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Fastest Cars Under $30,000

The quickest cars you can buy for under $30,000, ranked by physics-simulated 0-60 mph time. Prices shown are base MSRP. Tap "Race" to launch a drag race simulation with any car on the list.

#	Car	0-60 mph	1/4 Mile	HP	Price
1	2022 Aptera EV AWD 25kWh	4.42s	12.60s	210	$28,400
2	2015 Subaru WRX Premium 4DR	4.66s	13.41s	268	$28,495
3	2015 Subaru WRX Limited 4DR	4.68s	13.43s	268	$29,995
4	2018 Subaru WRX Premium 4DR	4.69s	13.44s	268	$29,295
5	2017 Subaru WRX Premium 4DR	4.69s	13.44s	268	$28,995
6	2019 Subaru WRX Premium 4DR	4.69s	13.44s	268	$29,495
7	2020 Subaru WRX Premium 4DR	4.71s	13.45s	268	$29,795
8	2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	4.74s	13.30s	348	$29,900
9	2006 Mitsubishi Lancer	4.74s	13.48s	286	$28,679
10	2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2DR	4.75s	13.19s	335	$21,875
11	2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	4.76s	13.32s	348	$29,500
12	2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	4.76s	13.33s	348	$29,350
13	2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula	4.78s	13.43s	335	$24,035
14	2016 Nissan 370Z Base 2DR	4.79s	13.21s	332	$29,990
15	2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula	4.80s	13.47s	330	$23,870
16	2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	4.80s	13.30s	348	$28,750
17	2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2DR	4.81s	13.54s	320	$21,615
18	2017 Nissan 370Z Base 2DR	4.81s	13.22s	332	$29,990
19	2018 Nissan 370Z Base 2DR	4.82s	13.25s	332	$29,990
20	2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans	4.84s	13.50s	335	$27,145
21	2015 Nissan 370Z Base 2DR	4.84s	13.24s	332	$29,990
22	2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula	4.85s	13.50s	335	$25,995
23	2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans	4.86s	13.54s	330	$26,980
24	2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans	4.87s	13.54s	335	$28,025
25	2005 Mitsubishi Lancer	4.88s	13.63s	276	$27,929
26	2014 Nissan 370Z Base 2DR	4.88s	13.27s	332	$29,990
27	2001 Ford Mustang Cobra 2DR	4.91s	13.35s	320	$28,605
28	2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2DR	4.92s	13.64s	335	$28,980
29	2008 Nissan 350Z Base 2DR	4.92s	13.39s	306	$28,510
30	2008 Pontiac G8 GT 4DR Sedan	4.93s	13.54s	361	$29,310
31	2000 Ford Mustang Cobra 2DR	4.93s	13.36s	320	$27,605
32	2007 Nissan 350Z Base 2DR	4.93s	13.40s	306	$27,900
33	1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R	4.94s	13.47s	255	$30,000
34	2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2DR	4.96s	13.63s	335	$29,925
35	2004 Mitsubishi Lancer	4.96s	13.71s	271	$26,799
36	2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2DR	4.97s	13.72s	320	$28,715
37	2007 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast	4.98s	13.55s	306	$29,600
38	2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	5.00s	13.62s	306	$26,750
39	2006 Nissan 350Z Base 2DR	5.00s	13.54s	300	$27,650
40	2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	5.01s	13.63s	306	$26,750
41	2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	5.04s	13.48s	348	$26,950
42	2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2DR	5.05s	13.43s	335	$22,830
43	2009 Nissan 370Z Base 2DR	5.06s	13.40s	332	$29,930
44	2004 Mitsubishi Lancer	5.07s	13.83s	271	$29,999
45	2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	5.08s	13.50s	348	$26,750
46	2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe	5.08s	13.77s	306	$29,500
47	2003 Mitsubishi Lancer	5.08s	13.84s	271	$28,987
48	2021 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2DR	5.12s	13.50s	335	$25,500
49	2012 Ford Mustang GT 2DR Coupe	5.13s	13.32s	412	$29,710
50	2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT 2DR	5.14s	13.59s	335	$27,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest car under $30,000 in 2026?

See the #1 result on our leaderboard above. Hot hatches and sport compacts from Honda, Hyundai, and Mazda often lead this budget-friendly segment.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices shown are the manufacturer's base MSRP for each trim. Actual transaction prices may vary based on dealer markups, incentives, and market conditions.