving entertainment that’s inspiring to enthusiasts like us; traditional needs, such as fuel economy, cargo space, and in some instances, rear seats, take second fiddle to driver engagement and grin-inducing acceleration and handling. Sports cars come in varying degrees of thrill, running the gamut from the lightweight, low-powered Mazda MX-5 Miata to the pricey but powerful Porsche 911 Turbo. The sports cars on our 2023 Editor’s Choice list exemplify are more than just fun to drive; these vehicles share the fundamental qualities that separate great cars from merely good ones.

Number 5: Mazda MX-5 Miata

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a drop-top compact sports car that has been around since 1989. It competes with the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR 86 twins and is available in two open-top body styles: cloth-top convertible or retractable hard-top Targa. It is not the best choice for daily commuting or long road trips, but it is equipped with the essentials and its chassis is expertly tuned for maximum fun. 

Number 4: Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang has been around for 55 years and comes standard with a 310-hp turbocharged inline-four EcoBoost engine with a six-speed manual transmission. The more conventional choice is the Mustang GT with the 450-hp V-8 engine. Both the four-cylinder and V-8 can be mated to a manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic. Mustangs are offered either as a hard-shell coupe or rag-top convertible, but every Mustang powers the rear wheels. While its closest muscular rival, the Chevy Camaro, has a more ergonomic interior, the Mustang's larger back seat, and better outward visibility make it easier to live with. 

Number 3: Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 elevates the iconic nameplate into territory occupied by exotics from Ferrari and Lamborghini, with the engine now located behind the driver. It is considerably wider than the regular Corvette Stingray and boasts bigger air intakes and a unique rear wing. Its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 doesn't sound like any Vette that's come before, and it blasted the car to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds. Chevy switched to a mid-engine layout to make the C8 Corvette a supercar that more folks can afford, and the Z06 promises to embarrass more than a few people driving insanely expensive supercars when they meet at a racetrack. 

Number 2: Chevrolet Corvette

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is a mid-engine sports car with supercar performance, an affordable price tag, and flashy styling. It is the first generation to have its naturally aspirated V-8 engine mounted behind the passenger compartment, and its sharp handling and explosive acceleration are a match for sports cars costing tens of thousands more. It is offered as both a convertible and a coupe, and the hardtop model has a roof panel that can be lifted off to allow the sun to shine in. Its cabin is cozy but comfortable, and there is adequate trunk storage for groceries or luggage, making it an easy sports car to live with. We are charmed by this perennial Best award winner, and we think you will be too. 

Number 1: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 walks the thin line that separates where the everyday meets the racetrack. Using the everyday Camaro as a building block, the tornado that is the ZL1 makes the mighty 455-hp Camaro LT1 and SS trims feel like comparative wind gusts. Credit the ZL1's trim-exclusive 650-hp supercharged V-8, as well as its wide Goodyear F1 Super-Car tires that are as sticky as s'mores. An available 1LE performance package awakes an even mightier beast, with the package adding even wider and stickier tires, adjustable camber plates at each corner, and Multimatic's Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers. Think of the Camaro ZL1 as a Nascar Cup Series racer for the street.

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